BRAVA Magazine

Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up: Willow & Weld at Little Pop Color Shop!
2025-02-27 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Little Pop Color Shop, 1833 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up: Willow & Weld at Little Pop Color Shop!
Create your perfect piece by selecting from their beautiful collection of chains and charms. Each piece is customized just for you and professionally welded into a permanent bracelet, necklace, or anklet in 14k gold.
Event Details:
– Pop-up hours: 3-6pm
– 15-minute appointments
– Premium 14k gold chains and charms
– Professional welding service
Ready to create your forever piece? Book your spot through the ticket link!
Address: Little Pop Color Shop, 1833 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI
Sign-Up Link: https://calendly.com/willowandweld/littlepop?back=1&month=2025-02&date=2025-02-27

Trivia Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia.
The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one category for the next week.
Seats fill up fast, so we recommend getting here early.
We often have a food truck popping up, so you can enjoy some delicious dinner along with your tasty brews (and brain-bending questions). And even if we don’t have a truck on site, you can take advantage of our delicious Sal’s Tomato Pies pizzas and giant soft pretzels from Batch Bakehouse!
This event runs from Feb 12, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

B&H + J.Henry = The Perfect Pairing
2025-02-26 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Buck & Honey’s, 804 Liberty Blvd., Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Join us for an Unforgettable Evening!
Experience a four-course dinner at Buck & Honey’s in Sun Prairie, each course thoughtfully paired with J. Henry Bourbon Whiskey.
Special Guest: Meet the local distiller himself, Joe Henry Jr., and hear the story behind the craft.
🗓 When: Wednesday, February 26th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A night of exquisite flavors and bourbon excellence awaits. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you!

Sourdough from Start to Finish
2025-02-26 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Willy Street Co-op AUBERGINE, 1226 Williamson St., Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Learn to make sourdough bread from start to finish! We will prepare a starter that each person will take home. Participants will prepare their own loaf of bread to take home, rise, and bake. Bring a loaf pan and a towel to wrap your loaf in to take home. The Instructor will have dough prepared and offer a visual for each stage of the bread-making process. Recipes and resources will be provided. Recipes contain: wheat.

Bingo Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us for BINGO! It’s free to play, you can win Working Draft merch, gift cards, and other fun prizes!
We always have pizzas from Sal’s and giant pretzels from Batch Bakehouse and often have local food trucks for dinner.
We host Bingo Night every other Tuesday night starting at 6:30.
Yahtzee! I mean, Uno! Um, uh, oh yeah, Bingo!!!
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 11, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Feb 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Mar 11, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Mar 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Apr 8, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Apr 22, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
May 6, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
May 20, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jun 3, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jun 17, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 1, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 15, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 29, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Aug 12, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Aug 26, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Sep 9, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Sep 23, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Oct 7, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Oct 21, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Nov 4, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Nov 18, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 2, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 16, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 30, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST

Lego Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can vote for your faves and even snag Working Draft or Bricks and Minifigs gift cards! We do three rounds of building with Lego. Each round we give you a topic / category, and you build something awesome. The winner of each round gets a gift certificate to Working Draft or our partners in Lego, Bricks and Minifigs – Madison. We’ve got the Lego covered, just bring your cool ideas. Kids are welcome and we either have a food truck or on-site pizzas for dinner! Lego Night is now every Monday at 6:30!

Gilda's Club New Member Meeting (Virtual) - Cancer Support Community
2025-02-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-17 16:30 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual
Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?
Join Gilda’s Club for a group New Member Meeting delivered on Zoom.
This meeting will discuss the resources we have to offer and get you started as a Gilda’s Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.

Femmestival 2025
2025-02-23 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53407, United States
Femmestival is back for its 5th year! This annual food and art festival is designed to uplift women, femmes and nonbinary entrepreneurs, artists, and producers in the Madison area.
Creating a space that cultivates economic inclusivity, equity, and proliferation, Femmestival aims to put forth a reimagination of what a festival can be when women and allies put themselves, their economic health, and their creative energies first.
As a fee-free festival for vendors and attendees, Femmestival provides a minimum-risk opportunity for entrepreneurs testing ideas or in the early years of their business.

6th Annual Butterfly Ball
2025-02-22 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Edgewater Madison
The Alana Rose Foundation will be hosting the 6th Annual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. Kids are welcome to attend the Butterfly Ball Kids Party!
This year’s theme is “Among the Clouds”. Dress in all white and join us as we honor the angels who are among the clouds and learn more about the impact of pregnancy and infant loss on siblings.
Proceeds from this year’s event will help support the mission of the Alana Rose Foundation to raise awareness and provide hope, healing, and support to families who experience pregnancy and infant loss. 10% of proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization “Siblings Among the Clouds”.
Together, we can help transform families after loss.

