Open Mic
2023-08-23 20:00, 2023-08-30 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Host, Mark Paffrath

Planet or Plastic?
2023-08-24, 2023-08-25, 2023-08-26, 2023-08-27, 2023-08-28, 2023-08-29, 2023-08-30, 2023-08-31 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
“Planet or Plastic?” shines a spotlight on the fragility of the natural environment due to the global plastic waste crisis. The exhibition endeavors to raise awareness of society’s dependence on plastic by visually depicting the crisis through 70 photographs and highlighting the innovative individuals and communities working on solutions to this urgent problem.
Planet or Plastic? is developed and traveled by the National Geographic Society.

Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series
2023-08-24 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The popular outdoor concert series features two performances on show dates in July and August. The performances take place at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 54th Street and Sixth Avenue. At the afternoon show, get a sneak preview when select members of the band perform an acoustic show. The full bands take the stage for the evening shows.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments available for purchase or pack your own picnic.
The event is on Kenosha’s Electric Streetcar line.
This is the 21st season of the Peanut Butter and Jam concert series.

Essential Oil Workshop with Modern Apothecary
2023-08-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Are you an essential oils enthusiast? How would you like to create your own blend?!
We are excited to partner with Modern Apothecary for an interactive essential oil workshop, hosted by Blue House Books. Participants will be guided through essential oil basics and will have the opportunity to create a scented bath salt and stress relieving room/body/pillow spray for use at home. Spend a few hours smelling, mixing, and perfecting your own personal scents. Guests will also be taking home an essential oils guidebook. This is the perfect event to prepare yourself for DIY-ing holiday gifts (it’s never too early to start!). Afterwards, stop into Modern Apothecary to browse our entire selection of essential oils and essential oil products — there’s so much you can do with them!

The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam
2023-08-24 20:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Thursday, August 10, 17, 24 and 31

Kenosha History Center Classic Car Cruise-In Nights
2023-08-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join fellow car enthusiasts in the Kenosha History Center parking lot and show off your classic automobiles.
The Kenosha History Center will be open until 7:00 PM.
Be sure to stop in the Kenosha History Center gift shop. Among its offerings are AMC t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and baseball caps.
It’s free to show your car and all classic vehicles are welcome.
The museum is free to visit; donations are appreciated.

Dinner and a Show?
2023-08-25 18:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Biergarten-Twang Shui (Electronic Hawaiian)
9pm Bar Room The Guthrie Crowe Medicine Show (Bluegrass)

SUNSET SAIL aboard 1930-design America's Cup Sailing Yacht RED WITCH II
2023-08-25 19:30 - 20:45, 2023-08-26 19:30 - 20:45, 2023-08-27 19:30 - 20:45, 2023-08-30 19:30 - 20:45 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Experience unforgettable sailing on magnificent Lake Michigan aboard Red Witch II — a 1930-design America’s Cup sailing yacht (“12 Meter” replica). Red Witch has sailed in Kenosha since 2016 — offering elegant yet affordable private events and public sails.
We depart from Kenosha Harbor (southwest corner near the intersection of 54th Street and 5th Avenue).
Note that Red Witch was voted Chicago’s “Best Tour and Charter Boat” in 2009, 2010 and 2012 (tied for 3rd) by Illinoismeetings+events.com.
We look forward to sailing with you!

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-08-25 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-08-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
90 minutes of live professional comedy.
Prices vary by show.

Union Park Tavern
2023-08-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Holy Crowe will be taking a long strange trip out of the driftless and back to our ole stomping grounds to play a wide variety of music while you enjoy the awesome food, drinks and atmosphere. From 9pm to midnight We will be play a variety of Bluegrass, old school country, 70’s, and some unique toe tapping tunes. We look forward to seeing everyone!

