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Library Park Historic District Walking Tour
2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Library Park, 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Presented By:
Kenosha History Center
When:
May 13, 2023 – October 14, 2023
Price:
Reservations for the Walking Tour must be made in advance and the cost is $10 per person.
Time:
From: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Recurrence:
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday
On Second Saturdays, May through October, the Kenosha County Historical Society (who operates the Kenosha History Center and the seasonal Southport Light Station Museum) presents this guided walking tour of the historic Library Park District.
The tour typically lasts 90 minutes with a leisurely walk around the park discussing the architectural and historical significance of most buildings. The tours are led by volunteer historians.
Reservations for the Walking Tour must be made in advance and the cost is $10 per person. Contact the Kenosha History Center to make your reservation: 262-654-5770.
The Library Park Historic District is one of four historic districts designated in the City of Kenosha. The district contains many individually outstanding examples of nineteenth century and early twentieth century architecture.

Resource Center Activity Day
2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The Civil War Museum’s Resource Center is a hands-on, try-it-on, test-it-out section of the museum. Here, students of all ages can engage in creative play to better understand the food, ways, chores, stories, clothing, and games of the Civil War era.
The Resource Center also sponsors hands-on Family Activity Days throughout the year to increase the level of fun and engagement with these topics.
May 13: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Resource Center Family Activity Day: Plant a Spring Flower
Participants will decorate an egg carton planter and then choose a seed from a few fragrant varieties, then plant your seed and watch it grow.

Archaeology Day Expo
2023-05-13 16:00 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join the Kenosha Public Museum for a fun-filled, educational day as we celebrate Wisconsin’s past at the Archaeology Day Expo! There will be lectures, information booths, demonstrations, a poster show, and a kid’s area where you can try your hand at archaeology through activities and crafts.

Shades of Hunks: An Amazing Girls Night Out
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
Along with being professional dancers, the men of HUNKS the Show are also models for huge houses like Calvin Klein and Abercrombie & Fitch, body builders who have appeared in Muscle & Fitness Magazine, and television personalities who can be seen on reality TV and VH1.
Hunks the Show is the number one all-male revue on tour, and the guys have performed to sold out audiences all around the world.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-05-13 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-05-19 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-05-20 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-05-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-05-27 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-06-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
90 minutes of live professional comedy.
Prices vary by show.

Cars and Coffee
2023-05-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us in the Kenosha History Center parking lot the Second Sunday of each month and show off your classic automobiles. The Kenosha History Center will open early at 9am each of these Sunday morning Cruise-ins. The event is FREE and open to all classic vehicles. Food trucks will be onsite.
Sundays: 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10.
Event times: 8am until noon.

Blue House Banned Book Club MAY
2023-05-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Welcome to the Banned Book Club, where we believe in the freedom to read!
The Blue House Banned Book Club meets the second Sunday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave A.
Help us choose our next title here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/623887789393972

Salsa and Tacos @theSpace
2023-05-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-05-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-05-30 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!

Musical BINGO
2023-05-17 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.

Create @theSpace Open Stage Night
2023-05-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Open Stage night hosted by Haven Wells
This is an Open Stage Night
This is an open studio night.
This is a photo studio night.
This is an open mic night.
This is an open jam night.
Come hang out and Create @theSpace this and every Thursday.
The music starts at 8:00 pm
Come one, come all!
Work on an art project from our available supply of materials, or bring your own project to share with us.
Bring an instrument and see what happens! The music starts at 8:00 pm.
Donations and new ideas are always welcome

Charlotte's Web
2023-05-19 19:30, 2023-05-20 19:30, 2023-05-21 14:00 | Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will give your actors a great opportunity and your audience an evening of enchantment.

Noisy Affairs - Hip Hop Edition
2023-05-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Public Craft Brewing Co., 628 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
This installment of Noisy Affairs series is all about Hip Hop! Featuring the stylings of some extremely talented artists! Some more lyrical and some who bring the energy and some who bring both!
Wristbands and hand stamps at the door so don’t forget your ID!
We are expect to get a lil wild for this one so bring that energy!
COVER – $5
performances by:
LFE Jonnie
Curto
Rick Will
NoX
Jarmel Reece
&
Dead Kel will be behind the decks!

Vinyl ReMix at the Wyndham
2023-05-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
After performing to a full house at the Wyndham on 3/11, Vinyl ReMix will be playing there again on Saturday, May 20th, but starting at 7:00pm this time. Get your tickets early before they’re sold out by going to: https://happeningsmag.com/
If this event isn’t listed yet on that site yet, it will be soon!

Meet the Author: Renée Rosen at Blue House Books
2023-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
We are thrilled to welcome bestselling historical fiction author Renée Rosen to Blue House Books to celebrate the release of her newest novel, “Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl!”
Renée is the USA Today bestselling author of “Social Graces”, “Windy City Blues”, and several other books.
In “Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl”, Renée takes on Estée Lauder and gives us an inside look at her rise to fame. Based on a true rags-to-riches story, this is the perfect book for historical and biographical fiction readers.
Renée will be sharing a presentation on the history of Estée Lauder’s life and her rise in the cosmetic industry. She’ll also share fun facts about Estée’s competitors, mainly Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein and Charles Revson. Following will be a Q&A with the audience and book signing.
This event is free but registration is required. Anyone who purchases a copy of “Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl” will be entered into a raffle during the event!

Kenosha History Center Classic Car Cruise-In Nights
2023-05-26 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.