Herbal Medicine Workshop
2025-02-22 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Learn to make herbal remedies that will assist you in healing minor cuts and ailments. Once we learn about several favorite healing herbs, we will make several remedies that you can take home to your medicine chest. A few of the remedies covered will include tea, infusions, decoctions,simple syrups, pastilles, sprays, compresses, and salves. Recipes and supplies included.
Takes place in Plymouth High Sch – FOOD SCI & AG CENTER

Sloshed & Slushy Beer Fest
2025-02-21 12:00 - 2025-02-23 23:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Need a way to beat the winter doldrums? Do you love winter and want more of it? Then come check out our first ever winter party, Sloshed & Slushy Beer Fest, Friday February 21st through Sunday February 23rd!
We have a ton of reasons to come get sloshed in the slush, including:
– 12 different beverages to enjoy, including beers, cocktails, and more
– Keg curling on an ice rink
– Caramelized beer (aka beer poke)
– Sauna sessions by Kindled Sauna
– Food from Common Pasta
– Other winter-themed fun and games!
Join us as we celebrate winter (and look forward to spring!) Friday February 21st through Sunday February 23rd at Working Draft Beer Company!

Stocks & Broths Workshop
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Our grandmothers knew the healing benefit of incorporating long-cooked stocks and broths into their daily lives. Join us for a nourishing make-and-take hands-on workshop that will offer participants inspiration for maximizing the nutritional value and flavor of homemade stocks and broths as well as information about the benefits of healing stocks. We will include vegetables, mushrooms, beef and chicken bones as well as herbs in our broths. Bring a small pot, and everyone will have the opportunity to take home recipes, samples, and ingredients to make your own stock/broth at home.
Takes place in Plymouth High School – PHS C105.

Lakeside Dance Lab: Bachata Fusion
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Shake off the winter blues and come join our community dance party! No dance experience? No problem! Just bring your willingness to try something new and let’s have a blast together!
Featuring Luis Armacanqui
Learn about the different flavors of Bachata–a music and dance from the Dominican Republic! Join Luis from The Capitol Social and learn about the different dance elements to embody the flavor of Bachata. Explore several musical time periods within Bachata’s history, as well as utilizing live percussion to really hear and feel specific layers of the music!
Doors Open 5:45 PM
FREE ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lakeside-dance-lab-featuring-bachata-fusion-tickets-1225563145359?aff=oddtdtcreator
or by calling 608.261.4062
INSTRUCTOR:
A native of Lima, Perú, Luis Armacanqui was born and raised around the sounds of Afro-Latin music. Determined to manifest his love for Salsa and Bachata dancing, he embarked on a 12-year journey amassing a wealth of knowledge in the areas of musicology and functional technique. Locally, Luis is the founder of The Capitol Social, a dance academy and event planning/entertainment business that provides safe spaces for all to enjoy the culture of Latin dance and music.
Be sure to wear comfortable gym shoes, clothing, and confidence!

Little Pop Color Shop Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale
2025-02-20 10:00 - 2025-02-27 18:00 UTC | Little Pop Color Shop, 1833 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
50-80% OFF OUR WAREHOUSE SALE COLLECTION
Our warehouse sale will be available for one week only! Early shoppers get the best selection. Shop home decor and gifts at incredible prices. Sale is online & in-store.
Sale runs 2/20/25 – 2/27/25! Prices as marked.
Don’t miss out!

