Top 5 things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
KUSD Theatre Arts Productions
“I and You” by Lauren Gunderson
7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (Jan. 5-7)
Indian Trail High School Auditorium, 6800 60th St.
Homebound due to illness, Caroline hasn’t been to school in months, but she is quick and sardonic. Classmate Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular. As they team up to work on an English class assignment, these two let down their guards and share their secrets, this seemingly mundane poetry project unlocks a much deeper mystery that has brought them together.
Tickets $6-13
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“Trevor: The Musical”
7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 2 p.m. matinee Sunday (Jan. 6-8)
Bradford High School, 3700 Washington Rd.
The musical Trevor is based on the 1995 Academy Award winning short film of the same name. It’s 1981 in America, and Trevor Nelson is busy navigating adolescence in suburbia while dreaming of a life in show business. When an embarrassing incident at school suddenly puts him in the wrong spotlight, Trevor must summon the courage to forge his own path. A deeply moving and funny story of self-discovery and the power of acceptance. Book/lyrics by Dan Collins, Music by Julianne Wick Davis. Mature subject matter. Tickets $6-13.
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Brunch with Befana
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday (Jan. 8)
Italian American Club, 2217 52nd St.
Come meet the Italian Santa! La Befana! Buffett: Frittata (egg, sausage, cheese), potatoes with peppers, Ham, Fruit, French Toast Sticks, Croissants, Juice, Milk & Coffee. 50/50 Raffle, Gift Basket Raffle, Bake Sale, Activities for kids. La Befana will tell her story and give gift bags for the kids at 11 a.m. and noon. Tickets are $15, $10 for ages 12-and-under and can be purchased at the Italian American Society or call 262-914-0333.
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Village of Pleasant Prairie Twelfth Night Holiday Tree Bonfire
5:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 6)
Prairie Springs Park, 9999 Park Dr. Free.
On the Twelfth Night of Christmas, it’s time to take down the tree! The last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Jan. 6), also the date of the Epiphany celebrated in some faiths and cultures, is the traditional night to take down decorations and officially end the holiday season. A brief welcome opens the event at 6 p.m., with the tree burning to follow shortly after. Hot chocolate and treats will be available inside the beach pavilion at 5:30 p.m. Attendees may park in lots on either side of the beach pavilion.
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Durkee Mansion Historic Holiday
1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
6501 3rd Ave.
Festivities continue into the New Year as beautiful decor remains on display this weekend at Durkee Mansion on the Kemper Center grounds. This year’s theme is “Victorian Winter Elegance.”
THE LINEUP
THURSDAY, Jan. 5
Music
Pat Garrett’s Pick and Pull Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Creative @theSpace Open Stage with Haven B. Wells, 8-11 p.m. Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St. Work on an art project from our available supply of materials, or bring your own project to share with us. Bring an instrument and see what happens! The music starts at 8 p.m. Donations and new ideas are always welcome.
Art
Anderson Arts Center Annual Winter Juried Exhibition Opening, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery hours Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Theater
KUSD Theatre Arts presents: “I and You” by Lauren Gunderson, 7:30 p.m., Indian Trail High School Auditorium, 6800 60th St. Tickets $6-13.
Potpourri
Afternoon Movie @ Northside, “Where the Crawdads Sing,” 12:30-3 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Doors open 12:15 p.m.
Durkee Mansion Historic Holiday, 6501 3rd Ave., This year’s theme is “Victorian Winter Elegance.” Holiday hours are 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Pollination Investigation, 10-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Family
LEGOs at the Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd Ave. Build with LEGOs and display your creation at the library. Best for families with children ages 5-and-over.
Sensational Statues, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave., We will be making cool sculptures of people in motion made with aluminum foil in the style of the artist Alberto Giacometti.
FRIDAY, Jan. 6
Music
Eric Algie with special guest Ronny (Singer/Songwriter), 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Annual New Year’s Hootenanny, 7-10 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave., Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bring an acoustic instrument or just come to sing along. We’ll be playing old favorites, including a jaunt to the tropics for this month’s theme. We’ll also sing “Auld Lang Syne” to greet the new year and “We Shall Overcome” to remember Martin Luther King.
Art
Anderson Arts Center Annual Winter Juried Exhibition Opening, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery hours Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Family
Village of Pleasant Prairie Twelfth Night Holiday Tree Bonfire, 5:30 p.m. Prairie Springs Park, 9999 Park Dr. Free. On the Twelfth Night of Christmas, it’s time to take down the tree! The last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Jan. 6), also the date of the Epiphany celebrated in some faiths and cultures, is the traditional night to take down decorations and officially end the holiday season. A brief welcome opens the event at 6 p.m., with the tree burning to follow shortly after. Hot chocolate and treats will be available inside the beach pavilion at 5:30 p.m. Attendees may park in lots on either side of the beach pavilion. More information.
Ozbots, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Code without a computer! Use colors and lines to make an Ozobot stop, start, change speed, spin, turn, and more. Can you program the Ozobot to make it through an obstacle course? Register here.
Theater
KUSD Theatre Arts presents: “I and You” by Lauren Gunderson, 7:30 p.m., Indian Trail High School Auditorium, 6800 60th St. Tickets $6-13.
