Go Downtown Kenosha

Xtreme Bar Bingo at The Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2024-04-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-15 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Fundraiser Event for the Hope Council of Kenosha at Hold My Beer Kenosha
2024-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Hold My Beer, 621 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Get your axe-throwing arms ready and support an amazing cause!
Join us for a fun-filled fundraiser event where you can test your axe-throwing skills and help raise money for the Hope Council for Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse.
All proceeds from this event will go directly to this amazing organization, so you can have a blast while making a difference.
Plus, don’t miss out on our awesome raffle – you could win some fantastic prizes (like a 50″ TV)!
April 25 | 4-6pm | Hold My Beer Axe Throwing in Kenosha

Joshua Davis at the White Lilac
2024-04-25 20:00 - 21:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Speaking or singing, the voice of Joshua Davis is a disarming instrument: weathered and warm, as capable of conjuring confessional intimacy on a global stage as it is of making a small room, well off the beaten path, resonate with startling urgency and power. Couple it with an earnest poetic sensibility, a boundless work ethic, and an uncanny gift for connecting with audiences spanning generations, and it’s no wonder that Davis is now poised at the brink of the sort of widespread recognition that typically passes right over such a humble troubadour.
Over the past twenty years, Michigan-based Davis has honed an impressive range of skills – songwriter, bandleader, guitarist, and vocalist among them – in the most honest possible fashion: night after night, song after song, show after show Davis simply delivered every performance as though his life depended on it. Investing himself in the American musical diaspora, he has explored the common thread connecting folk, blues, jazz, ragtime, and country forms – discovering his personal perspective as a composer in the process.

Seussical the Musical
2024-04-26 - 2024-05-05 | Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2024-04-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-27 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-05-03 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-05-04 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-05-10 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-05-11 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-05-17 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-05-18 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.

Independent Bookstore Day with Blue House Books
2024-04-27 14:00 - 21:00 | Ruther High School, 913 57th Street, Kenosha, 53140, United States
It’s time for the annual Independent Bookstore Day celebration at Blue House Books!
Independent Bookstore Day is an annual holiday where we celebrate everything that makes your locally, independently-owned bookstore so special, and why it’s such an important part of your community. This year, we are bringing back three of our customers’ favorite authors for a panel discussion!
Joining us on Saturday, April 27th is Jeneva Rose, Mary Kubica, Lindsay Currie, and John Milas! All four authors have been extremely popular with our customers and three of the four have books coming out in April that I know our customers can’t wait to get their hands on! In particular if you are a Jeneva Rose fan, you will be getting early access to her book Home is Where the Bodies Are!
To attend you just have to buy at least one of the books listed below from the participating authors. Read on for details!

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY WITH BLUE HOUSE BOOKS
Saturday, April 27th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Reuther Auditorium, 913 57th St.
Connecting Stories and Community: Why Our Independent Bookstores Are So Important, featuring Jeneva Rose, Mary Kubica, Lindsay Currie, and John Milas.
Ticket: One copy of a participating book. Details available here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/34471
Event details: Samantha Jacquest, owner of Kenosha’s full-service independent bookstore, will be leading a discussion with four bestselling authors on the importance of connecting stories and community. The participating authors have all had huge success at Blue House Books, and they are thrilled to talk about their inspiration for their latest stories and why they love visiting independent bookstores to talk about them! After the discussion, there will be time for questions from the audience, and the authors will be available for signing and photos. Please be aware, we are expecting a large crowd for this event, so the signing portion may take a while.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
JENEVA ROSE is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including “You Shouldn’t Have Come Here” and the million-copy bestselling thriller, “The Perfect Marriage.” Her work has been translated into more than two dozen languages and optioned for film/tv. Originally from Wisconsin, she currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Drew, and her English bulldog, Winston.
MARY KUBICA is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many suspense novels, including “Local Woman Missing” and “Just the Nicest Couple.” A former high school history teacher, Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in History and American Literature. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two children.
LINDSAY CURRIE is an award-winning author of five middle grade novels, including “What Lives in the Woods,” “The Girl in White,” and “It Found Us.” She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good mystery. Bonus points if it’s spooky! When she’s not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching the forgotten history in her city, Chicago, taking long walks with her family, and as pretty much everyone knows . . . Disney World!
JOHN MILAS enlisted in the US Marine Corps at 19 and subsequently deployed to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in support of OEF 10.1. He was honorably discharged from active service in 2012. After his discharge, he earned both his BA and MFA in creative writing. As a student, he studied with writers such as Marianne Boruch, Roxane Gay, Brian Leung, Robert Lopez, Terese Marie Mailhot, Julie Price Pinkerton, Donald Platt, Sharon Solwitz, and others. He grew up in Illinois, where he currently reads, writes, and watches baseball. “The Militia House” is his debut novel.

Salsa & Tacos @theSpace
2024-04-30 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-05-07 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-05-14 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.

Ale, Axes, and American Made BBQ at Hold My Beer
2024-05-02 17:00, 2024-05-09 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!

Cubs vs. Brewers Rooftop Party at Church & Market
2024-05-03 10:00 - 18:00 | Church & Market, 701 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Help us kickoff our opening weekend on the rooftop with Cubs vs. Brewers! Ticket packages on sale Friday April 5th!