Shakespeare In Love
2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join the Wisconsin Chamber Choir for an afternoon of love songs with lyrics from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, along with musical theatre pieces inspired by The Bard. A wide variety of musical styles awaits you, including lush, Romantic-era vocal arrangements, jazz-inspired choral music by George Shearing, and selections from beloved musicals including West Side Story and Kiss Me, Kate. The stunning architecture of First Unitarian Society’s Landmark Auditorium (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright) provides the perfect setting for this intimate concert, which will be followed by a delicious reception.
As in past years, this program will feature a mix of large ensembles and talented soloists. A 32-voice subset of the full WCC will perform music by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Libby Larsen, and George Shearing. Individual singers from the choir will present stunning renditions of songs from musicals such as Bernstein and Sondheim’s West Side Story (based on Romeo and Juliet), Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate (based on The Taming of the Shrew), Rogers and Hart’s The Boys from Syracuse (based on The Comedy of Errors), and Peter Mills’ Illyria (based on Twelfth Night). Pianist John Scoville will shine as a collaborating artist.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students, available in advance from www.wisconsinchamberchoir.org or at the door. Discounted tickets are available for children, students, and patrons experiencing financial hardship.
Founded in 1998, the Wisconsin Chamber Choir has established a reputation for excellence in the performance of oratorios by Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Brahms; a cappella works from various centuries; and world premieres. WCC Artistic Director Robert Gehrenbeck, who serves as Director of Choral Activities at UW-Whitewater, has been hailed by critics for his vibrant and emotionally compelling interpretations of a wide variety of choral music. Under his leadership the WCC has presented major works with orchestra as well as innovative programs of rarely heard music by composers from a wide variety of eras, nationalities, and cultures.

Pour’n Yer Heart Out 2025
2025-02-15 12:00 - 22:00 UTC | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53407, United States
The 16th annual “Pour’n Yer Heart Out” community iron casting event is at Garver Feed Mill this year. The event is free to attend, with public workshops available to make your own iron art design that gets cast during the event. Registration is required: This is the final weekend of workshop options —> https://www.felionstudios.com/register.
For the DIY’ers who want to participate, there are take-home sand molds available for $60 each at Glitter Workshop. Instructions are on the display, inventory is limited!
New this year, is a vendor market of trades-based makers in the Midwest, along with a few “make-n-take” activities planned.
Visitors looking for a full day of fun should consider the VIP pass, which gains access to the outdoor heated tent for viewing the iron pour, beer from Garver Lounge, fire-side snacks, and a free ticket to each make-n-take station.
Everyone can enjoy s’mores kits, hot chocolate bar, chili, hot cocktails, and more from the Garver Lounge! Live music from One Shot Wally will fill the atrium at 6:30pm.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
2025-02-14 14:30 - 21:00 UTC | Capitol Theater at Overture Center, 201 State St., MADISON, WI, 53703, United States
Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s
Cinderella
Enchanted Edition
Capitol Theater at Overture Center
February 14 – 23
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity. Be transported to a miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true with famous songs such as “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Stepsister’s Lament.” This Enchanted Edition is inspired by the 1997 teleplay starring Brandy and Whitney Houston.
For Ages: 5 and Up / Run time approx. 2 hours – There will be an intermission!
Directed by Brian Cowing
Tickets at ctmtheater.org
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 14, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Feb 15, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm Timezone: CST
Feb 15, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Feb 16, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm Timezone: CST
Feb 21, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Feb 22, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm Timezone: CST
Feb 22, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Feb 23, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm Timezone: CST

Black Heritage Celebration
2025-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703-2116, United States
Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 13, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission begins at 4 pm, and activities continue from 5 to 8 pm. No event tickets required!
Acompáñennos al Madison Children’s Museum para honrar las contribuciones de la raza negra de nuestra comunidad en una celebración con artistas, músicos, líderes locales, y organizaciones asociadas. Entrada gratuita de 5 a 8 p. m., ¡no necesitan boletos para el evento!
More details are upcoming, so please stay tuned for information on food vending, performances, community partnerships, artist collaborations, activities, and more: https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/black-heritage-celebration-2/

Gilda's Club New Member Meeting (Virtual) - Cancer Support Community
2025-02-13 12:30 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Are you looking to get started with Gilda’s Club?
Join us for a group ZOOM New Member Meeting.
This meeting will discuss the resources Gilda’s Club has to offer and get you started as a Gilda’s Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880

Mushrooms for Health and Nourishment
2025-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Willy Street Co-Op WEST, 6825 University Ave., Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Learn about mushrooms and how to prepare them for optimal nourishment and healing. This presentation will offer an overview of mushrooms’ health benefits and medicinal qualities. The instructor will offer ideas for preparing mushrooms and recipes for inspiration. In the hands-on component, we will make a variety of mushroom condiments, delicacies, and medicine that everyone will take home. Recipes contain: milk.

