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Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-12-09 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-12-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-12-16 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-12-22 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-12-23 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
90 minutes of live professional comedy.
Prices vary by show.

Planet or Plastic?
2023-12-10, 2023-12-11, 2023-12-12, 2023-12-13, 2023-12-14, 2023-12-15, 2023-12-16, 2023-12-17 and 11 more dates | 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.

Annelise Ryan in Kenosha for the release of DEATH IN THE DARK WOODS
2023-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Cryptozoologist Morgan Carter and her dog Newt are back for another adventure in the newest instalment of the Monster Hunter Mystery Series, and author Annelise Ryan is celebrating with us in Kenosha! Join us on Tuesday, December 12th as we help launch “Death in the Dark Woods” with the author herself and fellow cozy mystery author Erica Ruth Neubauer at 7 p.m. at Blue House Books in Downtown Kenosha.
We’re excited for what is sure to be a wildly entertaining discussion about murder and mythical creatures. Both authors will be available for questions from the audience and for book signings and photos!
ABOUT THE BOOK
A potential Bigfoot sighting is linked to a vicious murder, but skeptical cryptozoologist Morgan Carter is on the case in this new Monster Hunter Mystery by USA Today bestselling author Annelise Ryan.
Business has been booming since Morgan Carter solved the case of the monster living in Lake Michigan. The Odds and Ends bookstore is thriving, of course, but Morgan is most excited by the doors that were opened for her as a cryptid hunter. Recently, there have been numerous sightings of a Bigfoot-type creature in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest area of Bayfield County, Wisconsin. After a man is found dead from a vicious throat injury in the forest, the conservation warden asks Morgan to investigate.
When Morgan and her dog, Newt, go there to investigate, they uncover a trail of lies, deception, and murder. It seems a mysterious creature is indeed living in the forest, and Morgan might be its next target.
ABOUT ANNELISE RYAN
Annelise Ryan is a pseudonym for the author of the new Monster Hunter Mystery series, the first of which, A DEATH IN DOOR COUNTY, was released in September 2022. The second book in the series, DEATH IN THE DARK WOODS, is scheduled for release in December of 2023.
Annelise also penned the rib-tickling12- book Mattie Winston Mystery series featuring the adventures of a wryly cynical nurse-turned-coroner in a small Wisconsin town and the spin-off Helping Hands Mysteries.
As Allyson K. Abbott, she authored a 6-book series known as the Mack’s Bar Mysteries (a bit of cheeky fun there with the initials on that nom de plume!)
And as Beth Amos, she has written more than 200 published articles, worked as a book reviewer for Barnes & Noble, and written five thrillers, three of which were published by HarperCollins in the late ’90s. She is an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She is a registered nurse whose past work experience has included everything from birth (obstetrics) to death (hospice). She recently retired after spending her last 20 years working in the ER and she is now enjoying several side hobbies, including competitive Scrabble, working with stained glass, and gardening.
ABOUT ERICA RUTH NEUBAUER
Erica Ruth Neubauer spent eleven years in the military, two years as a cop and one year as a high school English teacher before finding her way as a writer. She has reviewed mysteries and crime fiction for several years at publications such as Publishers Weekly, the Los Angeles Review of Books and Mystery Scene Magazine and is a member of both Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. When she’s not writing her next novel or curled up with a book, she enjoys traveling, yoga and craft beer. She lives in Milwaukee, WI with her husband.

Salsa & Tacos @theSpace
2023-12-12 19:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-19 19:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-26 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.

Blue House Books Meet & Greet with Courtney Lochner
2023-12-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Blue House Books Meet & Greet with Courtney Lochner
If you’re in the mood to curl up with a dark mystery, you will want to check out “The French House” by Courtney Lochner. Her dark academia debut thriller set in Wisconsin will have you reading deep into the cold winter nights!
Courtney will be at Blue House Books on Sunday, December 17th to chat with readers and sign books! A signed copy of The French House will make the perfect holiday gift for a thriller reader–including yourself! Join us from Noon to 3 p.m. to grab your copy and chat with the author.

Lois' House of Love Christmas Party
2023-12-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Blak Coffee Kenosha, 5615 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
This Saturday December 23rd from 4pm to 630 we will be having our Christmas party where there will be fun activities like, Christmas Carol Karaoke with Havenly Arts Studio and Cookie Decorating with Soul Space. We will also have pictures taken with Santa and our Lil’ Elves will be passing out the donated toys to the kids (1 present per child 4-11). This is an event that you don’t want to miss! So come out and enjoy a little pre Christmas fun on behalf of BLAK Coffee Kenosha.
5615 7th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140 & Kenosha Creative Space 624 57th Ave Kenosha, WI 53140 (RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO BLAK Coffee)
