Top things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
Immersive Augmented Reality (AR) Art Gallery
6-9 p.m. Saturday (May 20)
Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St.
This event showcases a blend of emerging talents and seasoned professionals who explore the new realm of AR artistry. Interact with the art by scanning the QR codes in the room to launch various AR experiences made by the artists. The gallery space will be further amplified with live music and a curated projection light show. Musical performances by Logan Scott (Kenosha) Oyeme (Chicago) and The Vibe Center (Green Bay). Hosted by Immersify Studio & Love Your Community, Inc. Free and open to the public.
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Tribute Bands night at The Brat Stop:
The Bad Reputation Joan Jett Tribute and
Dark Side Milwaukee Pink Floyd Tribute
8:30 p.m. Friday (May 19)
The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St.
This is the Wisconsin debut of the all-female tribute group Bad Reputation.
$10 at the door 21+ only.
Judas Rising – The Judas Priest Experience
8:30 p.m. Saturday (May 20)
The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St.
Presented by Rebel Radio. Tickets $10 at the door, 21+ only.
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Carthage Philharmonic
7:30 p.m. Friday (May 19)
A. F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Dr.
The Philharmonic will perform the Elgar “Serenade for Strings,” the Mendelssohn “Violin Concerto in D minor,” and a world premier by a young Kurdish female composer, Przha Mohammed Omer. Free and open to the public.
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Bird Walks
5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday (May 25)
Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd.
Enjoy a walk through Hawthorn Hollow with Rick Fare from the Kenosha/Racine Hoy Audubon Society, looking for native and migratory birds. Bring some binoculars and remember to dress for the weather. Free. (Event repeats May 25).
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THURSDAY, May 18
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 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.
Theater
“The Servant of Two Masters,” 7:30 p.m., Tremper High School Studio Theatre (Room 120), 8560 26th Ave. Tickets $13 general public, $11 senior citizens, $6 students/staff.
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 25).
Through the Lens, 7-9 p.m., Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum School Yard Observatory, 880 Green Bay Rd. Tickets $12.
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.)
Creatives Club, 5-8 p.m., Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Rd. Bring in a current art project, whether it’s a painting, drawing, mixed media, poetry, or lyrics for a song and work on it with us! Get to know fellow artists, get motivated to work on a project, and have some snacks. An existing project isn’t necessary, art supplies, stuff to make collages, and painting/drawing supplies will be available to start a new project. Open to the public and free to attend.
Cribbage Club, 6-7:30 p.m., Southwest LIbrary, 7979 38th Ave. All skill levels welcome, all supplies provided.
More than Money: Planning for a Healthy Business, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Have you always dreamt of starting your own business, but weren’t sure where to begin? Are you just starting out and want to keep your business healthy? Join us with a representative from North Shore Bank to learn tips and tricks to plan for the now and plan for the future of your business. Sponsored by North Shore Bank. Registration required.
Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha 30th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration, 5-8 p.m., Apis rooftop, 614 56th St. Includes a silent auction, live music, appetizers, and a welcome cocktail. Live music: 5:30-7:30 p.m. with Stu the Piano Guy. Tickets $100 each to benefit the BGCK.
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
Game Night, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. Revisit board game classics or explore one you’ve never tried before in this cozy, family-friendly game night.
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 19
Music
Dark Side Milwaukee Pink Floyd Tribute, 8 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St.
Jim Namio Show 5-9 p.m., 24’s Rumors Lounge, 1402 52nd St. Featuring songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more. Dinner available.
Noisy Affairs Hip Hop Edition, 8 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. With LFE Jonnie, Curto, Rick Will, NoX, Jarmel Reece, and Dead Kel. Cover $5.
Terry James solo, 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Roaming Bear Band featuring Average Joey, 9 p.m., Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St.
Carthage Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Dr. The Philharmonic will perform the Elgar “Serenade for Strings,” the Mendelssohn “Violin Concerto in D minor,” and a world premier by a young Kurdish female composer, Przha Mohammed Omer.
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.
Theater
“The Servant of Two Masters,” 7:30 p.m., Tremper High School Studio Theatre (Room 120), 8560 26th Ave. Tickets $13 general public, $11 senior citizens, $6 students/staff.
Lakeside Players present Charlotte’s Web, 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $20.
Potpourri
Punk Rock Pizza Party featuring music, art, and pizza, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., 58 Below, 504 58th St. Warplot – Kenocore, Rhetoric Vendetta – Lake Geneva Punk, Dead Living – Chicago Garage Punk, Full Shred Ahead -Kenocore. Art Vendors: Art Is Dead Productions, Broken Toaster Posters, Michelle Ranee Artistry. Doors 6 p.m., Music starts at 8 p.m. Admission $5 (includes pizza).
Comedian Tom Cotter (America’s Got Talent), 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 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. Through June 4.
Family
Small Eyes Under the Skies, 8-9:30 p.m. Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum School Yard Observatory, 880 Green Bay Rd. Take turns looking through our 16-inch telescope at binary stars, dim planets, distant galaxies, and other sky objects. Tickets $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.
