Top 5 things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
Cosmic Railroad Masquerade Ball
7 p.m. Saturday (May 13)
Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St.
Doors open at 5 p.m. show begins at 7 p.m. The Cosmic Railroad Masquerade Ball has been one of the most attended events in the icon local band’s history. Masquerade attire encouraged. Tickets $15 advance and $20 at door.
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Friends of Hawthorn Hollow Birds & Plants
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (May 13)
Hyslip Nature Center at Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd.
Extensive native and ornamental plant sale, guided bird walks hosted by the Hoy Audubon Society, a bake sale, and more. Free entry, donations graciously accepted. (Hawthorn Hollow will be seeking donations of non-invasive native and ornamental house plants, perennials, grasses, herbs, vegetables, as well as donations of baked goods.)
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Kenosha HarborMarket Opening Day
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday (May 13)
2nd Avenue & 56th Street
The original HarborMarket’s 21st season opens with more than 110 vendor booths including 20 new, live music at two booths and much more.
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Kenosha Public Market Opening Day
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (May 13)
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.
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Plots and Pans: Unusual Genealogical Treasures
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday (May 13)
Northside Library Community Room A, 1500 27the Ave.
Join KPL for a day of genealogy events with Eleanor Brinsko from Carlon Genealogical Services. Sign up for one, two, or all three events and spend the day digging into some new ways to learn more about those family roots. Schedule: 10-11 a.m., Sifting Through the Cookbooks for Our Female Ancestors; 11 a.m.-noon, BYO Brown Bag Lunch & Brick Walls Chat; noon-1 p.m., Our Black Sheep and Their Prison Records. Registration required. Visit mykpl.info or call at 262-564-6102 to learn more about each event.
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THURSDAY, May 11
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 p.m. Donations and new ideas are always welcome.
Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam, 8 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.
Racine Art Guild Annual Juried Show, 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.
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 Dr. 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
Bird Walks with Rick Fare from the Kenosha/Racine Hoy Audubon Society, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd. Enjoy a walk through Hawthorn Hollow, looking for native and migratory birds. Bring some binoculars and remember to dress for the weather. Free. (Event repeats May 18 and 25).
Caring For Our Neighbors 10th Annual Spring Benefit to support ELCA Outreach Center, 5:30 p.m. social hour/cash bar, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, The Club at Strawberry Creek, 14810 72nd St. Guest speaker, Pastor Cindy Aasen of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Tickets $85 per person.
Old Weird America, 6-7 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Hiistorian Cathy Polovina 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 program is most suitable for adults. A virtual option is also available.
Through the Lens, 7-9 p.m., Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum School Yard Observatory, 880 Green Bay Rd. Tickets $12.
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
Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave., Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. Ages 3-5.
Children’s Day Carp Kite, 4:30-5:30, Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. Celebrate Japan and Children’s Day! Learn about the history and traditions of carp kites while making one of your very own. Registration required.
Knee High Naturalist: Fantastic Flowers, 10-11:30 a.m., Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville. Bring your 3- to 5-year-old and discover the joy of flowers! We will plant seeds in containers that will eventually help beautify our Nature Explore Classroom! 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.
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.
FRIDAY, May 12
Music
Carthage Spring Concert, 7 p.m., A.F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Dr. The Wind Orchestra and Concert Band will conclude their season of concerts with “Enlightenment,” a program of groundbreaking compositions, including two premieres. Free.
Smith-Nelson Project, 8-11 p.m., Gordon’s Sports Bar & Grill, 5703 6th Ave.
Triad, 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 6th Ave.
Wunderlich (high energy heavy rock), 9 p.m., The Port, 714 50th St.
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.
Racine Art Guild Annual Juried Show, 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.
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
Second Friday Lecture: After the Fall of Vicksburg, noon-1 p.m., Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. With the capture of Vicksburg in July 1863, the Bluff City became a Union citadel within the Confederacy, accessible only via the Mississippi River. Turned into a major Union supply base, Vicksburg was the main starting point for a number of Union expeditions or raids throughout the rest of the war. Speaker Eric Salecker will tell “the rest of the story” concerning the city Abraham Lincoln famously called “the Key” to the Confederacy.
Comedian Bill Boronkay, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $14.
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
Artsy Afternoon: Weaving, 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 your own. Try new techniques and get your creativity flowing. All materials are included in this free program.
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.-11 a.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St.. Approximately 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 1-2 and their caregivers.
Weaving 101, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th St. Learn about the rich history of Cambodian mat weaving, practice several weaving techniques, and create a woven coaster to take home. Registration 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.
SATURDAY, May 13
Music
Cosmic Railroad Masquerade Ball, 7 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. The Cosmic Railroad Masquerade Ball has been one of the most attended events in Cosmic history. Don’t forget your Masquerade! This will be a crazy good time! Tickets $15 advance and $20 at door.
Chronic Edge and MacKenzie O’Brien and Band, 8:30 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12304 7th St., $10 cover.
Toke Magic (psychedelic jam band), 8 p.m., Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St. $10 cover.
Yesterday’s Children Spring Fling Dance, 7:30 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $10.
Tim & Liam (classics, classic rock, and more), 8-11 p.m., Rustic Road Brewing, 5706 6th Ave.
The Sean McKee Band (blues), 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Secondhand Silver (local rock), 9 p.m., Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St.
