Go Downtown Kenosha

Vintage & Vino
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kenosha Tap House
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 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!

Xtreme Bar Bingo at The Boathouse Pub & Eatery
2026-01-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-21 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!

Open Mic Night w/ Spirit Shakers at 58 Below
2026-01-26 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-19 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.

MONSTER IN THE MOONLIGHT: Pre-Release Party with Annelise Ryan and Patricia Skalka
2026-01-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Morgan Carter is back in the latest Monster Hunter Mystery series, “Monster in the Moonlight”. Under the light of the full moon, a quiet rural lane becomes the scene of a shocking crime that may be the work of a mythical monster in the latest entry of this USA Today bestselling mystery series.
Join Annelise Ryan at the Kemper Center on Monday, January 26th, at 6:30 p.m. as she kicks of her book tour for hew newest release, “Monster in the Moonlight”. Event attendees will get access to the newest Monster Hunter Mystery the day before it officially releases! Annelise will be discussing her latest book with fellow Wisconsin author Patricia Skalka (the Dave Cubiak Door County Mystery series), answering questions from the audience, and signing books!
This event is ticketed, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3619520260126
Please note, no outside copies of “Monsters in the Moonlight” will be allowed into the event.
About MONSTER IN THE MOONLIGHT:
When a dead body turns up along a lonely country byway in rural Wisconsin, rumors of The Beast of Bray Road, a werewolf-like creature that is said to inhabit the area are reinvigorated. For years locals have reported sightings of the terrifying creature, but this would be its first verified attack.
Marks on the dead woman’s body indicate a mauling by some kind of large animal. The wounds plus deep scratches on the victim’s car convince the community that the legendary beast is not only real but responsible for this brutal killing.
If the police have any hope of solving this crime, they’re going to need an expert—enter cryptozoologist Morgan Carter. She’s investigated sightings of eerie creatures throughout the upper Midwest. If anyone is going to track down the killer, it’s Morgan, but she may find that the Beast is not the worst thing lurking on Bray Road.
About ANNELISE RYAN:
Annelise Ryan is a pseudonym for the Wisconsin-based, USA Today bestselling author of the new Monster Hunter Mystery series featuring cryptozoologist Morgan Carter and her trusty canine sidekick, Newt as they hunt for cryptids like the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Hodag, and the Beast of Bray Road. The books so afar include A DEATH IN DOOR COUNTY, DEATH IN THE DARK WOODS, BEAST OF THE NORTH WOODS and MONSTER IN THE MOONLIGHT (pub date 1/27/25). A fifth book is in the works for probable release in 2027.
Annelise also penned the rib-tickling12- book Mattie Winston Mystery series featuring the adventures of a wryly cynical nurse-turned-coroner in a small Wisconsin town and the spin-off Helping Hands Mysteries.
As Allyson K. Abbott, she authored a 6-book series known as the Mack’s Bar Mysteries (a bit of cheeky fun there with the initials on that nom de plume!)
And as Beth Amos, she has written more than 200 published articles, worked as a book reviewer for Barnes & Noble, and written five thrillers, three of which were published by HarperCollins in the late ’90s. She is an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She is a registered nurse whose past work experience has included everything from birth (obstetrics) to death (hospice). Now retired, she spent her last 20 years working in the ER.
About DEATH CASTS A SHADOW:
With Door County caught in the grip of a fierce winter storm, Sheriff Dave Cubiak agrees to a seemingly simple favor: checking in on an affluent widow with a questionable new suitor. His initial disquiet is easily dismissed—until she is found dead the next morning in her home. Lying at the bottom of a flight of stairs, clutching a valuable bronze sculpture, she points her outstretched hand in the direction of a nearby, nondescript ring.
The scene bears all the characteristics of an accidental fall, but something is not adding up. Later that week, an ice-fishing shack explodes on the frozen bay, leading to the discovery of another body, burned beyond recognition. Was this the widow’s missing handyman? Could the two deaths be related? Past and present collide as Cubiak’s search for answers uncovers disquieting links between wealth and poverty on the peninsula and stirs the melancholy depths of grief that have haunted the sheriff for years.
About PATRICIA SKALKA:
Award-winning writer Patricia Skalka is the author of “StarSong”, a coming-of-age novella about loss and hope, and the award-winning Dave Cubiak Door County mystery series, including “Death Stalks Door County” which USA Today calls “(an) evocative read…Wisconsin’s book.” A former President of Sisters in Crime Chicagoland, she is a member of both the Chicago Chapter and WisSINC, as well as Wisconsin Writers Association, and The Authors Guild of America. Patricia turned to fiction and mystery writing after a successful career as a nationally published freelance writer and Staff Writer for “Reader’s Digest”. In 2024, Patricia was named a Notable Wisconsin Author by the Wisconsin Library Association. A long-time Chicago resident, she currently lives in Milwaukee. Learn more about her mysteries at https://www.youtube.com/@DoorCountyMysterySeries

Bingo at 58 Below
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-18 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.

