By Lenah Helmke | Photography by Kay Sakiya (pictured: Winter Carnival)
BRAVA + LOVB Night Out
Feb. 5, Alliant Energy Center
Join us at this special event as we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with LOVB Madison! The evening will begin with a pre-match mix and mingle, creating space to connect and celebrate before the action starts on the court at 7 p.m.
bravamagazine.com/brava-night-out-february-2026
Wisconsin Union Winter Carnival
Feb. 5-7, Wisconsin Union
Attend the annual Winter Carnival and learn how to ice skate and try curling or ice fishing — and more. Enjoy Lady Liberty on ice (above!), live music and $1 cheese curds, too.
union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/special-events/wintercarnival
American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon
Feb 13, Monona Terrace
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. Attend this inspirational event to connect with other women, attend heart-health seminars and enjoy a healthy luncheon. There’s also a silent auction with great prizes.
ahamadison.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/20252026MadisonWIGoRedLuncheon/tabid/1556537/Default.aspx
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Truffle Workshop
Feb. 14, The Deliciouser
Learn how to make hand-rolled truffles with a spicy twist from Pastry Chef Michelle Mau.
bravamagazine.com/event/valentines-day-chocolate-truffle-workshop
Garver Wedding Expo 2026
Feb. 21, Garver Feed Mill
Unsure where to start your wedding planning? Stop by Garver Feed Mill and connect with a selection of wedding vendors to help get the ball rolling. bravamagazine.com/event/garver-wedding-expo-2026
Madison Carnaval 2026
Feb. 21, Majestic
Celebrate 25 years of Brazilian musical culture in Madison. The Majestic Theater presents music and dance performances by Ótimo Dance, Madison Capoeira and the Handphibians.
majesticmadison.com/event/madison-carnaval-2026
Caitlin Cook: The Writing on the Stall
Feb. 28, Promenade Hall
Set in a dive bar bathroom, Caitlin Cook’s sold-out off-Broadway debut pulls stories from bathroom graffiti, with original songs comprising a one-of-a-kind musical.
overture.org/tickets-events/2025-26-season/fringe-festival-caitlin-cook-the-writing-on-the-stall
