The Monthly Explosion of the Arts
The Monthly Explosion of the Arts
Galleries and Venues
Ballet Folklorico Tayahua hosts its 3rd Annual Fiesta sin Frontera on Genesee Street. Live entertainment, food and resource vendors, more! Everyone is welcome! Grito De Independencia ceremony at 6:30pm.
Ballet Folklorico Tayahua
32 N. Genesee Street
Belvidere Cinema Gallery is featuring the Mallrat Movie Cult favorite "Raiders of the Lost Ark" FREE at 4pm. Come early to enjoy the art, have a chat, and grab some popcorn!
Belvidere Cinema Gallery
2145 Belvidere
Hope Fest House Music Festival will feature DubStar Patrick Wayne and more from 3 - 10pm!
Jack Benny Plaza
140 N. Genesee Street
DJs have taken over Three Brothers Stage 115 and you're invited. Redroom Sessions!
Three Brothers Stage 115
115 N. Genesee Street
"Angels Everywhere," featuring Artist Alliance member Lezlie Lenz, is a series of Angels that brings Peace, Love and Hope. The virtue of Hope is the central theme.
Free community event includes Artist Meet & Greet, Community Canvas, Live Art, Collage Table and more.
Dandelion Gallery
109 S. Genesee
Transformed by Lake Michigan photographs are on display and available for purchase at Dinosaur!
Dinosaur Studio Tattoo
116 S. Genesee
Vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Mexican Independence at ArtPark from 3 - 10pm! Art vendors, delicious food, and great vibes throughout the day. Don’t miss Elizette Hernández LIVE from 4:15 - 6:15pm.
ArtPark
14 S. Genesee Street
Grito De Independencia ceremony at Fiestas Sin Frontera Main Stage (the next block north of ArtPark) at 6:30pm. Festivities at ArtPark resume from 8 - 10pm with Grupo Trebol Chicagol!
Stop by Kapheim Studio and be inspired by Thom and Carol's artwork and their three story studio!
Kapheim Studio
122 Washington Street
Swing by The Art Experience to see what's new! Come by after dark to get the full glow-in-the-dark effect!
The Art Experience
116 N. Genesee Street
DFI - DJ Spontaneous and ALBY on the drums starting at 8pm!
Nightshade & Dark
216 Clayton Street
The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert features the actual A-list musicians who helped record and perform some of rock's greatest songs. They were in studio or toured with members of Foreigner, Styx, Journey, Cream, The Who and more!
Genesee Theatre
203 N. Genesee St.
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Stern’s Plaza is buzzing with excitement as the crew gears up for ArtWauk! A treasure trove of art vendors will be showcasing their paintings, photography, crafts, and much more! 3 - 9pm
Stern's Plaza
37 S. Genesee Street
Your This and That Shop has antiques, retro hard-to-finds, vintage jewelry, and more. Stop in to see what's change and what you can't live without!
Your This and That Shop
127 Water 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
Win Win Restaurant & Bar will delight you with amazing food. Stop in and enjoy!
Win Win Restaurant & Bar
30 N. Genesee Street
Come out and join us for the Artwalk and see where you stand! Ms. Regina with House of Real Estate and Liz Randolph Starks with Guaranteed Rate will be here to help you with all your Real Estate needs! 5 and 7pm
House of Real Estate
100 S. Genesee
Meet Liz Randolph Starks with Guaranteed Rate who will be onsite when you stop by House of Real Estate!
House of Real Estate
100 S. Genesee
Stop by Nightshade for quick one or two, walking or take the shuttle around ArtWauk, then stop back later!
Nightshade & Dark
216 W Clayton
Have a budding artist on your gift list? Thom created this book with the young artist in mind but experienced artists find it concise and informative. It is done in Thom’s humor and style addressing the true nature of art. Spiral bound.
Kapheim Studio
122 Washington St.
Made to order meals - jerk, vegetarian, Jamaican ... all TASTY!
Mama Jerk N Tings
29 N. Genesee St.
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
See the amazing work of the certified creative artists on staff ... then get something started!
Dinosaur Studio Tattoo
116 S. Genesee
Unlock your full potential through the joy of music! Arize Beyond Production music lessons and group classes are designed to foster a love of music and provide the tools for success in a truly supportive environment.
Arize Beyond Productions
118 S. Genesee Street
Tom and his team always make you feel welcome. Stop in for burgers, a broad selection of Whiskey and more!
The Taproom
36 N. Genesee
Family Piano Co. is technician-owned and operated. Just voted the Best Music Store in Lake County!
Family Piano Co.
118 S. Genesee Street
Horsefeathers! Stop in for that same special atmosphere. Join their email list!
Horsefeathers
129 N. Genesee
Located in downtown since 1977! Two stores - family owned and operated. Stop and shop!
Reyes at 20 S. Genesee St.
El Potosi at 300 N. Genesee St.
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
Use the new color-coded map to help you navigate Downtown Waukegan, during ArtWauk and beyond!
Blue dots are Arts & Entertainment
Green dots are Shopping, Gifts & More
Purple dots are Health, Wellness, Self-Care
Orange dots are Food & Spirits
Black dots are Services
