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May 2026
Twin Ports Green Drinks
Twin Ports Green Drinks is monthly networking event is for professionals in the green, environmental space to meet new connections and enjoy a drink. This month's meeting is at Wild State Cider. The group typically meets at Bent Paddle Brewing.
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Teen Open Studio
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Students ages 13–17 are invited to explore their creativity at the Duluth Art Institute's Lincoln Park Building during spring sessions of Teen Open Studio. Attendees can bring headphones and creative ideas; art supplies are provided, but students can also bringing their own. A $50 registration fee covers all 26 sessions, which run from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 2 to June 30. Attending every session is not necessary. Registration is available at duluthart.org.
Find out more »Decorated Focaccia
Focaccia is crispy, bubbly, chewy and the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal. In this class, students learn to mix, knead, proof, decorate and bake and then take home a loaf.
Find out more »Summer Bocce Leagues Begin
The summer season of bocce ball at Skyline Social & Games runs from mid-May through mid-September. It is open to all skill levels. There are more than 600 teams playing weekly during outdoor summer leagues. Weeknight adult league options include volleyball, bocce ball and cornhole. Details and registration information are at skylinesocialandgames.com.
Find out more »Acrylic Paint Class
Northern Exposure Art presents this paint class in which participants follow along with step-by-step instruction to create “Park Point Path.” All materials to paint are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Northern Exposure Art's studio is in the Enger Lofts Marketplace. To reserve a spot visit northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »The Duluth Preservation Alliance Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
Each year, the Duluth Preservation Alliance honors outstanding residential and commercial restoration projects, along with century homes that continue to stand with their historic character beautifully intact. The organization celebrates the people behind these efforts, including the homeowners, craftspeople, architects, contractors and advocates whose work helps preserve the historic character and unique sense of place that make Duluth such a beautiful city. There will be a raffle tickets available. This event is open to the public. Doors open at 6:00…
Find out more »Pints and the Past Presentation: The Depths of Water: How Water Shaped Thomson Township
Learn how water was essential to all life in Thomson Township from early Native Americans, the logging industry, creameries and more.
Find out more »The Last Revel and Between Howls
Headlining the evening is The Last Revel, the Minneapolis four-piece known for four-part vocal harmonies and dynamic arrangements featuring acoustic guitar, upright bass, fiddle and five-string banjo. Opening the night is Duluth’s own Between Howls. Husband-and-wife duo Ren Howl and Nick Howl bring vocal harmonies and thoughtful lyrics to the stage. Tickets are available at showclix.com.
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The Hot Club of Duluth
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The Hot Club of Duluth plays the jazz music of the roaring '20s -- from melancholy torch songs to the hot jazz of Django Reinhardt to Duke Ellington. The quartet is composed of Eli Bissonett on violin, Veikko Lepisto on standup bass, and Jimi Cooper and Darin Bergsven on guitars. Classic silent films are screened during the performances.
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Bruce Woodman and the Occasional 20-Minute Timeouts
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Woodman and friends hold their weekly jam.
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Warbler Wednesdays
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Warblers will be the focus of this field trip series in May. Attendees will hope to observe warblers, wetland species and even some prairie birds. Folks routinely see and/or hear 80-100 species during a morning of birding. Learn about the diverse bird communities in the greater Sax-Zim Bog area. Registrants for these six-hour trips will be split into two groups and each group will try to see similar species but will cover different areas of the bog. The two groups…
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GED or Diploma Classes
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Registration for new students takes place every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. and takes approximately three hours to complete. After registration, students put together their own independent schedule -- classes, independent study, online, in person, daytime or evening. The program is highly individualized and customized.
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Antique Appraisal
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Members of the public are invited to bring an antique or collectible to the Duluth Depot's rotunda for a free appraisal. Denny Mager of Northern Specialty will offer opinions on the value of submitted antiques. People may bring up to two items for an informal oral identification and evaluation of each antique. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, clear photographs with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient. Those bringing antiques for…
Find out more »Bob Dylan’s “Desire” album, 50th anniversary performance
Bob Dylan's Desire album 50th anniversary--performed by Greg Tiburzi, Erin Aldridge, and Sonja Bjordal.
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Free Community Dinner in West Duluth
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Salem Covenant Church hosts a community dinner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. with programming following the meal from 6 to 7:30.
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Cribbage and Game Night
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Duluth Folk School and Dovetail Cafe host a cribbage tournament every Wednesday. There are prizes for players who place.
Find out more »Make Your Own Bitters
This Duluth Folk School class instructs on the process of making little dropper bottles filled with the essence of various uncommon roots, barks and spices. From the medicine cabinet to the bar, bitters have a long history of curing ailments and flavoring drinks. Though they might seem mysterious, bitters are simply bitter and aromatic herbs and spices, infused or tinctured in spirits. Combining the various flavors is where the fun part comes in. There are no hard and fast rules…
Find out more »More Than Milkweed: Attracting Pollinators
This pollinator gardening class will explore the wide variety of native plants that help butterflies and other beneficial insects thrive. Jen Stenersen of Shoreview Natives will introduce dozens of native flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs that provide essential food and habitat for butterflies, moths and other valuable pollinators throughout their life cycles. Tickets are free, but please register to reserve a spot.
