In the Loop: Family Fun Night Friday at Wilmot Mountain

Top  things to do in Kenosha this weekend:

Friday Night Lights Family Night

3 p.m.-close, Friday (Jan. 27)

Wilmot Mountain, 111931 Fox River Rd., Wilmot. Events include glow items, Touch a Truck, S’mores, DJ, firepit, fish fry, group lessons, tubing, and discounted rentals.

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Kenosha/Racine Poet Laureates 2023-24 Poetry Reading

6 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 27)

Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St.

Christopher Kolon (Kenosha), and Elizabeth Harmatys Park (Racine) will be sharing some of their work in their inaugural poetry readings as laureates. Previous laureates (to be announced) will also be reading. Visit www.krpoets.com to learn more about this year’s laureates and the Kenosha/Racine Poets Laureate program.

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Mission of Compassion Tiny Hooves Gala

5-9 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 28)

The Vault at Historic 625, 625 57th St.

The Mission of Compassion Gala will feature a night of celebration and looking to the future for Tiny Hooves’ family of more than 150 rescued farmed animals. Tickets begin at $50 and include dinner and dessert, live and silent auction, photo booth and more. Cocktails are available for purchase. Formal dress suggested.

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Cozy Puzzle Competition

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 28)

Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave.

Help KPL celebrate National Puzzle Day (a day early) and test puzzle skills solo or form a team. Simply fill out the short registration form and come to the library to complete a 300-, 500- or 1,000-piece puzzle. All ages are welcome. The fastest time for each puzzle level wins a prize.

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Pat McCurdy

7:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 28)

Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave.

Tickets $10 (plus fees online). 

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THE LINEUP

THURSDAY, Jan. 26 

Music 

Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. 

Art 

“Milestones,” H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. “Milestones” is the first exhibition of works in the Carthage Sam and Berry Schoen Collection of Soviet Art. The exhibit includes works by artists such as Tkachev, Krylov, Nechitailo, and Semenyuk. Masha Zavialova is the guest curator. Through Jan. 29. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public. 

Potpourri 

Documentary film: “A Man With a Movie Camera” (1929), 7 p.m. Campbell Student Union Auditorium, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr., with guest speaker Jeremy Workman, an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker. The event is part of the Carthage Art Symposium: Beauty in Expression, a Visual and Performing Arts Symposium, to showcase its new collection of Soviet-era artwork.

Earning Power: More than a Paycheck, 6-8 p.m., Urban League of Racine/Kenosha, 1418 68th St. In this session, students will explore the payoffs of investing in themselves through education and continuing developing skills. Students will measure the value of employee benefits. Students will examine factors that impact tax liability take-home pay. Students will examine factors that impact decisions in their career choices and where they might live. Students will outline a plan to deal with changes in income. Registration required.

Create @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.

Color of Kenosha Coloring Contest, through Jan. 29, Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Color favorite local businesses featured in the Color of Kenosha coloring books for a chance to win prizes. Find all the details and free printable pages at the listed website link. You can also use any of the free coloring pages at http://www.colorofkenosha.com. Bring your coloring page submission to Studio Moonfall by 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 

Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-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 

Preschool Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Northside Library 1500 27th Ave. Designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. 

Snowy Play Day, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. Wouldn’t it be awesome to play with snow that wasn’t cold? Help make fake snow and create mini snow friends. Weather permitting, children will play with and compare real snow to the fake kind! 

Ice Skating, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., adjacent to City Hall. Free. Bring your own skates or check out free ice skates sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission during posted rental hours Ice skates are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Skate Hut outside the ice rink during rental hours. Regular rental hours are: 4-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Hours may be different on holiday weekends. Child and adult sizes are available for check-out with a photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or a valid school-issued ID. 

FRIDAY, Jan. 27 

Music 

The Lonely Ninjas (benefit for ECLA Outreach Center), 7 p.m., Carthage College Fine Arts, 2001 Alford Dr. 

Rotten Brothers (Classic Alt Rock with a twist), 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. 

7th Heaven w/ Ryan Herrick, 8:30 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St., $10 cover.

Art 

“Milestones,” H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. “Milestones” is the first exhibition of works in the Carthage Sam and Berry Schoen Collection of Soviet Art. The exhibit includes works by artists such as Tkachev, Krylov, Nechitailo, and Semenyuk. Masha Zavialova is the guest curator. Through Jan,. 29. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public. 

Potpourri 

Out in Public Comedy Show and Open Mic, 8 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. Sign up is at 8 p.m., with Open Mic beginning at 8:30 p.m., open to all levels of performers. A lineup of professional comedians follows, including Josh Fred, Luis Arevalo, and Joseph Christopher. Free. 

Comedian Dr. Bill Miller, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $14 plus fees. 

Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-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.

Color of Kenosha Coloring Contest, through Jan. 29, Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Color favorite local businesses featured in the Color of Kenosha coloring books for a chance to win prizes. Find all the details and free printable pages at the listed website link. You can also use any of the free coloring pages at http://www.colorofkenosha.com. Bring your coloring page submission to Studio Moonfall by 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 

Family 

Friday Night Lights Family Night at Wilmot Mountain, 111931 Fox River Rd., Wilmot. Events include glow items, Touch a Truck, S’mores, DJ, firepit, fish fry, group lessons, and discounted rentals. See website for full details. 

Preschool Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. 

Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Approximately 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Ozobots, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th 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? Registration required. 

Ice Skating, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., adjacent to City Hall. Free. Bring your own skates or check out free ice skates sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission during posted rental hours. Ice skates are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Skate Hut outside the ice rink during rental hours. Regular rental hours are: 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Hours may be different on holiday weekends. Child and adult sizes are available for check-out with a photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or a valid school-issued ID. 

