Sunrise Beach Yoga
2025-08-16 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-08-23 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-08-30 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-09-06 06:30 - 07:30 (America/Chicago) | Simmons Island Beach, 5001 4th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Transform your Saturdays starting July 12 with Sunrise Beach Yoga!
Offering a unique blend of nature, movement & mindfulness. Dana will lead you in 40 minutes of gentle movement followed by a guided meditation to nurture your mind, body & spirit.
This is a karma class, so pay what you can 🤍
Suggested $10 energy exchange.
After yoga, enjoy local coffee shops and make your way to the Kenosha farmers market!
When?
Saturdays at 6:30am starting July 12th
Where?
Simmons Island Beach
5001 Fourth Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
What to bring?
Beach towel, comfy clothes, water & your energy!

Meet & Greet with Caroline Woods
2025-08-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join Midwestern author Caroline Woods at Blue House Books on Saturday, August 16th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the paperback release of “The Mesmerist”, a 2024 NPR Book of the Year!
Caroline will be chatting with readers and signing books! Stop in anytime during the event to meet this fantastic Midwestern author and grab a signed copy of “The Mesmerist”, a historical thriller that is as captivating as it is an honest review of women’s bodily autonomy and independence. It’s book is perfect for fans of “The Briar Club” and “The Lost Apothecary”!
About THE MESMERIST:
“Immersive and compelling . . . “The Mesmerist” will linger long after you turn the last page.” –NPR
Before hypnotism, there was Mesmerism. In 1894 Minneapolis, spiritualism of every stripe is all the rage, and women are dying under mysterious circumstances. When a new guest arrives at the Bethany Home for Unwed Mothers, refusing to speak, the stories of unexplained deaths seem unconnected—until Faith’s suspicious reticence sets the house abuzz with whispers of dark magic.
Abby, the Bethany Home’s treasurer, thinks the rumors swirling around Faith are nonsense, but she recognizes the danger of a good story. Abby tasks Faith’s roommate, May, with tracing Faith’s path to the Bethany Home. Desperate to end her year at Bethany Home engaged and on track to her happily-ever-after, May begins digging into Faith’s shadowy background. But the more May learns, the more she’s forced to question the dubious motives of everyone around her, and as the body count rises, May must reevaluate her future, and which lies she’s willing to tell, for whom. Inspired by a true crime that rocked the nation, Caroline Woods reimagines a classic American story through the eyes of three unforgettable women.
About CAROLINE WOODS:
Caroline Woods holds an M.F.A. in fiction from Boston University. She is the author of the novels “The Mesmerist”, which was a 2024 NPR Book of the Year; “The Lunar Housewife”; and “Fräulein M”. She has taught fiction writing at Loyola University Chicago, Boston University, and the Boston Conservatory.
Raised in Delaware, she now lives in Riverside, Illinois with her husband and two daughters.

Stuffie Sleepover at Blue House Books!
2025-08-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
What happens in a bookstore after the doors have closed and the customers have left for the night? Kiddos, your favorite stuffed friend will find out when you bring them to Blue House Books for a special after-hours adventure!
Join us on Saturday, August 16th at 4:30 p.m. for a pajama party story time and activity with your stuffed friend, and our storyteller, Lisa from TravelingTrunk! Lisa will be reading “Sleepytime”, the perfect bedtime book from Bluey. Following story time, tuck in your stuffed animal friend for a sleepover at the bookstore! Sorry kiddos, you have to go home with mom and dad.
Pick up your stuffed animal friend on Sunday, August 17th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and hear about all the shenanigans that they got into!
*We recommend not having your child bring their absolute favorite stuffie as they might not be able to part with it for an evening.
This event is ticketed, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3208720250816
Tickets are $5: This ticket includes one kids entry into the event and one parent/guardian. Due to spacing, we are limiting parents/guardians to one per family.

LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2025-08-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-04 20:00 - 22:00 and 2 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)

Fec's Place Almost Annual Pig Roast @ Kemper Center
2025-08-17 11:00 - 19:00 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Save the date for Fec’s Annual Pig Roast at the Kemper Center! Prizes! Food! Beer! Music! 8/17/25
More details to come!

Vintage & Vino
2025-08-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods, 5000 7th Aveune, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Come wine down with us during Vintage & Vino!
Enjoy wine inside and out every Thursday from 6pm-9pm!
Red, white, sparkling and more, by the glass or bottle.
Small and large charcuterie boards are available as well as our coffee and other delicious treats.
Live Music Coming Soon.
Come experience all that Olafson & Porter has to offer!

TRIVIA NIGHT
2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Public Brewing Company, 58th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140, United States
​What: Original Public Trivia game hosted by Matt & Jay
​​Where: Public Brewing Company | 628 58th Street | Kenosha
​​When: Every Thursday from 7-9pm starting Thu Jan 16
​​Why: Because we know you miss the Public crew hosting trivia!

