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LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2025-09-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) and 10 more dates | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Union park Tavern – June
Thursday, June 5 5pm Cocktail Stunde’s (German Pop) is back! followed by OPEN MIC with host Pat Garrett at 8:30pm. All skills welcomed!
Friday, June 6 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten YVES Francois et Rocambu Jazz (Nola Street Jazz)
9pm First Friday Open Mic With Sipos & Young! (All Skills & Talents Welcomed)
Saturday, June 7 – 8pm Frank Falduto and his Patio Daddios (Blues)
Thursday, June 12 – Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 13 – 9pm Would You Kindly? (Indie Rock)
Saturday, June 14 6-9pm in the Biergarten – Pat Garrett & the Good Ol Boys. Special Guest Makenzie Knight (Outlaw Country)
Thursday, June 19 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 20 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten The Westerlees (Western Swing). 9pm The Eric Algie Duo (EcoLimes funk)
Saturday, June 21- 7pm Chicago/Kenosha Metro Irish Folk Jam
Thursday, June 26 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 27 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten The Fugitives (Americana). 9pm Solo Artist Mitch Downey (Classic Rock)
Saturday, June 28 – 6-9pm in the Biergarten Peacetree Allstars (Americana)
Thursday, July 3 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, July 4 – 9pm First Friday Open Mic With Sipos & Young! (All Skills & Talents Welcomed)
Saturday, July 5 – Stolen Moments (Indie) Little Couch Band (Folk Punk)

Kenosha Public Market
2025-09-13 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha Public Market is a year-round Saturday market located in the heart of the Downtown district. Our vendors present a variety of fresh local products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, artisan pastries and confections, locally sourced meats, poultry and eggs, fine cheeses, prepared foods & handmade gifts.
Join us for the outdoor market season in Downtown Kenosha! Our location is in the center of this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with convenient parking options, world-class museums, an authentic streetcar system, two lighthouses, unique dining, and plenty of shopping options. Kenosha Public Market is proud to be one of the many shopping destinations Downtown.
Well behaved dogs welcome at your community market.
We welcome SNAP customers. Double your dollars (up to $20 match per person per market day): inquire at the Kenosha Public Market Info Booth. Spend $20, get $20 free! Applies to eligible food only.
Early bird shopping (8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.) will be dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities. Hours for the general public are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Union Park Tavern Oktoberfest w/ MGV Harmonia
2025-09-20 13:00 - 2025-09-21 14:00 | Union Park Kenosha, 7th Ave & 46th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Union Park Tavern & MGV Harmonia’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest
Location: Union Park (4500 7th Ave) & Union Park Tavern (4520 8th Ave)
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
Facebook Event Page: Click Here
Union Park Tavern & MGV Harmonia’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest is back—bigger, better, and now spilling into Union Park!
Celebrate two days of German-inspired fun with live polka, local bands, cultural performances, great food, and plenty of beer. Enjoy crowd favorites like the inaugural UPT Pretzel, Brat & Beer Oktoberfest Challenge presented by Public Brewing Company, Stein Hoisting contests, the crowning of Miss Oktoberfest, and the ever-charming Dachshund Dash. Plus, Public Brewing Company will be debuting a special UPT Oktoberfest brew, available both at the bar and throughout the park.
Shop the vendor market, explore interactive art, toss axes, and bring the kids for bounce house fun. Sunday kicks off with a traditional German breakfast, music, and dance—plus the Kenosha Art Market.
Presented with Visit Kenosha and the Kenosha Art Market, this festive weekend supports MGV Harmonia’s mission to keep German American musical traditions alive.
Prost to Kenosha, culture, and community!
Saturday, September 20
Union Park Tavern Hours: 9 AM – Close
Union Park (The Park) Hours: 1 PM – 9 PM
Morning Kickoff at the Tavern

9:00 AM – Union Park Tavern opens with brunch and drinks an early pre Oktoberfest preview.

Park Festivities Begin

1:00 PM – Oktoberfest officially begins in Union Park
1:00 PM – Ceremonial Keg Tapping in the Union Park Tavern Biergarten This year’s keg tapping highlights the 175th anniversary of Kenosha and the emerald anniversary of our sister-city connection with Wolfenbüttel, Germany. Mayor David Bogdala will host the ceremony in the Union Park Tavern biergarten, joined via live stream by Mayor Ivica Lukanic and members of the Wolfenbüttel sister-city group, linking Kenosha’s celebration to the opening of Oktoberfest in Germany just hours earlier. Sponsored by Total Cyclery
1:15 PM – Live music by Hungry 5 and Friends on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
1:30 PM – Pig Roast begins and photo ops with the pig. (sponsored by Sherwood Forest Meat Market in the UPT Biergarten)

