By Lenah Helmke | Photograph courtesy Taliesin Preservation
Drag Bingo Fundraiser
May 6, The Bur Oak
Support Journey Mental Health Center with a night of friendly competition, entertainment and great prizes. This event includes eight rounds of bingo, snacks and a drink ticket, all hosted by Kendra Banx$. Proceeds directly benefits Journey’s impact across Dane County. bravamagazine.com/event/drag-bingo-fundraiser-mental-health-awareness-month-event
MMoCA Gallery Night
May 8, Citywide
Stop at venues throughout the city and enjoy thought-provoking art works, demonstrations and receptions — all free of charge. View the full venue map here. mmoca.org/event/gallery-night
Slow Art: Making Responsive Artists Books
May 9, Overture Galleries
Join Overture Galleries for a guided meditation in the Wisconsin Studio, which includes an intimate viewing of works by artist Katherine Steichen Rosing and Sandra Schoen, and a hands-on book-making workshop. overture.org/tickets-events/2025-26-season/slow-art-making-responsive-artist-books
Grow and Gather: Spring Foraging
May 9, Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
Forage the Welsh Hills Trail at Taliesin and learn how to identify common wild edible plants that sprout in spring. Taliesin Kitchen Gardener Abbie Lehman will share her knowledge and explain the why, where and how of foraging safely and responsibly. This event is also part of the preservation’s larger Grow and Gather series (check out the full series list here). bravamagazine.com/event/grow-and-gather-spring-foraging
“Listen to Your Mother Show”
May 10, Peace Lutheran Church
This Mother’s Day, listen to an emotionally hilarious and profound performance about motherhood. Twelve people will read their true stories about being, having, losing and finding a mom. bravamagazine.com/event/listen-to-your-mother-show
Alex Lambert
May 13, High Noon Saloon
Fort Worth-bred soul-country singer-songwriter Alex Lambert’s music combines country, R&B and pop, resulting in tradition through country storytelling. high-noon.com/event/alex-lambert
2026 Community Art Show
May 13, Gilda’s Club Wisconsin
View artwork created by Gilda’s Club Wisconsin’s members, volunteers and staff. This show is a testament to the cancer journey, and to the resilience and expression of those who share their stories. events.gildasclubwi.org/
Fireside Chat With Molly Seidel and Kristin Brey
May 19, The Madison Club
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Olympic medalist Seidel chats with Brey about eating disorders and recovery in this Journey Mental Health event. journeymhc.org/join-us/mham
4th Annual Madison Mental Health Market
May 30, SOAR
Madtown Artisans presents this market in collaboration with Supporting Opportunities for Advocacy and Resilience (SOAR). The event supports people who have lived experience with trauma, emotional distress, substance use or other mental health challenges showcase their artwork. bravamagazine.com/event/4th-annual-madison-mental-health-market
