Repeal Day Party on The Apis Rooftop!
2024-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Apis Hotel and Restaurant, 614 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Let’s party like it’s 1933!
December 5th marks Repeal Day –– the date that Prohibition ended, the 18th Amendment was repealed, and alcohol could once again be sold and consumed in public!
To celebrate, we invite you to dress up and join us on The Apis Rooftop for a Repeal Day Party powered by Old Forester.
Happy Hour runs from 4p – 6p, with half-priced draft beer and half-priced wines by the glass!
Additional drink specials, samples of Old Forester Whiskey, and more fun in store throughout the evening.
This event is FREE to attend. Doors at 4p. Continued bar service through 10:30p.
Questions? Send us a message at events@attheapis.com

Ale, Axes, and American Made BBQ at Hold My Beer
2024-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Hold My Beer, 621 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Beer, Axe throwing, and the best BBQ in town, what a combination!

Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kenosha Tap House
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Kenosha Tap House, 125 56th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Totally free to play and the chance to win big prizes! Starts at 6pm every Thursday!

Holiday Planter Workshop
2024-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Get into the holiday spirit by creating an outdoor holiday planter. Beth will have all the greens, bows & planters you’ll need to create this lovely outdoor arrangement. Please bring your own gloves & clippers to class. All supplies included in workshop price.

LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2024-12-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Semptember/October Line up: Saturday, September 7 – 6-9pm The Sean McKee Band (Blues) in the Biergarten
Thursday, September 12 – 8pm The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam
Friday, September 13 – 6-9pm Sweet Sheiks (Music from the 10’s, 20’s, & 30’s)
Saturday, September 14 – 6-9pm The PeaceTree Allstars (Bluegrass Jam) in the Biergarten
Thursday, September 19 – 8pm The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam
Friday, September 20 – 9pm ish Solo Artist Colby Millea (Singer Songwriter)
Oktoberfest, 2024
Saturday, October 21 Union Park Tavern and MGV harmonious 8th Annual Oktoberfest.
Sat. Celebration starts at 3pm. Authentic German Food and singing by MGV Harmonia’s ALL DAY.
3pm Tapping of the ceremonial keg
4pm hungry five brass band
4:30pm Rule the Drool! (New!)
5:15pm dachshund races
6pm Stein hoisting contest
7pm miss Oktoberfest contest
8pm Pieptone! In the Bar Room
Sunday, October 22
To close the Octoberfest celebration, we will be serving a traditional German breakfast, Bauernfrüstück, served from 9AM till gone. We crisp up bacon, then sauté onions in some of the grease. Add potatoes, cook until brown, and then mix in eggs. Served with toast. We will also be serving our German eggs Benedict. A homemade potato pancake topped with a split bratwurst, two eggs any way, and sausage gravy.
Thursday, September 26 – 8pm The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam
Friday, September 27 – 9pm ish Solo Artist Mitch Downey (Singer Songwriter & and little cover here and there)
Saturday, September 28 – 6-9pm The Jill Plaisted Band (Americana) in the Biergarten

Holiday Cheer Crawl
2024-12-06 10:52, 2024-12-07 10:52 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The Holiday Cheer Passport is your pocket-sized key to unlock exclusive deals at pubs and restaurants throughout downtown Kenosha, and beyond. For example, a drink that is normally $10 is available to passport holders for only $5. The passport makes it fun and easy to explore Kenosha, support small business, and discover new places you may otherwise never have visited!

Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Latibule, 4906 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Guest instructor, Jessica from Boardwalk Cookie Co will be here teaching you how to decorate cookies! $65 pp. Register on her website boardwalkcookieco.com & =

Captain Mikes's Ice Bar + Parka Party
2024-12-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Captain Mike’s, 5118 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Partnering with Great Lakes Brewing, Tullamore Dew and ELCA Outreach Center
BRING: NEW Hat, Scarf, Gloves, Jackets (men, women, children) and receive a FREE Pint of Christmas ALE
FOOD TRUCK will be serving HOT Delicious Raclette Sandwich
Dress in your warmest and most stylish parka.
This is an OUTSIDE EVENT with an Ice bar designed by Art Below Zero.
Live DJ, BEER Tent, Christmas Cookies –
Beers Available:+ Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout+ Barrel-Aged Christmas Ale+ Midwest Ipa+ Cran Orange Wheat + Edmund Fitzgerald Porter+ Christmas Ale

Caymus Casino Night at Church & Market
2024-12-06 18:00 - 23:00 | Church & Market, 701 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Welcome to Caymus Casino Night! Get ready for a fun-filled evening of games, prizes, and excitement. Join us on Fri Dec 06 2024 at Church and Market, 56th Street, Kenosha, WI. Put on your best poker face and try your luck at our casino games. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Enjoy samplings of the world famous Caymus Vineyards collection and take advantage of exclusive pricing just in time for the holidays. this is a ticket event.

