Look Ahead lists some of the events happening in the Lake Geneva area. The following information is subject to change. Confirming details with event planners is recommended. Email Steve Targo at stargo@lakegenevanews.net to have an event appear in this listing.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Live Music: Glenn Davis Blues Jam — 8:30 p.m., Hogs & Kisses, 149 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Find out more on the Facebook page for Davis.
Friday, Feb. 13
Galentines Day Celebration — 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Niche, 715 Hunt Club Drive, Unit C, town of Geneva. Happy hour all day, plus special drinks, cookie decorating, vendor shopping, a wine sale and a book signing by “a local Williams Bay author,” according to the event page on Facebook.
A Night with Daou: Valentine’s Dining — 5-10 p.m., Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, town of Lyons, grandgeneva.com. There are two nights with Daou Vineyards, as the event is also booked for the same times Saturday, Feb. 14. Four-course Valentine’s menu with signatures steaks, seafood, a Crimson Velvet Kiss dessert and more at Geneva ChopHouse. At Ristorante Brissago, the Italian-inspired, four-course menu features antipasti, soups, pasta, seafood, steaks and a Kiss of Passion dessert. Cost $114.95 plus tax and service charge. Reserve and more at the website.
Valentine’s Dinner at 240 West — 5-9 p.m., 240 West at The Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana, theabbeyresort.com. Four-course prix fixe menu with starts, desserts and an entree of either Steak Oscar or Halibut Oscar. Event is also at the same times Saturday, Feb. 14. Call 800-709-1323 to make reservations. View menu online.
Luck & Love: Psychic Engagement and Tasting — 6-9:30 p.m., Maxwell Mansion, 304 S. Wells St., Lake Geneva, staymaxwell.com. A tasting of wine or spirits with a performance by mind reader Joe Diamond. Tickets $80, plus tax and service charge. Event is for Maxwell Mansion guests, ages 21 and older. Go online for more.
Love Potion Lab: Couples Mixology Experience — 6-7:30 p.m., Pier 290, 1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, pier290.com. Couples at this event will work with a trained Diageo Mixologist to make three themed cocktails, then enjoy dinner. Cost $180 per couple. See website to reserve a seat.
17th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance — 6-9 p.m., The Abbey Resort Harbor Ballroom, bigfootrecreation.org. Dinner, dancing and more. Cost $40 per person. Note: Registration deadline was Jan. 30. Visit website for more.
Amore: A Valentine’s Day Journey of Love — 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan, belfrymusictheatre.com. Vocalists Vince Connor and Victor Valdez will be joined by acclaimed violinist Marcos Aycox for an intimate concert of “contemporary favorites, international classics and beloved standards.” Another show is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. Tickets $72-88.
The Fourth Wall — Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m., Big Foot Performing Arts Center, 401 Devils Lane, Walworth. Family-friendly variety show by a trio that aims to turn chamber music on its head. Go online for ticket prices and availability.
Valentine’s Tasting & Smores Bar — 8:30-9:20 p.m., Maxwell Mansion, staymaxwell.com. Limited tickets available for $50 per person, plus tax and service charge.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Papa’s Seventh Annual Ice Fishing Derby — Registration 7 a.m., weigh-ins 7 a.m.-4 p.m., raffles 4-5:30 p.m., live music 5:30 p.m., Papa’s Blue Spruce Resort, W4086 Lake Shore Drive, town of Geneva. Fundraiser for local children fighting cancer, with proceeds going to Kisses From Keegan & Friends. Live music by Preston Gunderson.
Valentine’s Day Bingo — 10-11 a.m., Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, lglibrary.org. Free, family-friendly event.
Celebrate the Love Gala — 5 p.m., The Abbey Resort, lakegenevasymphonyorchestrainc.ticketspice.com/lgso-gala-2026-celebrate-the-love. The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra and Swing Band are performing at this dinner. Cocktails and silent auction 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Symphony concert 7:30 p.m. Swing Band 8:30 p.m. Tickets $134.40. Purchase at link.
40th Annual YMCA Auction: Honoring Our Past, Embracing the Present, Inspiring the Future — 6-11 p.m., the Forum at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, genevalakesymca.org/2026auction. Note: Tickets for this event are sold out, according to the website. However, people can join the event remotely to bid in the silent auction and 50/50 raffle. This year’s packages include a Dungeons & Dragons gaming experience, a day on the lawn at Black Point Estate and a three-month trial membership to the Clearwater Yacht Club in Florida. Visit website to access remote bidding.
Valentine’s Night: Come As You Are — 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Lake Geneva House of Music, N3241 County Road H, town of Geneva, lghom.com. A singles mix and mingle event with dancing to music from DJ KAli, with snacks, specialty cocktails and more. Ages 21 and older only. Free event.
Later this month
Kenny Rogers Tribute with The Deal Goes On — Friday, Feb. 20, doors open 6 p.m., starts 7 p.m., Geneva Stage, 244 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevastage.com. Covering all styles of music performed by Rogers, from jazz to ballads to “The Gambler.” Tickets $40-45.
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