Top things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
Petrifying Springs Oktoberfest
4-9 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 16-18)
Food trucks, live music, imported beer from Munich, contest for best dressed contest, stein-hoisting, pretzel, wiener races. (See listings for daily schedule). Free admission, cash only for all purchases (ATM on site).
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Bloomin’ Bands
5-10 p.m. Friday and 3-10 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 16-17)
Moose Lodge 3003 30th Ave.
Live music by Kenosha area bands and musicians, food and beverages for sale. No food or beverage carry-ins allowed. Free admission; all are welcome. Please see music listings below for lineup. Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha in partnership with Kenosha Crossroads. Proceeds benefit the Extreme Room Makeover Project, which provides home renovations to meet the medical and physical needs of Kenosha children with disabilities.
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Festival Orgullo Hispano
Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 17-18)
Pennoyer Park, 3601 7th Ave.
Hosted by the Kenosha Creative Space, Midwest DJ Productions, and Lomeli Butcher Shop, the Festival Orgullo Hispano/Hispanic Heritage Fest is an opportunity to celebrate all the contributions Hispanics have made to our community in the past, present, and future. All are welcome to come and listen to the beautiful music, taste the delicious food, and meet all the wonderful business owners and community members
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Hispanic Heritage Festival
Noon-3 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 17)
Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave.
This celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage month is presented in collaboration with Bradford High School’s Latino Empowerment group, music by the Grupo Tridente, Flamenco dancing demonstrations by Maribel Morales, along with family games and activities. Free and open to the public.
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Rapcon 2.0
8-11 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 15)
Kenosha Creative Space, 628 57th St.
After the success of Rapcon 2022, the event is back for round 2. See the Kenosha Creative Space website and social media for artist lineup updates.
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6th Annual Oktoberfest
3 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 17-18)
Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Festivities begin with a ceremonial keg, and include live music, traditional German beer and food, dachshund races, and Mrs. Oktoberfest, and German breakfast. Music by Hungry 5 Brass Band, Pieptone and the MGV Harmonia.
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End of Summer Bash featuring Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers
Saturday (Sept. 17)
Kenosha Yacht Club Bar & Grille, 5130 4th Ave.
Festivities begin at 4 p.m., BAWKS show at 7 p.m. 100% of proceeds benefit the Hartley Family Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund. Raffle prizes include Packers tickets and a BAWKS home concert. Event tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
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Fall Fun Fest and World Migratory Bird Day
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave.
Hay rides, live animal demonstrations, children’s crafts, tree climbing, green exhibitors, food by 911 Tacos, and more. Admission is free, but food and select activities require tickets which can be purchased at the event with cash or check. Sponsored by Pringle Nature Center, the Hoy Audubon Society, the Kenosha County Parks, Environment for the Americas, and Kenosha County.
The Lineup
THURSDAY, Sept. 15
Music
Rapcon 2.0 8-11 p.m. Kenosha Creative Space, 628 57th St. See the Kenosha Creative Space website and social media for artist lineup updates.
The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam, 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
Southport Quilters’ Guild: “Quilting By The Lake,” The Women’s Journeys in Fiber: “Pathways & Connections,” and exhibits by Area Artist Group and Kemper Center Artists Group, Anderson Art Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery Hours 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free, donations appreciated.
“Mark Space” opening reception, 3:30-6:30 p.m., featuring illustrator and artist Anne Muntges, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr., Through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: Thursday Noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday noon- 5 p.m., and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. All H.F. Johnson Gallery art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Acrylics International Biennial Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This inaugural exhibition spotlights 45 paintings demonstrating the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques possible in the acrylic medium, and the diversity and skill of the featured artists. Juried selections were made by artist John Jude Palencar. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Featured Artists metal sculptor Matt Bellefeuille, acrylic painter and founder of Lemon Street, Melanie Hovey and oil painter Tim Rozwadowski, Brick Gallery at Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Rd. (through Sept. 18). Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Potpourri
Afternoon Movie: The Princess Bride, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Northside Library Community Room A&B, 1500 27th Ave.
Nature Book Giveaway and Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave. (at Fall Fun Fest). Children’s books are free, other books are 50 cents. Proceeds benefit environmental education programs.
Kenosha Public Library presents Decoding Your Ballot: Voter Registration for the Busy Citizen (virtual event), 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Roneka Matheny from Ballotpedia to learn how to research less-covered races (such as school board and city council races) and ballot measures, the rules of each race and election (and who decides them), and how the different levels of government come together to produce your ballot. Everyone is welcome, and time in the end for questions will be provided. Registration required. Free.
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.
Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2nd Avenue at 56th Street and Place de Douai.
Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd St. adjacent to Veterans Park.
Family
Once Upon a Cuento Bilingual Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Families with children are invited to come read libros and sing canciones.
Preschool Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Ages 3-5.
