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May 2020
Surf’s Up!
Come ready to rock with the Border Town Betties: The Fractals play from 6 to 9 p.m. and the Duluth Dolls performing from 9 to 10. There will be a hula hoop contest during the band’s intermission. Beachy attire from the 1960s is suggested. Tickets are available through Eventbrite for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. There will be a bar with beer and wine available.
Find out more »Plant and Seed Sale
Duluth Community Garden Program's annual plant and seed sale features vegetables and seeds for garden needs. Members receive early access to the sale at 8 a.m. and get a 10 percent discount on all items. Visit duluthcommunitygarden.org to become a member.
Find out more »Spirit of the Times 2020
Zeitgeist Arts' sixth annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser features food, craft cocktails, wine and beer, live music and performances, dancing and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. with heavy appetizers, drinks and a silent auction. Programming in the Teatro and Zinema 2 theaters starts at 8. Proceeds from this event support Zeitgeist's artistic programming and community development work.
Find out more »Jun 2020
Let’s Do Lunch
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's "Let's Do Lunch" series features guest speakers on select Tuesdays throughout the year. Admission is $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members. To register, visit duluthchamber.com.
Find out more »Operation K-9 2020
Operation K-9 highlights the work of law-enforcement K-9s at this annual event. K-9 teams from the Duluth, Hermantown and Superior police departments and the St. Louis County and Douglas County sheriff’s offices join forces to demonstrate their abilities. There will also be law-enforcement vehicles and equipment to tour, plus other family-friendly activities. Donations are encouraged. Food, beverages and K-9 souvenirs will be available for purchase, with proceeds going to the K-9 Foundation. There will also be a silent auction.
Find out more »Chum Rhubarb Festival 2020 (Canceled)
This event has been canceled. Chum's 16th annual Rhubarb Festival promises lots of rhubarb -- including hundreds of pies, muffins and crisps, as well as rhubarb brats and burritos. There will also be live music, games, crafts, auctions and stage shows. The festival is held on London Road at 11th Avenue East. Performers on stage will include Brian and Tasha Kapp, Lee-Mowers-Moore Saxaphone Quartet, the Boys Back Home Brass Band, the Brothers Burn Mountain, and the Randy and Mary Lee…
Find out more »Aug 2020
Let’s Do Lunch
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's "Let's Do Lunch" series features guest speakers on select Tuesdays throughout the year. Admission is $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members. To register, visit duluthchamber.com.
Find out more »LOON Summer Sparkler 2019
Lyric Opera of the North's annual summer fundraising event features summery songs, festive food and a variety of ways to show support for LOON.
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2020
Superior Porchfest is a free, family-friendly music and art festival that takes place on the third Saturday of August in Superior’s Central Park neighborhood. This grassroots music event is a community gathering inviting every patron, neighbor, porch host, musician, artist and organizer to come together to unify the city by the lake through music and art.
Find out more »The Tribute Fest 2020
The Tribute Fest raises funds for homeless veterans by presenting three days of country, pop and rock cover bands. Free tickets are available for veterans, active-duty personnel and their families.
Find out more »Sep 2020
Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day 2020
The 63rd annual Lions Club Pancake Day is an all-you-can-eat affair with the goal of raising money for sight, hearing and diabetes needs in the community. The meal includes freshmade regular or gluten-free pancakes served with sausage. Bacon is available for an extra charge. Beverages choices are coffee, milk or juice. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Parking at the DECC will be free. This event is typically held in May, but was rescheduled this year…
Find out more »AAD Shrine Circus 2020
The rescheduled 74th-annual Shrine Circus features three performances. Tickets are available at the DECC ticket office, by phone at 800-745-3000 or at ticketmaster.com. The AAD Shrine is headquartered in Duluth, but also covers Bemidji, International Falls and most of central Minnesota. The circus is a fundraiser for the local AAD Shrine and funds raised help fund the organization's day-to-day expenses.
Find out more »Learning & Libations at the Library 2020
The Duluth Library Foundation hosts its ninth annual Learning & Libations at the Library fundraiser event, featuring select wines, craft beer and appetizers. There will be eight presentations on Duluth's-150 year history. Local history-book publisher Tony Dierckins will be among the speakers.
Find out more »Oct 2020
Let’s Do Lunch
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's "Let's Do Lunch" series features guest speakers on select Tuesdays throughout the year. Admission is $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members. To register, visit duluthchamber.com.
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