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LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2026-01-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-31 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-06 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)

Kenozia: Winter Issue Release Party!
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join us for the release of issue #3 of “Kenozia”, i.e., the Winter edition. Since this is the first release party for “Kenozia”, we will be celebrating with all the artists, photographers, and writers from the previous issues as well! The event will include live music, panels, snacks, and raffle prizes! Don’t miss out on celebrating this local gem.
You can purchase your copy of issue 3 during the release party and pick up the first two issues if you haven’t had a chance to discover this new local art and literary zine!
This event is free, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/4071520260123
Run of Show:
6 p.m. Event kicks off with music by Violet Wilder! Drinks and snacks will also be available.
6:30 p.m. Writers Panel with Greta Kelly, Dani Koziol, and Brighton Walsh. Each author will read their flash fiction story and discuss their writing process for writing flash fiction versus traditional stories.
7:15 p.m. Artist Panel with Marc Travanti, Margaret Clark, and Shelby Nesmith. Each artist will discuss their creating process and finding their own style of art.
7:45 p.m. Photographers Panel with Nicolas Campos, Victoria Rodriguez, Steve Rodriguez, and Jonny Servais. Each photographer will discuss their favorite medium to use and how they create cohesive bodies of work.
8:15 p.m. mingling and shopping
About KENOZIA:
“Kenozia” is a print-only, quarterly zine showcasing the work of local Kenosha artists, photographers, and writers. The first issue debuted in July 2025, created by Sarah Opatz.
About ISSUE #3 (WINTER 2026):
The winter issue features digital dreamlike photography by Jonny Servais; a two-part Gallery Spotlight on Outpost Gallery and AP3; a charming romance flash fiction by indie author Brighton Walsh; a posthumous Artist Spotlight on the renowned painter and professor, Dennis Bayuzick; a Local Music Spotlight on the harmonious indie band, Violet Wilder; and a new addition called Guess Who by Paul Merklein.
About ISSUE #2 (FALL/HALLOWEEN 2025):
This issue is a twofer! One side is the fall edition that features paintings by the accomplished Margaret Clark; an artist spotlight on UW-Parkside professor and ceramicist Lisa Marie Barber, written by Marc Travanti; a local music venue piece on The White Lilac, written by Jeff Moody; a gallery spotlight on The Lemon Street Gallery; and last, but certainly not least, striking analog photos by the talented photographer Steve Rodriguez.
Flip the zine over and you will find the Halloween edition. This edition features works by the talented FX artist/mask maker Paul Hoepner; a filmmaker spotlight on screenwriter/director Danny Villanueva Jr. talking about his new feature-length horror film, What Happened to Dorothy Bell?; eerie flash fiction pieces by our very own marketing manager Dani Koziol and local author Meg Bonney; unique artwork by printmaker Shelby Nesmith; and a community spotlight on the Port of Fear Film Festival.
About ISSUE #1 (SUMMER 2025):
In this issue, we are proud to feature two talented photographers, Victoria Rodriguez and Nicolas Campos, an artist spotlight on the distinguished Marc Travanti, an enchanting flash fiction piece by published author Greta Kelly, and a gallery spotlight on the historical Anderson Art Center.

Snow Daze
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Snow Daze 2026Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 1–3 PMVeterans Memorial Park (5220 Sixth Ave) & throughout Downtown Kenosha
Downtown Kenosha transforms into a winter wonderland during the 12th annual Snow Daze Festival! Enjoy live ice sculpting demonstrations by Art Below Zero beginning at 1 PM, family-friendly music with DJs, and toasty s’mores by the fire pits (while supplies last).
Stroll through downtown to see unique ice sculptures in front of local businesses, shop exclusive specials, and experience the charm of winter by the lake!
Additional fun:Free ice skating at Veterans Memorial Park (10 AM–9 PM)Two holiday-decorated streetcars will be running for free from 10:35 AM–6:15 PMFree parking downtown, including the City garage at 8th Ave & 56th St.
Presented by Visit Kenosha, the City of Kenosha, and the Lakeshore Business Improvement District.
Ice sculpture locations and designs coming soon!
*Information is subject to change.