6:00 PM Doors Open

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Open Bar

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Heavy hors d’oeuvres

10:00 PM Late Night Bites & Prizes

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2024-12-06 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-12-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
Every Friday and Saturday the Kenosha Comedy Club presents a hilarious 90-minute show that includes a feature act plus a national or regional headliner. No drink minimum! Visit the listed website for newly announced acts.
Lineup:

Greg Schwem: March 22 & 23 at 8PM
Kathleen Dunbar: March 29 & 30 at 8PM
Andy Beningo: April 5 & 6 at 8PM
Michele Traina Divorce Diaries: April 11 & 12 at 8PM
Mr. Showtime: April 12 & 13 at 8PM
Rich Guzzi: April 19th & 20th at 8PM
Chris Barnes: April 26th & 27th at 8PM
Fred Rubino: May 3rd & 4th at 8PM
Daryl Felsberg: May 10th & 11th *PM

For the full schedule, check the listed website and Facebook page.
Presented by Happenings Magazine. Located inside the Wyndham Garden – Kenosha Harborside hotel on the lakefront in Downtown Kenosha.

Katie Dahl At The White Lilac- December 6
2024-12-06 20:00 - 21:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Experience a night with songwriter and playwright Katie Dahl, a fiercely talented artist whose live performances are as heartfelt as they are hilariously candid. Described by *American Songwriter* as a “hearty, soulful voice delivering razor-sharp lyrics,” Dahl brings audiences on a journey through life’s complex terrain—exploring love, loss, family, and identity with a grounded wisdom that’s resonant and real. Audiences find her songs both comforting and thought-provoking, as Peter Mulvey notes, “Katie Dahl brings us a grounded spirit” even in challenging times.
A rising star in folk music, Katie’s newest album, *Seven Stones* (2023), has been hailed as “breathtaking” by *Country Queer* and features collaborations with celebrated artists like Kris Delmhorst and Peter Mulvey. The album, praised for its courageous vulnerability, reflects Dahl’s journey through personal struggles, from anxiety to the challenges of growing up queer. *Seven Stones* spent a month at #2 on the folk radio charts, and *Wildwood* (2019), exploring her family’s Door County roots, hit #6 on the folk charts and has solidified her status as a regional gem with universal appeal.
Don’t miss your chance to witness what *Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel* calls her “rich and expressive alto” in a night of music that is as soul-baring as it is richly entertaining. As JT Nero affirms, “Katie Dahl is the real deal,” capturing the spirit of her Wisconsin heritage with grace, nuance, and grit. With her heartfelt storytelling and infectious humor, Dahl promises an unforgettable night of song and spirit, making this a must-see concert event.

Twilight Open House Shindig
2024-12-07 08:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Chair Antiqes, 5710 4th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join Wooden Chair Antiques for their inaugural open house shindig, TWILIGHT, on December 7th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm! They’ll have foot-stompin’ tunes, hot cider and coffee, and a chance to win a gift basket overflowing with goodies.

Breakfast with St. Nicholas
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Kenosha Catholic Ministry Center, 714 49th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
On Saturday, December 7, join the Downtown Kenosha Catholic (DTKC) parishes for our annual Breakfast with St. Nicholas. The event will take place in the Ministry Center Cafeteria, 714 49th Street.
Pancakes and sausage will be served from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. Family-friendly games, arts & crafts will be offered in the large meeting room, as well.
Tickets are $8 per person in advance or $9 at the door. Admission includes a complimentary photo with St. Nicholas.
To purchase advance tickets, visit the DTKC website: https://downtownkenoshacatholic.org/news/breakfast-with-st-nicholas-2024

