Happy February, Madison. ❄️ If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the winter carnival, groundhog’s day + winter sports — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the City of Four Lakes. Note: COVID protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Madison. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.

February 1-February 5

Tuesday, Feb. 1

Yoga Core | Tues., Feb. 1 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | Build strength + body awareness in an all-level class either in-person or virtually.
Cast Iron Cooking | Tues., Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Practice time-tested techniques for searing chicken, roasting potatoes, and blistering brussels sprouts.
Samia | Tues., Feb. 1 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $16+ | The singer-songwriter from NYC shares her indie rock tunes.

Wednesday, Feb. 2

Northside Arts Social | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Bear & Bottle, 601 N. Sherman Ave. | Free | Come meet creatives in the community + strengthen creative opportunities.
German Art Students + Moonboot | Wed., Feb. 2 | 9 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | $10+ | The latest EP from local legends.
Hippie Sabotage | Wed., Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $29+ | The music duo with sound rooted in electronic music, but it takes cues from hip hop, psych rock, and chill wave.
Valentine’s Day Macarons | Wed., Feb. 2 | 10 a.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Practice the techniques for folding, piping, and baking your own macarons.
Clean Lakes 1010 — Love in the Lakes | Wed., Feb. 2 | 8 a.m. | Virtual | Free+ | Join the Clean Lakes Alliance to learn about how some of our lake friends express their love underwater.

Thursday, Feb. 3

Russel Dickerson | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $25+ | Songs from the American county pop singer-songwriter.
Dancing with the Stars | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | Overture Center | $49.50+ | Watch your favorite tv show dancers take the stage in an all-new show.
Introduction to Creative Writing: Storytelling in Prose | Thurs., Feb. 3-Thurs., Mar. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St. | $224 | A semester-long class on developing the skills to combine narration and perspective and master the elements of the written craft.
Wisconsin vs. Iowa | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Kohl Center | $3 | Join the women’s basketball team for student night.
Canon Camera Basics | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Explore settings on the Canon Camera and learn different controls.

Friday, Feb. 4

Groove & Glide | Fri., Feb. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Olbrich Park, 201 Garrison St. | Free | Join Madison Parks for ice skating under the lights — bring your skates or borrow limited loaner pairs.
Yoga Core | Fri., Feb. 4 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | Build strength + body awareness in an all-level class either in-person or virtually.
Earthmother LIVE | Fri., Feb. 4 | 5-7 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens | $4+ | A live concert in the Bolz Conservatory.
Monsters of Destruction | Fri., Feb. 4-Sun., Feb. 6 | Alliant Energy Center | $20+ | Watch as massive monster trucks take to the track in a thrill show for all ages.
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Duluth | Fri., Feb. 4 | 7 p.m. | Kohl Center | $11+ | Watch the women’s hockey team take on a border rival.
First Friday | Fri., Feb. 4 | 4-7 p.m. | Monroe Street | Free+ | Enjoy later shopping + meet Madison chocolate master William Marx at Good Day Shop.

