Fête des artistes
Thursday, April 21
A week before fashion icon agnès b. speaks at central library, UW-Madison Center for the Humanities will celebrate the French designer’s work with local art influenced by the designer, French wine, and French-inspired hors d’oeuvres by Underground Food Collective. At Drunk Lunch, 807 E. Johnson St., 5:30-8 pm.
Flavors of Haiti gala
Friday, April 22
A five-course meal featuring Haitian cuisine and cocktails will include seared red snapper, spicy pickled carrots and cabbage, Zombie Punch and coconut custard. All proceeds benefit projects in Haiti. At Heritage Tavern, 131 E. Mifflin St., 5:15 pm. Tickets ($99) via Brown Paper Tickets.
Spring market wines
Saturday, April 23
After completing the circuit at the Dane County Farmers’ Market, you might need to relax. Enter the Square Wine Company, 5 N. Pinckney St. The shop offers pours of five spring wines. It’s noon-3 pm, and the $10 cover is waived with purchase.