Top 5 things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
Kenosha Weekend of Service & Understanding
Saturday-Monday (June 10-12)
For one weekend, sponsored by the Kenosha Public Library and local service organizations, community members will come together for a series of FREE events including community service projects and courageous conversations with the goal of bringing the community together for greater connection and understanding. Events include community cleanup, The Human Library, Summer Shindig Backyard Jam & Dinner, Grace Welcome Center volunteer opportunity, and Night of Unity and Hope. See listings below for individual events.
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Kenosha Pops Season-Opening Concert
2 p.m. Saturday (June 10)
Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave.
Join Kenosha Pops for their annual indoor option summer kickoff concert in Freedom Hall. Free and open to the public.
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Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha 30 in 30 Celebration
5-8 p.m. Friday (June 9)
Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave.
The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha will celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a free event including a silent auction and live music by Matt Meyer. No tickets needed.
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Rhythm on the Lake/Bandshell Ribbon Cutting
6-8 p.m. Thursday (June 8)
Old Settlers Park, 24100 75th St.
Featuring Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers. Bring a lawn chair and join Kenosha County Parks for the dedication of the new bandshell.
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The Human Library
1-4 p.m. Sunday (June 11)
Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave.
At The Human Library, participants “check out” a “Human Book” for a 30-minute, one-to-one conversation. The goal of the conversation is to ask questions of the Human Book to gain a better understanding of their lived experience. All questions are encouraged, as long as they’re expressed respectfully. Registration appreciated but not required.
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Heads Up
Night of Unity and Hope
7-10 p.m., Monday (June 12)
Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St.
The creative community of Kenosha gathers together to share music and performances on the themes of unity and hope at the Kenosha Creative Space, including an open mic and curated performances. This event is an extension of the Kenosha Weekend of Service and Understanding.
THE LINEUP
THURSDAY, June 8
Music
Rhythm on the Lake/Bandshell Ribbon Cutting, 6-8 p.m., Old Settlers Park, 24100 75th St., Paddock Lake. Featuring Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers. Bring a lawn chair and join Kenosha County Parks for the dedication of the new bandshell.
Art
Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts. Through Aug. 6.
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.
Potpourri
Southport Light Station Museum – Climb a Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5117 4th Ave. Free admission for the keeper’s house tour; donations are welcome. Lighthouse climb costs $10 for ages 12-and-over, $5 for children 8-11 years old. (Must be 8-or-older to climb.)
Old, Weird America: The Love Song of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, 6-7 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Modernist writer Gertrude Stein and her partner Alice B. Toklas may have looked like an unusual arrangement for the time, theirs was actually a very traditional marriage — where Alice cooked and kept house as Gertrude poured over her obscure prose and verse. Come hear how, through a revolution in art and two world wars, the pair faced the world together in this exhilarating story of devotion. Virtual option also available, register HERE.
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
Splash Art, 4:30-5:30, Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. If you like art and getting a little messy, this program is for you! Make one-of-a-kind splash art using squirt guns, balloons, and paint brushes. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. This program will take place outdoors.
Mario Brothers Marble Run, 5-6 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th St. Create a marble run to help Princess Peach and Mario knock out the all powerful Bowser!
Knee-high Naturalist, 10-11:30 a.m., Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville. Turtle Tales: Bring your 3 to 5-year old and discover turtle fun! What do turtles eat and where do they live? Learn about their shells and eggs! Register by calling 262-878-5609. Meet at Shelter 1. Vehicle admission sticker is required: $8 per day for vehicles with Wisconsin plates (age 65-and-over $3) / $11 for vehicles with out-of-state plates. Annual state park vehicle admission sticker is also available.
FRIDAY, June 9
Music
Smith-Nelson Project, 8-11 p.m., Gordon’s Sports Bar & Grill, 5703 6th Ave.
Lenny Bains (70s blues, rock, and more), 7 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St.
Harmonix Pop A Capella, 7:30 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $12.
Terry James and the Blue Flames, 8 p.m., 24’s Rumor’s Lounge, 1402 52nd St.
Liam Nugent (country), 5-9 p.m., R’Noggin Brewing Company, 6521 120th Ave.
KMKyle Live, 8 p.m., Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 p.m. KMKyle is a vocalist featuring songs from many genres ranging but not limited to: crooner, rock, pop. While balancing the ages of modern and classic.
The Fugitives (Bill Robbins and Kerry Spitzer), 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts. Through Aug. 6.
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.
Potpourri
Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha 30 in 30 Celebration, 5-8 p.m., Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Ave. Celebrate the BGCK’s 30th Anniversary with a free event including a silent auction and live music by Matt Meyer. No tickets needed.