Mimosa Sunday - bottomless Mimosas
2026-01-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-18 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

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2026-01-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-18 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

Kids Throw Free
2026-01-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Hold My Beer, 621 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Bring your kiddos 10-17 years old in to throw for FREE with each paying adult (1:1) every Sunday!

LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-16 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)

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2026-01-24 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-23 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-17 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.

Adult Prom!
2026-01-24 19:00 - 23:30 | The Vault, 625 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 54130, United States
Prom 2026 Welcome to The Jungle! Saturday Jan 24, 2026!Get your tickets early. Think Party Animals & go wild! Last year’s Adult Prom sold out and 2026 is sure to follow! Doors open at 6 for cocktails and the party starts at 7. Prizes for best in theme dressed single/couple. Prom court is sure to please! DJ Cash is back for an Encore! Dinner and desserts will be provided, cash/credit bar available.

Snow Daze
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Snow Daze 2026Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 1–3 PMVeterans Memorial Park (5220 Sixth Ave) & throughout Downtown Kenosha
Downtown Kenosha transforms into a winter wonderland during the 12th annual Snow Daze Festival! Enjoy live ice sculpting demonstrations by Art Below Zero beginning at 1 PM, family-friendly music with DJs, and toasty s’mores by the fire pits (while supplies last).
Stroll through downtown to see unique ice sculptures in front of local businesses, shop exclusive specials, and experience the charm of winter by the lake!
Additional fun:Free ice skating at Veterans Memorial Park (10 AM–9 PM)Two holiday-decorated streetcars will be running for free from 10:35 AM–6:15 PMFree parking downtown, including the City garage at 8th Ave & 56th St.
Presented by Visit Kenosha, the City of Kenosha, and the Lakeshore Business Improvement District.
Ice sculpture locations and designs coming soon!
*Information is subject to change.

Kenozia: Winter Issue Release Party!
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join us for the release of issue #3 of “Kenozia”, i.e., the Winter edition. Since this is the first release party for “Kenozia”, we will be celebrating with all the artists, photographers, and writers from the previous issues as well! The event will include live music, panels, snacks, and raffle prizes! Don’t miss out on celebrating this local gem.
You can purchase your copy of issue 3 during the release party and pick up the first two issues if you haven’t had a chance to discover this new local art and literary zine!
This event is free, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/4071520260123
Run of Show:
6 p.m. Event kicks off with music by Violet Wilder! Drinks and snacks will also be available.
6:30 p.m. Writers Panel with Greta Kelly, Dani Koziol, and Brighton Walsh. Each author will read their flash fiction story and discuss their writing process for writing flash fiction versus traditional stories.
7:15 p.m. Artist Panel with Marc Travanti, Margaret Clark, and Shelby Nesmith. Each artist will discuss their creating process and finding their own style of art.
7:45 p.m. Photographers Panel with Nicolas Campos, Victoria Rodriguez, Steve Rodriguez, and Jonny Servais. Each photographer will discuss their favorite medium to use and how they create cohesive bodies of work.
8:15 p.m. mingling and shopping
About KENOZIA:
“Kenozia” is a print-only, quarterly zine showcasing the work of local Kenosha artists, photographers, and writers. The first issue debuted in July 2025, created by Sarah Opatz.
About ISSUE #3 (WINTER 2026):
The winter issue features digital dreamlike photography by Jonny Servais; a two-part Gallery Spotlight on Outpost Gallery and AP3; a charming romance flash fiction by indie author Brighton Walsh; a posthumous Artist Spotlight on the renowned painter and professor, Dennis Bayuzick; a Local Music Spotlight on the harmonious indie band, Violet Wilder; and a new addition called Guess Who by Paul Merklein.
About ISSUE #2 (FALL/HALLOWEEN 2025):
This issue is a twofer! One side is the fall edition that features paintings by the accomplished Margaret Clark; an artist spotlight on UW-Parkside professor and ceramicist Lisa Marie Barber, written by Marc Travanti; a local music venue piece on The White Lilac, written by Jeff Moody; a gallery spotlight on The Lemon Street Gallery; and last, but certainly not least, striking analog photos by the talented photographer Steve Rodriguez.
Flip the zine over and you will find the Halloween edition. This edition features works by the talented FX artist/mask maker Paul Hoepner; a filmmaker spotlight on screenwriter/director Danny Villanueva Jr. talking about his new feature-length horror film, What Happened to Dorothy Bell?; eerie flash fiction pieces by our very own marketing manager Dani Koziol and local author Meg Bonney; unique artwork by printmaker Shelby Nesmith; and a community spotlight on the Port of Fear Film Festival.
About ISSUE #1 (SUMMER 2025):
In this issue, we are proud to feature two talented photographers, Victoria Rodriguez and Nicolas Campos, an artist spotlight on the distinguished Marc Travanti, an enchanting flash fiction piece by published author Greta Kelly, and a gallery spotlight on the historical Anderson Art Center.

