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Ball Jar Canvas Painting at Latibule
2024-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Latibule, 4906 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Learn how to paint your own artwork. Create this fun painting using acrylic paint on canvas. You’ll learn step by step how to make a mason jar masterpiece! All supplies included. $45 for 2 hours of fun. 11”x14” size. Register today! LatibuleWisconsin.com

SAILING -- DAY SAILS & SUNSET SAILS ... Public Sails and Private Events ... aboard 1914-design America's Cup sailing yacht "Red Witch II" (12-Meter, first-generation replica)
2024-06-22 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-28 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-29 19:30 - 20:45 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy a world-class sailing experience aboard 1914-design America’s Cup sailing yacht “Red Witch II” (a “12-Meter” first-generation replica). We offer daily public sails and private events. $35 (75 Minutes). See www.redwitch.com to book seats — and for information.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2024-06-22 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-06-28 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-06-29 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.

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2024-06-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-30 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

Kenosha Book Festival 2024 - Chapter Three
2024-06-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Calling all summer sleuths and saga surfers!
The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for our third chapter of 2024! Save the date for Sunday, June 23rd, from 10am to 3pm, at Wisconsin’s indie-est of indie bookstores, Studio Moonfall, located at 5031 7th Avenue.
Come out to dig through THOUSANDS of $1 used books and meet all these local authors!
Al Lytle & Toi Blasier, Zachary Jeffries, Anthony Wedgeworth, D. Lieber, Mary Beth Bretzlauf, T.J. Morris /Storiword, Ana Michelle, Dr. Arieahn Matamonasa Bennett, Christopher Kolon, Richard Sweitzer, Anne Morse Hambrock, Audrey Wilson, Randi Moxi, Kaitlyn Bolyard, Justin Rose, Sharon Angelici, A. P. Goodman, Bryan Simpson, Malinda Andrews, Phyllis Fadness, Silviya Rankova, and Hydn Cheese serving up food!
Tell all your friends and family and let’s get reading!

SAILING -- DAY SAIL & SUNSET SAIL! ... Public Sails and Private Events ... aboard 1914-design America's Cup sailing yacht "Red Witch II" (a 12-Meter, first-generation replica)
2024-06-23 13:00 - 14:15, 2024-06-29 13:00 - 14:15, 2024-06-30 13:00 - 14:15 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Experience a world-class sailing experience aboard 1914-design America’s Cup sailing yacht “Red Witch II” (a first-generation “12-Meter” replica).
We offer daily public sails and private events. $35 for 75 minutes. See redwitch.com to reserve seats (and for information).

SAILING! DAY SAILS & SUNSET SAILS ... Public Sails and Private Events ... aboard 1914-design America's Cup sailing yacht "Red Witch" (12-Meter, first-generation, replica)
2024-06-23 14:30 - 15:45, 2024-06-29 14:30 - 15:45, 2024-06-30 14:30 - 15:45 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States

Jukebox Bingo at Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Boathouse Pub & Eatery, 4917 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us for Jukebox Bingo! Where Bingo meets “Name That Tune!” Sing, Dance, Shout and Win Prizes! Every Second and Fourth Monday. First round starts at 7PM. Hosted by Mike Tischer Entertainment

Sunrise Pilates at Kemper Center
2024-06-25 06:00 - 07:00 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Start your Tuesday mornings off strong with an amazing view. 6 am Sunrise Pilates with Angie. $10 per person. Located on the Northeast grounds behind the Faulkner (the one with the mosaic artwork on it) building. The class will be 1 hour long. Weather permitting. Can’t wait to see you all on your mats!
Text: (262) 331-1704 with questions.

Music at Twilight at Kemper Center
2024-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Music At Twilight, formerly known as Twilight Jazz, has extended its season this year with an additional concert in September. The genre of music is expanding to bring in a variety of sounds for one’s listening pleasure. Jazz will still be a part of the series and will also include other great sounds from new bands to Kemper.
This year the grounds on the south lawn of Anderson Arts Center will open at 5:00 p.m. and the concerts will begin at 6:00 p.m. and go until 8:00 p.m. Seating is first come, first serve so bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the music along with the view of the lake.
All concerts are free, drinks and food are available for purchase. Carry in of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
If the weather causes a concert to be cancelled it will be held the following evening.

2024 Line Up:
June 11 Ivy Ford
June 25 Southport Sound
July 9 Deep Pockets
July 23 Peacetree Allstarts
August 13 Yesterday’s Children
August 27 Kal Bergendahl Project
September 10 Empty Bottle Boys and One Shot Jane
September 24 Georgia Rae Family Band

We have added an additional night of music outside on the North Lawn behind the Faulkner Building. Located on the east side, closer to the lake, where one can bring their chairs, sit at picnic tables, and enjoy the sounds of different musical acts. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The music is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the following nights:
June 19 Colby, Ed, and Tom on the Fiddle
July 17 Tom and Gary Show
August 21 Stu The Piano Guy
September 18 Jill Plaistad Band

Salsa & Tacos @theSpace
2024-06-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Salsa and Tacos at the Space!
Hosted by our amazing team of dance instructors!
Join us every Tuesday night for this pop-up Latin experience with music, dancing, and tamales.
Social Dancing, Food & Drink: 7-11pm. Doors open at 6:45pm.
Latin Dancing Lessons:
7-8 pm & 8-9 pm
Salsa Class & Bachata Class. If there is a guest instructor or another type of dance opportunity on a specific day, this will be announced in advance)
$5 Entry
Beverages to be purchased separately.