Meet Fantasy Author S. L. Wilton, 4-7 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Presented by Kenosha Book Festival. Wilton, a Wisconsin writer, is the author of Queen of Crows and other fantasy novels.
Comedian Carmen Morales, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th St. Tickets $16.
Sunset Sail aboard Red Witch II, 7:30-8:45 p.m., 500 54th St. Enjoy a 75-minute Sunset Sail aboard a 1930-design America’s Cup Sailing Yacht replica. Tickets $37.
Southport Light Station Museum – Climb a Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5117 4th Ave. Free admission for the keeper’s house tour; donations are welcome. Lighthouse climb costs $10 for ages 12-and-over, $5 for children 8-11 years old. (Must be 8-or-older to climb.)
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
KPL Kids Yoga, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Shake, sing, and be silly while learning basic yoga poses, mindfulness, and meditation! Join us for a fun and engaging practice for young yogis, led by a KPL staff member who is a certified children’s yoga teacher. Ages 5-12. Registration required.
SATURDAY, June 10
Music
Kenosha Pops Season-Opening Concert. 2 p.m. Saturday, Civil War Museum Freedom Hall, 5400 1st Ave. Join Kenosha Pops for their annual indoor option summer kickoff concert Free and open to the public.
Domfest, noon, 58 Below, 504 58th St. Featuring Rat Fink, 89 Mojo, Unusual Suspects, Hindsight, Boys & Toys and Lynnette & The Rock Daddys.
Alpine Blast, 5-9 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th St.
Daisy Pushers and Grislier, 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Rutledge & Brock (rock), 7-10 p.m., Rush Street Lounge, Best Western Executive Inn, 7220 120th Ave.
Elvis, Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe tribute show, 5 p.m., 24’s Rumor’s Lounge, 1402 52nd St.
Art
Second Saturday Featured Artists Reception, 6-9 p.m., Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Rd. Celebrate the works of Joan Hoss, Kristie Matteau, and Diana Becker. Grab some snacks, take in a range of artwork, and enjoy the company of the local art community. Free.
Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts. Through Aug. 6.
Potpourri
Comedian Carmen Morales, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th St. Tickets $16.
Cars and Coffee, 8 a.m.-noon, Kenosha History Center parking lot, 220 51st Pl. Come view classic automobiles or show off your own vehicle. The Kenosha History Center will open early at 9 a.m. at each of these second Sunday morning Cruise-ins. The event is free and open to all classic vehicles. Food trucks will be onsite.
Kenosha Summer Shindig Backyard Jam & Dinner, 5-9 p.m., Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. Meet community members, enjoy dinner and listen to live local music from diverse genres.
Haiku Hike, 1-2 p.m., Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville. Join naturalists to write some haiku poems, walk the nature trail and read the poems that are posted. Share your own poems with others. All ages welcome! Meet at the picnic tables near Gathering 1 of the Nature Explore classroom. Vehicle admission sticker is required: $8 per day for vehicles with Wisconsin plates (age 65-and-over $3) / $11 for vehicles with out-of-state plates. Annual state park vehicle admission sticker is also available.
Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2nd Avenue & 56th Street. The original HarborMarket’s 21st season includes more than 110 vendor booths including 20 new for this season, live music at two booths and much more.
Kenosha Public Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 625 52nd St. Vendors present a variety of fresh local products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, artisan pastries and confections, locally sourced meats, poultry and eggs, fine cheeses, prepared foods & handmade gifts. Early bird shopping (8:30-9 a.m.) will be dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities. An online store, KPM2GO, is also available.
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library, 2:30-3:30 p.m., 711 59th Pl. Enjoy a peek behind the scenes of our local historic treasure: Simmons Library! Learn about Zalmon Simmons, Daniel H. Burnham, and the history of this beautiful building. This tour involves significant stair climbing. Free and open to the public.
Track Bike 101/201, noon-3 p.m., Washington Park Velodrome, 1821 Washington Rd. Learn track cycling basics from some of the best track cyclists in the Midwest on the historic Velodrome. These clinics will introduce the track bicycle, velodrome basics, proper track etiquette, group riding skills and mock racing. No experience needed. Must be at least 9 years old. Registration $10 which includes the use of a track bike. Please see registration page for details.
Uptown Community Cleanup, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Meet for assignments at 15th Ave and 63rd St. parking lot. Coordinated by the Urban League of Racine & Kenosha and Uptown Kenosha, Inc.
