Go Downtown Kenosha

Open Mic Night w/ Spirit Shakers at 58 Below
2025-10-20 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.

Public Brewing Company
2025-10-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Public Brewing Company, 58th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140, United States
Public Brewing Company is a premiere destination craft brewery located in the historic Barden building in beautiful Downtown Kenosha. We are under new ownership with Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee and we are bringing a lot of exciting changes and updates to this already amazing brewery.
We have 24 taps of our delicious craft beer, freshly made food, including our award winning cheese curds, and very friendly and helpful staff. We have two spaces and catering options for any event.
Free WiFi is available. We offer gluten-free and vegan options for both food and beer.

THE PHOEBE VARIATIONS: Jane Hamilton in conversation with Carol Dunbar
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of “The Book of Ruth” and “A Map of the World” returns with a stunning coming-of-age novel about girls, mothers, and finding one’s way in the world.
Join us at Blue House Books on Tuesday, October 21st to hear from award-winning Wisconsin author Jane Hamilton about her newest novel, “The Phoebe Variations”. Jane will be discussing her book with Carol Dunbar (“A Winter’s Rime”), answering questions from the audience, and signing books!
This event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2759520251021
About THE PHOEBE VARIATIONS:
Seventeen-year-old Phoebe was never interested in her birth family. But on the cusp of her high school graduation, her adoptive mother, Greta, insists on a visit to meet her biological parents and siblings. The encounter is a jolt, a revelation that derails Phoebe.
With the help of her best friend Luna, Phoebe runs away—as far as their friend Patrick O’Connor’s chaotic home, where she hopes to go unnoticed among his thirteen siblings. But when Phoebe asks Patrick to chop off her hip-length hair, she’s suddenly transformed. Patrick’s older brothers can’t help but notice the striking, Peter Pan–like stranger who has suddenly appeared in their midst.
What starts as an adolescent rebellion soon spirals into a whirlwind of self-discovery and unexpected connections. As she grapples with her shifting identity and strained relationships, Phoebe must navigate the tumultuous road out of girlhood and chart a new and unknown course.
About JANE HAMILTON:
Jane Hamilton is the author of seven critically acclaimed and bestselling novels, including “The Book of Ruth” and “A Map of the World”, both of which were Oprah’s Book Club selections. Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Allure, Elle, and various anthologies. She’s married to an apple farmer and lives in Wisconsin.
About THE WINTER’S RIME:
A harrowing and emotional novel set in rural Wisconsin— “A Winter’s Rime” explores the impact of generational trauma, and one woman’s journey to find peace and healing from the violence of her past.
Mallory Moe is a twenty-five-year-old veteran Army mechanic, living with her girlfriend, Andrea, and working overnights at a gas station store while figuring out what’s next. Andrea’s off-grid cabin provides a perfect sanctuary for Mallory, a synesthete with a hypersensitivity to sound that can trigger flashbacks from her childhood.
The getaway that’s largely abandoned during the off season starts out idyllic, until Andrea’s once-loving behavior turns controlling and abusive, and Mallory once again finds herself not wanting to go home. After a particularly disturbing altercation, Mallory escapes into the subzero night and stumbles into Shay, a teenage girl, injured and asking for help. But it isn’t long before she realizes that Shay isn’t the only one who needs saving.
A story about sisterhood and second chances, “A Winter’s Rime” looks to nature to find what it can teach us about bearing hardship and expanding our capacity to forgive—not just others, but ourselves.
About CAROL DUNBAR:
Carol Dunbar is a working writer and former actor who left her life in the city to live off the grid. Her first novel, “The Net Beneath Us”, won the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award and her second novel, “A Winter’s Rime”, received a WLA award for outstanding achievement in fiction. She writes from a solar-powered office on the second floor of a water tower in northern Wisconsin, where she lives in a house in the woods with her husband, two kids, and a Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY
2025-10-22 11:00 - 23:00 | Boathouse Pub & Eatery, 4917 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
1/2 off all Bottles and $6 Flagship Wines by the Glass.

