Go Downtown Kenosha

HAIRSPRAY
2025-05-03 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-03 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-05-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-09 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | LAKESIDE PLAYERS, INC. AT THE RHODE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, 53140, United States
🎶 You can’t stop the beat! 🎶
Get ready to dance your heart out with Hairspray the Musical — the big, bold, and beautiful Broadway hit that’s bursting with laughter, love, and irresistible rhythm! Follow Tracy Turnblad, a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair), as she fights for equality, follows her heart, and shakes up 1960s Baltimore one dance at a time. With catchy tunes, dazzling choreography, and a whole lot of heart, Hairspray is the feel-good show of the season!
Don’t miss your chance to join the party — because in Hairspray, everyone’s welcome on the dance floor! 💃🕺✨

Derby Day on The Apis Rooftop to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha
2025-05-03 15:00 - 20:00 | The Apis Hotel and Restaurant, 614 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join hosts Devon Borst & Danny Carlson in supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha.
Dress your best and enjoy the race while celebrating friendship, community, and the start of our Rooftop Season!
Tickets include rooftop access, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and your first two drinks. PLUS, there will be raffles, auctions, games, and prizes––all in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha.
Door open at 3:00p. Race at 4:50p. Raffle & Auction to close at 7:00p. Advanced tickets required.
**THIS EVENT IS LIMITED. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF KENOSHA VIA THE LINK ABOVE**

Cinco de Derby
2025-05-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Kenosha Yacht Club, 5130 4th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Drink specials and complementary chips and salsa
Derby Lottery opens at 4:30pm
50-50 raffle at 5:15
Derby hat and finery contest for men and women at 5:30
Horse name reveal at 5:45
Post time 5:57

Kentucky Derby Watch Party
2025-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Captain Mike’s, 5118 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Mint Juleps & Live Music with Shannon D Call to Post 6:57pm

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2025-05-03 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-05-09 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.

Deb Talan At The White Lilac
2025-05-03 20:00 - 21:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
An intimate evening with the acclaimed singer-songwriter renowned worldwide for her evocative melodies and poignant lyrics.

LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2025-05-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-09 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)

Cubs VS Brewers Rooftop Watch Party
2025-05-04 10:00 | Church & Market, 701 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual Rooftop Watch Party featuring the Cubs VS Brewers. Doors open at 10 am with first pitch at 1:10 pm. This event is open to the public. Ball Park favorites, cold drinks, and plenty of other fun to be announced soon! Save the date and help us launch rooftop season in style

Mother's Day at Millie Bo Peep
2025-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Millie Bo Beep, 5720 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Let’s celebrate all moms – while giving back to other Moms right here in our own community!
Join us on Sunday, May 4th from 10-11:30am for:
📸 Professional photos for moms & their littles with Coast + Copper
💐 Flower workshop arrangement for moms & littles with Howland Flowers. Registration is required to participate in the flower workshop. Spots are limited, so early sign-up is encouraged! The workshop is $55.
Register here: https://www.howlandflowers.com/service-page/diy-arrangements-millie-bo-peep
🙏🏼 We are accepting donations for 262 Moms Resources, Inc. – a nonprofit in Kenosha that helps moms and families in our community! To learn more, please visit their website: https://262momsresources.com/
A $10+ donation is strongly encouraged. In lieu of monetary donations, or in addition to, we are also accepting the following items to support their mission:
diapers (any size/brand), baby wipes, hygiene products, toilettries, cleaning supplies
💵 Millie Bo Peep and Howland Flowers will be MATCHING all monetary donations (up to $500 each). Coast and Copper will be gratiously donating their time taking & editing photos.

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2025-05-04 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
2025-05-04 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

