Dec 2021
River Ally Appreciation Party
The St. Louis River Alliance's River Ally Appreciation Party caps off a six-week sustainability drive and is the organization's effort to thank those who have supported the St. Louis River restoration. This event is indoor/outdoor, open to the public and is family friendly. There will be tables set up with free St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail maps and other information on SLRA projects. Merch, door prizes, wood-fired pizza and beer will be available.
Find out more »Jan 2022
Beargrease Patio Pup Mondays
Join Ursa Minor Brewing Co. for three Mondays in January for Patio Pup Mondays with Beargrease. Meet sled dogs and take photos, learn from a Q&A with organizers of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, purchase trail mail to be carried along the route, and buy merch.
Find out more »Ryan Van Slooten
Ryan Van Slooten plays a mix of rock and pop.
Find out more »Feb 2022
Scott Zosel
Minneapolis-based songwriter Scott Zosel is influenced in equal parts by Gram Parsons and Emily Dickinson. He released the album Tiny Yellow Room last summer.
Find out more »Mar 2022
Live from the Heart: Album Release and Listening Party
A celebration of the release of Live from The Heart: The Sacred Heart Music Center Quarantine Sessions. The album features songs recorded during closed-door, livestream concerts by 12 Twin Ports-based artists during the COVID-19 pandemic. The free listening party will air all 12 tracks from the album and includes ticket giveaways, drink specials, Ursa Minor pizza and more. CD copies will be available for purchase. All sales proceeds will go to Sacred Heart Music Center programming and building maintenance.
Find out more »Isaak and Tori Elker
Isaak and Tori Elker of the Minneapolis-based trio Good Morning Bedlam play “furious folk” music.
Find out more »Apr 2022
Main Street Lincoln Park Spring Cleanup
Ecolibrium3 is leading this volunteer event to build a cleaner and healthier community by tackling out-of-control waste. Register here: Individuals and groups welcome. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Duluth Foot Trails Alliance Meeting
The Duluth Foot Trails Alliance is a new nonprofit that advocates for foot trails, takes action to support and maintain them, and provides education and outreach to ensure they're used sustainably and are accessible to all. Attend this inaugural meeting to learn about trail volunteer opportunities with DuFTA, the Superior Hiking Trail Association, Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores, Duluth Cross Country Ski Club, and the city of Duluth.
Find out more »Jun 2022
Agate Hunter Release Party
Ursa Minor Brewing and Duluth MakerSpace are combining to feature agate venders and artisans at both locations during the two-day Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival. Friday, June 3: Agate Hunter Release Party Ursa Minor Brewing is releasing its Agate Hunter sour beer. Patrons can bring agates for identification or casual swap or show-and-tell; no vendors. Saturday, June 4: Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival Agate vendors and artisans will be featured at both Duluth MakerSpace and Ursa Minor Brewing. Food trucks will available…
Find out more »Jul 2022
Camille Marsten
Singer-songwriter Camille Marston performs at Ursa Minor on the first Thursday of the month.
Find out more »Caludo
Caludo is a folk trio based in Zurich, Switzerland, that blends bluegrass and Irish folk music into its own genre -- "Swissicana."
Find out more »Northern Ale Stars 40th Anniversary Party
An event celebrating the local homebrewing club’s 40 years of operation. Featuring a collaboration brew where 100% of sales from the beer benefit the Northern Ale Stars.
Find out more »Bike Fit Clinic Introduction
Learn how to check that a bike is optimally adjusted and fitted to one's body for comfort and control, how to do basic adjustments and what happens in a full Pro-Fit. A master fitter with be present to answer questions.
Find out more »Sep 2022
Night Sky Trivia
Celebrate the Night Skies Week runs Sept. 12-17 with nationally renowned speakers, star parties and more. The Night Sky Trivia event includes a brief presentation by Jessica Rogers, director of the UMD Planetarium. Starry Skies North -- a chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association -- organizes the week of events to bring awareness to the dimming skies by celebrating an often hidden resource: the night.
Find out more »Oct 2022
Greg Tiburzi
Greg Tiburzi plays acoustic originals and covers from a variety of genres.
