Go Downtown Kenosha

Blue House Book Club - March
2023-03-28 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join us to discuss our book club selection for Women’s History Month: “The Witch’s Heart” by Genevieve Gornichec!
If you can’t make the meeting, you can tune into the live stream or join the online discussion, which is posted in the book club Facebook group after the in-person discussion.

Salsa and Tacos @theSpace
2023-03-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Salsa and Tacos at the Space!
Tonight Hosted by Erica Ness
Join us every Tuesday night for this pop-up Latin experience with music, dancing, and tacos.
Social Dancing, Food & Drink: 7-11pm. Doors open at 6:45pm.
Latin Dancing Lessons:
7-8 pm & 8-9 pm
(Usually, 1 Salsa Class & 1 Bachata Class. If there is a guest instructor or another type of dance opportunity on a specific day, this will be announced in advance)
Enjoy Mexican food and sip on refreshing drinks!
$5 Suggested Donation
Beverages to be purchased separately.
Limited capacity, masks, hand sanitizer, and options for socially distanced dancing will be provided at request.
We recommend all our guests get vaccinated!

20th Bowls and Books Soup Contest
2023-03-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The 20th “Bowls & Books” Soupfest Contest will be held at the Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, on Wednesday, March 29th. Eight restaurants will be serving from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and eight different restaurants will be serving from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The restaurants serve their favorite and best soup. People coming to the event receive a score card and a commemorative bowl provided by Copy Center. The attendees go from table to table, tasting, enjoying and scoring the soups. Where else can you eat that many soups in one sitting?
The Soupfest has a $20.00 adult admission fee, both at lunch and supper servings – $15 seniors (65+) and students (up to 12). You will receive a signature cup and lots of soup.
There will be local authors to share time and talent – with their books for sale. The Spring art show/contest will be on display in the Pollard Gallery. We will hold 50/50 drawings during the events.

The lunch time restaurants are:
Ashling on the Lough – Irish Root
Franks Diner – Swedish Meatball Stroganoff
Kaiser’s – Chicken Dumpling
Morelli’s Deli – Stuffed Green Pepper
Ono Kenosha – Japanese Curry
PUBLIC Craft Brewing – Zupa di Amore
Ruffolo’s Pizza – Chicken Alfredo Tortellini
Villa D’Carlo – Spicy Italian Pesto

The supper time restaurants are:
Boat House – New England Clam Chowder
Captain Mike’s – Smoked Kielbasa and Kraut
Coffee Pot – Cajun Potato with Andouille Sausage
Coopers Uptown – Loaded Baked Potato
Cut Stone – Supreme Pizza
Twisted Cuisine – Chicken & Corn Chowder
Union Park Tavern – Hungarian Goulash
Waterfront Warehouse – Lasagna

All proceeds go toward the continued renovation of the Rhode Center for the Arts. Renovation has been an ongoing effort for the last 30 plus years. Ticket outlets are: Pollard Gallery (518 56th Street), and Copy Center (5036 6th Avenue). Tickets may also be purchased online at www.rhodecenter.org or at the door on the day of the event.
For more information, call 654-9030 and ask for Sharon or Scott.

Cribbage League at Captain Mike's - Spring Edition
2023-03-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Captain Mike’s, 5118 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Cribbage League
Who: Teams of 2
What: 8 Week Tournament
When: Wednesday’s at 7pm. Starting February 15th.
Why: We Live in Wisconsin… what else are you going to do on a Wednesday?
Advanced registration is encouraged

Partners in Design Architects and Dooley & Associates Business After 5
2023-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, 600 52nd Street Suite 130, Kenosha, 53140
Come celebrate creativity in Kenosha! Partners in Design Architects and Dooley & Associates cordially invite you to an open house on the 2nd floor of the HarborView Office Center that will include beverages and heavy appetizers. Cost of entry is $5 for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. No advance registration is necessary and guests can pay cash, credit, or debit at the door.

Sound Meditation: Spring Renewal with Diana Albach
2023-03-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Blend & Brew, 5700 6th Ave, 1st Floor South, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Unwind and relax through a guided meditation with the beautiful healing sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, shamanic drumming, mantras and more. Sound is all around us, and inside of us. Our intention for this healing session is Spring Renewal.
SPACE IS LIMITED — ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Cost is $30 per person and includes one fresh-made juice or hot tea. For tickets and more info, please call 262-764-2613, or message us here, or email blendandbrewkenosha@gmail.com.
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow, we want you to be as comfortable as possible!

Tavern Light Lager Launch Party
2023-03-31 11:00 - 23:30 | Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us and our friends at Public Brewing as we launch our Tavern Light Lager! 6 lucky winners will take home a 4 pack of Tavern Light Lager! Drink light lager and get entered for a chance to win! Cheers

Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None
2023-03-31 19:30, 2023-04-01 19:30, 2023-04-02 14:00 | Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins and one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-03-31 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-04-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
90 minutes of live professional comedy.
Prices vary by show.

Kenosha Public Market
2023-04-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Kenosha Public Market is a vibrant farmers market located at the historic Kemper Center Simmons Auditorium on the shores of Lake Michigan. Onsite spacious parking! Explore products from over 30 vendors each Saturday. Enjoy an assortment of fresh mushrooms, meats, beef jerky, eggs, cheeses, fruits, greens, garlics, jellies/jams, honey, pasta, granola, pantry goods, baked goods, dog treats, soaps and lotions, CBD products, homemade arts/crafts and more!
Sit down and relax at the second level café lounge overlooking the bustling market below. Enjoy a fresh coffee, hot apple cider or a drink from the full bar. There is an assortment of mouth-watering prepared food from seven distinctive vendors.
Public Food Markets, Inc. is Kenosha Public Market’s nonprofit parent. Public Food Markets is a 501(c)3 that creates food access, community health and education to low-income neighborhoods and food deserts in Downtown Kenosha.