Saturday, Feb. 5

Ice Jumps 2022 over Downtown Madison | Sat., Feb. 5 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl. | $50+ | Join Seven Hill Skydivers on jumps onto Lake Mendota or watch others try new heights.
Bird and Nature Outing | Sat., Feb. 5 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Tenney Park, 1330 Sherman Ave. | Free | Join nature experts on a guided and family-friendly walk through the isthmus.
Wisconsin vs. Penn State | Sat., Feb. 5 | 5 p.m. | Kohl Center | $33+ | The men’s basketball team takes on the Nittany Lions.
Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk | Sat., Feb. 5 | 10 a.m. | The Edgewater & Lake Mendota | $45+ | Walk, run, or snowshoe a 5K across frozen Lake Mendota.
Frozen Assest Festival | Sat., Feb. 5-Sun., Feb. 6 | Times vary | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl. | Free+ | Learn, play, skate, snowshoe + more on the ice with scientists, hockey players, the Wisconsin Kiter’s Club, and skydivers.
Late Winter Market | Sat., Feb. 5 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | Dane County Farmers’ Market’s winter market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses + more.
Kids in the Rotunda: Black Star Drum Line | Sat., Feb. 5 | Times vary | Overture Center | Free | March along with the youth percussive arts groups.
National Ice Cream Breakfast Day | Sat., Feb. 5 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Madison area Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company stores | Prices vary | A special breakfast menu with Greenbush Bakery donuts sandwiches and waffle sundaes.
MMB at North Street Cabaret | Sat., Feb. 5 | 8 p.m. | North Street Cabaret, 610 North St. | Free+ | A Madison-based Blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style Blues.
Treat Yourself Flow and Flare | Sat., Feb. 5 | 1 p.m. | Dragonfly Hot Yoga, 309 W. Johnson St. | $40 | An afternoon with a restorative and relaxing 75-minute Aroma Flow followed by a charcuterie cup.
Little Cupid Celebration | Sat., Feb. 5-Sun., Feb. 6 | 12-3 p.m. | The Melting Pot, 6816 Odana Rd. | Prices vary | Show your little cupids just how wild you are about them by treating them to a delicious and interactive date.
Cure Cabin Fever: Gamifying the Museum | Sat., Feb. 5 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wisconsin Historical Museum | Free | Get kids active + out of the house with gaming stations on 3 museum floors.
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Duluth | Sat., Feb. 5 | 8 p.m. | Kohl Center | $11+ | Watch the women’s hockey team take on a border rival.
Ecological Restoration Work Party | Sat., Feb. 5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Arbor Drive parking lot, UW-Madison Arboretum | Free | Volunteer for restoration activities + learn about prairies and savannas.
It’s Britney, Glitz: Drag and Dance Party | Sat., Feb. 5 | 9 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $10 | Music from DJ Femme Noir with performances spliced in throughout the night from five of Madison’s drag queens.
Revival Fest Pre-Party | Sat., Feb. 5 | 8:30 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $10+ | Get ready for Revival — a diverse musical affair — and be entered to win a ticket to the Fest.
Mastering Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera | Sat., Feb. 5 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Camera Company, 333 S. Madison St., Waunakee | $159 | If you’re still shooting in auto or want better manual results, learn more about your camera.

February 6-February 12

Sunday, Feb. 6

Wisconsin vs. Illinois | Sun., Feb. 6 | 1 p.m. | Kohl Center | $3+ | Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the women’s basketball game.
Nature Hike | Sun., Feb. 6 | 1-2:30 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 2880 Longenecker Dr. | Free | Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology.
Sip and Paint — Baby Yoda | Sun., Feb. 6 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Flavors! Wine Bar, 100 E. Main St., Sun Prairie | $29 | A laid-back painting event for the whole family, led by local artist Tad McLain.

Monday, Feb. 7

Winter Carnival 2022 | Mon., Feb. 7-Sat., Feb. 12 | Times vary | The Wisconsin Union | Free+ | From ice fishing and ice climbing to snowshoeing and mini-golfing, there's something for everyone at this year’s time-honored tradition.
Tales from Planet Earth: Breaking Trail | Mon., Feb. 7 | 7 p.m. | UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 S. Park St. | Free | Join the Nelson Institute for a screening and discussion of the film Breaking Trail, which follows Emily Ford as she becomes the first woman and person of color to embark on a thru-hike of the Ice Age Trail in winter.

Tuesday, Feb. 8

Yoga Core | Tues., Feb. 8 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | Build strength + body awareness in an all-level class either in-person or virtually.
Open Mic/Open Jam | Tues., Feb. 8 | 7-10 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | Free entry | A safe and encouraging space for people of all abilities and identities to share.
Tales from Planet Earth: Breaking Trail | Tues., Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | The Marquee Cinema at Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St. | Free | Join the Nelson Institute for a screening and discussion of the film Breaking Trail, which follows Emily Ford as she becomes the first woman and person of color to embark on a thru-hike of the Ice Age Trail in winter.

Wednesday, Feb. 9

SmartLess Tour Live | Wed., Feb. 9 | 8-11 p.m. | Orpheum Theatre | $500+ | Join Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett to celebrate the first anniversary of their podcast.
Artisan Breads at Home | Wed., Feb. 9 | 10 a.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Learn time-tested and time-saving techniques that make good breads great every time.
Lighting Basics | Wed., Feb. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 4232 E. Towne Blvd. | $50 | Learn the difference between constant light and flash and how to use single and multiple light set ups.
Sweetheart Dinner Cooking Class | Wed., Feb. 9 | 6-8:30 p.m. | vomFASS delecTable, 3248 University Ave. | $79 | Join Chef Jool for a sweetheart-inspired menu to cook with your valentine.
Candling Pouring Class | Wed., Feb. 9 | 5 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $30 | Create your own candle from start to finish with the help of experts.