“Trevor: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Bradford High School, 3700 Washington Rd. The musical Trevor is based on the 1995 Academy Award winning short film of the same name. A deeply moving and funny story of self-discovery and the power of acceptance. Book/Lyrics by Dan Collins, Music by Julianne Wick Davis. Mature subject matter. Tickets $6-13.
Lakeside Players present “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $10 plus fee.
Potpourri
Durkee Mansion Historic Holiday, 6501 3rd Ave., This year’s theme is “Victorian Winter Elegance.” Holiday hours are 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Vince Acevedo, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5025 6th Ave. Tickets $14 plus fees.
Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kenosha Union Club, 3030 39th Ave. Local vendors include produce, eggs, meat and poultry, prepared foods, soaps, arts and crafts, dog treats. Indoor Market through April 29.
Kenosha Public Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave. (new location). Vendors, food trucks, full bar and SNAP market match. Food Drive featured Saturdays in January. (Indoor market through April 29).
Pollination Investigation, 10-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators – from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind – and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
SATURDAY, Jan. 7
Music
Rotten Bros/Roundabouts, 8 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12305 75th St. $10 cover.
Floral Gin, 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
Anderson Arts Center Annual Winter Juried Exhibition Opening, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery hours Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Theater
KUSD Theatre Arts presents: “I and You” by Lauren Gunderson, 7:30 p.m., Indian Trail High School Auditorium, 6800 60th St. Tickets $6-13.
“Trevor: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Bradford High School, 3700 Washington Rd. The musical Trevor is based on the 1995 Academy Award winning short film of the same name. A deeply moving and funny story of self-discovery and the power of acceptance. Book/Lyrics by Dan Collins, Music by Julianne Wick Davis. Mature subject matter. Tickets $6-13.
Lakeside Players present “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $10 plus fee.
Potpourri
Durkee Mansion Historic Holiday, 6501 3rd Ave., This year’s theme is “Victorian Winter Elegance.” Holiday hours are 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Nature Hike, 10-11 a.m., Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods, 9800 160th Ave. Nature hikes are staff-guided casual walks in Bristol Woods with a different route, length, and topic each time. Moderate pace, ~2.25 miles; free; no registration required.
Comedian Vince Acevedo, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5025 6th Ave. Tickets $14 plus fees.
St. Mary’s Lutheran Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m., 2001 80th St.
Pollination Investigation, 10-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Family
Tails n’ Tales: Read to a Dog! 10-11 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Sign up for a 15-minute reading session with one of the certified reading education assistance dogs from Kenosha’s Dogs of Endearment. Registration required, call Youth and Family Services at 262-564-6150 to register, or visit the children’s desk at any branch.
Beach Party! 10:30-11:30 a.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. Beat the winter blues at this indoor beach party. Play, craft, and most importantly: stay warm! Ages 3-5.
SUNDAY, Jan. 8
Art
Anderson Arts Center Annual Winter Juried Exhibition Opening, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery hours Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Theater
“Trevor: The Musical,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Bradford High School, 3700 Washington Rd. The musical Trevor is based on the 1995 Academy Award winning short film of the same name. A deeply moving and funny story of self-discovery and the power of acceptance. Book/Lyrics by Dan Collins, Music by Julianne Wick Davis. Mature subject matter. Tickets $6-13.
Lakeside Players present “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” 2 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $10 plus fee.
Potpourri
Durkee Mansion Historic Holiday, 6501 3rd Ave., This year’s theme is “Victorian Winter Elegance.” Holiday hours are 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Safe Harbor Humane Society’s “Spay-ghetti Dinner,” noon-6 p.m., hosted by Kenosha Moose Lodge, 3003 30th Ave. All you can eat spaghetti, kids games and raffle prizes. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12-and-under, 2-and-under admitted free.
St. Mary’s Lutheran Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, 2001 80th St.
Pollination Investigation, 10-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
NaNoWriMo Writers Workshop, 12:30-4 p.m., Northside Library Community Room A, 1500 27th Ave. Both seasoned writers and first-time authors can stop by to learn new tips and tricks and have time to write in the presence of other writers.
Family
Sunday Storytime, 2 p.m., Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave. A. This week features a special children’s story time with local author Phyllis Fadness. She will be reading from her book, “A Fairy Happy Birthday,” and leading the kiddos in a fun birthday themed craft.
Brunch with Befana 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Italian American Club, 2217 52nd St. Come meet the Italian Santa! La Befana! Buffett: Frittata (egg, sausage, cheese), potatoes with peppers, Ham, Fruit, French Toast Sticks, Croissants, Juice, Milk & Coffee. 50/50 Raffle, Gift Basket Raffle, Bake Sale, Activities for kids. La Befana will tell her story and give gift bags for the kids at 11 a.m. and noon.Tickets are $15, $10 for ages 12 and under and can be purchased at the Italian American Society or call 262-914-0333. La Befana will tell her story and give gift bags for the kids at 11 a.m. and noon.
To submit an event for our “In the Loop” weekend listings, email Laura@Kenosha.com. Please include event details and contact information.