Find out more »Jan 2023
Hannah Rey
Singer-songwriter Hannah Rey performs a mix of classic and modern covers along with original music.
Find out more »Feb 2023
Galentine’s Day
Galentine's Day is for ladies to grab their best girlfriends and celebrate. Yes, Cheese will have a pop-up from 5 to 8 p.m. offering hand-crafted cheese boxes. There will also be dried arrangements and succulent planters from Flora North.
Find out more »218 Days: Community Sauna Sessions by Sauna du Nord at Ursa Minor Brewing
Sauna du Nord's mobile sauna will be at Ursa Minor Brewing for the 218 Days celebration with 1 hour community sauna sessions.
Find out more »218 Days: Ursa Minor Brewing 218 Days Celebration
Ursa Minor Brewing celebrates 218 Day with a fun-filled day that includes: Live music from 1 to 9 p.m. Family snowman making from 1 to 3 p.m. Snow mini golf & relays from 6 to 8 p.m. Community Sauna Sessions by Sauna du Nord from 11 to 4 p.m.
Find out more »Hannah Rey
Singer-songwriter Hannah Rey performs a mix of classic and modern covers along with original music.
Find out more »Mar 2023
The Swongos
The Swongos are a three-piece instrumental surf band from the St. Croix River Valley on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. In addition to surf music, they have many styles of music such as spy, exotica and indie rock sprinkled in their songs. The Swongos are influenced by Dick Dale and the Ventures, The Pixies and Los Cubanos Postizos.
Find out more »Apr 2023
JAM Concert Series: PINK Marlena and Open Jam Session
Marlena Boedigheimer is a saxophonist and composer from Duluth. She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2022, and in that same year, formed her first group as a bandleader under the name “Pink Marlena." They released their first project in November of 2022, a three song EP entitled “Primaries" where all three tunes were completely improvised and done in single takes. Marlena aims to combine the spirit of free jazz with…
Find out more »Eco3 Earth Week 2023: Main Street Lincoln Park Spring Cleanup
Ecolibrium3 is leading this volunteer event to build a cleaner and healthier community by tackling out-of-control waste. Register here: Individuals and groups welcome. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »May 2023
Painting Event at Ursa Minor Brewing
Join Northern Exposure Art at Ursa Minor Brewing to create your own masterpiece with step-by-step instructions and materials provided! All participants must register in advance here and bring their confirmation email on the day of the class.
Find out more »Jun 2023
Boozy Book Fair
Remember the good old elementary school days going to the Book Fair? Now you can relive the magic with beer. Zenith Bookstore and Ursa Minor Brewing are partnering for a Boozy Book Fair.
Find out more »Jul 2023
Summer Sunshine DiffeRUNce 5K
The Summer Sunshine DiffeRUNce 5K to benefit Mentor North welcomes all runners, walkers, rollers, skippers, hula-hoopers and cartwheelers. All runners will be timed and entered for prizes. Registration opens at 9 a.m.; the race starts at 10. Registration is also availabe online at kindful.com. DiffeRUNce begins and ends on the Cross City Trail in front of Ursa Minor Brewing. There will be games and music at Ursa Minor. Donations from this event go directly to supporting youth in the Twin…
Find out more »The NorthShore Inline Marathon’s Skate & Sip
The NorthShore Inline Marathon's Skate & Sips is a perfect get-together for skating enthusiasts who participate in The NorthShore Inline Marathon, North America's largest inline marathon. All evenings offer a unique opportunity for skaters of all levels to come together, enjoy a thrilling skating experience, and unwind with a local brewery gathering. All ages are welcome to participate in this series of events. The Lineup: ● July 11th - Ursa Minor Brewing (Munger Trail) ● July 25th - Bent Paddle…
Find out more »Aug 2023
The NorthShore Inline Marathon’s Skate & Sip
The NorthShore Inline Marathon's Skate & Sips is a perfect get-together for skating enthusiasts who participate in The NorthShore Inline Marathon, North America's largest inline marathon. All evenings offer a unique opportunity for skaters of all levels to come together, enjoy a thrilling skating experience, and unwind with a local brewery gathering. All ages are welcome to participate in this series of events. The Lineup ● Aug. 8 - Ursa Minor Brewing (Munger Trail) ● Aug. 22 - Bent Paddle…
Find out more »Superior Dragon Boat Festival Promo Event
See a real dragon boat, sign up for a team, learn more about this year's charitable partner (23rd Veteran) and hear some live music by from Bill & Kate Isles from 6-8 p.m.