Be My Baby: Valentine's Party!
2025-02-11 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703-2116, United States
Join Madison Children’s Museum for the most adorable Valentine’s-week party in town, where everyone’s just as sleep-deprived as you! Enjoy baby-and-toddler exclusive playtime, social time for adults, a footprint keepsake craft, lovey-dovey Music with Junebug, and more!
Bring your significant other, or come just with your little cherub (ages 0-3). Sorry, no older kids allowed—the babies are taking over the museum!
Tickets for toddlers 1-3 yrs and adults are $5 each, babies under 12 months and Madison Children’s Museum members get in free! This event may sell out, so it is recommended that you buy tickets in advance: https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/be-my-baby-valentines-party-2/

Midwinter Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest 2025
2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53407, United States
The 2025 Midwinter Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest is a celebration of the music of Django Reinhardt. This 21st annual event, hosted by Harmonious Wail, welcomes Ferench Gypsy Jazz Guitarist, Stephane Wrembel from New York. Stephane Wrembel is quite simply one of the finest guitar players in the world. This prolific musician, composer, educator, and musical director has released a steady stream of music since 2002 making his mark as one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music. In October of 2019, Stephane released Django L’Impressionniste putting the spotlight on 17 little-known solo pieces Reinhardt recorded between 1937 and 1950. Stephane is the first interpreter who has performed all of these solo pieces and collected them in one definitive masterwork.
Harmonious Wail is also excited to host the return of Debi Botos from Budapest, Hungary with her trio. From an early age Debi Botos has cultivated an interest in the Gypsy music of Hungary, where she was born into a family of musicians. She continues that exploration in combination with a serious study of the tradition we know as jazz manouche. She excels not only as an interpreter, but as a composer and champion of Hungarian traditional Gypsy Jazz. The show begins at 7:30 with doors at 6pm.
$40, General Admission
Line-up
7:30 Harmonious Wail Festival Band with Scott Hlavenka
8:30 Stephane Wrembel — Django l’impressionniste
9:30 Debi Botos Trio
10:20 Closing Djam

Swedish Lager / Dovetail Brewery Collab Release Party
2025-02-08 17:00 - 23:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
We made an awesome Swedish-style lager with our friends from Dovetail Brewery in Chicago and we’re so excited about it, we’re throwing a party!
Saturday, February 8, we’re releasing “Bork, Bork, Bork” a Swedish-style lager made in collaboration with Dovetail Brewery. This lager style has roots in German brewing but is slightly sweeter and more full-bodied than German pilsners and with a slightly lower hopping rate. We think it’s perfect for the Wisconsin palate!
To help celebrate, we’re also hosting these fun features:
— Swedish candy pop-up hosted by Ebb & Flow from Milwaukee!
— Treber-style Swedish meatballs available
— IKEA furniture assembly competition
— Special guest taps from Dovetail Brewery!
The fun and games start at 5pm, after the Makers Market. See you for a fun Saturday!
Organization name : Working Draft Beer Company
Organization Owner : Ben Feifarek
Organization Email : ben@workingdraftbeer.com
Organization Phone : 608-709-5600

Adult Swim: Heart Attack!
2025-02-07 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703-2116, United States
Give your heart a kickstart at Adult Swim!
Bring your bestie, your crush, or your sweetie and experience the undeniable attraction of Adult Swim: Heart Attack! Indulge in a swoon-worthy night of frivolity and fun, including stupidly cute crafts, sparkling Shakespearean scenes, charming custom cocktails, and activites that’ll sweep you off your feet.
Tickets:
$20 advance
$25 day of event
Bring the whole friend group and get 10% off your order of 10+ tickets!
Adult Swim: Heart Attack!

Heart-stoppingly Cute Activities:
– Chromatic Kissing Booth: Strike a smoochable pose and snap some enchanting pics in the Rainbow Room
– Premiere Trivia: Heart Attack edition! Knowing stuff = hot
– Dramatic Love Scenes: Fall head over heels for Madison Shakespeare Company as they present some of the most famous love scenes ever written
– Giant Operation Game: How do you mend a broken heart? With a giant tweezers, of course!
– Love Notes Open Mic: Take in a dramatic reading of the cringiest lovestruck tidbits your heart can handle
– Heartthrob Scavenger Hunt: Find true love (or at least some ultracute prizes) out in the Wonderground
– NEW! Deluxe & Delightful Add-On Craft: Bring your date night to the next level with an exclusive activity facilitated by local artist Hannah Thorn (aka The Queen of Leaves)! Hand-craft a heart magnet, barrette, or picture frame for your beloved. $10 per person, spots limited!
Add the deluxe craft tickets to your cart when you buy your Adult Swim tickets, or if you’ve already purchased Swim tickets, you can buy the deluxe craft tickets separately.
What is Adult Swim, anyway?
Adult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the public pool tradition of kicking out the kids so adults can have the place to themselves (just without actual swimming). Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting, drinking, and swooning your way through the museum.