THE DAY LEAP SOARED: Blair Braverman in conversation with Pat Zietlow Miller
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Children’s picture book author Blair Braverman is stopping in Kenosha on Wednesday, October 22nd to share her debut book, “The Day Leap Soared”. An adorable sled dog discovers the power of teamwork, self-acceptance, and never giving up in this picture book based on her real-life team of award-winning sled dogs!
Join Blair at Blue House Books on Wednesday, October 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Blair will give a short presentation, discuss her book with Wisconsin children’s author Pat Zietlow Miller. And the best part: her dog, Leap, will be in attendance!
This event is free, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2976120251022
About THE DAY LEAP SOARED:
Leap is a sweet, snow-loving sled dog puppy who can’t wait until she’s big enough to join the team. Each of the other sled dogs is special in their own way. Boo is fast. Donut is brave. Jenga is smart. And Leap wonders: Is she special, too?
This empowering story reminds us that anything is possible when teamwork, individuality, and friendship grow in leaps and bounds.
Includes an author’s note with photos of the real-life Leap and her teammates!
About BLAIR BRAVERMAN:
Blair Braverman is a writer, dogsledder, and adventurer. She is the bestselling author of “Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube”, “Dogs on the Trail”, and “Small Game”, a contributing editor to Outside magazine, and a contributor to the New York Times, Vogue, This American Life, and elsewhere.
About ONE CAN BE:
An ode to introverts and quiet leaders.
Sometimes you need to be alone–to think and breathe. Other times you need to be with friends–those you know and those you’ve only just met. And sometimes everyone works together to create something wonderful.
What can one person do all alone? Quite a lot, actually. Even so, there are times it helps to work with others. With spare, lyrical text, bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller celebrates the power of being alone–and of coming together with others–centered on the love of reading and creating community around books. This is a book about trusting yourself and your ideas, seeing a need, and connecting with others to meet it.
Perfect for introverts, quiet leaders, and anyone who loves books and little libraries.
About PAT ZIETLOW MILLER:
Pat Zietlow Miller has published 22 picture books and has more on the way. Her first book, “Sophie’s Squash”, won the Golden Kite Award, an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor. “Be Kind” was on the New York Times bestseller list for 10 weeks, and “In Our Garden” is a two-time Dolly Parton Imagination Library selection. Pat is a former journalist and corporate communicator who lives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

BEER BINGO at Public Brewing Company
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Public Brewing Company, 58th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140, United States
Join us for Beer Bingo every Wed from 7-9pm @ Public Brewing Company! We provide the bingo cards and markers, but bring your own daubers if you’d like!

THE GRACEVIEW PATIENT: Caitlin Starling in conversation with Cynthia Pelayo
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
“Misery” meets “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” in the new horror novel from Caitlin Starling, bestsellng author of “The Death of Jane Lawrence” and “Starving Saints”! Known for her genre-hoping, speculative gothic novels, Caitlin’s newest story, “The Graceview Patient”, also mixes in medical and hospital horror, and you get to hear directly from the author all about the development of her latest creepy tale.
Join Caitlin at Blue House Books on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7 p.m. for the release of “The Graceview Patient”. Caitlin will be discussing her latest book with Chicago author Cynthia Pelayo (“The Shoemaker’s Magician”), answering questions from the audience, and signing books!
This event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3526320251022
About THE GRACEVIEW PATIENT:
Margaret lives with a rare autoimmune condition that has destroyed her life, leaving her isolated. It has no cure, but she’s making do as best she can—until she’s offered a fully paid-for spot in an experimental medical trial at Graceview Memorial.
The conditions are simple, if grueling: she will live at the hospital as a full-time patient, subjecting herself to the near-total destruction of her immune system and its subsequent regeneration. The trial will essentially kill most of, but not all of her. But as the treatment progresses and her body begins to fail, she stumbles upon something sinister living and spreading within the hospital.
Unsure of what’s real and what is just medication-induced delusion, Margaret struggles to find a way out as her body and mind succumb further to the darkness lurking throughout Graceview’s halls.
About CAITLIN STARLING:
Caitlin Starling is the nationally bestselling author of “The Starving Saints”, “The Death of Jane Lawrence”, the Bram Stoker-nominated “The Luminous Dead”, and “Last to Leave the Room”, as well as the upcoming “The Graceview Patient”. Her work showcases her love of genre-hopping horror; her bibliography spans besieged castles, alien caves, and haunted hospitals. Caitlin also works in narrative design and has been paid to invent body parts. She’s always on the lookout for new ways to inflict insomnia.
About THE SHOEMAKER’S MAGICIAN:
From a Bram Stoker Award-winning author, a cult horror fan discovers that something sinister is at the heart of a series of brutal killings in Chicago.
A fabled lost movie. An increasing body count. How much do you risk for art?
Paloma has been watching the Grand Vespertilio Show her entire life. Grand, America’s most beloved horror host, showcases classic, low-budget and cult horror movies with a flourish, wearing his black tuxedo and hat—but Paloma has noticed something strange about Grand.
After Paloma’s husband, a homicide detective, discovers an obscure movie poster pinned on a mutilated corpse, she knows that the only person that can help solve this mystery is Grand. When another body appears at an abandoned historic movie palace, the deaths prove to be connected to a silent film, lost to the ages, but somehow at the center of countless tragedies in Chicago. Paloma soon becomes trapped between protecting a silent movie that’s contributed to so much death in her city and the life of her young son.
With “The Shoemaker’s Magician”, Cynthia Pelayo continues to establish herself as one of the most powerful voices in riveting, thought-provoking dark fiction.
About CYNTHIA PELAYO:
Cynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award winning and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet. She writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore concepts of grief, mourning, and cycles of violence. She is the author of “Loteria”, “Santa Muerte”, “The Missing”, “Poems of My Night”, “Into the Forest and All the Way Through”, “Children of Chicago”, “Crime Scene”, “The Shoemaker’s Magician”, as well as dozens of standalone short stories and poems.

