The Monthly Explosion of the Arts
The Monthly Explosion of the Arts
Galleries and Venues
ZombieWauk invades downtown Waukegan on Saturday, October 16th, 5 - 9pm. The 11th annual celebration of zombie and horror arts features LIVE performances by Low-Reen and the Lazy Dogs, the Dead Beat Jacks, and Waukegan’s First Comic Book Convention, Wauke-Con. Don’t miss “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)" at Three Brothers Theatre, seasonal art exhibits and events at participating loca
Thom Kapheim shares this peek into his currently works in his studio. Tour the three floor gallery and talk to Thom and Carol about their artistic adventures.
Kapheim Studio
122 Washington Street
Dandelion Gallery features "What Lurks in the Shadows May Glow in the Dark" exhibit, Scarecrows Reimagined from their contest, and a book signing by Alan Lybarger of his spooky book "Lake Marie" ...
Dandelion Gallery & Studio
109 S. Genesee Street
The Waukegan School District offers ZomBiology, nine stations of horror and fun:
Mask your Zombie Mug
Heart Attack
Feast Your Eyes
Zombie Autopsy
Pick Your Brain
Skip a Beat
Graveyard Dig
Feed your Brain
Devious Drawings by Den
Waukegan Public Schools Building
214 Washington Street
Karcher 405 Gallery features artists Jenna, Janet and Josh and includes live painting, spooky snacks (for donation), and more. Costumes encouraged!
Karcher 405 Gallery
405 Washington Street
Put on your sequined bandeau top, sparkly jeans and get ready to dance, dance, dance under the lights at Waukegan Friends' A Night at the Disco! All money raised benefits the Rainbow Railroad.
Waukegan Yacht Club
199 N. Harbor Place
[jonrev Projects] invites Karcher 405's Darkroom one last time during ZombieWauk. FREE Karcher postcards while supplies last, digging old work at deep discounts, and resurrecting a spooky-edition of ArtWauk's only POLAROID PORTRAIT BOOTH at $5 a shot!
Green Town on the Rocks
175 S. Harbor Place
Nightshade & Dark celebrates ZombieWauk like none other. Makeup artists to zombify you. Sketch artists to draw you. Huitzillin Danza Mexicana with Día de los Muertos Divas presenting folk dances. Surrealist Amy Regutti showing/selling her original art. The Dead Beat Jacks at 9pm. Surprises. Wear your best costume and makeup and join the fun.
Nightshade & Dark Pandemonium Brewing
216 W. Clayton
Come join your favorite ArtPark artists for a night full of spooky fun! Pumpkin painting available ($5), costume contests for kids, adults, and pets. Amazing arts from paintings to jewelry. Zombie makeup and henna tattoos by Maritza! And more!
We can't wait to see you on Saturday, October 16th from 4PM-9PM!
ArtPark
14 S. Genesee Street
Low-Reen and the Lazy Dogs featuring Charles "Delta Bluus Hogg" Hayes haunt Stern's Plaza with Blues and more. 6 - 9pm
Stern's Plaza
37 S. Genesee Street
What can be better at ZombieWauk then having a dead playwright's masterpieces all performed? Nothing! Three Brothers Theatre invites you to see, enjoy, maybe even be part of Shakespeare's 37 plays ... in 90 minutes! Come in costume and get $5 off your ticket price!
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N. Genesee Street
Waukegan's first comic book convention takes over Ray Bradbury Experience Museum! Ray loved comics and loved Waukegan. As a boy, he obsessively cut out Buck Rogers, Tarzan, and Flash Gordon from local newspapers, filling dozens of scrapbooks with their adventures.
Buy your ticket to Wauke-Con 2021: $4 online (bit.ly/3nsKejv); $5 at the door.
Ray Bradbury Experience Museum
13 N. Genesee Street
Green Town's annual Oktoberfest will have Authentic German food and Beer and
11am - 3pm Car show
1 - 5pm The Blues Family Robinson
6:30- 10pm Ax and the Hatchetmen
In case of Rain, head to Green Town Tavern!
Green Town on the Rocks
175 S. Harbor Place
Olson's Ace Hardware has everything you need to build out your bunker, and keep the zombies at bay. Stop by to stock up on everything from clean water and hand sanitizer to zip ties, chains and screws.
Olson's Ace Hardware
239 N. Genesee Street
Dress up at Wauke-con and win! All cosplayers will have their photo taken and pinned on a wall of honor. Guests will get to vote on their favorite costume. The winner will receive a nifty San Diego comic book conference bag, full of FREE COMIC BOOKS and a $25 gift card.
Ray Bradbury Experience Museum
13 N. Genesee Street
Step into Green Town Tavern and feel like a 'regular'! They offer 100 different beers, good food and a lively atmosphere.
Green Town Tavern
110 S. Genesee Street
Your This and That Shop has antique, retro hard-to-finds, vintage jewelry, and more. They are ready to wheel and deal!
Your This and That Shop
127 Water Street
Win Win Restaurant & Bar will delight you with amazing food during ArtWauk and ZombieWauk. Stop in and say Hi to Armando and the crew!
Win Win Restaurant & Bar
30 N. Genesee Street
A Cuban Experience, Waukegan's Cigar Lounge invites cigar aficionados, novices and everyone in-between to enjoy the hip, cool environs and a good smoke. Art by Thom Kapheim, comfy chairs from Soto Furniture, and wonderful cigars.
A Cuban Experience
119 N. Genesee Street
Hayze LLC is your one stop shop for everything vape. Hazy with thick clouds rolling out and amazing juice flavors, you should stop by and check them out!
Hayze LLC
102 S. Genesee Street
They're called omgbowls because you're going to say "OMG, these are so good"! They offer a variety of healthy, tasty bowls, tacos, wings, and more. Order ahead at (224) 656-5445.
omgbowls
106 S. Genesee Street
Tom and his team always make you feel welcome at The Taproom! They have a variety of beer, wine and alcohol, pub food and popcorn, and a great juke box!
The Taproom
36 N. Genesee Street
Family Piano Co. is technician-owned and operated, with an experienced staff who love to share their knowledge with you throughout the buying process.
Family Piano Co.
118 S. Genesee Street
Horsefeathers is open unit 6pm! Lots of new rules and regs, but the same special atmosphere. Mask up and shop!
Horsefeathers
129 N. Genesee Street
Muahahaha ... bring your friends. You might need them!
Nightshade & Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
216 W. Clayton Street
La Opera Grill & Bar is the ArtWauk stop for potent potables. Enjoy a quiet space or hit the juke box! The staff is friendly, too!
La Opera
133 N. Genesee Street
China Garden is a simple stop for traditional Chinese food before, during or after you've hit the galleries and venues of ArtWauk. Tucked away in a strip at the north of the District, it never disappoints.
China Garden
318 N. Genesee Street