Find out more »Wednesday Open Mic
Wussow's Concert Cafe hosts an open mic event every Wednesday. The signup list for 15-minute performance slots is put out at 6 p.m. Performers traveling from out of town can email Jason Wussow about a featured slot at jasonwussow @ gmail.com.
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Open Mic Night at the Backstage
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Big Top Chautauqua's year-round performance space hosts an open mic event on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. with a special guest host, offering attendees the opportunity to sing a song, play a tune, tell a joke or tell a story. Drinks and food are available for purchase.
Find out more »Behold, The Picture Book! Let’s Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear and See with Mac Barnett
Award-winning author Mac Barnett shares his passion for picture books with children and adults. The tradition of the picture book is a tradition of experimentation, just like childhood itself. Every page turn contains infinite possibilities – a journey of discovery and connections. On his nationwide tour as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential American art form. Books will be on sale…
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Wednesday Night Sailboat Races
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Duluth Yacht Club runs sailboat races every Wednesday night at 6:15 from mid May to early September on Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior Harbor within approximately 10 miles of the Duluth Shipping Channel. Fitger's Brewing Complex Courtyard and other stops along the Lakewalk offer particularly good vantage points.
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Community Yoga
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Community Yoga is offered every Wednesday. The accessible, hourlong classes are led by Roam Yoga co-founder Kate Horvath. Sessions offer slow-flow yoga and a vinyasa class mixed with cardio and core. No prior experience is needed to participate. Donations are welcome.
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Bluegrass Jam
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Sir Ben's hosts an open bluegrass jam every Wednesday night. Performers bring their own instruments.
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DJ Trivia at The Shack
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The Shack Smokehouse in Superior hosts DJ Trivia with a live DJ every Wednesday with prizes for the top three teams. DJ Trivia is family-friendly. Participants can play weekly in the trivia league and may get to the DJ Trivia playoffs and championship games Read the Clue of the Day at djtrivia.com/cod.
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Wonderstruck Wednesday Planetarium Show
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Explore the wonders of the cosmos at the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium during free shows on Wonderstruck Wednesdays. May Schedule May 6 - Exploring the May Sky May 13 - Presentation by the Arrowhead Astronomical Society May 20 - Minnesota Water Stories May 27 - Messier Objects and How to Find Them For descriptions of upcoming shows visit d.umn.edu. Limited seating is available. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Food and drinks are not allowed in the planetarium.
Find out more »Spider John Koerner Live Concert Screening
The folk/blues legend is featured in a North Dakota live performance.
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Warbler Walks on the Waabizheshikana Trail
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Join folks from the Northeastern Minnesota Bird Alliance each Tuesday at the Park Point Recreation area and Thursdays at the Waabizheshikana Trail to look for birds. Please message any accommodations requests. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair. Meet in the parking lot behind the Munger Inn at 7 a.m. Weather related cancellations will be communicated on the Facebook page. There will also be walks on Tuesday May 5, 12, 19, 26 at Park Point Recreational Area
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MNsure Application Assistance
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A MNsure-certified navigator is available every Thursday in the Partnership Center of the Duluth Public Library to provide free assistance using MNsure to sign up for health insurance. No appointment is necessary. For enrollment, bring information about household income, Social Security numbers for every person applying and any information about health insurance offered through work. Visit insureduluth.org for more information.
Find out more »Battle for the Bong II
The second annual Battle of the Bong softball game is led by current student volunteers Amber and Dallas. They chose to pick this event as their senior project for the same reasons they already volunteer at the Bong Center, to support veterans. The game is against the Superior Spartans and the Northwestern Tigers at NBC Spartan Sports Complex. Bid on baskets, 50/50 raffle and support the athletes. All proceeds go toward supporting the Bong Center’s mission to honor veterans.
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Hartley Sustainability Workshop Series
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This workshop series aims to connect community members with local environmental experts to instruct about local environmental challenges and solutions shaping the region. Workshops take place on the third Thursday of each month and will run through July 2026.
Find out more »Kenwood Lutheran Church Grill-n-Thing 2026
A grilled hamburger or hot dog meal with all the fixings, including beverage and dessert, is $12 per person or $30 for families. Seating will be outdoors if weather permits.