Xtreme Bar Bingo at The Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2025-10-22 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!

Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kenosha Tap House
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Kenosha Tap House, 125 56th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Totally free to play and the chance to win big prizes! Starts at 6pm every Thursday!

Karaoke Thursdays at The Vault
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Vault, 625 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 54130, United States
Karaoke every Thursday at The Vault 6-9pm

Vintage & Vino
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods, 5000 7th Aveune, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Come wine down with us during Vintage & Vino!
Enjoy wine inside and out every Thursday from 6pm-9pm!
Red, white, sparkling and more, by the glass or bottle.
Small and large charcuterie boards are available as well as our coffee and other delicious treats.
Live Music Coming Soon.
Come experience all that Olafson & Porter has to offer!

TRIVIA NIGHT
2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Public Brewing Company, 58th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140, United States
​What: Original Public Trivia game hosted by Matt & Jay
​​Where: Public Brewing Company | 628 58th Street | Kenosha
​​When: Every Thursday from 7-9pm starting Thu Jan 16
​​Why: Because we know you miss the Public crew hosting trivia!

LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2025-10-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Union park Tavern – June
Thursday, June 5 5pm Cocktail Stunde’s (German Pop) is back! followed by OPEN MIC with host Pat Garrett at 8:30pm. All skills welcomed!
Friday, June 6 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten YVES Francois et Rocambu Jazz (Nola Street Jazz)
9pm First Friday Open Mic With Sipos & Young! (All Skills & Talents Welcomed)
Saturday, June 7 – 8pm Frank Falduto and his Patio Daddios (Blues)
Thursday, June 12 – Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 13 – 9pm Would You Kindly? (Indie Rock)
Saturday, June 14 6-9pm in the Biergarten – Pat Garrett & the Good Ol Boys. Special Guest Makenzie Knight (Outlaw Country)
Thursday, June 19 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 20 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten The Westerlees (Western Swing). 9pm The Eric Algie Duo (EcoLimes funk)
Saturday, June 21- 7pm Chicago/Kenosha Metro Irish Folk Jam
Thursday, June 26 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 27 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten The Fugitives (Americana). 9pm Solo Artist Mitch Downey (Classic Rock)
Saturday, June 28 – 6-9pm in the Biergarten Peacetree Allstars (Americana)
Thursday, July 3 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, July 4 – 9pm First Friday Open Mic With Sipos & Young! (All Skills & Talents Welcomed)
Saturday, July 5 – Stolen Moments (Indie) Little Couch Band (Folk Punk)

DINOS IN THE DARK
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Embark on a thrilling adventure through the Dinosaur Discovery Museum with a flashlight in hand! As you explore the museum’s skeletons, watch as the dinosaurs seem to come alive in the shadows, revealing their fascinating features. Don’t miss out on this popular event and secure your tickets today! One session per hour (6pm, 7pm, 8pm). Must register in advance, recommended for 3 and up.

Cocktail Class at Élan Events Venue
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Elan Event Venue, 720 58th Street, Kenosha, 53140, United States
HAPPY OCTOBER!
If you missed our last cocktail class, get ready for this one!
Join us for an unforgettable cocktail experience where you’ll do more than just sip—you’ll create! Learn the art of custom cocktail making while uncovering the fascinating history behind your favorite spirits.
Expect: Hands-on cocktail crafting A splash of history with every pour Great vibes & lively atmosphere A chance to mingle with fellow cocktail lovers Games & Prizes Snacks & Bites Included
Get Ready For Our Spook Season Themed Drinks!
Limited space of 15 people per class!
Please use the links below or in our bio to secure your ticket today!
Ticket for 1 person- https://square.link/u/cYcjE7x7?src=sheet

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2025-10-24 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-10-25 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.