Thursday, Feb. 10

Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Kohl Center | $20+ | Join the men’s hockey team as they drop the puck against Notre Dame.
Nicholas Rodriguez | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | Overture Center | $125 | Award-winning Broadway, TV, film actor, and recording artist Nicholas Rodriguez explores life, love, and longing through an intimate evening of love songs.
‘Cheers’ Paint Night | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 6 p.m. | Camp Createability, 4510 Fermrite Dr. | $10 | Join in virtually or in-person to paint a canvas + help support Camp Creatability.
Sony Camera Basics | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Explore settings on the Sony Camera and learn different controls.
The Before and After Party with Pine Travelers | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 5 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | Free entry | A new force in American music, creating a melting pot of styles and sounds.

Friday, Feb. 11

Groove & Glide | Fri., Feb. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd. | Free | Join Madison Parks for ice skating under the lights — bring your skates or borrow limited loaner pairs.
Garden and Landscape Expo | Fri., Feb. 11-Sun., Feb. 13 | Times vary | Alliant Energy Center | $8+ | Celebrate the latest trends in gardening + landscaping with PBS Wisconsin’s Garden and Landscape Expo.
Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame | Fri., Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. | Kohl Center | $20+ | The men’s hockey team takes the ice against Notre Dame for their final home game of the regular season.
Date Night: Bold Tuscan Flavors | Fri., Feb. 11 | 4 p.m. | Sur la table | $89 | Immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany, and you and your plus one may fall in love all over again—with food, anyway.
Celebration of Black Music | Fri., Feb. 11 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $20 | Covers and originals for a night of liberation, love and community celebrating black music.
The Grasshoppers | Fri., Feb. 11 | 9 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $10 | A night of music from the American band.

Saturday, Feb. 12

Late Winter Market | Sat., Feb. 12 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | Dane County Farmers’ Market’s winter market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses + more.
Magic Morgan & Liliana | Sat., Feb. 12 | 9:30 a.m. + 1 p.m. | Overture Center for the Arts | Free | Join deaf entertainer Morgan + Liliana for magical illusions, balloon art, stunts with live animals, and seemingly impossible tricks.
Madison Makers Valentine's Market & Pub-Crawl | Sat., Feb. 12 | 12-5 p.m. | Old Sugar Distillery, 931 E Main St. | Free+ | Check out an eclectic mix of local + regional makers from breweries and distilleries to music venues and retailers.
Skate Cinema | Sat., Feb. 12 | 4 p.m. | Tenney Park, 402 N Thornton Ave. | Free | An evening of music and skating followed by an outdoor screening of Space Jam: A New Legacy.
Full Moon Night Walk | Sat., Feb. 12 | 6:30-8 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy. | Free | A naturalist-led hike under the Hunger Moon.
Cure Cabin Fever | Sat., Feb. 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wisconsin Historical Museum | Free | Get kids active + out of the house with activities and crafts.
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota State | Sat., Feb. 12 | 4 p.m. | La Bahn Arena | $11+ | Watch the women’s hockey team take on a border rival.
Ecological Restoration Work Party | Sat., Feb. 12 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Arbor Drive parking lot, UW-Madison Arboretum | Free | Volunteer for restoration activities + learn about prairies and savannas.
Fine Art and Craft Sale | Sat., Feb.12-Sun., Feb. 13 | 4 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens | Free entry | A sale of fine art and crafts made by 39 artisans sponsored by the Madison Weavers Guild.
Cautious Clay | Sat., Feb. 12 | 7 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $20+ | Music from the singer blending R&B, hip hop, and experimental indie.
Summer Camp Music Festival on the Road | Sat., Feb. 12 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $7 | Come out and support your scene as your favorite area bands compete.
Annual Cupid’s Release Party | Sat., Feb. 12 | 12-9 p.m. | Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona | Free entry | An all-day party of s'mores, a flaming arrow spectacle, food, chocolate, and Cupid’s Envy beer.
Valentine’s Day at the Melting Pot | Sat., Feb. 12-Mon., Feb. 12 | Times vary | The Melting Pot, 6816 Odana Rd. | Prices vary | Treat your special someone to four courses of cheese, chocolate + fondue entrees.
Boneyard Bowl I | Sat., Feb. 12 | 1-5 p.m. | The Boneyard, 1018 Walsh Rd. | $8+ | Dress up your pup in your favorite team’s apparel, try limited-edition brews from Delta Beer Lab, and help raise money for Ketchum’s Got Your Six.