Stix-Palooza, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Uptown Library, 2419 63rd St. create, build, and experiment with them. Ages 5-12. Registration required.
FRIDAY, Sept. 16
Music
Stone Theory and Spirit Shakers, 9 p.m., PUBLIC Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. $10.
Yves Francois (Rochambu Jazz), 6 p.m. Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Kyle Jennings, 6 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten Oktoberfest, 5555 7th Ave.
Bloomin’ Bands: 5 p.m. Meeker, 6 p.m. 3 Wheel Drive, 7 p.m. Route 66, 8 p.m. 3 Floors Up, 9 p.m. Joey Bilotti & the Change Makers, Moose Lodge Festival Grounds, 3003 30th Ave. Free.
Would You Kindly? 7:30 p.m. Wyndham Garden Lakeside Deck, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $5.
Art
“Mark Space” featuring illustrator and artist Anne Muntges, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr., Through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: Thursday Noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday noon- 5 p.m., and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. All H.F. Johnson Gallery art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Acrylics International Biennial Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This inaugural exhibition spotlights 45 paintings demonstrating the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques possible in the acrylic medium, and the diversity and skill of the featured artists. Juried selections were made by artist John Jude Palencar. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Featured Artists metal sculptor Matt Bellefeuille, acrylic painter and founder of Lemon Street, Melanie Hovey and oil painter Tim Rozwadowski, Brick Gallery at Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Rd. (through Sept. 18). Gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Theater
Lakeside Players present Winnie the Pooh, 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $12 general public, $10 students/senior citizens.
Potpourri
Petrifying Springs Oktoberfest 4-9 p.m. Pets Biergarten, 5555 7th Ave. Food Trucks (hot pretzels and sausages), prizes for best dressed (dirndl, lederhosen and pet costume), live country music from Kyle Jennings at 6 p.m. (Through Sunday).
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.
Comedian Rich Vos, 8 p.m., Wyndham Garden Harborside, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $20.
Free Book Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave.
Family
Artsy Afternoons, 2-4 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the amazing world of art through the eyes of artists and see how their artwork can inspire.Try new techniques and get the creativity flowing. All materials included. Please pre-register for sessions for ages 5-6, 7-10.
Preschool Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Ages 3-5.
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.
Teen Space, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Relax with friends after a long week with movies, video games, snacks and crafts.
SATURDAY, Sept. 17
Music
Bloomin’ Bands: 3 p.m. Black Water Duo, 4 p.m. Good Vibez, 4 p.m. Personality Crisis, 5 p.m. NouVeau Band, 7 p.m. Masquerade, 8 p.m. Mean Jean, 9 p.m. Trip. Moose Lodge Festival Grounds, 3003 30th Ave.
Big Style Brass Band, 6 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten Oktoberfest, 5555 7th Ave.
Smith-Nelson Project, 8:30-11:30 p.m., 58 Below, 504 58th St.
Rod Stewart Experience, 8 p.m., Wyndham Garden Lakeside Deck, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $8.
Art
“Mark Space” featuring illustrator and artist Anne Muntges, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr., Through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: Thursday Noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday noon- 5 p.m., and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. All H.F. Johnson Gallery art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Acrylics International Biennial Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This inaugural exhibition spotlights 45 paintings demonstrating the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques possible in the acrylic medium, and the diversity and skill of the featured artists. Juried selections were made by artist John Jude Palencar. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Featured Artists metal sculptor Matt Bellefeuille, acrylic painter and founder of Lemon Street, Melanie Hovey and oil painter Tim Rozwadowski, Brick Gallery at Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Rd. (through Sept. 18). Gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Theater
Lakeside Players present Winnie the Pooh, 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $12 general public, $10 students/senior citizens.
Potpourri
PUBLIC Craft Brewing 10-year Anniversary Party, noon-midnight, 628 58th St. Special release beers, birthday cake, live music and more. Matt Meyer performs 1-4 p.m. and Revival at 8 p.m. Both musical acts are family friendlyThe event is free and open to the public.
Blue House Books 2-year Store-A-Versary, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 5915 6th Ave. A. Author appearances, in-store promotions and giveaways. Gifts and kids’ goodie bags with purchase as well as loyal program raffle for BHB gift certificates. Author appearances noon Meg Bonney, noon; Greta Kelly 1 p.m.; Christina Clan 2 p.m.
Petrifying Springs Oktoberfest noon-9 p.m. Pets Biergarten, 5555 7th Ave. Food Trucks (hot pretzels and sausages), prizes for best dressed (dirndl, lederhosen and pet costume), ceremonial keg tapping, at 1 p.m., prize giveaways from 2-5 p.m., men’s and women’s stein hoisting and pretzel eating competitions, wiener races, Big Style Brass Band (New Orleans-style jazz), 6 p.m.
