Brewery Tours
2024-11-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-30 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-14 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-28 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Workshop: Feather Printed Tea Towel
2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Make your mark on some tea towels with this creative printing process. Learn some tips and tricks for using stencils and printing feathers on tea-dyed towels. These towels make a great hostess gift for Thanksgiving dinner or a lovely gift for yourself. No experience needed. All supplies included in workshop price.

Why Does Coffee Taste Like Coffee Class
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | East View Coffee Co., 716 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Deep dive with us into the science of what makes coffee, coffee!
This will be a wild journey of a 2 1/2—to 3-hour class in which we give you all the background science in understanding why coffee tastes the way it does, and what factors influence the many flavor components. It will be a hands-on class in which you’ll examine everything from sourcing to roasting to diving into how to brew, taste and appreciate coffee!
Join us on November 16th from 9-11:45am. The cost is $30 and will include one 12 oz bag of coffee of your choice and heaps of cool knowledge. Choosing the perfect coffee for you is much easier the more you know, and your everyday cup will never be the same.
There is a limit of 10 participants.

Embroidered Christmas Ornaments Workshop
2024-11-30 10:30 - 14:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Dive into the art of embroidery with this vibrant silk-on-felt workshop! In this class, you’ll master essential stitches like the straight stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, fishbone, and French knots, all while creating beautiful, textured designs. Whether you’re new to embroidery or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on session is ideal for ages 12 and up. The class runs for 4 hours, so feel free to bring your own lunch or snacks to stay energized. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! All supplies included in workshop price.

Morning Tai Chi on the Mezzanine – Winter Session I
2024-12-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy the sunshine over the lake as you practice the gentle movements of Tai Chi from the warmth of the museum’s mezzanine. Tai Chi is a slow moving mind and body exercise, patterned after movements in nature. This class will cover some of the fundamental principles and exercises of Tai Chi, focusing on balance, breathing, and movement, while relaxing the body and mind. No experience necessary, wear comfortable clothing for low impact exercise.

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.

Faux Felt Succulents Workshop
2024-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Love plants but have a creative thumb instead of a green one? Come to this workshop and find out how to make these believable plants out of felt. No need for water or sunshine! Class includes all supplies for filling a small pot with a variety of succulents. No experience needed. All supplies included in workshop price.

Tree of Life Pendant Workshop
2024-12-14 10:30 - 13:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Students will use wire and a mold to make a frame. Beads and wire will be used to make the tree of life. Each one unique with the choices of wire; copper, sliver, gold and rose gold, plus many assorted bead combinations. A fun project that you will be wearing at the end of class and will want to make more for family and friends. All supplies included in workshop price.

Meet & Greet with Lori Brand
2024-12-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
“Bodies to Die For” is a brilliant psychological thriller that will have readers wondering whether the perfect body really is worth dying for. Debut author Lori Brand will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, December 14th from Noon to 3 p.m. to sign books and chat with readers about her novel “Bodies to Die For”, perfect for fans of “You Shouldn’t Have Come Here” and “None of This Is True”. Don’t forget, signed books make great gifts for the holidays! ABOUT THE BOOK Popular fitness influencer Gemma has transformed herself from a Before into an After, complete with washboard abs, thriving business, and a gorgeous husband. But social media can be deceiving. Offline, the cutthroat world of bikini bodybuilding may just eat her alive. That’s if she’s not first devoured by the secret nemesis that lurks beneath her polished surface, waiting to destroy her. Software engineer Ashley is fat and frustrated. Frustrated with failed diets. With a world that wants her to shrink. With biased doctors, online trolls, and even her own mother. Until Ashley falls in with a mysterious and radical sect of Fat Activists who are fighting back … by any means necessary. She’s never felt so alive, so full of purpose. She’ll do whatever it takes to ride this high, destroy Diet Culture, and win the approval of her charismatic leader. Gemma and Ashley are on a collision course headed for the Olympia, the bodybuilding competition where futures are made. And lost. When Gemma’s toughest rival turns up dead, and more fitness girls fall like dominoes, it’s beginning to look like the body image war has gone too far. With breakneck pace and keen insights, “Bodies to Die For” takes a hard look at social media, the $70 billion diet industry, and the war on women’s bodies—the wars we wage with each other, and with ourselves. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lori Brand is a lifting enthusiast, group fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and software quality engineer. In past lives, she’s been a gymnast, dancer, Playboy model, and bodybuilder. Her time in the body wars trenches led to her realization that getting strong, rather than shrinking, is the way out. In an effort to spread the word, she’s had articles published in “STRONG” Fitness Magazine, “T-Nation”, “Inside” Fitness Magazine, “D’FYNE” Fitness Magazine, and more. “Bodies to Die For” is her first novel.

