I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970
2023-07-24, 2023-07-25, 2023-07-26, 2023-07-27, 2023-07-28, 2023-07-29 | 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.

Tuesdays at the Shell
2023-07-25 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park, 3601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy live music at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park, beside Lake Michigan. The bandshell is located at Seventh Avenue and Kennedy Drive. Bring your lawn chair. Food and soft drinks are available for purchase at the concerts.
2023 Lineup:
July 25: Crosstown Drive (Original Country Music)
August 1: Vinyl Remix
August 8: Yesterday’s Children (Oldies/Jazz/Rock)
August 15: Midnight Crow (Rock n Roll)
August 22: Sean McKee Band (Blues and Rock with a modern twist)
August 29: Boys and Toys (Rock)

Twilight Jazz Concert Series
2023-07-25 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 & Tacos @theSpace
2023-07-25 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.

Geneveive Gornichec in conversation with Olesya Gilmore
2023-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join us to celebrate the release of Genevieve Gornichec’s sophomore novel “The Weaver and the Witch Queen” with the author herself!
Genevieve will be in conversation with fellow fantasy writer Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, author of “The Witch and the Tsar”. Join us as we listen to their discussion about the inspiration behind their novels and how they create their magical worlds.
About the Book
The lives of two women—one desperate only to save her missing sister, the other a witch destined to become queen of Norway—intertwine in this spellbinding, powerful novel of Viking Age history and myth from the acclaimed author of “The Witch’s Heart”.
About the Authors
Genevieve Gornichec earned her degree in history from the Ohio State University, but she got as close to majoring in Vikings as she possibly could, and her study of Norse myths and Icelandic sagas became her writing inspiration. She lives in Cleveland.
Olesya Salnikova Gilmore was born in Moscow, Russia, raised in the US, and graduated from Pepperdine University with a BA in English / political science, and from Northwestern School of Law with a JD. She practiced litigation at a large law firm for several years before pursuing her dream of becoming an author. She is most happy writing historical fiction and fantasy inspired by Eastern European folklore. She lives in a wooded lakeside suburb of Chicago with her husband and daughter. “The Witch and the Tsar” is her debut novel.

SUNSET SAIL aboard 1930-design America's Cup Sailing Yacht RED WITCH II
2023-07-26 19:30 - 20:45, 2023-07-28 19:30 - 20:45 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Experience unforgettable sailing on magnificent Lake Michigan aboard Red Witch II — a 1930-design America’s Cup sailing yacht (“12 Meter” replica). Red Witch has sailed in Kenosha since 2016 — offering elegant yet affordable private events and public sails.
We depart from Kenosha Harbor (southwest corner near the intersection of 54th Street and 5th Avenue).
Note that Red Witch was voted Chicago’s “Best Tour and Charter Boat” in 2009, 2010 and 2012 (tied for 3rd) by Illinoismeetings+events.com.
We look forward to sailing with you!

Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series
2023-07-27 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The popular outdoor concert series features two performances on show dates in July and August. The performances take place at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 54th Street and Sixth Avenue. At the afternoon show, get a sneak preview when select members of the band perform an acoustic show. The full bands take the stage for the evening shows.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments available for purchase or pack your own picnic.
The event is on Kenosha’s Electric Streetcar line.
This is the 21st season of the Peanut Butter and Jam concert series.

Taste Of Wisconsin™
2023-07-27 15:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-28 11:00 - 23:00, 2023-07-29 11:00 - 23:00 | Harbor Park, 206 55th Street, Kenosha, 53140
Taste of Wisconsin™ brings the tastes, flavors, and cultures of Wisconsin together in one amazing three-day celebration on Kenosha’s breathtaking lakeshore. Savor the flavors of specialty food and beverage vendors and enjoy live music and more.
Food & Drinks – Over 30+ vendors
Entertainment – 80 acts on 4 stages
Admission is free. Free parking or ride the Electric Streetcar.
The event is produced by the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha, who uses the event as its major fundraiser for the year. Proceeds of the event support the club’s charitable activities including scholarships, youth programs, and donations to local charities.
This takes place at Celebration Place at Kenosha’s harbor: 54th Street and 1st Avenue. This is east of The Civil War Museum and Kenosha Public Museum.
In an effort to keep a healthy and safe environment, event organizers do not allow pets with the exception of service animals.
Find more details at the listed website and on Facebook.

Tavern Terrace BBQ’s
2023-07-27 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!