Festival Orgullo Hispano, Pennoyer Park, 3601 7th Ave. Hosted by the Kenosha Creative Space, Midwest DJ Productions, and Lomeli Butcher Shop, the Festival Orgullo Hispano/Hispanic Heritage Fest is an opportunity to celebrate all the contributions Hispanics have made to our community in the past, present, and future. All are welcome to come and listen to the beautiful music, taste the delicious food, and meet all the wonderful business owners and community members.
Pike River Clean Up, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. presented by the Kenosha Sportfishing and Conservation Association, meet in Shelter No. 4 at Petrifying Springs Park, 5555 7th St. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help remove trash and debris from the river. Please wear work shoes or boots, work gloves, coveralls, hip boots or waders. If available, bring reaching sticks or long steel rakes and, if possible,canoes, kayaks or flat-bottom boats.
Comedian Rich Vos, 8 p.m., Wyndham Garden Harborside, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $20.
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.
Twin Lakes Harvest Fest and Car Show, 349 Main St., Twin Lakes. Food trucks, beer tent, vendors, spinning wheel, stein holding and yodeling contests, kids area, pumpkin painting, crafters, hay ride, music by DJ Keith.
Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2nd Avenue at 56th Street and Place de Douai.
Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd St. adjacent to Veterans Park.
Warrior Poet Yoga traveling series sponsored by Kenosha County Parks, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Silver Lake Park, 27000 85th St. Salem. Registration required.
Family
Hispanic Heritage Festival, noon, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage month is presented in collaboration with Bradford High School’s Latino Empowerment group, music by the Grupo Tridente, Flamenco dancing demonstrations by Maribel Morales, along with family games and activities. Free and open to the public.
6th Annual Oktoberfest, 3 p.m. Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. Festivities begin with a ceremonial keg, and include live music, traditional German beer and food, dachshund races, and Mrs. Oktoberfest. Music by Hungry 5 Brass Band, Pieptone and the MGV Harmonia.
Young History Heroes Storytime, 1 p.m., “The Legend of Old Abe: A Civil War Eagle” by Kathy-jo Wargin, Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave.
Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Uptown Library, 2419 63rd St. The whole family is invited to storytime! Come read stories, sing songs, and have fun!
Brown Bag Movies and Pokemon Club: “Detective Pikachu,” noon -2 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Pokémon fans can bring a lunch or some movie snacks to eat and watch a fun family film on the big screen.
SUNDAY, Sept. 18
Music
The Brothers Quinn, 3 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten Oktoberfest, 5555 7th Ave.
Vinyl Remix, 2 p.m. Wyndham Garden Lakeside Deck, 5125 6th Ave.
Art
Kenosha Art Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Union Park Arts District, 7th Avenue and 45th St. Featuring art for sale by local artisans including original fine art, jewelry, pottery, and more in the park setting along with public sculpture, a Little Free Library, the Little Free Art Gallery, and mosaic planters. Live music, Union Park Tavern brunch available. The event is supported by local businesses including Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, Artworks/Pencillarium, and Union Park Tavern.
“Mark Space” featuring illustrator and artist Anne Muntges, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr., Through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: Thursday Noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday noon- 5 p.m., and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. All H.F. Johnson Gallery art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Acrylics International Biennial Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This inaugural exhibition spotlights 45 paintings demonstrating the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques possible in the acrylic medium, and the diversity and skill of the featured artists. Juried selections were made by artist John Jude Palencar. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Featured Artists metal sculptor Matt Bellefeuille, acrylic painter and founder of Lemon Street, Melanie Hovey and oil painter Tim Rozwadowski, Brick Gallery at Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Rd. (final day of this featured exhibit). Gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Theater
Lakeside Players present Winnie the Pooh, 2 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $12 general public, $10 students/senior citizens.
Potpourri
Petrifying Springs Oktoberfest noon-8 p.m. Pets Biergarten, 5555 7th Ave. Food Trucks (hot pretzels and sausages), prizes for best dressed (dirndl, lederhosen and pet costume), live music from The Brothers Quinn at 3 p.m.
Festival Orgullo Hispano, Pennoyer Park, 3601 7th Ave. Hosted by the Kenosha Creative Space, Midwest DJ Productions, and Lomeli Butcher Shop, the Festival Orgullo Hispano/Hispanic Heritage Fest is an opportunity to celebrate all the contributions Hispanics have made to our community in the past, present, and future. All are welcome to come and listen to the beautiful music, taste the delicious food, and meet all the wonderful business owners and community members.
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.
Warrior Poet Yoga traveling series sponsored by Kenosha County Parks, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fox River Park, 9521 304th Ave. Registration required.
Wilmot Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111st St. Family-friendly, open-air market with free parking and concessions. Admission $2 for adults, $1 seniors and kids 6-14. Kids 5-under admitted free.
NaNoWriMo Writers Workshop, 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
Drag Queen Story Time, 2 p.m., Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave. A
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