The Roundabouts
2023-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Biergarten-The Roundabouts(Americana)

Kenosha Book Festival - Chapter Five
2023-08-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Attention all Bookworms!
The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for this year’s fifth chapter! Save the date for Sunday, August 27th, from 10am to 3pm, at Kenosha’s indie-est of indie bookstores, Studio Moonfall, located at 5031 7th Avenue.
Jump into the genre of your choice with a ton of local authors and find your next favorite book:
Jessie Rose, T.R. Nickel, Sean Sorce, Kaitlyn Bolyard, Ana Michelle, Al Lytle & Toi Blasier, Debra Oas, Phyllis Fadness, M.C. Beeler, Mynk Baylor, Ashley Goodman, George Adamczyk, Zee Lacson, TJ Morris, Kari Pohar, Ron Daiss, M.P. McDonald, Sharon Angelici, Riley Preston, Kyra Cheese, and Studio Moonfall’s Donovan Scherer.
Back to School is right around the corner, so let’s squeeze in some summer before that!
Goodie Bags for the first 100 attendees!
Along with a handful of cool little whatnots, if you’re one of the first 100 attendees of the Kenosha Book Festival, you’ll get an autograph poster that you can get signed by all of our guest authors to have something super cool and one of a kind to remember this awesome day. You’ll also get a ticket for the Raffle of Awesome…
The Raffle of Awesome!
Win cool prizes! For each book that you buy from one of our guest authors, you’ll get an entry ticket to win something from our incredible Pile o’ Prizes. What could it be??
Even better, your ticket rolls over for the next drawing if you don’t win, and winners stay eligible for the SUPER GRAND PRIZE to be drawn at the end of the festival season in September!
Get a sneak peek at Kenosha’s coolest film festival with special guest, Port of Fear. Who knows… maybe you’ll find a book by one of these local authors that’ll inspire you to make your own movie to submit to next year’s Port of Fear. Go for it!
Got crayons? We’ve extended the deadline of the Color of Kenosha coloring contest to August 31st so let’s get coloring!
Lumpia Lady and That’s a Wrap are here to serve up lunch to keep your book-shopping adventure going all day long.
Engage in the enticing Studio Moonfall Employee of the Month Quest—a thrilling adventure you won’t want to miss! Be sure to join the 2pm Award Ceremony to applaud the victor.
Spend your day engrossed among our expansive collection of $1 used books. And the cherry on top? Your purchases contribute to our Little Library Fund, bolstering our commitment to propagate the love of reading.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars, rally your fellow literature enthusiasts, and gear up for the festival! Stay updated by visiting www.KenoshaBookFestival.com. Let’s make this fifth chapter of the Kenosha Book Festival an unforgettable experience!
Join us on Sunday, August 27th from 10am to 3pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue. See you there!

CY's Piano Jams
2023-08-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Every Sunday

Kal Bergendahl Project Album Release Show
2023-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | 58 Below, 504 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
KBP will be celebrating the release of their new album “Parallels Ch. IV with a concert in Downtown Kenosha!
58 Below | 504-58th St. Kenosha, WI | Sunday, August 27th @ 6pm | 1.262.764.6564
$7 suggested donation | 21+ | Giveaways and Food & Drink specials
58 Below

Band:
Eric Jacobson-trumpet
Ben Olson-alto sax
Steve Jacob-tenor sax
Olen Franklin-drums
Quinten Farr-keys
Kal Bergendahl-bass
PARALLELS CH. IV: https://kalbproject.hearnow.com

Tuesdays at the Shell
2023-08-29 18:00 | Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park, 3601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy live music at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park, beside Lake Michigan. The bandshell is located at Seventh Avenue and Kennedy Drive. Bring your lawn chair. Food and soft drinks are available for purchase at the concerts.
2023 Lineup:
July 25: Crosstown Drive (Original Country Music)
August 1: Vinyl Remix
August 8: Yesterday’s Children (Oldies/Jazz/Rock)
August 15: Midnight Crow (Rock n Roll)
August 22: Sean McKee Band (Blues and Rock with a modern twist)
August 29: Boys and Toys (Rock)

Live Trivia & Karaoke
2023-08-29 19:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Every Tuesday at 7 PM we have live trivia with hostess Michelle George. At 9 PM, TNT entertainment kicks off karaoke.

Salsa & Tacos @theSpace
2023-08-29 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.
