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Jun 2026
Brinn Major, Hiahli and The Lavender Project
The triple bill of Brinn Major, Hiahli and The Lavender Project includes DJed music from Northern Wav Crew between sets. Hiahli is a Minneapolis-based live hip-hop band bringing golden-age hip-hop energy with a full rock 'n' roll band setup. Fronted by the high-octane MC Cold Sweat, Hiahli blends grungy boom-bap beats and live instrumentation. Hailing from La Crosse, The Lavender Project fuses indie, alternative rock, and hip-hop into immersive soundscapes for MCs Jet Hertz and Fernando Mendoza. Their heartfelt lyrics,…
Find out more »Pete Fest 2026: Dave Mehling, George Ellsworth, Tommy Wotruba and Dan Munthe
The five-day Pete Fest at Wussow's runs June 4-8. Opening night features performances by Dave Mehling, George Ellsworth, Tommy Wotruba and Dan Munthe. Thursday Lineup Dave Mehling George Ellsworth Tommy Wotruba Dan Munthe Friday Lineup The Repairmen The Draco Volans Foosball Ruckus Saturday Lineup Tanner Groehler ... and Metallica for All Discord at Dawn Gnarwalls Sunday Lineup Rich Mattson & the Northstars The Gemstones Hypochondriac Monday Lineup Mud Puppies Boss Mama & the Jebberhooch Tony Petersen Saltydog Advance tickets are…
Find out more »All Roads Lead to Palestine: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions
This panel discussion focuses on the international Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement, a call from Palestinians to end Israeli occupation of their lands. The Palestine Solidarity Working Group is discussing boycott efforts, members of the Anti-War Committee are sharing divestment campaigns including recent wins, and a historian presents sanctions as a tactic used to end apartheid in South Africa. The event includes snacks and a short discussion on the book/podcast The Palestine Laboratory.
Find out more »Life House Youth Resource Fair
Youth can discover a variety of services and opportunities to help with education, employment, health and more.
Find out more »Claydate on Park Point: Make Clay Art on the Beach
This beachside pottery workshop on the sandy shore of Lake Superior is designed for participants to create their own handmade ceramic mugs. The group will gather on the beach to shape clay by hand, take inspiration from the landscape, and slow down for a few hours beside the water. This class is beginner-friendly and designed to be approachable, calming and creative. Participants do not need prior clay experience. The precise meeting location will be announced closer to the event date.…
Find out more »Pete Fest 2026: The Repairmen, The Draco Volans and Foosball Ruckus
The five-day Pete Fest at Wussow's runs June 4-8. Friday night features performances by The Repairmen, The Draco Volans and Foosball Ruckus. Advance tickets are available online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Weeklong passes are $27.38 online and $25 by shaking down Pete.
Find out more »UMD Planetarium Show: Expedition: Moons
Our solar system has more than 150 moons. Hop in the MWAP spaceship to explore some of the most interesting moons our solar system has to offer. There’s a moon full of volcanoes, another with a giant ocean, and more. Each show is followed by a live presentation of the night’s sky. Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for senior citizens ages 60 and up, kids ages 3-12 and University of Minnesota Duluth students; and free for kids age 2…
Find out more »National Learn to Row Day 2026
Duluth Rowing Club presents hosts this opportunity to check out its facility, try rowing on a rowing machine and/or give rowing on the water a shot.
Find out more »LWV Duluth Plant & Book Sale 2026
The League of Women Voters of Duluth presents this annual plant and book sale in the parking lot at Mount Royal Foods. The sale features flowers, veggies, native plants, seedlings and a variety of books. Items cost $1-25. LWV Duluth funds voter forums, youth civic engagement projects, member scholarships, education forums, a Citizen's in Action event and more. For more information visit lwvduluth.org.
Find out more »Pollinator Marketplace
Duluth Monarch Buddies hosts a market featuring a pollinator/native plant sale from Shoreview Natives in Two Harbors, free resources on pollinator plants and gardening for Monarch butterflies, a native pollinator garden tour and DMB merchandise for sale. DMB members will be on hand to answer questions, assist with plant purchases and provide direction on developing and increasing monarch and butterfly habitat in their yards and neighborhoods. Local partner organizations will host informational booths, including the Arrowhead Chapter Wild Ones and…
Find out more »St Louis County Wear Orange Community Event
Wear Orange to raise awareness for gun violence prevention. There will be a few speakers to share actions we can all take to end gun violence. There will be informational tables including Be SMART, Moms Demand Action, grief counseling, suicide prevention, ERPOs and more. Enjoy free coffee, donuts, orange juice and oranges. We will ring a bell for the loved ones we've lost to gun violence including speaker Melissa Hortman. Remember to wear orange.