Contests, Music & Entertainment

2:00 PM – Stein Hoisting Contest Presented by Hold My Beer in the UPT Biergarten
Register here
2:30 PM – MGV Harmonia performance on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
2:30 PM – Floral Gin (Set 1) live in the UPT Biergarten sponsored by Total Cyclery
3 PM – 5 PM – Tillie the Kenosha Police K9 will be on site in Union Park
3:15 PM – The Inaugural UPT Pretzel, Brat & Beer Oktoberfest Challenge Presented by Public Brewing Company on the main stage in the park
4:00 PM – Union Park Kickerz, polka performance on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
5:00 PM – Dachshund Dash Presented by Captain Mike’s on 8th Avenue in front of the Tavern
Register here
5:15 PM – Floral Gin (Set 2) live in the UPT Biergarten sponsored by Total Cyclery
6:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 1) on the Main Stage sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
6:00 PM – Woman in Motion performance on 8th Avenue
7:00 PM – Miss Oktoberfest Contest Presented by Francesca & Co. Salon on the Main Stage sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place – Register here

8:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 2) on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
9:00 PM – 50/50 Raffle Winner announced on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place

Note: Union Park closes at 9 PM, but Oktoberfest continues indoors at Union Park Tavern with live music by Pieptone! and more festivities until bar close.
Activities Throughout the Park (Saturday)

Hammerschlagen (sponsored by Millhouse Auto Body)
Mobile Axe Throwing (by Hold My Beer)
MGV Harmonia serving German food through out the day
Kid’s Zone (sponsored by Em’s Dance Center), featuring:

Bounce House
Face Painting
Fizzy Bizz
And more family fun

Vendor Market (Saturday)
Browse and shop a variety of local vendors, artists, and makers.
Partial list includes:

The Drawing Room (caricature art)
Chet Griffith & Janette Hill: Community Art Project for all ages + Original art
Southport Tea
AHDIDIT
Renewal by Andersen
Vintage Underground
Flip This Flip That Resale & Collectibles
Golden Touch
Little Miracles
Maxilyn House
A Little Bit Of All Of It
Em’s Dance Center
Jackson’s Candy Stand
T-Fiber
Additional vendors to be announced

Also available:
The Lettering Machine will be in the UPT Biergarten pressing Oktoberfest UPT t-shirts for purchase.
Can’t wait? Then order yours NOW! CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Sunday, September 21
Union Park Tavern Hours: 9 AM – Close
Union Park (The Park) Hours: 9 AM – 2 PM
Kenosha Art Market Hours: 10 AM – 2PM
Ease into Sunday with a relaxed cultural morning in the park.

Traditional German Breakfast in the Park by UPT & MGV Harmonia
Live performances by MGV Harmonia
Kenosha Art Market (10 AM – 2 PM)
Stage entertainment and dance numbers by Em’s Dance Center (times TBA)
Union Park Tavern open all day with drinks and continued German-themed fun

Presented By:
Union Park Tavern • MGV Harmonia
Event Sponsors:
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm • Ron’s Place • About Time Moving Systems • T-Fiber • Kenosha News • Amplified Wisconsin • Millhouse Auto Body • Em’s Dance Center • Southport Tea • Casey Family Options • Law Office of Frank J Parise • Shannyn Franklin of RE/MAX Elite • Captain Mike’s • Renewal by Anderson • Francesca & Co. Salon • Total Cyclery • Faded Barbershop for Men • Vintage Underground • Sherwood Forest Meat Market • Kenosha Art Market • Hold My Beer • The Lettering Machine • Steve & Terri Schwartz • Midwest Novelty • Public Brewing Company • Jackson’s Candy Stand • Johnson Financial Group • Peacetime Originals • Kenosha Sportfishing and Conservation Association

Hiroya Tsukamoto In Concert Benefitting White Lilac
2025-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods, 5000 7th Aveune, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Acclaimed, one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. Performing a White Lilac show at Olafson & Porter.
Date and time

Sunday, November 9 · 6 – 8pm CST

Location Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods

5000 7th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140
Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.
Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.
“…chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” –Jazz Review.com
“HiroyaTsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald
“The fingerpicking is delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” –Acoustic Guitar Magazine

THE JOY COLLECTIVE
2025-10-17 12:00 - 14:00 | East View Coffee Co., 716 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Come join us for an afternoon of art! This is an inclusive event designed to support artists of all abilities. At The Joy Collective, every artist is seen, heard, and valued for the joy they bring.
Free event | Ages 15+
RSVP by October 16th → thejoycollective2025@gmail.com

A Night of Poe: Benefitting The White Lilac
2025-10-17 19:30 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Two nights of shadow and sound await. The air will thrum with the words of Edgar Allan Poe, spoken aloud in haunting detail — a descent into madness, revenge, and the beating heart of the macabre.
Hear Maggie Speer breathe life (and death) into “The Tell-Tale Heart,” where guilt itself takes form and will not be silenced.
Then descend into the chilling vaults of “The Cask of Amontillado,” read by Richard Gordon and Jonathan Shailor, where friendship curdles into vengeance deep beneath the earth.
Guests will be treated to complimentary hors d’oeuvres, with wine, beer, and beverages available for purchase — a toast, perhaps, to the dearly departed.
All proceeds benefit the resurrection of The White Lilac, Kenosha’s intimate home for the arts, rising once more from ruin.
Come, if you dare.
Two nights only.
The heart still beats.