Find out more »Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival 2023
Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival with Duluth MakerSpace will be held at two separate locations. Join agate-loving neighbors at the each location. Friday, Aug, 11 at Ursa Minor Brewing 3 to 8 p.m. --Evening Makers Market --Vendor meet & greet + rock show & tell --Ask/stump the geologist --Agate Hunter t-shirt release Saturday, Aug, 12 @ Duluth MakerSpace 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. --All Agate vendor booths --Fundraiser raffle --Facility tours --Food trucks --Kids agate dig Saturday, Aug. 12 @ Ursa…
Find out more »Sep 2023
MorningBird
Singer Songwriter trio from Norther MN, MorningBird, returns to Ursa for an evening music lovers of all ages will enjoy. Featuring violin, guitar, harmonica and upright-bass, MorningBird preforms an array of original Americana and Alt Folk tunes as well as bringing some folk rock covers to the stage.
Find out more »Yoga and Brews
Join Emily for an all-levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class followed by a drink or two! Cost is $25 and includes both the class and your first drink after. Venmo @emilybarsness to save your spot or sign up here.
Find out more »Painting Event at Ursa Minor Brewing
Join Northern Exposure Art at Ursa Minor Brewing to create your own masterpiece with step-by-step instructions and materials provided! The class also includes a drink of your choice. All participants must register in advance here and bring their confirmation email on the day of the class.
Find out more »Dec 2023
Boozy Book Fair
All the magic of an elementary-school book fair, with a curated selection of books for sale for readers of all ages. Also, there's beer.
Find out more »Greg Tiburzi
Greg Tiburzi plays acoustic originals and covers from a variety of genres. This show features Christmas songs and other assorted ornaments and stocking stuffers.
Find out more »Matthew R. Sayles
Matthew R. Sayles's solo performances bounce from up tempo Telecaster-picked roots country, early rock & roll, roadhouse blues, Americana ballads and bluegrass to north African-inspired instrumental pieces on five string banjo and south American-infused arrangements on the Andean ten-stringed Charango. An accomplished songwriter, story-teller and performer with a deep interest in the history of American roots music, Sayles's live performances evoke a modern interpretation of the coffee house shows of the 1950s and 60s, while still keeping one foot grounded…
Find out more »Feb 2024
Thursday Games
A board game night where you can bring your own or learn something new.
Find out more »Northern Exposure Painting Event at Ursa Minor
Northern Exposure Art is hosting a step-by-step painting event. All materials to paint a 16x20 canvas will be provided and enjoy a beverage of your choice from Ursa Minor while you paint. Register and get your tickets here.
Find out more »MPR News Presents: Getting to Green in Minnesota Community Conversation
MPR News is presenting the Getting to Green community conversation where experts will talk about the changes people can make in their homes and lives to reduce the energy used from fossil fuels. Register and save your spot at mprevents.org.
Find out more »Apr 2024
Book Launch Party: Leif Enger’s “I Cheerfully Refuse”
Zenith Bookstore is thrilled to host the launch of Leif Enger's new novel, I Cheerfully Refuse at Ursa Minor Brewing. I Cheerfully Refuse is a rollicking narrative in the most evocative of settings and is a symphony against despair and a rallying cry for the future. Joining Enger at Ursa Minor will be Duluth musician and songwriter Jamie Ness. Books can be pre-ordered at zenithbookstore.com.