Merry & Bright Holiday Market
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Merry and Bright Holiday Market is the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping done in one place!
The market offers a diverse selection of unique one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations to fill your home with festive cheer. Whether you’re looking for a special Christmas stocking stuffer for a loved one or a handmade crafted leather item, you’ll find it here.
In addition to the traditional browsing experience, the Merry and Bright Holiday Market offers a unique take on gift giving. Create your own gift basket full of goodies, giving the recipient an extra special surprise. Shop the market to choose from a selection of knitted hats, handmade soaps, candles, holiday decorations, and more. You can also find holiday treats like homemade cookies, cider, and candy.
The Merry and Bright Holiday Market is the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit and get all your Christmas shopping done in one place. Don’t miss out on this festive event!
This is presented by Kenosha Public Market at Kemper Center. It coincides with Christmas at Kemper. This special edition of the market will be held in the auditorium, as well as outdoors in a large, heated tent and smaller tents along the pathways. In and out – there’s shopping all about!
Note: Kenosha Public Market takes place at the same location on Saturdays, November through April. The regular hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Photos with Santa at the Kenosha History Center
2024-12-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Santa will visit the Kenosha History Center on three Saturdays: November 30, December 7 and December 14.
Santa Claus will be available for photos and to talk to the youngsters from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM on November 30 & December 14. The December 7 event will run from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Theses events are FREE to the public.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CAMERA (there will not be a photographer on site).
The Kenosha History Center Gift Shop will be open and Kenosha-centric items will be available to purchase for holiday gifts.
In addition, the Southport Lighthouse will be open for tours and climbs on each Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm. A lecture on the “Rouse Simmons Christmas Tree Ship” will be held at noon on each of these days.

Brewery Tours
2024-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Public Brewing Company, 58th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140, United States
We are excited to announce we are now offering brewery tours every Saturday at 12pm and 2pm. Thanks to our friends at Lakefront Brewery for their help and inspiration for us to create our own tour here in Kenosha, we are ready and eager to teach you about beer and entertain you while you learn!
Our brewery tours last approximately 45 minutes and are geared towards adults. Kids and families are welcome on the tour but at their own discretion. Kids 12 and under do not require a ticket but must remain next to their family at all tour stops. All patrons on premise must be 21+ with valid, unexpired ID. Anyone under 21 must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Each tour will be limited to 20 people. Tour patrons will receive 4 drink tokens (good for beer and N/A beverages). We do highly recommend you grab a beer before the tour because we prefer you drink on our tour! You will also receive a souvenir pint glass to take home at the end of the tour.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour, tours leave promptly on time.
Head on over to our website now to buy tickets.
Hope to see you soon!