Kenosha History Center Classic Car Cruise-In Nights
2023-07-28 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.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-07-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
90 minutes of live professional comedy.
Prices vary by show.

Kenosha Public Market
2023-07-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd Street, 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. Check out our online store, KPM2GO. Place orders during the week and pick up at our Saturday market!
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 at Kenosha Public Market and the KPM2GO online store. 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.

Kenosha HarborMarket
2023-07-29 09:00 - 14:00 | 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
2023-07-29 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.

Lake Fest Venetian Night Boat Parade & Fundraiser Dinner (Kenosha)
2023-07-29 10:00 - 21:00 | Great Lakes Yacht Sales, 443 50th St, kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Introducing Lake Fest: A Celebration of Kenosha’s Harbor and Beach Life!
Get ready for an event that will make waves in our community! Lake Fest is here to bring you the best of Kenosha’s waterfront fun. Join us on July 29th for a day filled with excitement and entertainment.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Family Dock Party @ Great Lakes Yacht Sales:
Bring your loved ones and dive into a day of fun at our Family Dock Party! Enjoy games, prizes, and a delightful scavenger hunt. It’s a perfect opportunity to bond with your family and create lifelong memories.
Bags & Bocce Tournament:
Test your skills and compete in our Bags & Bocce Tournament! Show off your tossing talents and vie for fantastic prizes. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this tournament promises loads of fun.
Fundraising Dinner:
Indulge in a delectable dinner while supporting the Kenosha Community Sailing Center. Join us for a memorable evening of culinary delights and cocktails starting at 5pm. Reserve your spot now at www.kenoshasailing.org
Venetian Night Boat Parade at Dusk:
As the sun sets (8:30pm), get ready for the main attraction! Witness the captivating Venetian Night Boat parade, where beautifully decorated boats will illuminate the harbor. It’s a sight you won’t want to miss.
Lake Fest is all about celebrating our vibrant community and supporting the Kenosha Community Sailing Center’s mission of water recreation, safety, and conservation. Come together with friends, family, and neighbors to make this event a resounding success!
For more information and to reserve your spot at the Fundraising Dinner, visit www.kenoshasailing.org
Starts @5pm. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for July 29th and be a part of the Lake Fest excitement!
See you at Lake Fest!

Pedals & Pints is BACK!
2023-07-29 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!

Boats & Doughs 2 - The Catalina Wing Mixer
2023-07-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Kenosha Yacht Club, 5130 4th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
We’re thowing a lakeside party again, and you’re invited.
If you attended our last event, you already know it’s going to be amazing, and if you missed it, here’s your second chance!
Kenosha Yacht Club is currently recovering from a devastating fire and could use a little fun and excitment during the repairs to make it feel like the summertime home it has been for a generation.
Mr. Wings and Cut Stone will be forming like Voltron to team up and serve you the best fresh wings and neapolitan pizzas as you sip a refreshing beverage withing toe dipping distance of the beautiful Kenosha Harbor.
This event is entirely outdoors while KYC is working towards repairing interior damage.

DAY SAIL aboard 1930-design America's Cup sailing yacht RED WITCH II
2023-07-29 14:30 - 15:45 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Smoker
2023-07-29 15:00 - 21:00 | Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us in launching our latest barrel pick, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel!
Your ticket includes a bottle of our Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, 2 cocktails, and access to our outdoor buffet. Complimentary cigars will also be available to ticket holders.
Purchase your tickets now at
https://tavern-on-6th.ticketleap.com/jack-daniels-single…/