Find out more »Species-Finding Field Trip: Frigga Fritillary and Red-disked Alpine
With all the biodiversity in the greater Sax-Zim Bog ecosystem, seeing the uncommon, rare or difficult-to-find species can require special, targeted effort. This field trip is focused on finding two unique butterfly species: Frigga Fritillary and Red-disked Alpine. These two butterflies are specialists of open bogs, which are not very common in this area, and feature Bog Willow, Cranberry and sedges. Please note: this is a strenuous field trip with almost all the hiking done off-trail in wet and uneven…
Find out more »Marcie Rendon: So You Want to Become a Writer?
Join award winning author Marcie Rendon and White Earth Ojibwe tribal member as she leads a writing workshop, book reading and Q & A. Local Duluth authors Linda LeGarde Grover, Tashia Hart and Carolyn Sue Olson will be joining and giving tips on becoming an author. Open to the public. There will be light refreshments and door prizes.
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UMD Planetarium Show: Sunstruck
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, happening 4 times
One event on Jun 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Discover the wonders of the Sun. Its incredible energy has supported life on earth for millennia, but is now threatening human technology and our way of life. Travel to the distant future to discover the Sun's connection to the universe's cosmic cycle of life and death. The June 13 showing at 4 p.m. is a special sensory-friendly edition. Each show is followed by a live presentation of the night’s sky. Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for senior citizens ages…
Find out more »Superior Hiking Trail’s 40th Ultimate Birthday Celebration
The Superior Hiking Trail turns 40 this year. Register for a trail wide hike on a preferred section of the SHT on the event webpage. After time on the trail, celebrate at one of four birthday parties hosted by local businesses. Bring stories to tell and enjoy eating cake. Birthday Parties: 4-7 p.m. Voyager Brewing Company (Grand Marais), Bluefin Bay Resort (Tofte), Caste Danger Brewery (Two Harbors), Ursa Minor Brewing (Duluth) https://superiorhiking.org/sht40-june-6/
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Old Time Folk Jam
An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Dec 5, 2026
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 on the audience.
Find out more »Sons of Fogtown
Sons of Fogtown play a mix of originals and covers from across genres and generations from artists like Santana, Weezer, Pink Floyd, White Stripes, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, The Rolling Stones and more.
Find out more »Pete Fest 2026: Tanner Groehler, … and Metallica for All, Discord at Dawn and Gnarwals
The five-day Pete Fest at Wussow's runs June 4-8. Opening night features performances by Tanner Groehler, ... and Metallica for All, Discord at Dawn and Gnarwals. Advance tickets are available online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Weeklong passes are $27.38 online and $25 by shaking down Pete.
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Femme Frights Film Club
One event on Jun 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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This feminist horror film club is for any and everyone. May 16 - What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? June 6 - I Saw the TV Glow June 20 - BloodSisters July 4 - Sugar Hill July 18 - Short Film Night August 1 - The Living Dead Girl August 15 - The Hunger
Find out more »MSO Pops Orchestra and Jumpsuit
The Mesabi Symphony Orchestra's annual fundraiser is funk-forward this year as the MSO Pops Orchestra joins with Jumpsuit, one of the hottest bands in Duluth. The night features Jumpsuit's funky takes on all of the hits, including some originals. A reception with a cash bar follows the show. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7. Tickets are $35 online at tickettailor.com and $40 at the door.
Find out more »Salt and Pine
Salt and Pine is the alt-folk duo of Charity Huot Benedict and Nate Weiler. This performance is on Bent Paddle's outdoor stage in "The Yard." If the weather is poor the show moves indoors to the Cosmic Stage.
Find out more »UMD Planetarium Show: Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
For thousands of years, mankind thought the Earth was the center of the Universe. It is now known that planets like Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds of billions in the Milky Way galaxy. With the world’s most powerful telescopes, humans are able to explore more and more of the universe. What has been found so far has surpassed even the wildest expectations of scientists as well as authors of…
Find out more »Bookish Burlesque: A Tale of Tease and Tassels
Get ready for an evening of sultry storytelling, plot twists and pasties as The Duluth Dolls bring some of our favorite stories to life, one tease at a time. Look for an evening featuring glamorous performances inspired by beloved books, guilty pleasures and forbidden chapters. Featuring special guest Curvee B of TC Cabaret. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9:30. Intermission raffle featuring books from Zenith Bookstore
Find out more »Pride Drag Show
This Pride Drag Show is hosted by ThatQuessrisa and Dixie Diamond. Celebrate Pride month with the performers at The Flame.
