Go Downtown Kenosha

Open Mic Night w/ Spirit Shakers at 58 Below
2024-07-29 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-08-05 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-08-12 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | 58 Below, 504 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Every Monday night 7-10pm open mic with the Spirit Shakers. Everyone is welcome! Monday night special buy 2 drinks and get the 3rd half off.

July Beach House Game Nights
2024-07-30 18:30 - 21:30 | The Beach House at Simmons Island, 5001 Simmons Island Road, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Come play some games with your friends and family over drinks! We will host a different social game every week that you can join in the beer garden. On our first Tuesday we’re playing Mafia, and future games will be announced soon. There will also be lots of board and card games available for free in the beer garden that you can play individually, including but not limited to: Giant Jenga Chess Checkers Backgammon Playing cards Uno Skipbo Pit Scrabble Battleship Candyland Cards against Humanity What Do You Meme

Nigel Wearne at The White Lilac
2024-07-31 20:00 - 21:00 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Hailing from Gunditjmara country in the deep south of Australia, he’s a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist with diverse influence from Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Rickie Lee Jones. A deep thinker and truth speaker with a penchant for all things peculiar, he sings of human frailty, grace and the cosmos; songwriting that cuts to the bone.
Nigel Wearne saunters after dark in the music of the night, blending blues, jazz and Americana-noir.

Xtreme Bar Bingo at The Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2024-07-31 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-14 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!

Ale, Axes, and American Made BBQ at Hold My Beer
2024-08-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 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!

Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series
2024-08-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series presented by the City of Kenosha and Happenings magazine. The 22nd season of the free outdoor concert series takes place Thursdays, July 11th – August 29th. Offering a varied lineup of musical genres sure to entertain.
Select solo, duo and trio artist perform at 11:30 am (shows will be announced soon) Headliners perform at 6pm.
Amped up full bands perform at 6 pm.
Concert-goers are welcome to sit in Veterans Memorial Park to enjoy the concert, or across the street at Navy Memorial Park near the Harbor. Sixth avenue is closed between 52nd Street and 54th Street for the evening show, for pedestrian safety. People are reminded not to sit close to the streetcar tracks and to use designated crosswalks and pedestrian routes.
Don’t’ forget to bring your own chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy the show!
Show line up includes
July 11th: The Now- A staple of Wisconsin cover bands for more than 18 years, performing rock, country and pop covers spanning five decades.
July 18th: Fast Times – A high energy band that brings you back to the 1980s music and styles.
July 25th: Disco Circus – Creating a nostalgic experience by combining the energy and Excitement of a three-ring circus with the grooviest Music from the 1970s with three lead vocalists.
August 1st: 7th Heaven – Whether you’re a fan of classic hits or a newcomer to their sound, 7th Heaven’s performances promise an exhilarating journey through the best of pop music.
August 8th: Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials – Performing at major blues festivals worldwide, Lil’ Ed is a multiple Blues Music Award winner and returning favorite to Peanut Butter & Jam.
August 15th; yankee Cowboy – Midwest’s hottest country rock band, performing upbeat, exciting modern country music along with blasts for the past. They are known for their big sounds with free-part harmonies.
August 22nd: Jonny Lyons & the Pride – A five-piece show band, the group has been entertaining folks all over the Midwest.
August 29th: The Yacht Rock-ettes – The world’s first and only female lead yacht rock cover band brings back the smooth rock of the 1970s and early 1980s.

David Ellis & Hannah Morrissey in Kenosha
2024-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Blue House Books welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author David Ellis on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. to discuss his new release, THE BEST LIES, a fast-paced thriller that will surprise readers at every turn. THE BEST LIES is described as perfect for fans of unreliable narrators, plot twists, and urban grit. Ellis will be joined in conversation by Author Hannah Morrissey.
This is a ticketed event with pre-registration required through Blue House Book’s event. There are two ticket tiers and each includes one copy of THE BEST LIES and access to the author discussion, signing and audience Q and A.