TIGER TUFFY AND THE AWESOME BIRTHDAY BIKE: Story time with Rachel Adler
2025-08-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join us on Sunday, August 24th at 2:30 p.m. for story time with cartoonist and children’s author Rachel Adler! Rachel will be reading from their new picture book “Tiger Tuffy and the Awesome Birthday Bike” and leading a fun activity for the kids! This event is best for kids aged 2 to 7.
This event is free, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3169320250824
About TIGER TUFFY AND THE AWESOME BIRTHDAY BIKE:
Tiger Tuffy has got some big plans for his special day, and only the bike of his dreams can make it happen! Join him on a birthday adventure around the world, to space, underwater and more…and yes, there will be plenty of cake!
It’s Tiger Tuffy’s birthday and all he wants is a brand new bike. Not just any ol’ bike, he wants a real classic! Like a bike that has wheels bigger than the tallest building, one that can fly, one that can go underwater, and one that can soar through fire! Only problem is…does Tiger Tuffy know how to ride a bike? Well, at least there is a bunch of candy and cake!
About RACHEL ADLER:
Rachel is an artist living in Chicago with a BFA in Cartooning from The School of Visual Arts. They love to illustrate anything dealing with monsters, adorable images and beyond. They’ve worked on comic books, zines, as well as storyboarding various animations and posters for music labels and venues around the country. They own way too many plants and tiny toys for their apartment to hold.

Blind Date with a Book!
2025-08-25 10:00 - 2025-08-31 16:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Stop in from August 25th to August 31st and take your chance on a mystery date! Books are wrapped so you can’t see what they are, and you’re provided only a vague description to make your decision. You never know, you may just end up with your new favorite book!
We also have our Blind Date with a Book deluxe package available! Each package includes: one of the “mystery” books, a tea packet (to enjoy while you read), a delicious chocolate bar (because we all deserve a chocolate treat), and a bookish themed bundle of a bookmark, sticker, and other gifts! These deluxe packages will be sold for $40 and will only be available in store. Quantities are limited, so be sure to hurry in to claim your deluxe package!
Blind Date books will be available for shopping every day from Monday, August 25h to Sunday, August 31st during normal store hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

THE LIVE-IN TEMPTATION: Brighton Walsh in conversation with L.B. Dunbar
2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Get ready for a love story with all the best tropes: single dad + nanny, forced proximity, forbidden romance, men in uniform, and of course, grumpy + sunshine! “The Live-In Temptation” by local author Brighton Walsh has all this and so much more!
Join Brighton at Blue House Books on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7 p.m., where she will be discussing the latest installment in the Starlight Cove series with fellow romance author L.B. Dunbar (the Lakeside Cottage series and the Road Trips & Romance series), answering questions from the audience, and signing books!
This is a pre-release party, so you’ll be able to purchase your book one day earlier than its release date. Come celebrate with this fabulous local author and grab a signed copy!
This event requires a $5 deposit, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3194320250903
*NOTE that $5 can be used on any in-store transaction the night of the event only.
About THE LIVE-IN TEMPTATION:
Hiring the chaotic woman I pulled out of a shed fire to be my daughter’s nanny was a bad idea. Letting her live with me? Even worse.
Chloe Bradshaw is too vibrant, too bold, and way too young for me. She’s pure sunshine-in-a-hurricane energy and the exact opposite of the calm, steady influence my daughter needs.
But Emma adores her from the second they meet, and I’d do anything for my little girl. Including sharing a roof with the one woman I shouldn’t want.
Chloe’s the walking definition of off-limits. And one hell of a temptation I can’t stop thinking about.
Between midnight snack run-ins, hair-braiding lessons, and the way she looks in my stolen hoodie, forbidden stopped being a warning and started feeling like a dare.
I swore I wouldn’t cross that line with her. Then I did. Again. And again.
And now, what we both insisted was only temporary is starting to feel like it could be real. Suddenly, I’m not just her boss or her landlord. I’m the guy threatening to burn down anything that hurts her.
But the end date of our arrangement is looming, and her suitcase is still half-packed. She says she’s not staying. I say she’s already mine.
About BRIGHTON WALSH:
Award-winning “USA Today” and “Wall Street Journal” bestselling author Brighton Walsh spent a decade as a professional photographer before taking her storytelling in a different direction and reconnecting with her first love—writing. She likes her books how she likes her tea—steamy and satisfying—and adores strong-willed heroines and the protective heroes who fall head over heels for them.
Brighton lives in the Midwest with her real-life hero of a husband, her two kids—both taller than her—and her dog who thinks she’s a queen. Her boy-filled house is the setting for dirty socks galore, frequent dance parties (okay, so it’s mostly her, by herself, while her children look on in horror), and more laughter than she thought possible.
About L.B. DUNBAR:
L.B. Dunbar loves sexy silver foxes, second chances, and small towns. If you enjoy older characters in your romance reads, including a hero with a little silver in his scruff and a heroine rediscovering her worth, then welcome to romance for those over 40. L.B. Dunbar’s signature works include women and men in their prime taking another turn at love and happily ever after.
She’s a “USA Today” Bestseller as well as #1 Bestseller on Amazon in Later in Life Romance with her Lakeside Cottage and Road Trips & Romance series. L.B. lives in Chicago with her own sexy silver fox.