Kerry Spitzer solo (guitar/banjo/mandolin), 10 a.m., Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd St.
Steve Zane Live, 7-10 p.m., Rush Street Lounge, Best Western Executive Inn, 7220 120th Ave.
Art
Featured Artist’s Reception: Betsy Davis Pottery, 6-9 p.m., Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, 4610 Sheridan Rd. Come mingle, have snacks, meet the artists and enjoy the show. Davis’ Featured Artist show runs through May 29.
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.
Racine Art Guild Annual Juried Show, 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.
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.
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Potpourri
Friends of Hawthorn Hollow Birds & Plants, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hyslip Nature Center at Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd. Extensive native and ornamental plant sale, guided bird walks hosted by the Hoy Audubon Society, a bake sale, and more. Free entry, donations graciously accepted. (Hawthorn Hollow will be seeking donations of non-invasive native and ornamental house plants, perennials, grasses, herbs, vegetables, as well as donations of baked goods.)
Gateway’s Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Planting Session, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Gateway Technical College, 3520 30th Ave. Hosted by Gateway Green Thumbs Club, in conjunction with Bethany Apartments, a nonprofit which supports survivors of domestic abuse. There are two ways to join the fun, order a pre-potted container or join one of three 40-minute planting sessions. Tickets $28-35.
Plots and Pans: Unusual Genealogical Treasures, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Northside Library Community Room A, 1500 27th Ave. Join KPL for a day of genealogy events with Eleanor Brinsko from Carlon Genealogical Services. Sign up for one, two, or all three events and spend the day with us digging into some new ways to learn more about those family roots. Schedule: 10-11 a.m., Sifting Through the Cookbooks for Our Female Ancestors; 11 a.m.-noon, BYO Brown Bag Lunch & Brick Walls Chat; noon-1 p.m., Our Black Sheep and Their Prison Records. Visit us at mykpl.info or call at 262-564-6102 to learn more about each event. Registration required.
Comedian Bill Boronkay, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $14.
Kenosha HarborMarket Opening Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2nd Avenue & 56th Street. The original HarborMarket’s 21st season opens with more than 110 vendor booths including 20 new, live music at two booths and much more.
Kenosha Public Market Opening Day, 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.
Historic Library Park District Walking Tour, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., beginning at 711 59th Pl. Presented by Kenosha County Historical Society and led by volunteer historians, the tour includes a leisurely walk around the park discussing the architectural and historical significance of most buildings. Reservations are required and are $10 per person. Reservations can be made in person at the Kenosha History Center, via email at kchs@kenoshahistorycenter.org, or via phone at 262-654-5770.
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.
KPL Cooks: Hot Pot, 2-3 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Join us for a live cooking demonstration, highlighting a traditional Chinese dish, Hot pot. We will be making a vegetarian version for this demonstration. A virtual option is also available. Registration required for both in-person and virtual options.
KPD Bike Auction, 9-11 a.m., Rotary Safety Center, 5716 14th Ave., Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. and the auction will start at 10 a.m. . All bikes are sold as is. Cash and check accepted.
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.
Wilmot Raceway, 30820 111th Ave. All Star and Bumper to Bumper All Star Spring Challenge, 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.
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.
Margaritaville Party, 4-10 p.m., Kenosha Moose Lodge, 3003 30th Ave., music, food, raffles and more.
Shades of Hunks Girls Night Out, 7 p.m. Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $27-35.
Family
Resource Center Family Activity Day: Plant a Flower, 1-3 p.m., Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Participants will decorate an egg carton planter and then choose a seed from a few fragrant varieties, then plant your seed and watch it grow.
Children’s Storytime with Dr. Jane Wright, 1-2 p.m., Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave. A. Wright will share her new children’s picture book, “The Capture of Clemintine,” that teaches children about proper brushing, flossing, and nutrition in an adorable and fun story. She will also host a fun activity for the little ones!
BAM! CRASH! SMASH! 10:30-11:30 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Crash trucks through a “brick” wall, smash playdough with a variety of unique kitchen utensils, crush chalk with a mortar and pestle, pound nails into styrofoam with a mallet, and more.
Somers Community Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Somers Fire Station 1, 7511 12th St. This event focuses on raising community health awareness, AED awareness, improving community relations and more.
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, May 14
Music
Carthage Choral Concert, featuring performances by the Carthage Choir, Carthage Chorale, Carthage Treble Choir, and the Lincoln Chamber Singers, 2 p.m., A.F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Dr. The concert will feature three student conductors working with the Treble Choir.
Cy’s Piano Jams, 4-7 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
Racine Art Guild Annual Juried Show, 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.
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
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.
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
Wilmot Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Kenosha County Fair Grounds, 30820 111th St., Wilmot. $2 adults, $1 seniors and kids 6-14, kids 5-under admitted free.
Family
Mini + Me Mother’s Day Photoshoot, Danielle Yazdani Photography will be at Millie Bo Peep, 5720 6th Ave. Enjoy our professional backdrop Photoshoot with your mini, with a special touch from Dream It Balloons & Party Designs! Photoshoot is free for all mothers (and grandmothers!) with any purchase.
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.
To submit an event for our “In the Loop” weekend listings, email Laura@Kenosha.com. Please include event details and contact information.