Peacetree Music Festival at Pennoyer Park
2024-08-02 15:00 - 23:00, 2024-08-03 15:00 - 23:00 | Pennoyer Park, 3601 7th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Peacetree Music Festival will be August 2nd and 3rd on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. Come on out and join us for some good times, live music and vending. All profits from beverage sales will go to the KAC.Presale tickets for Peacetree Music Festival are available at Union Park Tavern, The Coffee Pot and Peacetree Original! Presale cost is $15 per day, and they will be $20 at the gate. We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend!
Lineup:Friday August 2nd3:30-4:30 Rusty Horse4:35-5:35 Spirit Shakers5:40-6:40 Mountains on the Moon6:45-7:55 Zoofunkyou8:00-9:20 Sean McKee Band9:30-11:00 Airshow
Saturday – August 3rd1:00-2:00 Empty Bottle Boys and One Shot Jane2:05-3:05 The Pistachio Brothers3:10-4:10 Russell Thomas Group4:15-5:25 Gozortenplat5:30-6:40 Rust Belt6:45-7:55 Bodhicitta8:00-9:20 Spare Change Trio9:30-11:00 Peacetree Allstars

Beach House Bonfire Night
2024-08-02 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-09 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.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2024-08-02 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-08-03 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-08-09 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-08-10 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.

Meet & Greet with Juneau Black
2024-08-03 11:00 - 14:00
Everyone’s favorite sleuth, Vera Vixen, is back!
Juneau Black is back again with more Shady Hollow Mysteries! Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, August 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop in to grab a copy of their new book, “Summers End”, and meet the iconic duo.

ABOUT THE BOOK
A unique take on dark academia, featuring everyone’s favorite vulpine sleuth, Vera Vixen.
It’s late August in Shady Hollow, and intrepid reporter Vera Vixen agrees to chaperone the school’s annual field trip to Summers End, an ancient tomb built by an early woodland culture. Naturally, her good friend Lenore Lee comes along to help her.
But when the group enters the tomb one morning, they find a corpse that is distinctly more. . . modern than expected. Digging deeper, Vera and Lenore discover that the deceased was involved in the recent excavation at the site, and very unpopular with their colleagues—including Lenore’s sister, Ligeia. Now the fox and raven must delve into the dark world of academia and archaeology to clear Ligeia’s name. Some creature at Summers End thought they were clever enough to get away with the perfect murder. Can Vera and Lenore unearth the truth in time?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Juneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel. They share a love of excellent bookshops, fine cheeses, and good murders (in fictional form only). Though they are two separate people, if you ask either of them a question about their childhood, you are likely to get the same answer. This is a little unnerving for any number of reasons.

Bingo at 58 Below
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-11 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.

Pat Byrne at The White Lilac
2024-08-07 20:00 - 21:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne, now based in Austin, Texas, seamlessly merges the poetic depth of Bob Dylan, the rock-n-roll storytelling of Bruce Springsteen, and the activism of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Praised for his poignant lyrics and raspy voice, Byrne has been compared to contemporary Americana artists and lauded for his compelling musical storytelling. His album “Into The Light,” recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium studio, showcases a range of emotional lyrics and dynamic vocals across various tracks, receiving acclaim as one of Austin’s finest recent singer-songwriter albums. Byrne continued his momentum with releases like “Only a Man” and “Until it Isn’t” in 2022, further solidifying his reputation with tracks that resonate with themes of love, loss, and the everyday struggles of a working musician. His work is supported by seasoned musicians, including members of Emmylou Harris’s band, and has attracted significant attention for its earnest and rootsy appeal, melding Irish and Texan musical influences.

Ted Hefko At The White Lilac
2024-08-08 20:00 - 21:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Ted Hefko stirs up an intoxicating brew of the profound and the profane, of virtue and vice and most importantly the volatile in-between.

Tavern on 6th Pig Roast
2024-08-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Come join us at Tavern on 6th for the most epic pig roast of the year! Get ready for a day filled with delicious food, cold drinks, and great company. Our chefs will be roasting a whole pig to perfection, serving up mouthwatering dishes that will have you coming back for more! Tickets include 2 complimentary drinks and AYCEP! Featured cocktails from Whistlepig Whiskey as well as bottle giveaways will also take place throughout the event. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on the fun!

Fec's Place Pig Roast
2024-08-11 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
This is the second year that MixFest has been at Kemper and raises money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Located on the north lawn behind the Faulkner Building a number of DJ’s come together to help support children’s cancer. There are a number of vendors available for items to be purchased to help support the cause as well.

Jukebox Bingo at Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2024-08-12 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

Music at Twilight at Kemper Center
2024-08-13 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