8 Year Anniversary
2023-04-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Lulu Birds, 5716 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us in celebrating our 8th year of spreading our love for beautifully curated home furnishings and more!
For one day only we will have select furniture markdowns, specials in our boutique and any purchase will get you entered in a drawing for a raffle basket full of customer and staff favorites!

Downtown Kenosha Small Business Bunny Hop
2023-04-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Visit as many of the participating businesses as you would like.
Kids can collect an Easter egg filled with candy.
Adults can collect an Easter egg with a surprise special offer inside.
Be courteous and help us allow as many people as possible to participate. Please only take one egg per person at each venue you visit. Eggs available while supplies last.
Shop, dine, and explore as you go!
Participating Venues:

Actor’s Craft, 4900 7th Avenue. Handy-Dandy Actor’s Craft Pencils for the Kids.
Bellissima Hair Design Francesca, 5700 7th Avenue. 15% off retail hair products.
Blend & Brew, 5700 6th Avenue. 15% off all coffee and tea beverages and Buy any beverage, get 50% off any Toast.
Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A. Visit the Easter Bunny will be available for FREE photos from 11-1!
Century Pub & Eatery, 5511 6th Avenue
Canna Vita, 5700 6th Avenue. 10% off any purchase of $50 or more.
DayBreak Church, 5631 6th Avenue. Derek Crane Racing – Sprint Car will be joining DayBreak for Bunny Hop!
Duck Duck Goose Children’s Shop, 5811 6th Avenue
Frank’s Diner, 508 58th Street
Gordon’s Sports Bar & Grill, 5703 6th Avenue
Jockey Factory Store, 5500 6th Avenue
Kenosha Beauty Supply, 5829 6th Avenue. 10% off of your entire purchase for the day.
Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place. Free “Color of Kenosha 2022” coloring book with $25 Gift Shop purchase.
Millie Bo Peep, 5720 6th Avenue. Easter Basket drawing/raffle. Easter Bunny visiting with an opportunity for (free) photos for the kids!
PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co., 628 58th Street. Hoppy Hour from 11-5, Buy One Get One Apps.
Salon on Sixth, 5038 6th Avenue – 25% Off All Products in Store
Sandy’s Popper, 5503 6th Avenue. Free Drawing for Easter Basket.
Scoops Ice Cream & Candy, 5711 8th Avenue
Sherwood Forest Meat Market, 5537 6th Avenue. Featured items will be on sale.
Smarty’s Sweets & Treats, 5821 6th Avenue
Trolley Dogs, 5501 6th Avenue
To & From Gift Shop, 5535 6th Avenue. There will be a Raffle Basket – receive a ticket with any purchase.

Kenosha Public Market will have bunny visits on April 1 during market hours at the Kemper Center!

Meet the Easter Bunny + Shopping Specials & Basket Raffle
2023-04-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Millie Bo Beep, 5720 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
We have a day of fun lined up on Saturday, April 1st!
+Annual Downtown Kenosha Bunny Hop – visit participating downtown businesses for specials and surprises at each location! For more info, click here: https://www.visitkenosha.com/events/annual-events/bunny-hop/
+The Easter Bunny will be visiting Millie Bo Peep from 11am-1pm! Free photo op!
+Easter Eggs filled with treats for the kids, while supplies last
+Adults can collect an easter egg with a special surprise offer inside with any purchase.
+Get entered into an Easter Basket Raffle ($80+ value) with any purchase!

Historic Durkee Mansion
2023-04-01 13:30 - 16:30, 2023-04-02 13:30 - 16:30 | Durkee Mansion, 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, 53143, United States
Durkee Mansion is open the first and third weekends of the Month, April through October, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Go to kempercenter.com to learn more.

No Fooling Around Guitars
2023-04-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
2 prolific songwriters who just happen to be really good, but really different, guitarists do a solo set each then team up for a set. No fooling around guitar. OK, maybe a little fooling around. $10 cover

The Sean McKee Band
2023-04-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Saturday, April 1 – The Sean McKee Band (Blues) 8PM

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2023-04-02 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

Cy's Piano Jams
2023-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Every Sunday from 4 to 7 PM we have Cy’s piano jams

KUSD Theater & Arts Dinner
2023-04-03 18:00 | Ashling on the Lough, 125 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us to help support KUSD Theater and Arts Department!
When: Monday, April 3rd at 6pm
Three Course Italian Dinner:
THE OPENER- Fresh Bruschetta Antipasti
THE MAIN ACT- Chicken Cacciatore accompanied by Rice Pilaf
THE FINALE – Mini Tiramisu Shooters
Reminder: There is no seating available at the door for this event. Please call us for reservations! Call today!
(262) 653-0500

Live Trivia
2023-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Every Tuesday live trivia with host Michelle George from 7 to 9 PM. TNT karaoke starts at 9 PM.

Musical BINGO
2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Rustic Road Brewing Company, 5706 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
How it works:
We play three rounds. When you recognize the song, mark it on your sheet. Be the first to fill in two full rows to win BINGO. The prizes for each round are a crowler and a $20 gift card.

Xtreme Bar Bingo 🔴
2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Boathouse Pub & Eatery, 4917 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Great way to socialize & meet new people!
✨Free for players!
With 9 games, Xtreme Bar Bingo gives you chances to win deluxe prizes such as a 50” TV, iPad, designer purse, gift cards or sporting event tickets.
There’s a progressive jackpot that starts at $3,000 & increases $1,000 each week until it reaches $10,000!

Open Mic
2023-04-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Every Wednesday, open mic with host Mark Paffrath at 8 PM
