Top things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
Petrifying Springs Biergarten Opening
Noon, Saturday and Sunday (April 15-16)
Petrifying Springs Park, 5555 7th Ave.
After a soft opening earlier in the week, the Biergarten will officially open at noon Saturday with a full beer and food lineup, including its popular soft pretzels, brats, frankfurters and other traditional German fare.
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Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival
1-5 p.m. Saturday (April 15)
The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St.
Featuring music, beer, and cheese. Benefits the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets $55 general admission, $80 VIP, $15 designated drivers.
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Would You Kindly? EP Release Party
8 p.m. Saturday (April 15)
Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St.
Latest EP “Queen of Hearts” with special guests Violet Wilder
Doors 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
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Kenosha Pride Annual Benefit Show
6 p.m. Saturday (April 15)
Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St.
Featuring Miss and Mr. Kenosha Pride, performances, raffles. Concession also available, supporting Lakeside Players. Tickets are $5 at the door.
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The Metra Irish Folk Jam
7 p.m., Saturday (April 15)
Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Led by virtuoso musician James Conway, these musicians travel from Chicago, on the train, to jam Irish Folk music together. Come listen or join in.
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Racine Art Guild Annual Juried Show
Opening Reception 1-4 p.m. Sunday (April 16)
Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave.
Featuring solo show winners from Winter Juried Show 2022, Area Artists Group and Kemper Lakefront Studios, Royal Doulton, and Character Jug Collection from Eleanor and Anthony Lukosaitis. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
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2023 NEA Big Read Discussion
2 p.m. Friday (April 14)
Anna’s on the Lake, 5159 6th Ave.
This year’s selection is “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. This program is part of the 2023 NEA Big Read from Kenosha Public Library. See the full lineup of free events at mykpl.info/neabigread.
THE LINEUP
THURSDAY, April 13
Music
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 8:00 pm. Donations and new ideas are always welcome.
Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam, 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
51st Annual Districtwide Student Art Show Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. More than 1,000 works of art from KUSD’s elementary, middle, high and charter schools will be on display and juried for a variety award recognitions. Through April 23. Free. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
April Featured Artists Show, Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Rd. Meet the artists and view works of JKalani, Dean Habegger and Julie Schilf, through April 23. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
28th Parkside National Print Exhibition, Emile H. Mathis Gallery, UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Rd. More than 80 award-winning prints on display. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Through July 28.
A Place of One’s Own, H.F. Johnson Art Gallery, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Ave. This exhibition features the collaborative and individual works of sculptor Ellie Richards and textile artist Eleanor Anderson. Regular gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Potpourri
Old Weird America: The Pop Up Life of Andy Warhol, Northside Library, 6-7 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Join historian Cathy Polovina as she follows her curiosity and explores “Old Weird America,” to look a bit closer at a variety of adventurous, innovative, and unusual characters throughout American history.This event is in person; a virtual option is also available.
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. Through June 4.
Family
Through the Lens, 7-9 p.m., Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum School Yard Observatory, 880 Green Bay Rd. Tickets $12.
Slime Time, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. Customize your own batch of extra-gooey slime with glitter and other mix-ins. Don’t miss out on oodles of oozy fun! Ages 5-12.
StoryWalk® Trail, daily through May 31, Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th St. Presented in cooperation with the Kenosha Public Library, follow along with a nature storybook while hiking in Bristol Woods County Park. This spring, visitors can read “Spring is Here” by Will Hillenbrand and look for signs of spring on the trails. Visit the park any time, begin on the yellow trail behind Pringle Nature Center. Free; self-guided, registration required.
Preschool Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Northside Library 1500 27th Ave. Designed for children ages 3-5. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
FRIDAY, April 14
Music
Marie Martens & the Messarounds, 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
David “Elvis” Kirby, 9 p.m., Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St.
Art
51st Annual Districtwide Student Art Show Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. More than 1,000 works of art from KUSD’s elementary, middle, high and charter schools will be on display and juried for a variety award recognitions. Through April 23. Free. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
April Featured Artists Show, Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Rd. Meet the artists and view works of JKalani, Dean Habegger and Julie Schilf, through April 23. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
28th Parkside National Print Exhibition, Emile H. Mathis Gallery, UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Rd. More than 80 award-winning prints on display. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Through July 28.
A Place of One’s Own, H.F. Johnson Art Gallery, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Ave. This exhibition features the collaborative and individual works of sculptor Ellie Richards and textile artist Eleanor Anderson. Regular gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Potpourri
2023 NEA Big Read selection “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi, 2 p.m., Anna’s on the Lake, 5159 6th Ave. This program is part of the 2023 NEA Big Read from Kenosha Public Library. See the full lineup of free events at mykpl.info/neabigread.
Meet Thriller Author M.P. McDonald, 5-7 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. McDonald’s books include the recently released post-apocolyptic survival novel “Infection.”
Second Friday Lecture Series: “Shaking Loose the Facts – Or, How I Came to Resent Herman Melville,” noon, Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. A journalist decides to write a novel about the Shakers (those most mysterious and misunderstood earthly angels), and write it right, with speaker Linda Stevens. Free.
Comedian Graham Kay, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $16.
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. Through June 4.
Family
Gamer Party, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave., Unplugged and plugged in! Video games, board games, and giant yard games will be available, try at least 6 games to earn a Gamer crown and the right to brag to all your friends.
Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Preschool Storytime is designed for children ages 3-5. 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.
StoryWalk® Trail, daily through May 31, Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th St. Presented in cooperation with the Kenosha Public Library, follow along with a nature storybook while hiking in Bristol Woods County Park. This spring, visitors can read “Spring is Here” by Will Hillenbrand and look for signs of spring on the trails. Visit the park any time, begin on the yellow trail behind Pringle Nature Center. Free; self-guided, registration required.
