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The Heck of the North 2016
The eighth annual Heck of the North gravel-cycling classic offers between 55- and 105-mile routes through the finest remote roads in northern Minnesota. 1314 E. Sixth Street Two Harbors heckofthenorth.com
Find out more »Duluth Farmers Market
The East Hillside Duluth Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon throughout the summer.
Find out more »Encounters of the Musical Kind
The Duluth Sister Cities second annual concert, Encounters of the Musical Kind, under the direction of singer-songwriter Sara Thomsen, will feature area musicians showcasing a variety of musical styles. Performers will include Thomsen, the Strikepoint Hand Bell Choir, percussionist Jeremy Craycraft, classical baritone Elias Mokole, hip-hop artist Daniel Oyinloye and classical violinist Jean R. Perrault. There will be spontaneous improv, percussive play and ancient songs. Tickets are $27 for adults and $15 for students, and are available through the Mitchell…
Find out more »Barker’s Island Farmers Market
Barker's Island Farmers Market, located in the parking lot at Barker's Island in Superior, is held every Saturday through October.
Find out more »Junk in the Trunk Fall Market
An intimate juried market featuring hand-selected vendors of everything chippy, old school, antiques, re-purposed and vintage.
Find out more »Engwalls Corn Maze
Engwalls Corn Maze in Hermantown will be open every weekend through Oct. 30. Normal operating hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The corn maze has become an annual attraction in Hermantown over the past six years. This year's all new design features over a mile of paths that attendees can navigate through while playing a number of games for all ages. Also at the maze are hay rides, a mini maze, corn pits, corn cannons and…
Find out more »Swain Cross Country Meet 2016
The 66th annual Swain High School Cross Country Meet will be held at Enger Golf Course. The first race starts at 10 a.m.; the last at 3 p.m. Traffic in the area of the golf course and Enger Tower will be congested during the event. No parking areas and handicap parking areas will be posted. Vehicles in violation will be tagged and may be towed. The Enger Golf Course parking lot will be reserved for school buses, team vans and…
Find out more »B-17: The Final Mission
Chris Henry paints a picture of what it was like to be a crewmember on a B-17 Flying Fortress during combat in World War II. Through archived photos and never-before-seen photos from private albums, Henry tells the personal stories of the brave men and women who took to the sky to defend the freedoms we enjoy today. This presentation will also focus on the mission that EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast has embarked on in recent years, touring around the country…
Find out more »Grandma’s Marathon 2017 Registration Opens
Registration for the 41st Grandma’s Marathon Weekend, which includes Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and William A. Irvin 5K, will open at 10 a.m. on Oct 1. This is the second year that registration for all three races will open on the same day. Entries for Grandma’s Marathon will be taken on a first come, first serve basis until the race reaches 9,000 participants. Those who register to run the 26.2-mile race before Dec. 31 will receive a…
Find out more »Scenic St. Louis River Railroad Tours and Choo Choo Paddle
The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad tourist train departs on two excursions -- 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. -- every Saturday and Sunday, through Oct. 16, for a one-hour and 40-minute ride along the St. Louis River. The ride departs from the ticket office just off Grand Avenue, across from the Lake Superior Zoo, behind the Little Store. Reservations are not necessary, however, group tickets may be purchased in advance. The ride follows the last six miles of the 1870s…
Find out more »Open Glassblowing Classes for Two
Every Saturday Lake Superior Art Glass offers classes for two in torchwork glassblowing. Participants can choose between making their own wine goblet or pendant necklace. The cost is $118 for two people, which covers the cost of materials and instruction. The glass cools slowly in a kiln overnight and is available for pickup the next morning or it can be shipped. To register for a class at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. visit lakesuperiorartglass.com or call…
Find out more »Stomper’s Retreat: the 4onthefloor’s Music Gathering
This three-day music gathering curated by the 4onthefloor runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. Saturday's lineup includes Rich Mattson and the Northstars, Sarah Krueger, Superior Siren, the Federales, Southside Desire and Martin Devaney.
Find out more »UMD Fighting Penguins Rugby vs. Winona State University
The UMD Fighting Penguins rugby team will take the field for its toughest game since becoming a three-time national champion when it faces no.2 ranked Winona State University. Before the action, the team is offering a free youth rugby clinic starting at 11:30 a.m. The clinic will be put on by previous Fighting Penguins head coach Jeramy Katchuba as well as some current players. Following the clinic the Fighting Penguins look to take on the Winona State team with a…
Find out more »Scenic St. Louis River Railroad Tours and Choo Choo Paddle
The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad tourist train departs on two excursions -- 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. -- every Saturday and Sunday, through Oct. 16, for a one-hour and 40-minute ride along the St. Louis River. The ride departs from the ticket office just off Grand Avenue, across from the Lake Superior Zoo, behind the Little Store. Reservations are not necessary, however, group tickets may be purchased in advance. The ride follows the last six miles of the 1870s…
Find out more »Jazz at the Toga
The jazz trio of Jeff Peabody, John Thorene and Paul Ierino perform every Saturday at the Club Saratoga, usually with special guests.
Find out more »The Duluth Quantum Computing Project
The Duluth Art Institute and artist Kathy McTavish host an eight-week workshop on digital-based art throughout August and September. Each week will focus on an area of digital-based art, and the experience will culminate in a collaborative installation.
Find out more »Maxi Childs Trio
Maxi Childs Trio -- featuring Maxi Childs on vocals, Steve Netzel on bass, and various players on piano or guitar -- plays a mix of classic jazz standards and light pop every Wednesday through Saturday at Black Water Lounge.
Find out more »Similar Dogs, Andrew James and Adam Johnson
An all ages show featuring Similar Dogs, Andrew James and Adam Johnson.
Find out more »One River
Dramatizing the journalism of the One River, Many Stories project, One River is an evocative exploration of place, examining what it means to live in the St. Louis River watershed. Written and directed by Tom Isbell. Performances are Sept. 29 and 30, and Oct. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. Seating is general admission. Tickets are $21 for adults, $16 for senior citizens and UMD faculty, $10 for non-UMD students…
Find out more »It Runs in the Family
The Duluth Playhouse kicks off its 2016-2017 season with It Runs in the Family, a comedy set in a hospital full of outrageous nutjobs and a doctor preparing to deliver the biggest lecture of his career. Performances run Thursdays through Saturdays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Directed by Robert Lee. Tickets are $30 for adults and $22 for students.
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