SATURDAY, Jan. 28 

Music 

Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Sonata performed by Peter Thomas with pianist Matthew Bergey, 1 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall, 2001 Alford Dr. Dimitri Shapovalov, associate professor of music, will introduce the history and context for the work. This event is part of the Carthage Art Symposium: Beauty in Expression, a Visual and Performing Arts Symposium

Todd Solo of Indigo Canyon, (classic/modern hits, originals), 7-10 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. 

Lunar Chiefs, 8 p.m., 58 Below, 504 58th St. Full concert including a rendition of Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety featuring Kathia Torres and Jim Chapman (woodwinds). 

Pat McCurdy, 7:30 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel, tickets $10 (plus fees online).  

Westerlees (vintage jazz/swing), 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. 

Vinyl Remix, 7-10 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel Grand Hall, tickets $8 (plus fees online). 

Dark Side w/ Chronic Edge, 8:30 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St., $10 cover.

Art 

Conversation with a Collector: Carthage Professor Gregory Berg interview distinguished alumnus Ray Johnson ’60, owner of Overland Gallery, at 3 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall, 2001 Alford Dr.. Johnson will share stories about his journey from a young Carthage undergraduate who became a pastor and funeral director to an internationally recognized collector and holder of one of the largest collections of Soviet art in the world. A reception will follow from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Carthage Art Symposium: Beauty in Expression, a Visual and Performing Arts Symposium, Please register to attend.

“Milestones,” H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. “Milestones” is the first exhibition of works in the Carthage Sam and Berry Schoen Collection of Soviet Art. The exhibit includes works by artists such as Tkachev, Krylov, Nechitailo, and Semenyuk. Masha Zavialova is the guest curator. Through Jan. 29. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public. 

Potpourri 

“Coffee and the Civil War” Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m., Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. $20 general public/$16 Friends of the Museum members. No food or drink meant as much to Civil War soldiers as coffee. They talked about it, wrote about it and dreamed about it. Based on firsthand soldier accounts, we will explore the different methods soldiers used to obtain and brew their coffee, and discuss what they used as substitutes when coffee beans were scarce. Take a curated guided tour of the Fiery Trial gallery, watch demos of how to brew alternative Civil War coffee drinks, and taste local blends.. Register HERE. 

Kenosha/Racine Poet Laureates 2023-24 Poetry Reading, 6 p.m., Public Craft Brewing. Christopher Kolon (Kenosha), and Elizabeth Harmatys Park (Racine) will be sharing some of their work with us in their inaugural poetry readings as laureates. Previous laureates (to be announced) will also be reading. Visit www.krpoets.com to learn more about this year’s laureates and the Kenosha/Racine Poets Laureate program. 

Tiny Hooves Gala, 5-9 p.m., The Vault at Historic 625, 625 57th St. Featuring a night of celebration and looking to the future for Tiny Hooves’ family of more than 150 rescued farmed animals For tickets and more information, please see the Tiny Hooves website. 

Comedian Dr. Bill Miller, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 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. 

Color of Kenosha Coloring Contest, through Jan. 29, Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Color favorite local businesses featured in the Color of Kenosha coloring books for a chance to win prizes. Find all the details and free printable pages at the listed website link. You can also use any of the free coloring pages at http://www.colorofkenosha.com. Bring your coloring page submission to Studio Moonfall by 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 

Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-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 

Cozy Puzzle Competition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Help KPL celebrate National Puzzle Day (a day early) and test puzzle skills solo or form a team. Simply fill out the short registration form and come to the library to complete a 300-, 500- or 1,000-piece puzzle. All ages are welcome, the fastest time for each puzzle level wins a prize. 

Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter, 2-3 p.m., Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd. Learn all about snakes and watch as the education snake Mickey is fed, and even get the chance to hold or touch Mickey. Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. Vehicle admission sticker is required: $8 per day for vehicles with Wisconsin plates (seniors $3) / $11 for vehicles with out-of-state plates. Annual state park vehicle admission sticker is also available, and state park passes are also available from the Kenosha Public Library. 

Ice Skating, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., adjacent to City Hall. Free. Bring your own skates or check out free ice skates sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission during posted rental hours. Ice skates are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Skate Hut outside the ice rink during rental hours. Regular rental hours are: 4-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Hours may be different on holiday weekends. Child and adult sizes are available for check-out with a photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or a valid school-issued ID. 

SUNDAY, Jan. 29 

Art

“Milestones,” H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. “Milestones” is the first exhibition of works in the Carthage Sam and Berry Schoen Collection of Soviet Art. The exhibit includes works by artists such as Tkachev, Krylov, Nechitailo, and Semenyuk. Masha Zavialova is the guest curator. Through Jan. 29. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public. (Final day). 

Music 

Cy’s Piano Jams, 4-7 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. 

Potpourri 

Color of Kenosha Coloring Contest, through Jan. 29, Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Color favorite local businesses featured in the Color of Kenosha coloring books for a chance to win prizes. Find all the details and free printable pages at the listed website link. You can also use any of the free coloring pages at http://www.colorofkenosha.com. Bring your coloring page submission to Studio Moonfall by 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 

Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-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 

Ice Skating, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., adjacent to City Hall. Free. Bring your own skates or check out free ice skates sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission during posted rental hours. Ice skates are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Skate Hut outside the ice rink during rental hours. Regular rental hours are: 4-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Hours may be different on holiday weekends. Child and adult sizes are available for check-out with a photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or a valid school-issued ID.

To submit an event for our “In the Loop” weekend listings, email Laura@Kenosha.com. Please include event details and contact information.