Meet & Greet with Local Author Harry Pinkus
2023-05-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
We are so excited to have Milwaukee-based author Harry Pinkus at Blue House Books for a Meet & Greet event on Saturday, May 27th! From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., stop by Blue House Books to chat with Harry about his latest release “Human Collateral” and have it signed!
About the book: “Human Collateral” is an intriguing good versus evil story where a private investigator and the FBI team up to bring down an unscrupulous mob that preys on people’s financial misfortunes.
Private Detective Miles Darien is hired by Cora Sims to find her missing daughter Olivia, who has been living alone in Chicago.
Miles enlists his best friend, investigative journalist Ryan Duffy, to assist in the search. Mrs. Sims has no idea where her daughter works or how she makes a living. First, they must uncover the clues which will lead them to her workplace, hoping to connect with someone who can take them to Olivia.
When they find Olivia, she’s barely alive as a result of an infection after having a kidney surgically removed. Turns out the kidney was payment for an illegal loan given by criminals who prey on people in dire financial trouble by forcing them to use their bodies as collateral.
About the author: Harry’s passion for writing was ignited at the University of Wisconsin where he studied journalism and wrote for the campus newspaper, “The Daily Cardinal.” After many years as a partner in a marketing firm, Harry formed a consultancy to focus on writing for business publications, creating marketing content and materials for both digital and print media.
After so many years writing content for his clients, Harry finally decided to write something for himself. His first novel, “The Kingmaker’s Redemption”, allowed Harry to creatively express my point of view through storytelling. His next book, “Human Collateral”, is the first in the Miles Darien Detective series. The next installment of the thriller series, “Justified Malice”, will be out in the fall of 2023.
Harry and his wife Jackie live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Would You Kindly? at Union Park Tavern
2023-05-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Would You Kindly? is back at the always amazing Union Park Tavern for another night of #LiveMusic!
Enjoy some amazing food, drinks and music as we continue to celebrate the Spring Season.
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Pat Garrett Pick and Pull Open Mic
2023-06-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Pat Garrett pick and pull open mic every first Thursday at 8 PM

Create @theSpace Open Stage Night
2023-06-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Open Stage night hosted by Haven Wells
This is an Open Stage Night
This is an open studio night.
This is a photo studio night.
This is an open mic night.
This is an open jam night.
Come hang out and Create @theSpace this and every Thursday.
The music starts at 8:00 pm
Come one, come all!
Work on an art project from our available supply of materials, or bring your own project to share with us.
Bring an instrument and see what happens! The music starts at 8:00 pm.
Donations and new ideas are always welcome.

Veteran Celebration Weekend
2023-06-02 07:00 - 2023-06-04 17:00 | Blend & Brew, 5700 6th Ave, 1st Floor South, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
**You DO NOT need a ticket to attend, but we appreciate people purchasing tickets (they are free) so that we can track anticipated attendance. Thank you**
Friday, June 2nd: Art Donation Day
Artists from around the Kenosha area are invited to donate art as tribute to veterans & fallen soldiers.
This art will then be displayed in the shop all weekend long.
Saturday, June 3rd: Tribute Concerts
Musicians from the Kenosha area will be playing in hour long segments as tribute to veterans & fallen soldiers.
**Special Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM**
Sunday, June 4th: Veteran Share & Tell, Silent Auction, & Raffle
Veterans are invited to come and share their stories with the community, and the community is encouraged to come and listen!
Additionally, there will be a silent auction & raffle going on. All proceeds will be donated to the families of fallen soldiers.
Each veteran who comes in will be given a piece of tribute art being displayed that was donated for the event.

Meet & Greet with Ruben Williams
2023-06-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Author Ruben Williams is returning to his hometown to celebrate the release of his debut novel “Northern Lights,” a young adult coming-of-age story about an African American teenager who is trying to manage life as a foster child living in a bad neighborhood while attending a private high school. “Northern Lights” captures the depth of the traumas that young people suffer through everyday, and takes you on a journey that can be felt through each word while the spirit of empathy, defeat, triumph, and joy is felt throughout the story.
About the Author
The love for writing has always been my heart. I love to create from blank canvases to bring to life the ideas that come to me. My flowetic (flowing and poetic) style grips the readers into a place where they can escape from reality and experience the creation. I started writing when I was in middle school. I used writing to go into a place where I was free to express my mind through creativity. It is my endeavor to expand my writing portfolio so readers all over the world can share an unforgettable literary experience. Being a Kenosha native for 29 years, I moved to Dallas, Texas to embark on a journey that is unfolding right before my eyes. I am the father of 3 beautiful children Ariana (12), Linnea (7) and Ruben Jr. (4) and husband of the wonderful Dr. Chyanne Williams. –Ruben Wiliams, author
About the book
James’ need to escape from home has reached its breaking point. Physically, he couldn’t go far, but his imagination allowed him to travel miles away. He escapes through every stroke of the pen into his notebook. His writing gives him the ability to be an escape artist. In his every changing life, one day he’s being abused and the next day he’s caring for his abuser. Change can happen in the snap of a finger or a slip of a word.
Vying for a position in life that seems normal, James’ trajectory for life becomes unstable. South Shore is taking a trip to the Northern Lights and he is trying to figure his life out. He battles acceptance, anxiety, and depression on his way to discovering who he really is. The constant battle between cloudy skies and clear vision taints James’ mindset as he navigates through life as an African American teenager in Wisconsin. Juggling a myriad of emotions, he must figure out where he belongs en route to Alaska. Loyalty is tested, love is stretched, and forgiveness is a mystery as he is challenged within his own consciousness.
Pre-order your copy from Blue House Books and get it signed by the author himself on June 3rd!