Meet & Greet with Kim Suhr
2024-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Carefully crafted, surprising, and humane, the stories in Kim Suhr’s “Close Call” unveil emotion in tight spaces, hearts in turmoil, and the searching soul of the Midwest. A series of stories that have been described as capturing “the searching soul of the Midwest”.
Kim will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, December 7th, from noon to 3 p.m. to chat with readers and sign copies of her latest short story collection.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A door-to-door salesman’s visit shows Carol a new side of her mother and threatens the security they both had taken for granted; a woman finds out what happens when we’re “too busy to die”; a woman in her fifties celebrates her newly augmented body parts; four friends try to breech a chasm in their friendship by planning a reunion; and a researcher examines his relationship to creativity in a world where it has been deemed a mental illness.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kim Suhr is the award-winning author of “Nothing to Lose” and “Close Call”, both published by Cornerstone Press at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. Her work has appeared in many journals including at Midwest Review, Pink Panther Magazine, and Wisconsin People & Ideas, where “Everything Burns” was recognized in their annual fiction contest.
Kim is also Director of Red Oak Writing where she leads critique groups, teaches a prompt-writing class called “Time to Write”! and provides individual manuscript critiques and coaching. She has presented at various conferences including the Wisconsin Writers Association, Examined Life, and Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP). Kim holds an MFA from the Solstice program where she was the Dennis Lehane Fellow in Fiction.
When she is not writing, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and being a fangirl for her grown children in their various pursuits. She lives and writes in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Baby Celebration at Millie Bo Peep
2024-12-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Millie Bo Beep, 5720 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
If you are an expecting parent due anytime during the months of December 2024-May 2025 we would love to help you celebrate!
Come visit us starting at 5:30PM on Saturday, December 7th for an exclusive event – just for you and anyone you’d like to invite!
THE DETAILS:
+ Each mom-to-be will receive a complimentary gift bag from us
+ Baby shower games lined up and there will be opportunities to win prizes.
+ Complimentary light snacks and fun NA beverages available for all to enjoy
+ Enjoy exclusive shopping
+ Set up your baby shower registry with us
And finally, we will really be spreading the Christmas Cheer….
Each mom-to-be that attends will be able to put their name into a drawing. At 7:00PM we will do a live drawing to shower and bless one mom-to be! *More details to come as each mom-to-be has specific due dates*. You must be present to win.
This is a free event, but you must reserve tickets, as we have limited space: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baby-celebration-at-millie-bo-peep-tickets-1045472655857?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Jake La Botz- December 7
2024-12-07 20:00 - 21:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Jake La Botz’s rough and tumble upbringing took him from juvenile delinquency and punk rock to learning blues from the last of Chicago’s pre-war era bluesmen. From there, with guitar in tow, he made his way across the U.S.A. until he hit the end of the line in Hollywood where an improbable acting career began to unfold.
After getting clean from heroin at thirty years old, La Botz became a Buddhist meditation practitioner. He also took his bluesy guitar chops to the Greater Mt. Zion Church in South Central L.A. where he steeped himself in gospel music. Ever since then, La Botz has been putting out his own style of Gospel-noir Americana. The eccentric stories, characters, and underlying spiritual messages often heard in his songs come to a head on his latest album Hair on Fire.
Among more than twenty film and TV credits, La Botz has acted in True Detective, Rambo, and On the Road. His most recent film, D.O.A., stars fellow musician John Doe from the punk band X.
Beyond music and acting, La Botz is also a writer. His debut collection of short fiction is forthcoming from Cornerstone Press in April, 2026. A graphic memoir is also in the works. See the Fiction tab for a complete list of publications.

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2024-12-08 10:00 - 14:00 | The 1844 Table & Mash, 5706 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us at The 1844 Table & Mash every Sunday for our delicious All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet in downtown Kenosha. Our Sunday Brunch menu features traditional breakfast and brunch items, with new selections introduced by season. Of course, you will want to add bottomless mimosas or our Giant Stella Bloody Mary to make the brunch experience complete.
Every Sunday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
View menu – https://the1844.com/special/sunday-brunch-buffet

Mimosa Sunday - bottomless Mimosas
2024-12-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Fec’s Place, 5523 6th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Mimosa Sunday at Fec’s Place! Every Sunday Bottomless Mimosas from 11AM – 2PM

Sunday Funday at Tavern on 6th
2024-12-08 11:00 - 22:00 | Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us every Sunday throughout the football season for a special “game day” menu! Arrive early for chances to enter our Golden Ticket raffle with new winners every week! Don’t miss out on all the Sunday Fun!
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Hand Painted Christmas Gnome Porch Leaner
2024-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Latibule, 4906 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
DIY this adorable Christmas Porch Leaner. In this step by step class you will paint your sign by hand. Cost:$65 Approximately 2 hours

Bingo at 58 Below
2024-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | 58 Below, 504 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
#GETDOWNHERE Bingo is back baby! First card is free. Each additional card is $5. There will also be other games that you will be able to buy into.

Super Tuscan Wine Tasting & Masterclass with Gino Mantuano
2024-12-08 14:30 - 16:00 | The Apis Hotel and Restaurant, 614 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us on Sunday, December 8th for a wine tasting & masterclass featuring some hand-selected Super Tuscan Wines from our stable of favorites!
Joining us at this matinée tasting will be Kenosha resident and wine expert Gino Mantuano. Gino and The Apis wine team will walk you through 6 expressions of wine from Italy’s Tuscan hillsides with a special emphasis on the wines known throughout the world as “Super Tuscan”.
Anticipated selections to be announced soon.
This event features a facilitated tasting from 2:30p – 4:00p. Wines will be accompanied by small bites, courtesy of The Apis culinary team. Seating is available by advanced ticket purchase only, and all sampled wines will be available for pre-order on the day of the event. Tax & Gratuity calculated at checkout. Advanced tickets required.