Once Upon a Cuento Bilingual Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. ¡Bienvenidos! to our storytime bilingüe. We will read libros and sing canciones. All ages.
Pokemon Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join in each month for a different Pokémon themed activity.
SATURDAY, May 20
Music
The Listening Party (folk-rock), 6-9 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th St.
Lunar Chiefs concert and light show, 8 p.m.-midnight, 58 Below, 504 58th St. Including “Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety.
Party on the Patio with Dr. Bear Band, 7-10 p.m., Kenosha Brewing Company, 4017 80th St. Bring your own chairs, dogs welcome.
Matt Meyer, 3 p.m., Rutz Puzzle House 10th Anniversary, 4224 7th Ave.
Crossover, 7 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St.
The Roundabouts, 8 p.m., Rustic Road Brewing, 5706 6th Ave.
Pat McCurdy, 7:30 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $10.
Resurrectionists, The Shrivellers, Tijuana Hercules, 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Vinyl Remix, 7-10 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $8.
Art
Immersive Augmented Reality (AR) Art Gallery, 6-9 p.m., Public Craft Brewery, 628 58th St. This event showcases a blend of emerging talents and seasoned professionals who explore the new realm of AR artistry. Interact with the art by scanning the QR codes in the room to launch various AR experiences made by the artists. The gallery space will be further amplified with live music and a curated projection light show. Musical performances by Logan Scott (Kenosha) Oyeme (Chicago) and The Vibe Center (Green Bay). Hosted by Immersify Studio & Love Your Community, Inc. Free and open to the public.
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.
Theater
“The Servant of Two Masters,” 7:30 p.m., Tremper High School Studio Theatre (Room 120), 8560 26th Ave. Tickets $13 general public, $11 senior citizens, $6 students/staff.
Lakeside Players present Charlotte’s Web, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $20.
Potpourri
Comedian Tom Cotter (America’s Got Talent), 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $20.
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.
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.
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.)
Historic Durkee Mansion Tours (self-guided), 1:30-4 p.m., Kemper Center grounds, 6501 3rd Ave. Admission free, donations appreciated.
Let’s Sketch presented by Urban Sketchers of Racine and Kenosha, 2-4 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th St.
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.
Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup, 9-11 a.m., Simmons Island Beach, 5001 4th Ave. Meet at the Simmons Island Park Bathhouse at 9 .m. Volunteers clean up litter and record their findings in the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ online Adopt-a-Beach database. Following the cleanup, meet at the Kenosha Yacht Club dock for complimentary hot dogs on the grill and sodas for the volunteers.
Family
Kids Fish ‘n Fun, 9 a.m.-noon, Anderson Park Pond, 22nd Ave. For kids ages 4-12 accompanied by an adult. Lure selection, casting, bait selection, fly tying, DNR ecology; catch and release, and fish cleaning. No registration required.
Try It: Tae Kwon Do, 10-11 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Join the U. S. Taekwondo Academy at the Library! This introductory class will teach you the basics of taekwondo, including kicks and punches! Registration and signed waiver required before class begins.
8th Annual LEGO Brick Show, 10 am.-6 p.m. Uke’s Harley-Davidson, 5995 120th Ave. Many elaborate LEGO creations will be on display. $5 admission includes lunch; kids 4-and-under admitted free.
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 21
Music
Local polka band Die Kenosha Musikaten, 3 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th St.
Cy’s Piano Jams, 4-7 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.
Theater/Dance
“Alice in Wonderland” presented by Ballet Kenosha, noon and 5 p.m., Mahone Middle School, 6900 60th St. Tickets $15-17.
Lakeside Players present Charlotte’s Web, 2 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $20.
Potpourri
Kenosha Jr. Woman’s Club Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum east parking lot, 5500 1st Ave. There will be a variety of houseplants, hanging plants and planters. Perfect for springtime. A portion of proceeds will benefit KJWC Scholarship fund and other community projects.
Historic Durkee Mansion Tours (self-guided), 1:30-4 p.m., Kemper Center grounds, 6501 3rd Ave. Admission free, donations appreciated.
Yoga in the Loft, 9:30 a.m., Rustic Road Brewing, 5706 6th Ave. Tickets $25, include a complimentary beverage and 10% off a food order.
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.
K-town Toy and Collectible Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kenosha Moose Family Center, 3003 30th Ave. Star Wars, comics, mini figs, horror and more. Admission is $3 for adults, kids 12-under admitted free.
NaNoWriMo Writers Workshop, 12:30-4 p.m., 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
8th Annual LEGO Brick Show, 10 am.-5 p.m. Uke’s Harley-Davidson, 5995 120th Ave. Many elaborate LEGO creations will be on display. $5 admission includes lunch; kids 4-and-under admitted free.
To submit an event for our “In the Loop” weekend listings, email Laura@Kenosha.com. Please include event details and contact information.