THE DEVIL THREE TIMES: Rickey Fayne in conversation with Cynthia Pelayo
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Kenosha Public Library Southwest, 7979 38th ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
“A debut of enormous ambition” spanning eight generations of a Black family in West Tennessee as they are repeatedly visited by the Devil (Nathan Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness of Water)
Join us at Southwest Library on May 22nd to hear from debut novelist Rickey Fayne about his novel, “The Devil Three Times”! Rickey will be discussing his book with Chicago author Cynthia Pelayo (“Vanishing Daughters”), answering questions from the audience, and signing books!
This event is free but you can guarantee your seat by registering at the button below and purchasing a copy of “The Devil Three Times” from Blue House Books.
About “The Devil Three Times”:
Yetunde awakens aboard a slave ship en route to the United States with the spirit of her dead sister as her only companion. Desperate to survive the hell that awaits her at their destination, Yetunde finds help in an unexpected form—the Devil himself. The Devil, seeking a way to reenter the pearly gates of heaven, decides to prove himself to an indifferent God by protecting Yetunde and granting her a piece of his supernatural power. In return, Yetunde makes an incredible sacrifice.
Their bargain extends far beyond Yetunde’s mortal lifespan. Over the next 175 years, the Devil visits Yetunde’s descendants in their darkest hour of need: Lucille, a conjure woman; Asa, who passes for white; Louis and Virgil, who risk becoming a twentieth-century Cain and Abel; Cassandra, who speaks to the dead; James, who struggles to make sense of the past while fighting to keep his family together; and many others. The Devil offers each of them his own version of salvation, all the while wondering: can he save himself, too?
Steeped in the spiritual traditions and oral history of the Black diaspora, “The Devil Three Times” is a baptism by fire and water, heralding a new voice in American fiction.
About the Rickey Fayne:
Rickey Fayne is a fiction writer from rural West Tennessee whose work has appeared in American Short Fiction, Guernica, The Sewanee Review, and The Kenyon Review, among other magazines. He holds an MA in English from Northwestern University and an MFA in Fiction from the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas. His writing embodies his Black, Southern upbringing in order to reimagine and honor his ancestors’ experiences.
About Cynthia Pelayo:
Cynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award winning and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet. Pelayo writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore concepts of grief, mourning, and cycles of violence.
She is the author of “Loteria”, “Poems of My Night”, “Into the Forest and All the Way Through”, “Children of Chicago”, “Crime Scene”, “The Shoemaker’s Magician”, “Forgotten Sisters”, as well as dozens of standalone short stories and poems.

Stories & Sleuthing: Murdle Jr. Activity Night!
2025-06-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Calling all junior detectives! Put on your thinking caps and join us at Blue House Books on June 8th at 4:30 p.m. for a special Murdle Jr Activity Night! The event will be filled with activities, games, and the opportunity to win prizes! Each child will also get an official Detective Club membership card.
Each ticket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry into the event. This event is for kids aged 8-12. Purchase the two accompanying puzzle books and get $5 off during the event.
There are only a limited amount of spots, and these events tend to sell out quickly, so purchase your ticket today before they’re gone!
Tickets:
Ticket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry for up to two kids. Please include in the order comments how many kids will be attending.
About the Book:
Inspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and The Swifts.
It’s a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way—dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all, she’s the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school, there’s a scream from inside the library.
The kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime, the library is how it’s always been: filled with books, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking, but Jake, Sterling, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve…the crime at Sacred Kidney!
The second Murdle Jr. puzzle book Ready, Set, Solve! is a companion for this novel, with some Easter egg puzzles to solve between the pairing of books, for readers with the keenest of eyes!
About the Author:
G. T. Karber is the bestselling author of Murdle, a murder-mystery logic puzzle book series. He has produced dozens of live interactive mysteries in the Los Angeles area, where he lives with his partner Dani Messerschmidt and their two cats. Fun fact: G. T. Karber was actually once a child himself, and in fact, he was actually a “Junior”!