February 13-February 19

Sunday, Feb. 13

73rd National Square Dance Convention | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1-4:30 p.m. | Maple Bluff Community Center, 18 Oxford Pl. | $10 | Dance to callers + cuers and help raise money for the June 2024 convention.
Madison Symphony Orchestra Beyond the Score: Stavinsky, The Rite of Spring | Sun., Feb. 13 | 2:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $18+ | A multimedia presentation starring American Players Theatre actors, visual projections and live musical examples.
Fine Art & Craft Sale | Sun., Feb. 13 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens | Free | Shop from a mix of Wisconsin fine art + fine craft artists across all mediums.
“Breaking Trail” Open House & Hike | Sun., Feb. 13 | 12:30-4 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum | Free | Join guided hikes through the arboretum and stay for a film screening of “Breaking Trail” + discussion with Emily Ford.
Family Fun: Valentine’s Day Sweets | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1 p.m. | Sur la table | $59 | Gather your favorite little sous chefs to mix batter, bake chocolate cupcakes and whip up yummy buttercream frosting.
Puppy Bowl Watch Party Fundraiser | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1-11 p.m. | Bierock, 2911 N. Sherman Ave. | Free entry | A “tail-gate” with puppy-themed cocktails to benefit the Dane County Humane Society — stick around for the Super Bowl after.
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota State | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1 p.m. | La Bahn Arena | $11+ | Watch the women’s hockey team take on a border rival.
Wisconsin vs. Purdue | Sun., Feb. 13 | 3 p.m. | Kohl Center | $3+ | The women’s basketball team takes on a Big Ten rival.
Valentine’s Baking Session | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1-3 p.m. | Four Winds Farm, 5735 Adams Rd., Verona | $50 | Learn how to craft the perfect dessert while learning new decorating techniques.
Princess Tea Party and Boutique | Sun., Feb. 13 | 11 a.m. | Flavors! Wine Bar, 100 E. Main St., Sun Prairie | $35 | A royal gather and brunch for all princesses in the greater Madison area.
Bath Bomb Workshop | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $20 | Use essential herbs and botanicals to make two bath bombs.

Monday, Feb. 14

A Valentine's Affair: Love Scenes from Shakespeare | Mon., Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | Brink Lounge, 701 E. Washington Ave. | $20 | Madison Shakespeare Company presents scenes of passion, love, and heartbreak from Shakespeare + beyond.
She’s A Woman Starring Miz Cracker | Mon., Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $31.50 | New York City drag queen Miz Cracker presents a full hour of standup + music.
Open Mic with Andy Smith | Mon., Feb. 14 | 8-11 p.m. | Come Back In, 508 E. Wilson St. | Free | Open mic night with a small blues jam in the middle for anyone to sit in.
Valentine’s Disco Skate | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | The Edgewater | $3+ | Skate under the red lights, eat heart-shaped pizzas + sip valentine’s cocktails all night long.

Tuesday, Feb. 15

Madison Symphony Orchestra Overture Center Organ: Reginald Mobley & Greg Zelek | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $20 | Hear Mobley’s voice will soar through Overture Hall with a program ranging from baroque works to gospel spirituals.
Date Night: From Paris With Love | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Learn techniques for pan roasting poultry, to taking mashed potatoes to new levels of deliciousness with browned butter.
Robert Finley | Tues., Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $20+ | An American blues and soul singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Understanding Exposure | Tues., Feb. 15 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Learn how ISO, shutter, and aperture work together to give you accurate exposure and artistic images.

Wednesday, Feb. 16

Talisk | Wed., Feb. 16 | 8-11 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | $20+ | Explosively energetic, artfully woven sounds from the folk-based Scottish group.
Date Night: Cooking With Wine | Wed., Feb. 16 | 7 p.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Learn how to incorporate wine into a 3-course romantic dinner.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State | Wed., Feb. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Kohl center | $3+ | The women’s basketball team faces off against the Spartans.
Candling Pouring Class | Wed., Feb. 16 | 5 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $30 | Create your own candle from start to finish with the help of experts.

Thursday, Feb. 17

Youth Watercolor Portraits | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 4 p.m. | Art + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St. | $144 | A six-week course to learn the subtle art of watercolor painting + drawing portraits.
Hippo Campus | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $27.50 | An American indie rock band from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Our Kind of Happy Hour: Judy Frater | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Online | Free | Join the Chazen for a conversation on hand embroideries from Kutch — a desert region on northwestern India
Cory Wong and The Wrongnotes | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Madison | $25+ | Head-spinning rhythm guitar wizardry, technical ebullience, and laugh-out-loud jokes from the guitarist.
Randall King | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $16+ | Gritty and graceful sounds from the Texas-born-and-raised musician.
Crystal Sun Catcher Workshop | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 12 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $20 | Create your own one-of-a-kind beaded sun catcher from beads, baubles, and bling.