Midwest Mix Fest 2023
2023-07-29 15:00 - 22:00 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Midwest Mix Fest 2023
July 29th & 30th, 2023
Saturday 3p – 10p
Sunday 3p – 10p
Music, Art & Food Festival for DJs by DJs
Midwest DJ Productions presents: Midwest Mix Fest 2023
Kenosha Yacht Club (Outdoor Grounds)
5130 4th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Tickets: $10 per day
Kids under 18 free
*Proceeds to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a pediatric cancer research foundation.
Featuring:
20+ DJ’s Live Mixing
Food Vendors
Live Graffiti Art- ft. Diskopimpsoloman5000
House of RAD Mobile Art Stage
Turkey Leg Eating Competition
Dance Contest
Taco Eating Competition
Brain Freeze Challenge
*DJ LINEUP TBA*
*VENDORS TBA*
HOW IT ALL BEGAN…
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation all started with one front yard lemonade stand. When she was just four years old, Alex Scott held her first childhood cancer fundraiser in her front yard and raised over $2,000. By the time of her death in 2004, Alex raised $1 million and inspired a legacy of hope and cures for childhood cancer. When the Salinas-Villalobos family discovered the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in 2010, they fell in love with Alex and her important lemonade stand mission.
Midwest DJ Production is a DJ entertainment company owned and operated by dynamic husband and wife duo, Diego and Dianna Villalobos. MDJP specializes in weddings, corporate, special events and music festival production. Kenosha, WI located in the middle of the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor is where they call home but you can find them performing shows across the Midwest and beyond. Voted “Best DJ of Kenosha County” 5 years running, they boast 5 years as full time business owners and over 30 years of freelancing experience.
With donations from businesses such as Twin Disc, Cricket Wireless, Tenuta’s Liquor and Oliver’s Bakery, the Salinas-Villalobos family has been able to hold Alex’s Lemonade Stands annually for 14 years, continuing their fundraising efforts longer than they ever imagined. Dianna’s sister Christina, (Better known as Cookie) the lemonade stand founder, reports an amazing fundraising total of $$6,396!
Over the years, Kenosha, WI has been the hometown of a number of famous names such as actor, writer, director and producer Orson Wells, actor Mark Ruffalo and actor Don Ameche. In the summer of 2020, nationwide attention was placed on Kenosha, WI amid protests over police shooting of unarmed black man, Jacob Blake. As a result, Kenosha was partially burned down and two people were killed in an attack carried out by white vigilante gunman. In the months following, the Kenosha community felt more divided than ever. Although the City of Kenosha has worked hard to repair all of the physical damage done, we thought to ourselves, how do we begin to repair the racial division in our community?
As Midwest DJ Productions grew, the family felt it was important to use their platform to unify the Kenosha community. Kenosha needed a diverse event that would bring a “mix” of people together regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual preference and/or political views. This led to the creation of Midwest Mix Fest in 2021.
With a goal to maximize fundraising efforts, Midwest DJ Productions partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in 2022. In just 2 days time, Midwest DJ Productions’- Midwest Mix Fest managed to raise a whopping total of $1240 for the childhood cancer research foundation!
Which is why this summer, Midwest DJ Productions and Alex’s Lemonade Stand are teaming up once again to bring you the 3rd annual Midwest Mix Fest 2023! Featuring a diverse lineup of over 20 live DJs, 20+ food vendors, live graffiti artists, a dance contest, a kids’ corner activity area and much more family-friendly fun. Also featuring a charity turkey leg and taco eating competition featuring local activists, police personnel, city officials and local social media influencers.
Music adds vibrancy to communities, engages the brain and strengthens your mental and physical health. There is a need to continue to spread a message of unity and togetherness in the Kenosha community. When we all work together with a common goal in mind, it makes all of our differences fall by the wayside. Raising funds to help find a cure for childhood cancer all while enjoying great music on beautiful Lake Michigan is something we can all agree on!
Be a part of this awesome event by sponsoring, performing or volunteering on July 29th and/ or 30th, 2023. Midwest Mix Fest unites a wonderful community of music lovers, DJs, artists and foodies for a 2-day, outdoor, high-energy DJ music festival unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before!
“When life hands you lemons, make lemonade!”
-Alex Scott
Meet Alex Scott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM9GbaSsUaE
Follow our ALSF event page here: https://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/2895108
For more event info visit our website: https://midwestdjproductions.com/midwest-mix-fest
Want to be involved? Apply here:
https://midwestdjproductions.com/midwest-mix-fest

NAUGHTY ARTS MARKET | WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER
2023-07-29 15:00 - 2023-07-30 02:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
KENOSHA NAUGHTY ARTS MARKET & SHOWS
DUZ UNION PARK TAVERN
FOR A VERY
WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER
13 ARTS VENDORS
9 LIVE PERFORMANCES
SPECIALTY DRINKS & CUISINE
7/29/23
3PM-2AM
LIVE IN THE GARDEN STARTING AT 3PM:
Candlelight
Anti-Eveything
War plot
Revel in Rot
Lollygagger
Conscious Creations
Robyn’s Mini Harvest
Dove Paige Anthony
Rudie Skye
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Andrew Goebel
Jordyn Veronique
Ashley Crucianelli
Lissa Bujniewicz
Rachael Marenubium
Michelle Ranee Artistry
Celtic Naughty
Storm’s Eclectic Realm
10PM STARTS INDOOR DANCE PARTY FEATURING:
Candlelight Lite
(d)VICES
T. O. P. Entertainment
LadyoftheLake
