Top 5 things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
Food Truck Show and Live Country Music
6-9 p.m. Sunday (May 28)
Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th Ave.
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a free show by The Empty Bottle Boys & One Shot Jane (country classic covers) and a variety of food trucks will have food for purchase.
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Kenosha Kingfish Opening Day
1:35 p.m. Monday (May 29)
Historic Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Rd.
The Kingfish open the 2023 season vs. Kalamazoo. Special features include a magnetic schedule giveaway. Tickets $8-29.
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Aquanuts 51st Season Kickoff
6 p.m. Saturday (May 27)
Lance Park, 55 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes
Family focused choreographed Water Ski Show Team performs on Lake Mary throughout the summer — on most Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free admission and free parking. Concessions are sold on-site. Seating and restrooms are available.
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Kenosha Book Festival Chapter Two
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday (May 28)
Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave.
Connect with 20 talented local authors spanning various genres, get a glimpse into their creative worlds and have your favorite books signed. The Lumpia Lady and That’s A Wrap will have food available for purchase, along with thousands of $1 used books.
The lineup of authors includes Jessie Rose, T.R. Nickel, Sean Sorce, Kaitlyn Bolyard, Ana Michelle, Al Lytle & Toi Blasier, Debra Oas, Michelle Murray, Miya Kressin, Tea Krulos, Natasa Zoubouridis, Mynk Baylor, Riley Preston, Kyra Cheese, Sharon Kennedy Angelici, Anthony Wedgeworth, M.P. McDonald, and Donovan Scherer.
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Old Northside Neighborhood Historic Walking Tour
1-2:30 p.m. Sunday (May 28)
Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave.
This new addition to historic Kenosha tours will meet at Veterans Memorial Park then make its way through the old north side of Kenosha: “over the Rhine.” The tours are led by volunteer historians who grew up in the neighborhood. Reservations $10 per person. Contact the Kenosha History Center 262-654-5770 or email kchs@kenoshahistorycenter.org.
THE LINEUP
THURSDAY, May 25
Music
Gypsy Jazz Thursdays with Chain de Gitane, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sazzy B, 5623 6th Ave. Featuring Terry Peterson (guitar), Allen Russell (violin) and Benjamin Holt (bass) performing the French stylings of 1930s-40s jazz with some modern twists.
Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
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.
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.
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
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.)
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
UnbeLEAFable Art, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. Create your own botanical prints through the magic of crayon rubbings! We will use a variety of plants and leaves to create unique, kid friendly art.
Kid Kitchen: Flower Garden Graham Crackers, 4:30-5:30 p.m., and 6-7 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Create an edible flower garden snack! We will practice kitchen safety and our cutting skills when we use a variety of fruits and seeds to make flower designs on graham crackers.
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 26
Music
Lumphead album release party with Daniel & His 3AM Saints, 7 p.m., Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St.
Pop-up Open Mic with Sipos & Young, 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Toke Magic, 9 p.m., Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St.
Art
Meet and Greet with May featured artist Darrin Wolf, 7-10 p.m. Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St.
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.
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
Out in Public Comedy Showcase and Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. Sign up begins at 8 p.m. for 7 mins of stage time, all levels of experience welcome including newcomers. Showcase follows with comedians Sage Holloway, Zay Okwata, Fujiko, and Robert Wynter, hosted by Jordan Pauley. Free.
Comedian Mike Ball, 8 p.m. Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $16.
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.
Classic Cars Cruise-in, 4-8 p.m., Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Pl. View classic automobiles or show off your own. The Kenosha History Center will be open until 7 p.m. during each of these Friday night Cruise-ins. The event is FREE and open to all classic vehicles.
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.
SATURDAY, May 27
Music
Indigo Canyon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kenosha HarborMarket, 2nd Ave. and 56th Street. Indigo Canyon performs a variety of classic and modern hits with emphasis on smooth vocal harmonies.
