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Apr 2024
May Day Celebration 2024
Music and art are the themes of the Twin Ports May Day Labor Rally. A free picnic lunch with vegan options will start at noon with the program to follow. The rally will also feature round-table discussions and tabling by organizations. Noted labor historian Peter Rachleff, an emeritus professor at Macalester College, will provide the keynote address. A slide show art exhibit by Carolyn Olson, a narrative artist living in Duluth, will be projected throughout the gathering.
Find out more »Murder at the Cotton Mansion: Jazz Club Murder April Edition
This interactive murder mystery event includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with beer and wine. Plot: It is the height of the Jazz Age, and social revolution is afoot. This is the age of Prohibition -- and of bootleggers and gangsters. Club owner Felix Fontano, the son of a successful bootlegger and crime boss -- and a successful businessman himself -- is throwing this private party for a group of select friends. It is a night of revelry like…
Find out more »Fur Trade Nation: Book Release Celebration
Celebrate Carl Gawboy's new book, Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe's Graphic History. This beautiful publication is the debut of Animikii Mazina’iganan: Thunderbird Press, from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. The evening will include a feast, a performance from Oshkii Giizhik Singers, brief remarks from the author and a book signing.
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Lake Superior Estuarium
One event on Mar 1, 2024 at 1:30 pm
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One event on Apr 19, 2024 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 3, 2024 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 17, 2024 at 1:30 pm
One event on Jun 7, 2024 at 1:30 pm
One event on Jun 21, 2024 at 1:30 pm
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior and information to help you get out and explore.
Find out more »A History of Cycling in the Northland
The Cycling Museum of Minnesota will present the history of cycling in celebration of Transportation Month. Participants will learn about cycling in Duluth and beyond. This program is suitable for adults. Meet in the Green Room.
Find out more »Circle of Friends Arts and Culture Awards Celebration
Circle of Friends celebrates the remarkable achievements of the local community’s most dedicated artists and contributors at the Circle of Friends Arts and Culture Awards Celebration. The event is held annually at the Historic Union Depot, and shines a spotlight on those who have enriched our community through arts, culture, and history. Mark your calendars and be a part of this grand tradition, celebrating the heart and soul of our region's vibrant arts scene.
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One event on Jun 9, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Sep 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Sep 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Oct 26, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Oct 27, 2024 at 10:30 am
Lake Superior Railroad Museum Steam Excursion
One event on Jun 8, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Jun 9, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Sep 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Sep 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Oct 26, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Oct 27, 2024 at 10:30 am
The DM&IR #332 steam locomotive is pulling special excursion trains on the North Shore Scenic Railroad on select dates from May 11 to Oct. 27. According to Trains Magazine’s Steam Across America 2023 Edition, there are only 181 working steam locomotives in operation. Reservations are required and can be made at duluthtrains.com. 2024 #332 Steam Schedule May 11 – National Train Day with special events at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum including the firing up of #332 June 8-9 –…
Find out more »Denfeld Store Tour & Sampling
Whole Foods Co-op Denfeld hosts an hour long deli sampling event. Snack while you shop for local and organic foods.
Find out more »Italian Renaissance – Dinner and History Series
"An Italian Renaissance" is the fourth and final dinner in a series with Chef Jeffrey Zervas at the Cotton Mansion. This dinner menu is crafted around an Italian theme in honor of the 1908 mansion itself.
Find out more »Jun 2024
Bong Airport’s 4th Annual Open House
Check out the planes, take a flight, dance to the Blue Water Big Band, learn about flight history and checkout the gathering of classic cars at the Bong Airport Open House. Food will also be available with breakfast served by the EAA and lunch served by the CAF. All funds raised during this event will for the airport nonprofit groups.
Find out more »NAACP’s 50th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!
For half a century, the Duluth NAACP has been gathering in community to celebrate Freedom Day, and for their 50th celebration this year, they are going all out. The celebration includes music, free dinner, vendors, community information tables, a photo booth and more fun events for the whole family. On top of just attending, there are other ways to help out and celebrate this Juneteenth event such as sponcerring, volunteering or hosting a table during the event. For more information…
Find out more »Duluth NAACP Juneteenth Jamboree
The Duluth NAACP's 50th annual Juneteenth Jamboree features music, a free dinner, family fun, BIPOC vendors, community information tables, a photo booth and more.
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