Kenosha Public Market
2025-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha Public Market is a year-round Saturday market located in the heart of the Downtown district. Our vendors present a variety of fresh local products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, artisan pastries and confections, locally sourced meats, poultry and eggs, fine cheeses, prepared foods & handmade gifts.
Join us for the outdoor market season in Downtown Kenosha! Our location is in the center of this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with convenient parking options, world-class museums, an authentic streetcar system, two lighthouses, unique dining, and plenty of shopping options. Kenosha Public Market is proud to be one of the many shopping destinations Downtown.
Well behaved dogs welcome at your community market.
We welcome SNAP customers. Double your dollars (up to $20 match per person per market day): inquire at the Kenosha Public Market Info Booth. Spend $20, get $20 free! Applies to eligible food only.
Early bird shopping (8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.) will be dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities. Hours for the general public are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fall into Fun Festival
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
NEW DATE!!!!!!!! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th!!!!!!
Join the FUN at the Fall into FUN Festival, Saturday, October 25th from 11AM – 2PM. So many activities! Music, Children’s games, FREE faceprinting, costume contest and so much more! Stay tuned for more activities and details!

BookoWeen 2025
2025-10-25 11:00 - 19:00 | Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
BookoWeen is back!
Join Studio Moonfall for our final outdoor event for the year on Saturday, October 25th from 11am to 7pm.
Meet our guest authors, dig through the graveyard of books, and come dressed as your favorite book character for the costume contest!
Be one of the first 100 attendees to get a goodie bag of tricks and treats. Sink your teeth into books by local authors or thousands of $1 used books, play games, and have fun. From 1-4pm, we’ll have Princess Storytime with Belle. Later in the day, Witches in Motion will be here to welcome Halloween!
Guests include:
A.J. Humphreys
A.J. West
Amy Frances
Audrey Wilson
B.C. Taylor
Bryan Simpson
D. Lieber
Debra Oas
Donovan Scherer
George Adamczyk
Haley Valenta
Joe Campolo Jr.
Kaitlyn Bolyard
Lacie M. Lou
M.P. McDonald
Michelle Cox
Miya Kressin
Molly Weinfurter
R.E. Bunch
Sharon K. Angelici
T.R. Nickel
With the Séance Sisters, Little Big Top Magic & Joke Shop, The Toastradamus Photo Booth, Crone’s Craft Facepainting, That’s a Wrap, and more!
Stay tuned and follow the event to learn more about our guests and see what else is on the way.

BREWERY TOURS
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Public Brewing Company, 58th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140, United States
Public Brewing Company is a premiere destination craft brewery located in the historic Barden building in beautiful Downtown Kenosha.
We are the ONLY brewery in the area to offer brewery tours. We offer a behind-the-scenes look at our operations while also providing an entertaining experience you won’t soon forget!
Our tours are limited to 20 people to help ensure an intimate jaunt through our production spaces. Kenosha is paramount to our business, so prepare for rich history, pop culture, and plenty of pride in our community. A mid-tour beer pour is guaranteed on every tour so show up thirsty!
Kids and families are welcome on the tour but at their own discretion. Kids 12 and under do not require a ticket but must remain next to their family at all tour stops. All patrons on premise must be 21+ with valid, unexpired ID. Anyone under 21 must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Grand Opening Celebration at Faded Barbershop For Men
2025-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Faded Barbershop For Men, 4807 7th Aveune, Kenosha, WI, 54140
We’re excited to celebrate our new shop with all of YOU! Stop by, Saturday October 25th between 2-5pm for refreshments, goodies, raffle basket!
We’re also a stop for the Downtown Trick or Treat!

TRICK OR TREAT IN DOWNTOWN KENOSHA
2025-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy a safe, fun, and family-friendly trick-or-treating experience. Participating businesses will be passing out candy to all your spooky goblins, magical fairies, fearless superheroes, and roaring tigers.
This beloved tradition brings the community together and gives families the chance to enjoy Halloween in the heart of Kenosha. So grab your costumes, bring your wagons, and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of treats, laughs, and memories!

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2025-10-26 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

Mimosa Sunday - bottomless Mimosas
2025-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Fec’s Place, 5523 6th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Mimosa Sunday at Fec’s Place! Every Sunday Bottomless Mimosas from 11AM – 2PM

Bingo at 58 Below
2025-10-26 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.

$5 MARTINI MONDAYS
2025-10-27 16:00 - 23:30 | Boathouse Pub & Eatery, 4917 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
$5 Martinis from 4PM-Close, Choice of Cosmo, Dirty, Appletini & Lemon Drop. Weekly menu may vary. While supplies last. Some Restrictions may apply

Portside + Ono Sushi Class
2025-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Portside Catering Wisconsin, 5124 6th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of sushi-making with Chef Alex Bee from Ono!