Fallon Schultz, 6-9 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th St. Born and raised in Kenosha, Fallon is now a Nashville singer/songwriter. Free.
Practically Fantastic EDM show, 7:30 p.m., Rustic Road Brewing, 5706 6th Ave. Free.
Would You Kindly? 8-11 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Mitch Downey, Jr. and the Iron Men (classic covers and originals), 9 p.m., Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St.
Something Is Waiting (Chicago), Deorbit, Microwaves (Pittsburgh) and Vile Bees, 8 p.m., The Port, 714 50th St. 21+ only.
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
“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
Meet Author Harry Pinkus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave. A. The latest release from Milwaukee-based Pinkus is “Human Collateral,” an intriguing good versus evil story where a private investigator and the FBI team up to bring down an unscrupulous mob that preys on people’s financial misfortunes.
Comedian Mike Ball, 8 p.m. Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $16.
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.
Kenosha Awakening Spiritual Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. The seasonal holistic and metaphysical market features vendors, demonstrations, and more. Free admission.
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
Pollywog Pond Discovery Family Day, 10 a.m., Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd. Discover the wonders of Pollywog Pond with guided expertise from a naturalist. Participants have a unique opportunity to explore Hawthorn Hollow’s pond habitat by using nets, viewers, and binoculars! Prepare to get wet and dirty for this program! Tickets $6.
Aquanuts 51st Season Kickoff, 6 p.m. Lance Park, 55 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes. Family-focused choreographed Water Ski Show Team performs on Lake Mary throughout the summer – on most Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free admission and free parking. Concessions are sold on-site. Seating and restrooms are available.
Baby Zoo, 10:30-11 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave., Meet other parents and let your littles explore zoo-themed puppets and toys.
Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter, 2-3 p.m., Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd. Learn all about snakes and watch as the education snake Mickey is fed, and even get the chance to hold or touch Mickey. Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. Vehicle admission sticker is required: $8 per day for vehicles with Wisconsin plates (seniors $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.
SUNDAY, May 28
Music
The Empty Bottle Boys and One Shot Jane, 6-9 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. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m. (Final day)
Potpourri
Old Northside Neighborhood Historic Walking Tour, 1-2:30 p.m. Tour meets at Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., and will make its way through the old north side of Kenosha: “over the Rhine.” The tours are led by volunteer historians, who grew up in the neighborhood. Reservations $10 per person. Contact the Kenosha History Center 262-654-5770 or email kchs@kenoshahistorycenter.org.
Kenosha Book Festival Chapter Two, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Connect with 20 talented local authors spanning various genres, get a glimpse into their creative worlds and have your favorite books signed. The Lumpia Lady and That’s A Wrap will have food available for purchase, along with thousands of $1 used books. More information
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.
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.
Kenosha Comic Book and Collectibles Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center, 11800 108th St., Pleasant Prairie, admission $2.
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.
MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, May 29
Music
The Roundabouts (popular covers), 3-6 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th St. Free.
Potpourri
Kenosha Kingfish Opening Day, 1:30 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo, Historic Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Rd., featuring a magnetic schedule giveaway. Tickets $8-29.
Beneath the Cosmos, 9-11 p.m., Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd. Relax in a zero-gravity chair while we guide you through the night sky, using our laser pointer to show you stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, and other objects of interest while explaining their relationships and significance. Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather, and insect repellent is highly recommended. Tickets $12.
Memorial Day Observances
Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, 11 a.m.-noon, Sunset Ridge Memorial Park,4300 Green Bay Rd. The ceremony will be in front of the main office Serenity Mausoleum. Sunset staff will be on hand to direct attendees to the service location. Musical performances include bagpiper James Melnychuk, “Taps” by bugler Sam Lail, and the “Star Spangled Banner” by vocalist Morgan Kelsey. Members of American Legion David Leet Post No. 552 will present the colors and provide a rifle salute, invocation and benediction. The Somers Fire Department is scheduled to be on hand to provide a patriotic flag presentation with its aerial truck.
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.
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