The sixth annual Ursa Minor Oktoberfest is also the brewery’s eighth anniversary party. It runs Sept. 24-27 with beer, games and music.

Terrence Smith and the Tamarack Dance Association lead a family-friendly folk dance where everyone can learn the steps together. No experience needed — just come ready to move,…

The Friends of the Felgemaker present From Baroque to Classical Brilliance, a grand afternoon of classical masterpieces featuring the historic Felgemaker pipe organ and an intimate chamber orchestra.…

The Shipyard Smoke House at Spirit Lake Marina and RV Park hosts local ska duo Woodblind for an all-ages outdoor show.

Award-winning Ojibwe artist and author Sam Zimmerman introduces new works that celebrate the beauty of the northern landscape and wildlife and reflect on the stewardship of the Anishinaabe.…

Between Howls is made up of vocalist/violinist Ren Cooper Howl and guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Muska Howl. The two perform a blend of folk, rock and blues featuring a distinctive…

StageNorth holds a Jazz Jam on the last Tuesday of each month. Baba Fats plays a few tunes to get things started, then anyone interested in collaborating is…

Bruce Woodman and friends hold their weekly jam at Carmody on Tuesday nights.

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…

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…

The bluegrass multi-instrumentalist performs. Folk duo Pine & Fire opens.

Northern Wax Crew spins all vinyl every Thursday night at Bridge Cocktail Room.

Most Thursday nights 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…

Songs are taught and learned in the oral tradition by a designated song carrier. The song carrier teaches songs by singing them line-by-line so singers can repeat each…

The Northern Wax Crew DJs spin vinyl at Duluth Coffee Company every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Blue Valentine is a Tom Waits tribute group based out of Duluth. Instead of a traditional, slow-burning jazz approach, the trio takes songs from Waits’ massive catalog of…

The bands VolsungaSaga and Caustic Abyss are making the trek from the Twin Cities. They are joined on the bill by Fargo-based Pursuit and local melodic metal band…

The second annual DuLilith Fest is an outdoor concert featuring Duluth-area female artists, inspired by the nationally touring music festival Lilith Fair. Featured performers include Between Howls, Cigarette…

The Northern Sun Festival is a community celebration showcasing Minnesota’s first interconnected Solar Commons. The event will demonstrate the tools developed to make solar commoning possible and will…

Two- and four-legged friends of humans are welcome to enjoy live music (from The Roadside Lupines, Danny Frank and the Smoky Gold, Slope City and Big Wave Dave…

Joe Lindzius and Sarah Jane Hale perform their diverse repertoire acoustically.

Family activities include music, bounce houses, face painting, food and more hosted by Many Rivers Montessori. Games require purchase of tickets — punch cards are $10 each. Cash…

Duluth Folk School’s Old Time Folk Jam is held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Sometimes there is some folk dancing during the jam, depending…

Greg Tiburzi plays acoustic originals and covers from a variety of genres.

The University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni & Friends Foundation invites alumni, friends and community members to attend its annual fall fundraiser. The evening features food stations, wine and craft…