BEST BUDS: A Kids' Botanical Event
2025-07-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Calling all kids who like to get their hands dirty, join us on Saturday, July 19th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled kids botanical event! The event includes story time with author Becky Scharnhorst and a plant from Equinox Botanical Boutique! The kids will even get to decorate their own pot and plant their new “best bud” themself with help from Maria, owner of Equinox!
This event is ticketed and will most likely sell out fast, so be sure to grab your ticket ASAP! Check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2296820250719
About BEST BUDS:
Friendship comes naturally to a boy who moves to town and instantly befriends a variety of plants in this heartwarming and funny picture book for fans of Strictly No Elephants and When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree.
When Spencer moves to a new town, his mom is worried he may have a hard time making friends. But it’s easy! First, Spencer meets Fred, who is an excellent listener. Then there’s Dottie, who’s a bit wild, and Eugene, who’s a jokester. The only thing is, Fred, Dottie, and Eugene are all…plants.
While the adults in Spencer’s life question whether he might want friends he doesn’t have to water, Spencer knows that friendship can blossom in the most unexpected places.
About BECKY SCHARNHORST:
Becky grew up in Northeast Wisconsin and spent most of her childhood playing in lakes and reading books. Shortly after graduating from Luther College, Becky spent a year working as a children’s bookseller at Barnes & Noble and soon discovered she enjoyed reading picture books more than anything else. Much, much more.
Now Becky spends her days writing children’s books and working at her local library. She is the author of “My School Stinks” (2021), “This Field Trip Stinks” (2022), and “How to Get Your Octopus to School” (2023). When she’s not reading or writing, Becky can be found hiking through the woods, baking something sweet, or thinking happy thoughts. She currently lives in Central Wisconsin with her husband and two kids.

event cost: $35 & $50
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Portside Catering and Sugah n' Spices Baking Class
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Portside Catering Wisconsin, 5124 6th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Kids are invited to Portside’s Kitchen to bake back to school cookies with Jayla from Sugah n’ Spices!! Parents are welcome to stay as well!

Downtown Clean Up - Sept. 13th! LET'S GO!!!!!!!
2025-09-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Sallese & Co., 709 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join Us for the September Go Downtown Kenosha Clean-Up!The Lakeshore Business Improvement District, in collaboration with Ktown Connects Podcast & Sallese & Co. invite you to help keep our downtown beautiful!Saturday, September 13th meet outside Sallese & Co. (709 56th Street) Clean up starts at 9 AM – 10 AM but…Ktown Connects & Sallese & Co. will be there early at 8:30 AM with coffee, treats, goodie bags, giveaways and more! This will be a party of a clean up! So everyone who shows up will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket full of Kenosha swag, local gift cards and more!!! We will also be giving away some FREE food & drink tickets for “Franks Diner Frolic at Franks 99th Anniversary Block Party” that is also the same day from 12- 7pm. Stay tuned for details………We’ll provide gloves, garbage pickers, and bags. Come ready to make a difference and clean up downtown Kenosha! Volunteers must be 18 or older, or accompanied by an adult who will stay for the entire event.Please feel free to register here so we can have a head count on snacks & supplies to bring https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y3Q89GRNext Downtown cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, October 11th at Blue House Books time TBAGot questions? Reach out to Donny at donny@visitkenosha.com.Let’s team up and clean up! YAY!!!!