Friday, Feb. 18

Wisconsin Global Fest | Fri., Feb. 18 | 7 p.m. | Majestic Madison | $15 | A part of the 4-night, 9-genre, 3-venue festival celebrating prolific artists from the Badger state.
Trampled by Turtles | Fri., Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $35 | An American bluegrass and folk-rock band from Duluth, Minnesota.
She Loves Me | Fri., Feb. 18-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Overture Center | $27+ | A romantic comedy that starts in a 1930’s perfume shop.
Kanopy Dance Company: Reflections + Dreams | Fri., Feb. 18-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Overture Center | $20+ | Five guest artists from NYC’s Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble as well as members of the Kanopy Dance Corps exploring the restlessness of young love.
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra The Musician Sessions II: Bohemian Blueprint | Fri., Feb. 18-Mon., Feb. 21 | Times vary | Virtual | $30 | An eclectic array of music performed in traditional and unusual ensembles, solo percussion to trios, quartets, quintets, and nonet.
Candling Pouring Class | Fri., Feb. 18 | 6 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $30 | Create your own candle from start to finish with the help of experts.

Saturday, Feb. 19

Cupid’s Undie Run | Sat., Feb. 19 | 12 p.m. | Brinklounge, 701 E. Washington Ave. | Raise money for neurofibromatosis research on a mile run + sport your favorite costume.
Madison Re-Prom: Come Together | Sat., Feb. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Monona Terrace | $75+ | Raise money for Huntington’s Disease + groove the night away.
Mad City Model Railroad Show and Sale | Sat., Feb. 19-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Alliant Energy Center | $6+ | One of the Midwest’s best model events showcasing beautiful model train layouts, classic toy trains historical exhibits, and railroad videos.
Kids in the Rotunda: Music with Junebug and Friends | Sat., Feb. 19 | Times vary | Overture Center | Free | Join Madison Children’s Museum’s Junebug, a longtime favorite program at the museum.
Late Winter Market | Sat., Feb. 19 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | Dane County Farmers’ Market’s winter market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses + more.
Ecological Restoration Work Party | Sat., Feb. 19 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Arbor Drive parking lot, UW-Madison Arboretum | Free | Volunteer for restoration activities + learn about prairies and savannas.
Pour’n Yer Heart Out 2022 | Sat., Feb. 19 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens | Free+ | A radical winter event that invites the community in to make cast iron sculptures and see the spectacular process of iron casting + the foundry arts in action.
Fermenting Flavor: The Art & Science Behind Big Beers | Sat., Feb. 19 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Giant Jones Brewing Company | #5 | Dive into the art and science behind flavor – from water to glass.
Remain in Night | Sat., Feb. 19 | 9 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $20 | A dominant force on the Brooklyn underground scene.
February Drag Brunch | Sat., Feb. 19 | 11 a.m. | The Rigby, 119 E. Main St. | $35 | Brunch featuring local, regional, and national drag queens.

February 20-February 26

Sunday, Feb. 20

Still Woozy | Sun., Feb. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $20+ | Music from the singer and songwriter known for his psychedelic bedroom-pop.
Nature Hike | Sun., Feb. 20 | 1-2:30 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 2880 Longenecker Dr. | Free | Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology.
Peter Mulvey and StistaStrings | Sun., Feb. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 22262 Winnebago St. | $15+ | A Wisconsin singer-songwriter spanning multiple genres joined by a sister duo known for their vibey, lush R&B.
Winter Birding-by-Ear | Sun., Feb. 20 | 9-11 a.m. | Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Dr., Monona | Free | Join the Feminist Bird Club members on a guided birding outing at Aldo Leopold Nature Center to practice birding-by-ear!
Bath Bomb Workshop | Sun., Feb. 20 | 1 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $20 | Use essential herbs and botanicals to make two bath bombs.

Monday, Feb. 21

The Fawn | Mon., Feb. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 S Fair Oaks Ave. | $40 | A fun-forward paint + sip craft night led by artist Louise.