CRAFTS & DRAFTS: INDOOR MAKER'S MARKET
2025-05-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Public Brewing Company, 58th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140, United States
𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 & 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 is a new venture for us here at Public Brewing but one close to our hearts. Many of us here have and enjoy our own artistic endeavors outside of these walls so we look forward to providing a space for local artisans, craftspeople, and makers to showcase their work.
Crafts & Drafts will occur monthly on select Sundays in our Brewhouse Lounge and Barrel Room from 11AM to 3PM. Enjoy some grub from our kitchen (check out our NEW menu), our normal run of beverages, as well as Brewmosas and Beerchaladas as you sip and stroll through the vast array of vendors on hand. There is no fee to attend.
We do not charge vendor fees to be in attendance so all vendors will sell their goods and retain 100% of those sales to continue supporting their small business. We encourage everyone to shop local and Crafts & Drafts will continue supporting that idea monthly.
𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐱@𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲.𝐜𝐨𝐦. 𝐁𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐍𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭.
𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭
Inception Body Works | Handmade Soaps, Lotions, Lip Balm
Paper and Birch | Handcrafted Jewelry
Maggie Mae Creations | Handmade Home Decor & Crochet
Corks by Kimber | Wine Cork Accessories & Jewelry
WhimsyWam Creations | Seasonal Wood, Glass & Floral Decor
Just Jayne Jewelry | Handmade Jewelry
Bob’s Creations | Handmade Wood Flags, Games & Boards
Darkbaja Leathers | Handmade Leather Products
Awful Art | Framed & Paper Prints of “Weird” Things
Create Cafe | Homemade Gluten-Free Treats
Lizzie’s Artsy Fartsy | Alcohol Ink, Art & Candles
Green Knees Design | 2D & 3D Needle Felting & Sculptures
Hot Mess Studios | Photography & Spin Art
The Cracked Pig | Handmade Wooden Art, Jewelry & Boards

Bingo at 58 Below
2025-05-04 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.

Go Downtown Kenosha Clean Up - August 9th
2025-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Salon on Sixth, 5038 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join Us for the Go Downtown Kenosha Clean-Up!The Lakeshore Business Improvement District, in collaboration with The Kenosha Trash Trotters and Harborside Academy, invites you to help keep our downtown beautiful! Saturday, May 10 Meet outside Salon on Sixth (5038 6th Ave.) Clean-up: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM The Trash Trotters will be there early at 8:30 AM — look for the FLAG!– We’ll provide gloves, garbage pickers, and bags — just dress for the outdoors and come ready to make a difference.Volunteers must be 18 or older, or accompanied by an adult who will stay for the entire event. Please register here: REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
– Got questions? Reach out to Donny at donny@visitkenosha.com.Let’s team up and clean up!

Open Mic Night w/ Spirit Shakers at 58 Below
2025-05-05 20:00 - 23:00 | 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.

Wine Wednesday with Bindella Tenuta Vallocaia
2025-05-07 17:30 - 18:30 | The Apis Hotel and Restaurant, 614 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us on Wednesday, May 7th, for a very special WINE WEDNESDAY wine tasting with Enrico Benicchi of Bindella Tenuta Vallocaia (Tuscany, Italy).
Small, artisanal producers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the Bindella family has been growing and harvesting winegrapes at their estate in Montepulciano, Tuscany for more than 40 years.
Anticipated selections include:
• Bindella Tenuta Vallocaia ‘Fossolupaio’ Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 750ml
• Bindella Tenuta Vallocaia Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 750ml
• Bindella Tenuta Vallocaia ‘I Quadri’ Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 750ml
• Bindella Tenuta Vallocaia ‘Vallocaia’ Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG 750ml
• Bindella ‘ORO’ Grappa di vinacce di Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 500ml
This event features a facilitated tasting from 5:30p – 6:30p. Wines will be accompanied by small bites, courtesy of The Apis culinary team. Seating is available by advanced ticket purchase only, and all sampled wines will be available for pre-order on the day of the event. Tax & Gratuity calculated at checkout.
Questions? Send us a message at events@attheapis.com!

BEER BINGO at Public Brewing Company
2025-05-07 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!

Xtreme Bar Bingo at The Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2025-05-07 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
2025-05-08 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
2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | The Vault, 625 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 54130, United States
Karaoke every Thursday at The Vault 6-9pm

Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Elan Event Venue, 720 58th Street, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us on Thursday May 8th at 6:30pm for a night of yoga led by Jenna, and a mix and mingle event to follow! Ticket price is $16 which includes your class and your choice of a cocktail or mocktail.

Wire Wrap Jewelry Workshop with Ash Crucianelli
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Just in time for Mother’s Day. Create your own wire wrap pendant. All supplies and tools provided. Adult beverages also available for sale.

TRIVIA NIGHT
2025-05-08 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!

Bad Bad Hats w/ Moon Child at White Lilac
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Smart heartfelt indie rock, nostalgia, playful storytelling, & catchy melodies making for a show that feels intimate & electric.