Fall Into Fun at Alpaca Arts HYK Little Yogi’s
2025-09-20 09:30 - 23:00 | Alpaca Arts, 4326 7th Ave,, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
🍁 Fall Into Fun at Alpaca Arts! 🎨🧘‍♂️
Celebrate the season with a creative and calming morning just for kids—where movement, mindfulness, and imagination come together!
✨ Dana will gently guide your little ones through:
🌬️ Breathing exercises
🧘‍♀️ A playful fall-inspired yoga flow
🧘‍♂️ A calming meditation to wind down
🎨 Followed by a hands-on art activity—each child will choose and glaze their own Fall-themed ceramic piece to take home!
📅 Date: Saturday, September 20th
🕘 Time: 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Location: Alpaca Arts
👧🧒 Ages: 3–12
💲 Cost: $25 per child
👯‍♀️ Sibling Discount: Save $5 on each additional child
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Today:
➡️ Venmo: jenna-martin-01
➡️ Zelle: 262-412-0004
📞 Or call/text the studio to register: 262-412-0004
✨ Spots are limited—early booking is encouraged!
LOCATION: ALPACA ART 🎨
4326 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140

Hiroya Tsukamoto In Concert Benefitting White Lilac
2025-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods, 5000 7th Aveune, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Acclaimed, one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. Performing a White Lilac show at Olafson & Porter.
Date and time

Sunday, November 9 · 6 – 8pm CST

Location Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods

5000 7th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140
Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.
Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.
“…chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” –Jazz Review.com
“HiroyaTsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald
“The fingerpicking is delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” –Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Cocktail Class at Élan Events Venue
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Elan Event Venue, 720 58th Street, Kenosha, 53140, United States
HAPPY OCTOBER!
If you missed our last cocktail class, get ready for this one!
Join us for an unforgettable cocktail experience where you’ll do more than just sip—you’ll create! Learn the art of custom cocktail making while uncovering the fascinating history behind your favorite spirits.
Expect: Hands-on cocktail crafting A splash of history with every pour Great vibes & lively atmosphere A chance to mingle with fellow cocktail lovers Games & Prizes Snacks & Bites Included
Get Ready For Our Spook Season Themed Drinks!
Limited space of 15 people per class!
Please use the links below or in our bio to secure your ticket today!
Ticket for 1 person- https://square.link/u/cYcjE7x7?src=sheet

Portside + Ono Sushi Class
2025-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Portside Catering Wisconsin, 5124 6th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of sushi-making with Chef Alex Bee from Ono!

BIRDS OF THE GREAT LAKES: Dexter Patterson in Kenosha!
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Calling all birding fans, enthusiasts, and beginners! Dexter Patterson, co-founder of Wisconsin’s BIPOC Birding Club, will be in Kenosha to discuss his new book, “Birds of the Great Lakes”, the perfect guide for identifying birds in the Midwest!
Join Dexter on Thursday, October 30th, at Blue House Books at 6:30 p.m. where he will be discussing his book and all things birding with Rick Fare, Education Chair for Hoy Audubon Society of Kenosha and Racine, answering questions from the audience, and signing books!
This event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3436920251030
About BIRDS OF THE GREAT LAKES:
The Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are.
An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability helps empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most precious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the region.
About DEXTER PATTERSON:
Dexter Patterson is the co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, an organization dedicated to making birding more accessible and inclusive for people of color. In addition, he is the CEO of operation Bird Joy, a venture aimed at spreading joy and encouraging people to enjoy the wonders of bird watching. He has been featured in several prominent birding publications, including “Birds & Blooms”, “Sierra Club”, and National Audubon magazines.
About RICK FARE:
Rick Fare has been a birder for over 40 years. He was the past President and current Education Chair for Hoy Audubon Society of Kenosha and Racine. He was the recipient of the Bronze Passenger Pigeon Award from the WI Society for Ornithology for having made outstanding contributions to promote the field of Ornithology, and the recipient of the Merit Award from the Bluebird Restoration Association of WI for contributing to the study and propagation of bluebirds.

Holiday Decor Workshop with Howland Flowers
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Portside Catering Wisconsin, 5124 6th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us for a fun workshop with Howland Flowers to learn how to create beautiful holiday decorations!