A Night of Poe: Benefitting The White Lilac - Night 2
2025-10-18 19:30 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Two nights of shadow and sound await. The air will thrum with the words of Edgar Allan Poe, spoken aloud in haunting detail — a descent into madness, revenge, and the beating heart of the macabre.
Hear Maggie Speer breathe life (and death) into “The Tell-Tale Heart,” where guilt itself takes form and will not be silenced.
Then descend into the chilling vaults of “The Cask of Amontillado,” read by Richard Gordon and Jonathan Shailor, where friendship curdles into vengeance deep beneath the earth.
Guests will be treated to complimentary hors d’oeuvres, with wine, beer, and beverages available for purchase — a toast, perhaps, to the dearly departed.
All proceeds benefit the resurrection of The White Lilac, Kenosha’s intimate home for the arts, rising once more from ruin.
Location: Kenosha Creative Space, Inc. 624 57th Street Kenosha, WI 53140
Come, if you dare.
Two nights only.
The heart still beats.

THE PHOEBE VARIATIONS: Jane Hamilton in conversation with Carol Dunbar
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of “The Book of Ruth” and “A Map of the World” returns with a stunning coming-of-age novel about girls, mothers, and finding one’s way in the world.
Join us at Blue House Books on Tuesday, October 21st to hear from award-winning Wisconsin author Jane Hamilton about her newest novel, “The Phoebe Variations”. Jane will be discussing her book with Carol Dunbar (“A Winter’s Rime”), answering questions from the audience, and signing books!
This event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2759520251021
About THE PHOEBE VARIATIONS:
Seventeen-year-old Phoebe was never interested in her birth family. But on the cusp of her high school graduation, her adoptive mother, Greta, insists on a visit to meet her biological parents and siblings. The encounter is a jolt, a revelation that derails Phoebe.
With the help of her best friend Luna, Phoebe runs away—as far as their friend Patrick O’Connor’s chaotic home, where she hopes to go unnoticed among his thirteen siblings. But when Phoebe asks Patrick to chop off her hip-length hair, she’s suddenly transformed. Patrick’s older brothers can’t help but notice the striking, Peter Pan–like stranger who has suddenly appeared in their midst.
What starts as an adolescent rebellion soon spirals into a whirlwind of self-discovery and unexpected connections. As she grapples with her shifting identity and strained relationships, Phoebe must navigate the tumultuous road out of girlhood and chart a new and unknown course.
About JANE HAMILTON:
Jane Hamilton is the author of seven critically acclaimed and bestselling novels, including “The Book of Ruth” and “A Map of the World”, both of which were Oprah’s Book Club selections. Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Allure, Elle, and various anthologies. She’s married to an apple farmer and lives in Wisconsin.
About THE WINTER’S RIME:
A harrowing and emotional novel set in rural Wisconsin— “A Winter’s Rime” explores the impact of generational trauma, and one woman’s journey to find peace and healing from the violence of her past.
Mallory Moe is a twenty-five-year-old veteran Army mechanic, living with her girlfriend, Andrea, and working overnights at a gas station store while figuring out what’s next. Andrea’s off-grid cabin provides a perfect sanctuary for Mallory, a synesthete with a hypersensitivity to sound that can trigger flashbacks from her childhood.
The getaway that’s largely abandoned during the off season starts out idyllic, until Andrea’s once-loving behavior turns controlling and abusive, and Mallory once again finds herself not wanting to go home. After a particularly disturbing altercation, Mallory escapes into the subzero night and stumbles into Shay, a teenage girl, injured and asking for help. But it isn’t long before she realizes that Shay isn’t the only one who needs saving.
A story about sisterhood and second chances, “A Winter’s Rime” looks to nature to find what it can teach us about bearing hardship and expanding our capacity to forgive—not just others, but ourselves.
About CAROL DUNBAR:
Carol Dunbar is a working writer and former actor who left her life in the city to live off the grid. Her first novel, “The Net Beneath Us”, won the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award and her second novel, “A Winter’s Rime”, received a WLA award for outstanding achievement in fiction. She writes from a solar-powered office on the second floor of a water tower in northern Wisconsin, where she lives in a house in the woods with her husband, two kids, and a Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog
