Kenosha HarborMarket
2023-06-10 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Kenosha HarborMarket, 56th Street and 2nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha HarborMarket®: fun for the entire family! Visit Kenosha’s Original HarborMarket, the bustling European-style mixed market now in its 21st Season. Find them on 2nd Ave, between 54th and 56th Streets and the adjacent Place de Douai, just 1 block west of The Civil War Museum and Kenosha Public Museum every Saturday from May 13 through October 28, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Make a day of it – shop for the freshest local produce, proteins, cheeses, baked goods and more, enjoy fabulous and diverse foods cooked at HarborMarket and soak up the live music of talented local musicians, all in a scenic, park-like setting with ample green space with tree-lined streets and surrounded by Lake Michigan.
Find fresh organic and conventionally grown vegetables, microgreens, fruits, meats, cheeses, eggs, plants and flowers from local producers. Explore a new cuisine or pick up a favorite delicious food from over a dozen prepared food vendors this season. Treat yourself to fresh baked goods including breads, pastries, pies, cookies and other desserts. Stock up your pantry with fruit preserves, snacks, seasonings, gourmet oils and vinegars, nuts and much more. Onsite knife sharpening is available while you shop. Over 150 vendors this outdoor season and over 100 booths every week.
Every week brings two local musicians to HarborMarket. Enjoy their live performances on both 2nd Ave and Place de Douai. Additional special events will take place many Saturdays including the Bookmobile, The Puppet Underground and a few special surprises.
Admission and parking are always free.
Market Moola is an incentive program that provides matching funds of up to $20 per week to SNAP/EBT users who shop at Kenosha HarborMarket®. Individuals and families who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can enjoy matching funds as part of this HarborMarket program. Tokens can be purchased in $2 increments at the Friends of the Market booth using their EBT cards. These tokens can be used like cash at approved vendor stands that supply foods for the household to consume at home such as breads, cereal, fruits and vegetables, meats, fish and poultry, cheeses, garden seeds that produce food, and more.

BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
2023-06-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market!
We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates.
Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5915 6th Ave A.

Pizza Brunch
2023-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Cut Stone, 5925 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
We said we’d never do it agan, but…
We’re opening up for Brunch!
Special brunch food and beverage menu available including mimosas and breakfast pizzas.

Workshop: Summer Acrylic Painting Beginner and Beyond I
2023-06-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Be enchanted with texture and color in acrylic paint. Students will learn how to construct a painting by determining basic composition, blocking in the underlying dark, middle, and light values, and layering color. Students will work from an image of an impressionist painting. This class is perfect for those who are beginners or have previous experience and want to expand their skills in acrylics. A supply list will be sent to students when they register.

Library Park Historic District Walking Tour
2023-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 | 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.

Pedals & Pints is BACK!
2023-06-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Public Craft Brewing Co., 628 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Do you like beer? Do you like bicycles? Well come on out for Public’s weekly bike ride where we meet at public and ride to local spots to enjoy some brews with friends! Regular destinations include Pets Biergarten and Harbor Brewing in Winthrop Harbor. Beer, Bikes, and Buds! Every Saturday at 11!
The June 3rd ride is heading to Petrifying Springs Biergarten!

Kenosha Pops Summer Kick-Off Concert
2023-06-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The Kenosha Pops kick off their summer concert season with their annual indoor option concert in the Civil War Museum’s Freedom Hall.

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library
2023-06-10 14:30 - 15:30 | Kenosha Public Library, 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy a peek behind the scenes of our local historic treasure: Simmons Library! Learn about Zalmon Simmons, Daniel H. Burnham, and the history of this beautiful building. This tour involves significant stair climbing. Everyone welcome! Due to the historic nature of the Simmons Library, the building is not equipped with a ramp for entrance. This event requires the use of a spiral staircase.
Registration required.

Moms' Night Out Pedal Tour 2023
2023-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Lakeshore Pedal Tour, 625 57th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Come join us for a fun night riding Lakeshore Pedal Tour downtown Kenosha! Moms’ night out is for us moms to get out, have a fun night, and make new friends. Tickets include one spot on the pedal tavern as well as one drink. We do pedal but there’s a motor on the ride so it’s just a very light pedal.
You don’t need to drink alcohol to be apart of the fun!
Get $5 off your ticket if purchased before April 22nd ($40)! April 22nd tickets will be $45/person.
You can check out lakeshorepedal.com for more information on what exactly the pedal tour is.
You can sign up here 👇
https://bit.ly/FitFampedaltour2023

June Second Saturday Reception
2023-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, Inc., 4601 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us as we celebrate the works of Joan Hoss, Kristie Matteau, and Diana Becker. Grab some snacks, take in a range of artwork, and enjoy the company of the local art community.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-06-10 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-06-16 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
2023-06-11 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.

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2023-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | The 1844 Table & Mash, 5706 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us at The 1844 Table & Mash every Sunday for our delicious All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet in downtown Kenosha. Our Sunday Brunch menu features traditional breakfast and brunch items, with new selections introduced by season. Of course, you will want to add bottomless mimosas or our Giant Stella Bloody Mary to make the brunch experience complete.
Every Sunday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
View menu – https://the1844.com/special/sunday-brunch-buffet

Transparent Watercolor Society of America Artist Gallery Talk
2023-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Artist Gallery Talk
Sunday, June 11 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Tour with Jill Witty and Vicki Morley
Sunday, July 23 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Tour with Lenox Wallace
Join a painter represented in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and see the annual exhibition, now in its 47th year, through the eyes of an artist. Learn techniques, discuss composition, and ask any questions you have about the art form. No registration required.

Father's Day at Millie Bo Peep
2023-06-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Millie Bo Beep, 5720 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us for an early Father’s Day event on
Sunday, June 11th right here at Millie Bo Peep! Miss Lisa with The Traveling Trunk will be here from 3-5. Pop in anytime for your little one to create a Father’s Day
craft, listen to a story, and enjoy some singing and dancing!
You can also enjoy:
+ EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS! 🤩 Open until 5pm on 6/11.
+ 10% off any gifts for Dads – including apparel, mugs/tumblers, candles, and “Dad” books! Sale is good all day on 6/11.
We’ll see you then!

Jukebox Bingo
2023-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Boathouse Pub & Eatery, 4917 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
No Monday blues here…
TONIGHT IS 🎶 JUKEBOX BINGO! 🎶
✅ Free to play!
😎 Fun for all ages
🎤 Sing your heart out
🥳 Win awesome prizes
Jukebox Bingo is not your regular bingo!
With 5 rounds you’ll hear clips of songs, and have to locate the song titles on your bingo cards.
Be quick to watch for different patterns, categories and win prizes! 🥳
You can use your phone or friends to help!
Laugh, dance & sing your hearts out! 🎶

Night of Unity and Hope at the Kenosha Creative Space
2023-06-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Night of Unity and Hope at the Kenosha Creative Space
The creative community of Kenosha gathers together to share music and performances on the themes of “unity and hope” at the Kenosha Creative Space, including an open mic and curated performances.
This event is part of the Kenosha Weekend of Service & Understanding, Saturday, June 10th-Monday, June 12th, 2023.

Twilight Jazz Concert Series
2023-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Anderson Arts Center, 6603 Third Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Come to the Twilight Jazz Concert Series as it celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the Anderson Arts Center!
Enjoy fabulous music, great food vendors, and a cash bar, all ending with a fantastic fireworks display that will make this 20th Anniversary Celebration a night to be remembered!
Band Schedule:
Concert grounds open one hour before performances
June 13th The John Crawford Jazz Band
June 27th Street Jaxkson Band
July 11th The Kal Bergendahl Project
July 25th The Ivy Ford Band
August 8th The Dave Braun Trio
August 22nd Deep Pockets
6 PM – 9 PM, Music starts at 7 PM
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets! No carry-ins of alcohol.
PILLOW DRIVE
Spectrum Wealth, Tax and Accounting is proud to announce that we will be hosting a Pillow Drive during Twilight Jazz 2023. We fully understand and appreciate the welcoming comfort of a new pillow and the peace of mind it brings. Join us in making twilight a little easier for our local families at Woman & Children’s Horizons.
Donations of NEW pillows will be collected during each of the jazz concerts this year.
The Twilight Jazz Summer Concert Series has established itself as one of Kenosha’s signature events, drawing crowds from throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Funds raised during the concert series support and sustain the Anderson Arts Center and the Kemper Center and help to promote the arts and art education in the community.

Salsa and Tacos @theSpace
2023-06-13 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!

Museum Munchkins
2023-06-14 09:30 - 10:00 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Get your preschoolers excited about science and the world around them. Each week they will learn about a different museum collection animal through songs, stories and activities.
Topics:
May 17 – Wombats
May 24 – Platypus
June 7 – Red Pandas
June 14 – Saigas
THEN SUMMER BREAK UNTIL AUGUST!

Third Thursdays
2023-06-15 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Go Downtown Kenosha before the weekend begins! Take advantage of special activities, extended hours, deals and more! Participating businesses are listed below:
Actor’s Craft 7th Avenue Theater & Acting Studio, 4900 7th Ave. Rattlin’ of the Joists, directed by Josephine Craven of Listen to Lit productions, has been celebrating Bloomsday, named for Leopold Bloom, James Joyce’s central character in Ulysses for over 2 decades in Chicago with readings, music and song. Bloomsday is observed throughout the world on June 16th. It is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce during which the events in his novel (set on June 16th 1904) are relived. That date was chosen by Joyce as it was the date of his first outing with the great love of his life, Nora Barnacle Joyce. On June 15, for the Third Thursday, Listen to Lit is delighted to announce they are bringing Rattlin of the Joists Bloomsday celebration to Actor’s Craft 7th Avenue Theater in beautiful Downtown Kenosha! Performers & Musicians: Maureen Cashin Bolog, Keith Bolog, Raven Bongiani, Kevin Cassidy, Josephine Craven, Eileen A. Ellis, Frank Gleeson and Mark Piekarz. Performance starts at 7 p.m., doors open 6:30. Show may run till 8:30 p.m. FREE Evening of Readings, Music and Song celebrating famed Irish Writer, James Joyce. Produced by Listen to Lit, owned and operated by Irish Native Josephine Craven. Donations welcome.
Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A. Extended hours 11-8pm. 10% off your entire purchase and gift with purchase of $50+ after discount **some exclusions apply, gifts available while supplies lasts**
Captain Mike’s, 5118 6th Ave. Live music by Matt Meyer from 8-11pm.
Equinox botanical boutique, 5901 6th Ave A. “A Third Thursday Wine Tasting” 5:00-7:00 Late shopping hours until 8:00. Wine Tasting 5-7 Boutique hours 11-8.
Gordon’s Sports Bar and Grill, 5703 6th Ave. Drinks on the Patio 3 pm – Midnight. $5 you call and $5 wine on the patio.
Hold My Beer, 621 56th St. Spin the Wheel for discounts & merchandise from 3-5pm.
House of Nutrition, 5824 6th Ave. Open until 8pm. Free samples of Living Full Kombucha on Tap, along with 15% off of MegaFood and Trilogy brands and 20% off of True Grace.
Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St. Live Music from 7-11pm.
Lakeside Deck at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. $5 cheese curds and $5 pitchers of domestic beer 5-8pm.
Millie Bo Peep, 5720 6th Ave. Extended hours 11am-8pm.
Sandy’s Popper, 5503 6th Ave. Extended hours 11am-8pm. Save 10% at checkout when you purchase three or more retail ice cream and/or popcorn items. Mention “Third Thursdays” at checkout.
Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Extended hours 10am-7pm.
Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave. Terrace Bar and Patio Open 11am-Midnight. $3 Tavern Light Lager Tall Boys.

Pop-up Biergarten and Food Truck Rally Kenosha, Harbor Park @ Celebration Place (FREE to attend)
2023-06-15 15:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-16 15:00 - 21:00 | Harbor Park, 206 55th Street, Kenosha, 53140
Food Truck Rally and Pop-up Biergarten at Celebration Place at Kenosha’s lakefront.
A 3-day Summer German-style Biergarten featuring Hofbräuhaus Bier from Munchen. Enjoy German beer, US craft beer, hard cider along with sausage and pretzels in a beautiful park setting. Children and families are welcome. This traditional German Biergarten offers food, music, authentic steins, and drinking boots. There will be live music, a cornhole tournament and stein-hoisting contests. Free Admission. Family-friendly, Prost!

Hold My Beer Soft Opening
2023-06-15 15:00 - 22:00 | WI
🎉 Hold My Beer Kenosha Soft Opening Event Announcement! 🎉
🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓JUNE 15th @ 3pm🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓
Get ready for a taste of epic fun as we unveil our axe lanes at our Soft Opening! 🪓🎯 Experience the thrill and precision of axe throwing firsthand!
Join us as we celebrate this milestone at our Soft Opening event. Be part of the buzz and share your excitement with #HoldMyBeerSoftOpening. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on!🥂🎈
Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and be there to witness the magic unfold! Stay tuned for more details and surprises. Cheers to the excitement that awaits at Hold My Beer Kenosha! 🎉🍻

Tavern Terrace BBQ’s
2023-06-15 17:00 - 22:00 | Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us every Thursday starting in June on the Tavern Terrace featuring full service bar and outdoor BBQ! Stay tuned to our social media page for weekly menu offerings!

I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970
2023-06-16 | Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 displays a wide range of photographs taken by amateurs, local photojournalists, and internationally known photographers. Together, they provide a vivid visual story of the evolution of the civil rights movement and shed light on the movement’s integration in the daily living in the American South.

Wellness is a Rainbow
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-17 | Blend & Brew, 5700 6th Ave, 1st Floor South, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us for a 2 day event full of vegetables & love!
We have a coloring contest for kids up to age 12, a veggie & wellness themed scavenger hunt around downtown Kenosha for the adults, and a sticker design contest for all ages!
Let’s be well together in all colors of the rainbow – with veggies!
Why veggies?
June 16th is Fresh Veggie Day
June 17th is Eat Your Fresh Veggie Day

Meet the Author - Laura Meyer
2023-06-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Mark your calendars, bookworms! This Friday, June 16, from 4pm to 7pm, we’re hosting an evening with the incredibly talented Cosplay/Fashion Author, Laura Meyer at Studio Moonfall. Come and step into the mesmerizing world of Victorian-era costuming with her book “The Victorian Collection: Advanced Costuming Techniques”.
You’re new to historical reproductions or cosplays? Not a problem! Laura’s book isn’t just a how-to guide, it’s a voyage into the creative process. It’s jam-packed with time-saving tips, pitfalls to sidestep, and a ton of techniques for creating your own Victorian-inspired gowns.
It’s not just about the clothes, though. This book is a journey filled with historical figures, personal ups and downs, and a healthy dose of humor. And did we mention the stunning photos of those intricate gowns?
Want to have a quick look? You can find “The Victorian Collection: Advanced Costuming Techniques” right here: http://www.twilightember.com/
And who’s the genius behind this all? Laura Meyer has been a writer, teacher, and designer for more than 20 years. With degrees from Alverno College under her belt, she runs Twilight Ember Education Services, LLC. When she’s not writing or teaching, Laura loves to read, game on her PC, go camping, and share her thoughts on her blog, “Repleating History”.
So, don’t forget: Friday, June 16, from 4pm to 7pm at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue. We can’t wait to see you there for a fun night of books and chats with Laura Meyer!

Official Biergarten Opening: Hawaiian Fish Fry with Twang Shui!
2023-06-16 18:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Our Official Biergarten Opening Party! We’re throwing a HAWAIIAN FISH FRY while you enjoy the space age, Hawaiian, mid-century tunes of TWANG SHUI!
The fun starts at 6pm. Enjoy music while you dine el fresco!
We can’t wait!