Xtreme Bar Bingo at The Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2024-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Boathouse Pub & Eatery, 4917 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The Grandest Bingo Bounty on the seven seas – Xtreme Bar Bingo! Every Wednesday, from 8-10PM, set sail for an evening of salty fun and epic prizes! Nine thrilling games of bingo with chances to plunder the treasure chest with deluxe booty including 50″ TVs. iPads, designer handbags, Visa Gift Cards, and Sporting Event Tickets. The progressive jackpot starts at a cool $3000 and increases every week until it reaches $10,000! Gather your friends and lucky daubers (no parrots allowed!) and set course for merriment, and maybe a touch of liquid courage! Featuring D.E.W. and a Brew for only $10. Choose your favorite 16 oz. brew from the selection of Blue Moon, Modelo, Spotted Cow, or Miller Lite and pair it will a shot of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey . An unbeatable combination and perfect way to unwind after a long day!

Free Coffee Cupping at East View Coffee Co.
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | East View Coffee Co., 716 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Free coffee cupping every Thursday in June at 10AM in our Community room.
On Thursdays in June, join us in our community room for a coffee tasting! This space is created for learning about and sampling some of our coffees. Here you can ask questions and explore our coffee straight from bean to brew.

Ale, Axes, and American Made BBQ at Hold My Beer
2024-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Hold My Beer, 621 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Beer, Axe throwing, and the best BBQ in town, what a combination!

Cigar Night On The Rooftop at Church & Market
2024-06-27 17:00 - 22:00 | Church & Market, 701 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us every Thursday night in the Summer for Cigar Night On The Rooftop! Each week we’ll be joined by a special guest supplier to sample new and exciting products in the world of spirits. Grab your favorite cigar and some friends and join us at the corner of Church & Market

Kenosha Taco Fest
2024-06-28 15:00 - 21:00 | Kennedy Park, 4051 5th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual Kenosha Taco Fest!
On Friday, June 28 the Kenosha History Center is hosting the 2nd Annual Kenosha Taco Fest at a new location – Kennedy Park, along the shores of Lake Michigan. Food trucks will compete for votes to be named “Kenosha Taco Fest Champion”. The event is FREE to attend (tacos and other menu items will be available to purchase from participating vendors).
The food trucks competing will set their own menu and pricing. Customers can purchase the tacos and other menu items and then vote for their favorite taco at the event. Kenosha Taco Fest will take place from 3-9pm with a winner being announced that evening.
Kenosha Taco Fest will coincide with the Kenosha History Center’s popular Friday Night Classic Car Cruise-in on June 28. All classic cars and spectators are welcome at this event. There will be a special area for classic cars.
We are thrilled to partner with Kenosha Shriners this year! The Shriners will be selling beer at Kenosha Taco Fest to raise money for their nonprofit’s mission. What’s better than tacos, beer, and classic cars?!
We will have entertainment on stage throughout the evening. More details coming soon.
The Kenosha Public Library Bookmobile will be on-site for the event; more details coming soon!
With the new location at Kennedy Park, there will be plenty of spectator/attendee parking on the park land. All cars enter through the Washington Road park entrance on the West Side of the park.
2024 Kenosha Taco Fest Competitors:
911 Tacos
Antojitos Mexicanos Food Truck
Aragon’s Platos Borrachos
De La Rosa’s
Pico’s Taco Truck
Tacos La Flama (2023 Kenosha Taco Fest Champ)
Tacos La Parrilla
Tacos to the Face
Rockitacos
and more TBA!
For questions about the event please call the Kenosha History Center: 262-654-5770.

Beach House Bonfire Night
2024-06-28 18:30 - 21:30 | The Beach House at Simmons Island, 5001 Simmons Island Road, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us for a cozy night on Simmons Island Beach as we gather around the fire each Friday night in June…the s’more the merrier! Smaller campfires and a big bonfire will begin at 6:30 in front of the Kenosha Beach House, as well as one campfire in our beer garden. Drinks and food including s’more kits will be for sale.

Spring Acrylic Painting: Beginners and Beyond II
2024-06-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Be enchanted with texture and color in acrylic paint! Students will learn how to construct a painting by determining basic composition, blocking in the underlying dark, middle, and light values, and layering color. Students will work from an image of an impressionist painting. This class is perfect for those who are beginners or have previous experience and want to expand their skills in acrylics. A supply list will be sent to students when they sign up.
Instructor: Kathy Laybourn

Soul Space - Outdoor Clothes Swap
2024-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
This Saturday is our OUTDOOR CLOTHES SWAP
(the date was incorrect on our monthly calendar, so we apologize for any confusion!)

We are in search of ALL sizes! All kinds of clothing! Free to take free to give!

All remaining clothes will be donated to the ELCA community center here in Kenosha.

This time- we want you to bring clothes, accessories, or trinkets! Why not give a new home to items you no longer use and clear out your existing space!

Printmaking Workshop - Brought to you by Lemon Street Gallery and hosted by East View Coffee Co.
2024-06-29 12:30 - 15:30 | East View Coffee Co., 716 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us for an exciting workshop instructed by Joe Szabo! $40 + $15 supply fee
Hosted by Joe Szabo in collaboration with Lemon Street Gallery in our community room – June 29th!
Have you ever wanted to make your own stamp? Follow in the footsteps of other great artists and create your own relief print! In this workshop, students will have a hands-on workshop to create their very own edition of prints. No experience necessary!
​*This class will be hosted in the community room at East View Coffee Company, located at 716 58th St, Kenosha, WI 53140

Kenosha Creative Space to host “Vamos a Bailar” Latin dance social
2024-06-29 19:00 - 23:30 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
This Saturday, from 7pm-1am, the Kenosha Creative Space will host an event for all ages
and all dance experience levels to dance to the styles of Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Banda,
Merengue, Reggaeton, and more all night long!
This is the 6th “Vamos a Bailar” event hosted by the Space, which aims to bring people
across cultures, dance levels, and age groups together to enjoy beautiful music and learn
and express their dance moves.