SATURDAY, April 15
Music
Would You Kindly? EP release party with special guests Violet Wilder, 8 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. Doors 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
The Metra Irish Folk Jam, 7 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. Led by virtuoso musician James Conway, these musicians travel from Chicago, on the train, to jam Irish Folk music together. Come listen or join in.
My Metal Heart with Angry Squirrels, 9 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St.
Tim & Liam, 8-11 p.m., Rustic Road Brewing, 5706 6th Ave.
Boys & Toys, 8 p.m., The Clubhouse, 2621 30th Ave.
Art
51st Annual Districtwide Student Art Show Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. More than 1,000 works of art from KUSD’s elementary, middle, high and charter schools will be on display and juried for a variety award recognitions. Through April 23. Free. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
April Featured Artists Show, Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Rd. Meet the artists and view works of JKalani, Dean Habegger and Julie Schilf, through April 23. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
A Place of One’s Own, H.F. Johnson Art Gallery, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Ave. This exhibition features the collaborative and individual works of sculptor Ellie Richards and textile artist Eleanor Anderson. Regular gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Potpourri
Petrifying Springs Biergarten Opening, noon, Petrifying Springs Park, 5555 7th Ave. After a soft opening earlier in the week, the Biergarten will officially open at noon Saturday with a full beer and food lineup, including its popular soft pretzels, brats, frankfurters and other traditional German fare.
Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival, 1-5 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St. Featuring music, beer, and cheese. Benefits the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets $55 general admission, $80 VIP, $15 designated drivers.
Kenosha Pride Annual Benefit Show, 6 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St.. Featuring Miss and Mr. Kenosha Pride, performances, concessions, raffles, supporting Lakeside Players. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Durkee Mansion Historical Tours, 1-4 p.m. 6501 3rd Ave. Enjoy a self-guided tour of one of Kenosha’s unique historical landmarks.restored to its original 1860 Victorian splendor. Free, donations appreciated.
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. Vendors, food trucks, full bar and SNAP market match. Food Drive featured Saturdays in January. Indoor market through April 29.
KWJC Fashion Show and luncheon, noon, Kenosha Country Club, 500 13th Ave. Benefits the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets $50.
Community Knitting, 1-3 p.m., Fiddlehead Yarn, 7511 26th St. Presented by the Greater Milwaukee Knitting Club. Bring a project or start a new one.
Comedian Graham Kay, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $16.
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. Through June 4.
Family
Sensory Friendly Day, 9-10 a.m., Kenosha Dinosaur Museum, 5608 10th Ave. This event offers visitors of all ages with complex developmental disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or on the autism spectrum a safe, comfortable environment to explore the museum exhibits during special hours before the museum opens to the general public. Where possible, lights will be dimmed and the sound turned off. Signage will be posted for those areas with sound or there other sensory triggers. Trained staff will be available to help visitors navigate the museum and offer supportive resources (noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, weighted blankets, quiet spaces), as well as opportunities for sensory engagement during exploration of the museum. Free.
Baby and Me Yoga, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 275h Ave. Stretch, sing, and play while connecting emotionally and physically with your baby. Participants will practice interactive beginner yoga poses, mindful breathing, and infant massage. Class will be led by a KPL Youth Services staff person who is a certified yoga instructor. Registration and waiver required.
StoryWalk® Trail, daily through May 31, Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th St. Presented in cooperation with the Kenosha Public Library, follow along with a nature storybook while hiking in Bristol Woods County Park. This spring, visitors can read “Spring is Here” by Will Hillenbrand and look for signs of spring on the trails. Visit the park any time, begin on the yellow trail behind Pringle Nature Center. Free; self-guided, registration required.
SUNDAY, April 16
Music
Cy’s Piano Jams, 4-7 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
Racine Art Guild Annual Juried Show Opening Reception 1-4 p.m. Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Featuring solo show winners from Winter Juried Show 2022, Area Artists Group and Kemper Lakefront Studios, Royal Doulton, and Character Jug Collection from Eleanor and Anthony Lukosaitis. Free, donations accepted. Through May 28. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.
51st Annual Districtwide Student Art Show Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. More than 1,000 works of art from KUSD’s elementary, middle, high and charter schools will be on display and juried for a variety award recognitions. Through April 23. Free. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
April Featured Artists Show, Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Rd. Meet the artists and view works of JKalani, Dean Habegger and Julie Schilf, through April 23. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Family
StoryWalk® Trail, daily through May 31, Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th St. Presented in cooperation with the Kenosha Public Library, follow along with a nature storybook while hiking in Bristol Woods County Park. This spring, visitors can read “Spring is Here” by Will Hillenbrand and look for signs of spring on the trails. Visit the park any time, begin on the yellow trail behind Pringle Nature Center. Free; self-guided, registration required.
Potpourri
Petrifying Springs Biergarten Opening, noon, Petrifying Springs Park, 5555 7th Ave. After a soft opening earlier in the week, the Biergarten will officially open at noon Saturday with a full beer and food lineup, including its popular soft pretzels, brats, frankfurters and other traditional German fare.
Durkee Mansion Historical Tours, 1-4 p.m. 6501 3rd Ave. Enjoy a self-guided tour of one of Kenosha’s unique historical landmarks.restored to its original 1860 Victorian splendor. Free, donations appreciated.
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. Through June 4.
To submit an event for our “In the Loop” weekend listings, email Laura@Kenosha.com. Please include event details and contact information.