THE FAIR WEATHER FRIEND: Jessie Garcia in Kenosha!
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
In this riveting thriller from the author of “The Business Trip”, Jessie Garcia’s signature multi-POV, rapid-fire style is back in “The Fair Weather Friend”, a novel that will propel you into the heart of a mystery no one could have forecasted.
Join Jessie at Blue House Books on Wednesday, January 21st, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation and reading from her sophomore novel. Jessie will be also 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/3720620260121
About THE FAIR WEATHER FRIEND:
It’s always sunny in Detroit for Faith Richards. The popular TV meteorologist, endearingly referred to as “The Fair Weather Friend” by her viewers, has the world by the tail. But one night, Faith leaves work on a dinner break and never returns. Her body is found the next morning.
The town is reeling, suspects emerge, and long-buried secrets are uncovered. While her allies rally, her list of adversaries also grows. Little does anyone know that only the deepest secrets will expose the truth.
About JESSIE GARCIA:
Jessie Garcia is an award-winning sports journalist who has risen the ranks in television news, first as an anchor/reporter, then to newsroom management. She is the News Director at the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. Her non-fiction books “My Life with the Green and Gold: Tales from 20 Years of Sportscasting” and “Going for Wisconsin Gold: Stories of our State Olympians” won Midwest Book Awards, and her documentary “Leaps and Bounds: The Men Who Changed Track and Field” was featured in over a dozen film festivals. She also taught journalism at four universities. A native of Madison, WI, Jessie has two adult sons and resides in Milwaukee with her husband, dog and cat.

Meet & Greet with Peter O'Keefe
2026-01-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
“White Flight” is a fast-paced, nail-biting little gothic novella that delivers something unexpected: a seriously squirm-worthy look at American racism – (CemeteryDance.com review).
Join Peter O’Keefe at Blue House Books on Saturday, January 17th, from 12 to 3 p.m. to help celebrate his newest horror novel, “White Flight”. Peter will be chatting with readers and signing books, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this Racine horror author!
About WHITE FLIGHT:
Joel and Willow Ward are white. Their Black teenage daughter, adopted at birth, was just killed by the police.
Now, their house is trying to kill them, and the grieving parents are trying to understand why.
And survive the night.
“WHITE FLIGHT by Peter O’Keefe opened with a roar and then I couldn’t work my finger fast enough to keep up. A married couple attempts to navigate an unspoken tragedy haunting every corner of their dream house – and every layer of their dreams. But there’s an undercurrent of racial disquiet lingering in the air that kept me on edge, like I was waiting on the other shoe to drop. O’Keefe deftly sets the landscape and paints a picture of a home wrapped in overwhelming sadness and dysfunction, but he also builds an unsettling suspense that makes you clench your throat because you just know there’s something else there. And there is…something else.” — Kenya Moss-Dyme, author of “Seed”
About PETER O’KEEFE:
Peter O’Keefe is a writer and filmmaker, born and raised in Detroit, now living in Racine, Wisconsin. His first novel “Counted with the Dead” —a re-imagining of Frankenstein set in late-90s Detroit—was released by Grendel Press in 2024. Peter has worked in episodic television and feature films and written TV movies for German networks.
His narrative short films have screened at a variety of film festivals and Peter’s documentary about visual artists in the American Midwest, “Dreaming in Public, Making Art in the Real World” was awarded a Chicago Regional Emmy. His short stories have appeared in various literary and online journals and anthologies.