The Wooden Chair Antiques Mega Market - Kenosha's largest outdoor event for antique lovers!
2025-09-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Wooden Chair Antiques, 5710 4th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Y’all, It’s That Time Again, and it’s comin in fast! Yee-Haw!!
Dust off your crusty boots, grab your treasure-hunting hats, and get ready for downtown Kenosha’s LARGEST Outdoor Antique Market—because we’re back and bigger than ever for our 2nd Annual Season!
6 Markets – 1 Incredible Season! Kicking things off May 10th, 2025, we’re bringing you six spectacular outdoor antique markets this season, each packed with treasures, great food, and that small-town charm you can’t resist!
Over 20+ Antique Outdoor Dealers and 40(+) Indoor Dealers – If it’s old, rare, rusty, or just plain crusty, you’ll find it here! Mouth-Watering Food Vendors – Because shopping works up an appetite! Live Music & Fun Surprises – Y’all never know what might happen! Open-Air Market Experience – Fresh air, fresh finds, and plenty of room to roam!
If you love antiques, history, or just a good ol’ country-style gathering, then partner, this is the place to be!
Save the Dates: (May 10th, June 7th, July 5th, Aug. 2nd, Sept. 6th, and Oct. 4th!) Where? Wooden Chair Antiques, Downtown Kenosha, WI Time: Bright & Early ’til the cows come home (or at least mid-afternoon) LOL .. 9 am – 3 pm!!!
Come for the finds, stay for the fun, and leave with a trunk full of treasures!
Follow us for updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes antics. We promise good times, great deals, and maybe even a story or two!

Meet & Greet with Ruchira Gupta
2025-09-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
“At once maddening and heartbreaking, “The Freedom Seeker” shows young readers there is also hope…” — Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
“”The Freedom Seeker” is a must-read social justice adventure to understand the struggles of migrant families. Ruchira Gupta opens hearts and minds, inspiring young readers to find their own voice for change.” – Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Laureate
Join Ruchira Gupta at Blue House Books on Sunday, September 7th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the release of her latest middle grade book, “The Freedom Seeker”, a powerful social justice adventure for young readers.
Ruchira will be chatting with excited readers and signing books, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this inspiring activist, journalist, and author!
About THE FREEDOM SEEKER:
In one girl’s relentless search for home and safety, “The Freedom Seeker” takes readers on a daring journey of displacement and immigration. Illuminated by the kindness of strangers across continents and the strength of the human spirit, renowned activist and award-winning documentarian Ruchira Gupta has written a powerful tale of resilience, hope, and the enduring strength of familial love.
Twelve-year-old Simi Singh’s life in Northern India is filled with love, family traditions, and ordinary worries about hockey competitions, school exams, and avoiding the snide remarks of her class nemesis. But when a single rock carrying a note crash through their window during their Id celebration, Simi’s life will shatter.
Her Sikh father and Muslim mother’s interfaith marriage is becoming a target of violent vigilantes. Faced with rising threats, they must make an impossible choice: stay and risk their lives, or flee their homeland. Simi’s father is the first of them to make the journey to the U.S., but when their petition to be reunited in America is denied, Simi and her mother are left with no choice but to attempt a perilous crossing through the Arizona desert with the help of a smuggler.
Throughout her nail-biting journey towards safety and belonging, Simi will face unthinkable danger— and when Simi and her mother are separated during the crossing, each led to believe the other is dead, she refuses to accept this fate. Alone in an unfamiliar and unforgiving land, she must summon all her courage and resourcefulness to survive, find her mother, and reunite her shattered family.
About RUCHIRA GUPTA:
Ruchira Gupta is an Emmy-winning journalist and founder of Apne Aap, an anti-trafficking organization that supports women and girls in exiting systems of prostitution. Her latest novel, “The Freedom Seeker”, is a powerful social justice adventure for young readers. It follows her acclaimed debut “I Kick and I Fly”, which received the Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children’s Literature and the South Asia Book Award.
An internationally recognized activist, Ruchira played a key role in the creation of the UN Trust Fund for Trafficking Survivors and the passage of the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act. She has received honors including the French Ordre National du Mérite, the Clinton Global Citizen Award, and the UN NGO CSW Woman of Distinction Award. She holds an honorary doctorate from Smith College.
Ruchira has worked with the United Nations across Nepal, Thailand, Kosovo, Iran, and the United States, and she teaches occasionally at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. She has co-authored As If Women Matter with Gloria Steinem and edited the anthologies River of Flesh and Renu’s Letters to Birju Babu.
She lives between New York and Forbesganj, where she continues her activism—and paints in her late mother’s garden