MONSTER IN THE MOONLIGHT: Pre-Release Party with Annelise Ryan and Patricia Skalka
2026-01-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Morgan Carter is back in the latest Monster Hunter Mystery series, “Monster in the Moonlight”. Under the light of the full moon, a quiet rural lane becomes the scene of a shocking crime that may be the work of a mythical monster in the latest entry of this USA Today bestselling mystery series.
Join Annelise Ryan at the Kemper Center on Monday, January 26th, at 6:30 p.m. as she kicks of her book tour for hew newest release, “Monster in the Moonlight”. Event attendees will get access to the newest Monster Hunter Mystery the day before it officially releases! Annelise will be discussing her latest book with fellow Wisconsin author Patricia Skalka (the Dave Cubiak Door County Mystery series), answering questions from the audience, and signing books!
This event is ticketed, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3619520260126
Please note, no outside copies of “Monsters in the Moonlight” will be allowed into the event.
About MONSTER IN THE MOONLIGHT:
When a dead body turns up along a lonely country byway in rural Wisconsin, rumors of The Beast of Bray Road, a werewolf-like creature that is said to inhabit the area are reinvigorated. For years locals have reported sightings of the terrifying creature, but this would be its first verified attack.
Marks on the dead woman’s body indicate a mauling by some kind of large animal. The wounds plus deep scratches on the victim’s car convince the community that the legendary beast is not only real but responsible for this brutal killing.
If the police have any hope of solving this crime, they’re going to need an expert—enter cryptozoologist Morgan Carter. She’s investigated sightings of eerie creatures throughout the upper Midwest. If anyone is going to track down the killer, it’s Morgan, but she may find that the Beast is not the worst thing lurking on Bray Road.
About ANNELISE RYAN:
Annelise Ryan is a pseudonym for the Wisconsin-based, USA Today bestselling author of the new Monster Hunter Mystery series featuring cryptozoologist Morgan Carter and her trusty canine sidekick, Newt as they hunt for cryptids like the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Hodag, and the Beast of Bray Road. The books so afar include A DEATH IN DOOR COUNTY, DEATH IN THE DARK WOODS, BEAST OF THE NORTH WOODS and MONSTER IN THE MOONLIGHT (pub date 1/27/25). A fifth book is in the works for probable release in 2027.
Annelise also penned the rib-tickling12- book Mattie Winston Mystery series featuring the adventures of a wryly cynical nurse-turned-coroner in a small Wisconsin town and the spin-off Helping Hands Mysteries.
As Allyson K. Abbott, she authored a 6-book series known as the Mack’s Bar Mysteries (a bit of cheeky fun there with the initials on that nom de plume!)
And as Beth Amos, she has written more than 200 published articles, worked as a book reviewer for Barnes & Noble, and written five thrillers, three of which were published by HarperCollins in the late ’90s. She is an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She is a registered nurse whose past work experience has included everything from birth (obstetrics) to death (hospice). Now retired, she spent her last 20 years working in the ER.
About DEATH CASTS A SHADOW:
With Door County caught in the grip of a fierce winter storm, Sheriff Dave Cubiak agrees to a seemingly simple favor: checking in on an affluent widow with a questionable new suitor. His initial disquiet is easily dismissed—until she is found dead the next morning in her home. Lying at the bottom of a flight of stairs, clutching a valuable bronze sculpture, she points her outstretched hand in the direction of a nearby, nondescript ring.
The scene bears all the characteristics of an accidental fall, but something is not adding up. Later that week, an ice-fishing shack explodes on the frozen bay, leading to the discovery of another body, burned beyond recognition. Was this the widow’s missing handyman? Could the two deaths be related? Past and present collide as Cubiak’s search for answers uncovers disquieting links between wealth and poverty on the peninsula and stirs the melancholy depths of grief that have haunted the sheriff for years.
About PATRICIA SKALKA:
Award-winning writer Patricia Skalka is the author of “StarSong”, a coming-of-age novella about loss and hope, and the award-winning Dave Cubiak Door County mystery series, including “Death Stalks Door County” which USA Today calls “(an) evocative read…Wisconsin’s book.” A former President of Sisters in Crime Chicagoland, she is a member of both the Chicago Chapter and WisSINC, as well as Wisconsin Writers Association, and The Authors Guild of America. Patricia turned to fiction and mystery writing after a successful career as a nationally published freelance writer and Staff Writer for “Reader’s Digest”. In 2024, Patricia was named a Notable Wisconsin Author by the Wisconsin Library Association. A long-time Chicago resident, she currently lives in Milwaukee. Learn more about her mysteries at https://www.youtube.com/@DoorCountyMysterySeries

Vintage & Vino
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 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!

First Tuesday Open Mic at 58 Below
2026-02-03 08:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-03 08:00 - 23:00 | 58 Below, 504 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Hey you: your first Tuesday open mic nights are shifting over to your favorite underground bar in downtown Kenosha – 58 Below! I’ll have a full drum kit on stage & PA system! (Yes we can plug in your “aux” for tracks!)
8-11 pm we will be downstairs flooding the stage with all the groovy sounds you don’t wanna miss out on! I’ll play drums for you if you want it! I also play the trumpet if you want a jam! 3 songs or 15 minutes per performer! Grab a drink or some food from the bar while you enjoy!

Open Mic w/ Miss B Haven at Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods, 5000 7th Aveune, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Wine, antiques, coffee, charcuterie and live acoustic, unaltered and unplugged music performed by some of your favorite local musicians you might not even know yet 6-9 pm Third Thursdays Open Mic has arrived. If you haven’t stopped into Olafson & Porter (O&P) Vintage Goods and Coffee, this is a great event to come enjoy the amazing atmosphere it feels like you step into another world. The vibes are unmatched!
O&Pen mic is all acoustic. That means a truly authentic performance experience. You get to hear musicians in their most raw form live on stage! The sign up is simple, show up, say hi to your hostess Miss B Haven and get on the list to play! 15 minute sets per performer.
Get it? O&Pen Mic Night? Come hang at O&P