Teuscher Social, 10 a.m.-noon, Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd. This event honors sisters Ruth and Margaret Teuscher, two Racine teachers who shared the aspiration to protect the land they called Hawthorn Hollow. During this social, there will be brief presentations on Hawthorn Hollow’s history and the sisters by Hawthorn Hollow staff and author Bill Mueller, with time to socialize and reminisce. Please bring stories, memories, or photographs from the sisters and Hawthorn Hollow to share with us! Light refreshments will be provided. This is a free event and is also open to the public Please RSVP on the listed Facebook page or by calling or emailing Hawthorn Hollow’s naturalist, Kailyn Palomares, at (262) 552-8196 or Kailyn@HawthornHollow.org.
Wilmot Raceway, 30820 111th Ave.Saturday Night Thunder, IRA Lightning Sprints: IRA Lightning Sprints, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints: Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Street Stocks, A Modifieds, Pits open 3 p.m., Gates open 5 p.m., hot laps 6 p.m. Tickets: General admission $20, kids 7-11 $5, kids 6-under admitted free.
Pedals & Pints, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. Join fellow cyclists and beer aficionados for a ride to another local brew pub and back.
St. Mark All School Reunion, 2 p.m. Mass, tour of school, reunion gathering 5:15 p.m. with dinner and cash bar. 7117 14th Ave. Tickets for reunion $25.
Southport Light Station Museum – Climb a Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5117 4th Ave. Free admission for the keeper’s house tour; donations are welcome. Lighthouse climb costs $10 for ages 12-and-over, $5 for children 8-11 years old. (Must be 8-or-older to climb.)
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
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Green Bay, 6:35 p.m. Saturday, Historic Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Rd. Includes post-game fireworks show.Tickets $8-29.
Tiny Art Gallery, 9-10 a.m. Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Pick up a tiny canvas from the Southwest Library during the morning time slot while supplies last. Paint your masterpiece and return it to the Southwest Library by 5 p.m. on June 24. Canvases will be displayed at the Southwest Library throughout the month of July.
Mural Makers, 10 a.m.-noon, Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Work with others to create a mural. These collaborative art projects will be displayed in the Children’s Room at the Southwest library. Participants can also make art to take home.
Baby Art Masterpieces, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd Ave. Babies can paint too! Learn how to make a unique masterpiece using finger paints and clear plastic bags for maximum fun and minimal mess. Enjoy the clean side of messy art.
Babies on the Farm Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jerry Smith Produce and Pumpkin Farm, 7150 18th St. Meet adorable baby animals, enjoy fun family activities, food from local vendors, artisan fair, and beverages. $10 general admission includes animal encounters and kids’ activities. Saturdays and Sundays through June 18.
Aquanuts Watershow, 6 p.m. Lance Park, 55 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes. Family-focused choreographed Water Ski Show Team performs on Lake Mary throughout the summer most Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free admission and free parking. Concessions are sold on-site. Seating and restrooms are available.
SUNDAY, June 11
Music
Live Country Music Featuring Nicole Nystrom, 3-6 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th Ave.
Simply Yacht Rock featuring Mark O’Dette, 2-5 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave.
Art
Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts. Through Aug. 6.
Potpourri
Meet and Greet with Miss Kenosha 2023 Willow Newell, 2-6 p.m., The Vault, 625 57th St. Come meet Miss Kenosha and send her off with well-wishes for the Miss Wisconsin pageant.
The Human Library, 1-4 p.m.. Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. This popular event allows visitors to check out a “Human Book” for a one-to-one conversation, ask questions about the person’s life experience.
3rd Annual Port Grand Prix, noon, The Port, 614 50th St. Register any 1/64th scale car (Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, etc.) to compete. Pre-registration fee for cars is $20. Bring your car to the Port up to Saturday, June 10. Submitted cars will be held until race day. Cars registered on race day will be charged $25. Food and merch available for purchase. All proceeds from registration fees, shirt and food sales go towards the Al Molinaro statue fund.
Italian American Club Classic Car Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Italian American Club, 2217 52nd St. Featuring cars, food and drinks.
TWSA Gallery Talk with Jill Witty and Vicki Morley, 1 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Join a painter represented in the Transparent Watercolors Society of America and see the annual exhibition, now in its 47th year, through the eyes of an artist. Learn techniques, discuss composition, and ask any questions you have about the art form. Free, and no registration required.
Southport Light Station Museum – Climb a Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5117 4th Ave. Free admission for the keeper’s house tour; donations are welcome. Lighthouse climb costs $10 for ages 12-and-over, $5 for children 8-11 years old. (Must be 8-or-older to climb.)
Wilmot Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Kenosha County FairGrounds, 30820 111th St., Wilmot. $2 adults, $1 seniors and kids 6-14, kids 5-under admitted free.
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
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Green Bay, 1:35 p.m. Historic Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Rd. Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Day with an appearance by Chase and a jersey auction. Tickets $8-29.
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