Derby Day on The Apis Rooftop!
2024-05-04 | The Apis Hotel and Restaurant, 614 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 4th for the launch of Rooftop Season at The Apis Hotel & Restaurant!
This grand event centers around one of sport’s most cherished traditions––the “Running of the Roses”! We’ll be offering a special menu of Derby Day drinks courtesy of Woodford Reserve and Tequila Herradura, southern-inspired cuisine, and games & contests throughout the day.
Your $15 ticket includes your first drink and a FREE ENTRY into our Derby Day Sweepstakes, with all proceeds to benefit the NSBA Foundation’s Heroes on Horses program––an equine program dedicated to the honor and rehabilitation of disabled veterans through equestrian competition.
Prizes include:
• Select bottles from Woodford Reserve & Herradura Tequila
• Gift cards
• A One-Night Stay at The Apis (awarded to the Best Dressed Couple!)
Guests are encouraged to to wear their best Derby Day attire! Additional contests for best hat (1 award), best individual ensemble (2 awards), and “Best Bet”…
Questions? Send us a message at events@attheapis.com

4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party
2024-05-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Welcome to the 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party!
Come join us at Tavern on 6th for a day filled with excitement, horse races, and fabulous hats! Get ready to sip on mint juleps, place your bets, and cheer on your favorite horses. Whether you’re a seasoned derby enthusiast or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t forget to dress to impress in your best derby attire! Multiple ticket packages are available for purchase and include access to buffet.

Meet & Greet with Lynne Shaner at Blue House Books
2024-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
An enchanting world is under siege by dark-arts mages, and an unconventional mage-in-training must save it in the new magical novel “Journey to Everland Bay.”
Stop by Blue House Books on Saturday, May 11th to chat with local author Lynne Shaner about her debut novel! “Journey to Everland Bay” is filled with magic, terrifying enemies, heroic journeys, and best of all, dragons! Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Eragon!
Lynne will be chatting with readers and signing books from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ABOUT THE BOOK
“A beautifully engaging fantasy teeming with dragons, fae, magic, and the importance of family and friendship. A joy to read from beginning to end!” -Julie Boglisch, author of the Elifer Chronicles, the Requiem of Stones series
Jemma Avalon is the daughter of a gentle part elf-fae mother and a father with fiery dragon blood, an unusual combination even in the magical world.
Ten years after her mother’s sudden death, Jemma is working at a major museum in DC, where magic is all but outlawed. Her father wants her to assimilate and live without magic, but Jemma is determined to fully embrace her heritage. She longs to return to Everland Bay, the enchanting world where her Grandmother Annalyn lives, and find a way to join the renowned magical research institute there, like the women in her family before her.
An ordinary day at the museum takes an extraordinary turn, rocketing Jemma to an Everland Bay Institute under violent siege, where dark-arts mages threaten everything important to her. She and her companions work feverishly to overturn their foes, knowing that it may already be too late.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lynne Shaner has been captivated by fantasy, myth, and fairy tales since childhood, when her mother first read “Charlotte’s Web” and The “Wind in the Willows” to her. She lives in Wisconsin close enough to Lake Michigan to walk to the shoreline every day. Shelves overflowing with books line her home, and there is always a knitting project on her needles. Lynne lives with her husband, and Merlin, her small, adorable pup. When not writing, she can be found reading and knitting in her garden, where she grows herbs, flowers and story ideas. Her work has appeared in various literary magazines. She holds a master’s degree in creative writing/fiction from Johns Hopkins. This is her debut novel.

Jukebox Bingo at Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2024-05-13 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

HARMONIX/Chasing Saturn
2024-05-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-05-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
They’re Back! It’s a HARMONIX weekend featuring Chasing Saturn. Same vocal group with a new name. An A Cappella event you won’t want to miss! Singing the hits from yesterday and today.

Storytime with Jennifer Sepanski
2024-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
“Cutie Q, where are you?”
Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 1 p.m. at Blue House Books for storytime with local author Jen Sepanski! Jen will be sharing her second children’s book “Cutie Q, Where Are You?” published with Orange Hat Publishing out of Waukesha, Wisconsin!
Jen will be reading aloud from her new story and will also have an activity planned for the children! Storytime at Blue House Books is completely free and open to all ages!

ABOUT THE BOOK
Cutie Q has a bright imagination that takes her on all kinds of adventures, but sometimes Mama worries. She looks and looks, but Cutie is off in some magical place exploring the world. Whether visiting fairy-tale castles or exploring the farthest reaches of the solar system, Cutie Q is always close to Mama’s heart. This hide-and-seek story of a mother and her sweet daughter is filled with fanciful rhymes and alliteration that will captivate little minds and hearts alike.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jennifer Sepanski lives with her family and two rambunctious pups near the shores of Lake Michigan in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. She has been writing stories since she learned to hold a pencil, which led her to pursue degrees in literature, education, and literacy. When she isn’t busy reading with her book club or writing in her notebook, she can be found in nature, taking photographs. Her children’s books have been inspired by the hilarious antics of her children, and their boundless curiosity and creativity. As a doctoral candidate and teacher, she understands the importance of language development and reading, so Jennifer encourages families to immerse their children in a literacy-rich environment

Grant Milliren Live Music at Kenosha Tap House
2024-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Kenosha Tap House, 125 56th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Don’t miss live music by Grant Milliren Saturday, May 18th 6pm-8pm at Kenosha Tap House