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Hairspray | Tues., Feb. 22-Sun., Feb. 27 | Times vary | Overture Center | $25+ | Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy following 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad.
Nikon Camera Basics | Tues., Feb. 22 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Explore settings on the Nikon camera and learn different controls.
Hammamet (Amelion, 2020) | Tues., Feb. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | UW-Madison, 500 Lincoln Dr. | Free | Join La Cineteca italiana for a screening of the political parable.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska | Wed., Feb. 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Kohl Center | $3 | The women’s basketball team takes on a Big 10 rival.
Composition, Changing the Way you Look at Photography | Wed., Feb. 23 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Examine the placement of your subject and its relating elements to achieve balance.
Crystal Sun Catcher Workshop | Thurs., Feb. 23 | 12 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $20 | Create your own one-of-a-kind beaded sun catcher from beads, baubles, and bling.

Thursday, Feb. 24

The Mytilenean Debate | Thurs., Feb. 24-Sun., March 13 | Times vary | Overture Center | $34 | A play that raises questions about legacy and the responsibilities inherent in bringing a Black child into a complicated world.
Dabin | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 9 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $25 | A JUNO nominated music producer/instrumentalist from Toronto.
The Weather Station | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $20 | A Canadian folk music band.
Madison Jazz Orchestra | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Brinklounge, 701 E. Washington Ave. | Free entry | A night of slow tunes.
Trivia Night at State Line | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | State Line Distillery, 1413 Northern Ct. | $1 | Six rounds + a rapid lighting round of trivia with friends and competitors.
2022 Fly Fishing Film Tour | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | The Barrymore Theatre | $23.50 | The 16th annual show chock-full of the best films that are sure to feed your fishing addiction.
Bath Bomb Workshop | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 1 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $20 | Use essential herbs and botanicals to make two bath bombs.

Friday, Feb. 25

Beach House | Fri., Feb. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $35 | A musical duo known for its dream-pop tunes.
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Masterworks II: Harp and Haydn | Fri., Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $15+ | One of the world’s premiere solo harpists who is widely regarded as today’s most recorded classical harpist.
Ripe | Fri., Feb. 25 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $17+ | A group known for siphoning elements of funk, rock, R&B, jazz and pop through a kaleidoscope of unpredictable melodies and improvisation.
Cargo Music Presents: Chloe Louise | Fri., Feb. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Cargo Coffee East, 750 E. Washington Ave. | Fre entry | A balance of sparkle + witty lyrics from the local singer-songwriter.

Saturday, Feb. 26

Kids in the Rotunda: Laura Doherty and the Heartbeats | Sat., Feb. 26 | Times vary | Overture Center | Free | Chicago-based Laura Doherty & The Heartbeats acoustically rocks your kid’s world with breezy folk-pop tunes.
Leaders of Madison’s Black Renaissance | Sat., Feb. 26 | 7 p.m. | Overture Center | Free | The premier of Dr. Chuck Taylor’s documentary that introduces viewers to 40 of Madison’s most prolific leaders as they define what is happening in Madison and what it means to the city’s future.
Late Winter Market | Sat., Feb. 26 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | Dane County Farmers’ Market’s winter market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses + more.
Ecological Restoration Work Party | Sat., Feb. 26 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Arbor Drive parking lot, UW-Madison Arboretum | Free | Volunteer for restoration activities + learn about prairies and savannas.
Miles Over Mountains, Craig Baumann & The Story and The Milbilles | Sat., Feb. 26 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $10+ | A progressive bluegrass band, original blues and soul musicians, and a 5-piece string band all in one night.
Fishing Through the Seasons | Sat., Feb. 26 | 10 a.m. | Alliant Energy Center | Talk open water fishing from early spring, summer and fall and venture into multi-species lakes, rivers and ponds.

February 27-February 28

Sunday, Feb. 27

Dropkick Murphys | Sun., Feb. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | The Sylvee | $39.50 | An American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996.
Sunday Cinematheque at the Chazen: Robot Jox | Sun., Feb. 27 | 2 p.m. | Chazen Museum of Art | Free | An American film set in a world where war has been outlawed and replaced by gladiatorial matches between giant robots.
Garden Stroll | Sun., Feb. 27 | 1-2 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 2880 Longenecker Dr. | Free | A gently paced stroll for all generations to learn about the land, plants, animals, and more.
Rachel Baimen | Sun., Feb. 27 | 7 p.m. | The North Street Cabaret, 610 North St. | $13+ | Music from the songwriter known for her fearless voice.
Bath Bomb Workshop | Sun., Feb. 27 | 1 p.m. | The Glitter Workshop, Garver Feed Mill | $20 | Use essential herbs and botanicals to make two bath bombs.

Monday, Feb. 28

Briston Maroney | Mon., Feb. 28 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $20 | An American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Knoxville, TN.