Find out more »Reptiles and Amphibians Field Trip
Northern Minnesota is home to an impressive diversity of reptiles and amphibians, with 14 species present in the greater Sax-Zim Bog ecosystem, alone. On this field trip, attendees will spend time searching for and observing many of these species, including turtles, frogs, snakes, toads, salamanders and maybe more. Attendees will also learn tips on how to better observe or find reptiles and amphibians on their own adventures. Field Trip attendance is free for Friends of Sax-Zim Bog members. The $25…
Find out more »Bike Blessing
Bike Blessing is an annual outreach of Salem Covenant Church in West Duluth. Bikers and non-bikers of all walks and rides are invited to this family-friendly event starting at 10:30 a.m. that kicks off the riding season. Pastor Joe Florestano leads the blessing of the bikes. Then there is "kickstands up" at 1 p.m. for a 100 mile ride. Destination to be determined. Emma’s Kitchen food truck will provide lunch (cost not included).
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Earth Rider Makers Market
An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until Aug 2, 2026
Unique, sustainable, handcrafted, locally-grown and freshly-brewed goods are sold at the Earth Rider Brewery Fest Grounds on the first Saturday of the month from June to August. The market features a variety of what Twin Ports makers have to offer.
Find out more »Crafternoon with Erin from Raw Materials: Intro to Japanese Shashiko
Learn the basics of the Japanese stitching technique that brings beauty and strength to everyday items. Learn about the set up process, the series of stitches including: running, pluses and stars. All supplies are included.
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Duluth Shape Note Monthly Singing
An event every month that begins at 3:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Jun 7, 2026
The local shape note singing group meets for a singing event on the first Sunday of every month. Shape Note Singing is an archaic, boisterous, four-part harmony style of singing originating in the British Isles in the 1700s. Facilitators provide instruction, song books and refreshments. The event has no religious affiliation. Everyone is welcome regardless of singing ability.
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Learn & Sing Sea Shanties
An event every month that begins at 3:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Dec 20, 2026
An event every month that begins at 3:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Dec 20, 2026
Paul Webster and other shantymen lead this twice-monthly event, featuring sea shanties and other work songs that are easy to join in on. Experienced and inexperienced singers are welcome. The events are free, but a $5 to $10 donation is appreciated.
Find out more »A Taste of Ireland
Performed by former World Irish dance champions and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance and the recent West End cast of Éireann, A Taste of Ireland brings the spirit and energy of modern Ireland to life with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartfelt storytelling in a live celebration of Irish music and dance. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.
Find out more »Pete Fest 2026: Rich Mattson & the Northstars, The Gemstones and Hypochondriac
The five-day Pete Fest at Wussow's runs June 4-8. Sunday night features performances by Rich Mattson & the Northstars, The Gemstones and Hypochondriac. Advance tickets are available online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Weeklong passes are $27.38 online and $25 by shaking down Pete.
Find out more »Digital Art Camp with Ant Nold
Students in this five-day art camp explore how artists use tablets to draw, paint, edit images and create simple animations. A limited number of iPads are available to use in class, and students are welcome to bring their own tablet. When registering, select a ticket option accordingly to assure everyone has an iPad. Students bringing their own device should have Procreate, Calipeg and Sketchbook installed before the first day. Sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon June 8-12. The cost…
Find out more »Creative Clay Camp ages 8-11
Participants will learn foundational ceramic techniques while developing their own creative style through functional pottery, sculptural work and more detailed clay projects. Students will be encouraged to experiment, problem-solve and build technical skills in a supportive studio setting. Bring clothes that can be messy and a water bottle. All artwork will be glazed and kiln-fired in a food-safe finish.Families will be notified when artwork is ready.This series runs June 8-12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. with an additional series running June 22-26.…
Find out more »Dan the Monkey Man
Dan the Monkey Man plays familiar children's tunes and new favorites alike. This program is sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System.