Find out more »The Cultural Importance of Manoomin and Wisconsin Point Resiliency Study Updates
This event explores the Wisconsin Point Resiliency Study and the cultural importance of manoomin (wild rice). The program begins with a brief update from the St. Louis River Alliance on how community voices are helping shape restoration and recreation projects across the estuary. Staff from AMI Consulting Engineers will share highlights from the resiliency study, including shoreline protection, habitat health and future planning efforts for Wisconsin Point and Allouez Bay. Guest speakers from the 1854 Treaty Authority will then share…
Find out more »Music for All, Voices Together
This concert features six performing artists and bands: Michael Furchert, the Jason Schooler Band, the Solomon Witherspoon Band, Casino Cuz'O, Jon Edwards and Born Too Late. Student musicians and That's a Rap! will showcase their talents at this eclectic evening celebrating the transformative power of music. Food, beverages and a cash bar will be available. Admission by freewill donation. Proceeds will benefit the Music Resource Center and the Kako Foundation, which are dedicated to providing music education for youths in…
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Writer’s Salon
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Writer's Salon is a monthly gathering of writers and people who love the written word. Attendees can bring their own work to share, or the work of their favorite authors. There is time for an open mic and mingling. All genres are welcome.
Find out more »Acrylic Paint Class
Northern Exposure Art presents this paint class in which participants follow along with step-by-step instruction to create "Lift Bridge at Sunrise.” All materials to paint are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Northern Exposure Art's studio is in the Enger Lofts Marketplace. To reserve a spot visit northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »Hand Building Pottery Class
This six-week course will have participants working through five different hand-building projects. The instructor, Hayley, will demo a project each week for the first five weeks. Students are welcome to make the same project or use the skill to inspire a project of their own. The final week will focus on glazing of projects. The six sessions are May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11 and June 25.
Find out more »Duluth Public Lands 101 Presentation
The pending transfer of the former Lester Park golf course has generated a lot of interest about public land in Duluth. The city has amazing trails and outdoor spaces, but many “park” properties have limited protection from sale or development. Join the Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance (DAOA) for a presentation about public lands in Duluth, what these lands are, their vulnerabilities to sale or transfer and the protections that are in place, if any. The discussion will cover the existing…
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DJ Trivia at the Caddy Shack
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The Caddy Shack hosts DJ Trivia every Thursday night, with prizes for first, second and third place. Teams that play with the same name every week have their scores added up during the league season and the top teams go on to trivia playoffs.
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Celtic Jam
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Every Thursday, Sir Benedict's brings a little Celtic twist to the English pub with the Celtic Jam. This open session is available to anyone who wants to join in and is open to all ages and talent levels.
Find out more »Book Launch: Gina Ramsey for Animal Mayhem
Author and humorist Gina Ramsey’s new book, Animal Mayhem: When Wild Things Go Wilder is a collection of true stories that proves one universal truth: life with animals is never boring and often completely absurd. From renegade raccoons and diva dogs to chickens with boundary issues and cats who clearly run the household, these pages are packed with moments of chaos, courage and comedy. Gina will personally sign her book for the audience at the end of the event.
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Live in the Lounge
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Every Thursday StageNorth presents live music in an intimate setting "where groove meets grit." It is a donation-based series with new artists every week, a full-bar and state-of-the-art sound.
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Dubh Linn Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
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Amateur and professional comedians hone their sets every Thursday in the Murphy Room at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Shows start promptly at 8 p.m. with signup starting at 7:30. Show up early and talk to Danielle to get a slot.
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Trivia Mafia at Pizza Lucé
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Walt Dizzo hosts Trivia Mafia Thursday evenings at Pizza Lucé. Prizes for the top three teams include $75 in gift cards for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third. It's free to play and open to all ages.
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Karaoke
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The Flame Nightclub in Duluth hosts karaoke every Thursday night.
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Lake Superior Estuarium Open
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Lake Superior Estuarium is open every Friday and on the first Saturday of each month during the summer. A special activity is planned for each open Saturday. The estuaryium houses family-centered exhibits that tell the story of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior and the communities on their shores. It also includes a classroom, meeting space and offices. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient visitors to the largest estuary on Lake Superior,…
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Weekend Primer: Misisipi Mike Wolf
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“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in bands such as Boxcar, Neatneatneat, Actual Wolf, Crooked Mile and Eldri Snow’s Wintry Mix. He writes songs with heart and humor in the tradition of John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.
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Storyfolk
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Storyfolk is where attendees listen to stories and tell their own stories if they want. The stories can be personal or fictional. The main rule is that no notes are allowed. Storytellers should aim to tell the story in five minutes or less. The emphasis is on providing entertainment for adults, but the stories should be appropriate for audience members of all ages. The event is facilitated by Nan Montgomery and occurs on the fourth Friday of each month.
Find out more »Acrylic Paint Class
Northern Exposure Art presents this paint class in which participants follow along with step-by-step instruction to create “Colorful Birches.” All materials to paint are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Northern Exposure Art's studio is in the Enger Lofts Marketplace. To reserve a spot visit northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »Entheos Enclave Quartet at Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake
Entheos Enclave is a Duluth-based original band fronted by Inga Weis. This is a Nordic fusion of indie/crossover prog and world music. The music is completed with classically-influenced guitar, jazz-influenced piano, bass, drums, mandolin and backup vocals.
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