Find out more »Creative Clay Camps ages 12-15
Explore handbuilding, sculpture and surface design in a weeklong clay camp designed for older students and teens. Participants will learn foundational ceramic techniques while developing their own creative style through functional pottery, sculptural work and more detailed clay projects. Students will be encouraged to experiment, problem-solve and build technical skills in a supportive studio setting. Bring clothes that can messy and a water bottle. All artwork will be glazed and kiln-fired in a food-safe finish. Finished work will be ready…
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Duluth MakerSpace Member Meeting
One event on Feb 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
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Duluth Makerspace holds member meetings on the second Monday of each month to review current events, functions and updates. Pizza is provided. Register at duluthmakerspace.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 “Under the Pines.” All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Please visit northernexposureart.com to reserve a spot.
Find out more »Pete Fest 2026: Mud Puppies, Boss Mama & the Jebberhooch, Tony Petersen and Saltydog
The five-day Pete Fest at Wussow's runs June 4-8. Monday night features performances by Mud Puppies, Boss Mama & the Jebberhooch, Tony Petersen and Saltydog. Advance tickets are available online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Weeklong passes are $27.38 online and $25 by shaking down Pete.
Find out more »Peat Boggs
Peat Boggs is an eclectic quartet that plays an organic blend of groove, jazz, and twisted folk, shifting from smooth melodies to hints of doom and surf rock. Cole Webster shapes the band’s sound with gritty, expressive guitar. Ben Wagener holds down the low end with melodic, wigglin' bass lines. Chris Shea drives the groove on drums and all things rhythm. Charlie French delivers murky yet reflective lyricism that weaves through the band’s lush arrangements. The band released its second…
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Celtic Song Circle
One event on Mar 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
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Celtic Song Circle is an event where attendees can sing and play Irish and Scottish favorites in a group setting. Instruments 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 “Koi Pond.” 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 »Head of the Lakes United Way Summer 2026 Day of Caring
Head of the Lakes United Way's Summer Day of Caring is a community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local nonprofit agencies. Volunteering is a direct and hands-on effort to help advance the missions of these local organizations. Volunteer sign-up at galaxydigital.com closes on June 8.
Find out more »Lake Superior Estuarium Volunteer Docent Training
The Lake Superior Estuarium on Barker’s Island is a free exhibit hall with information about and interactive maps of the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior Reserve. There is also a play area for children, including books to read, drawing and coloring and a small indoor playground. It would not be possible to operate the estuary museum without the volunteer docents who help educate visitors on the Estuarium, the St. Louis River Estuary, and the work of the…
Find out more »Duluth Nonprofit Social
The community is invited to a relaxed, come-as-you-are social hosted by Boreal Waters. It's a chance to connect with fellow changemakers and build community. Please register in advance. Connect with Boreal Waters staff and enjoy a complimentary drink. Bring the whole team. Drop in for ten minutes or stay the whole time.
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Trivia Night
An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day Second of the month, happening 12 times
Trivia Night at the Lake Superior Zoo happens on the second Wednesday of every month inside the Porcupine Pub at Lake Superior Zoo. Each night features a mix of animal-inspired questions alongside general trivia pulled from headlines, pop culture, sports, history and more. Schedule 5 p.m. - Porcupine Pub opens 5:50 p.m. - Register a team of up to six people 6 p.m. - Trivia starts 7:30 p.m. - Trivia wraps/prizes/Last call for alcohol Trivia players can enjoy local drinks…
Find out more »Creature Connections: The Reptile Experience
Sarah’s Serpentarium presents this one-hour journey into the fascinating world of reptiles. The family-friendly program features live animal ambassadors -- including snakes, lizards, turtles and more. Fun facts and engaging storytelling are paired with hands-on learning moments to spark curiosity in every age group. This event is in the Two Harbors Public Library Meeting Room and is sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System.
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Memoir & Non-Fiction Writing Circle
An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Jun 11, 2026
Lake Superior Writers hold a writing group for memoir and creative nonfiction genres on the second Thursday of each month. The group focuses on sharing resources and workshopping pieces in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to attend. RSVP to mollwick @ gmail.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 “Lupine Bumble.” 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 »Summer Reads for 2026 with MPR News’ Emily Bright
MPR News host Emily Bright discusses the top 2026 Summer Reads with regional bookstore owners in an event that brings together book club members and avid readers to discover top titles across genres, hear insider recommendations on what to read next and connect with other book lovers. Bookstores Represented Zenith Bookstore Amazing Alanzo Bookstore Foxes and Fireflies Registration is available at mprevents.org.
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