Find out more »JAM Concert Series: Sam Chandler Trio and Open Jam Session
JAM Concert Series presents a night of music with Sam Chandler Trio at Ursa Minor Brewing Company. The second annual Jazz Appreciation Month Concert Series promotes jazz awareness with concerts held twice a week at various restaurants and venues. The Sam Chandler Trio features Sam Chandler on piano, Calvin Caron on bass and Sten Duginski on drums will play an opening set followed by an open Jam Session. Participants are encouraged to bring their horns. Sam Chandler is a pianist,…
Find out more »Lincoln Park Cleanup
Lincoln Park Cleanup volunteers meet up at Ursa Minor Brewing Co. to clean up litter in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Find out more »May 2024
Ignite Your Fuse Experiential Luncheon: Ursa Minor Brewing
Fuse Duluth, the young professional’s division of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, offers presentations by local leaders in its Ignite Your Fuse luncheon series on select Thursdays throughout the year. In this edition, attendees get a behind-the-scenes tour of Ursa Minor Brewing's recently-updated facilities. The craft brewery offers wood-fired pizza, live music and outdoor seating, and is located in the Lincoln Park Craft District. The cost to attend is $25 for chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. Register at…
Find out more »Jun 2024
Climes
Climes is a music project led by Minnesota-based artist Drew Anderson. It showcases original songs of folkish sensibility and genre-jumping acoustic guitar, bass and mountain dulcimer.
Find out more »Cyr and the Cosmonauts
Cyr and the Cosmonauts perform eclectic Americana music that packs tight vocal harmonies and explosive dynamics across a spectrum of musical genres. Bandleader/songwriter Eric Cyr is a previous winner of Wussow's songwriter contest. Cyr and the Cosmonauts have released two full length albums.
Find out more »Aug 2024
Gitchee Gumee Agate Fest 2024
The Gitchee Gumee Agate Fest is back again. All events will take place at the taproom at Ursa Minor Brewing. Friday, August 2, to 8 p.m. -Agate hunter shirt release -Vendor meet and greet -Rock show and tell -Ask/stump the geologist -Live demos from MakerSpace -MakerSpace membership tabling -Live music at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -Agate show / makers market -Kids rock dig -Fundraiser raffle -Live music
Find out more »Sep 2024
Painting Event at Ursa Minor
Northern Exposure Art presents this two-hour, step-by-step painting class in which participants complete a 16×20” canvas. All materials to paint are provided. Refreshments from Ursa Minor will be available, and admission comes with one free beverage.
Find out more »Bingo at Ursa Minor
Bingo is played every other Wednesday at Ursa Minor Brewing.
Find out more »Oktoberfest Pride Day
Celebrate Pride and Oktoberfest. Pretzel necklaces available for purchase. 6 p.m. Steinholding Competition 6 p.m. Big Bad John Beer Release 5-7 p.m. Live Music: Ray Barnard 7-9 p.m. Drag Show hosted by Zenith City Horror
Find out more »Oktoberfest Beer Olympics
Celebrate Oktoberfest with the beer olympics. Games and prizes for everyone. Schedule of events: 4-6 p.m. Live Music: Yuya Mix 6 p.m. Steinholding Competition 7 p.m. Das Wizard Tower Beer Game 8 p.m. Das Beer Balancing Beer Game 7-9 p.m. Live Music: Whitecaps
Find out more »Classic Oktoberfest at Ursa Minor Brewing
A full day of classic Oktoberfest beer, games and music. 11 a.m.- noon $3 Pints of Oktoberfest Happy Hour 12:30 German Trivia 2:30 German Spelling Bee 4 p.m. Das Wizard Tower Beer Game 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Steinholding Competition 7-9 p.m. Live Music: Jumpsuit
Find out more »Family Oktoberfest
Ursa Minor Brewing will have a family Oktoberfest Day. Staff and animals from the Lake Superior Zoo will be there.The schedule is: 11-3 p.m. Tie Dye Station ($15 per shirt) 12 -2 p.m. Lauralloons Balloon Artist 1-3 p.m. Live Music: Polkarobics
Find out more »Themed Trivia
This week's theme? Find out when you get there!
Find out more »Northeast Timberland Band
This band play styles from country rock, bluegrass and folk, as well as originals, so there's something for every type of crowd. Playing outdoors with weather permitting
Find out more »Little Way
Little Way is a country duo comprised of husband-and-wife Braedon and Kayla Hoecherl.
Find out more »Yoga and Beers
An all-level Vinyasa yoga class coupled with beer and pizza.
Find out more »Oct 2024
Painting Event at Ursa Minor
Northern Exposure Art presents this two-hour, step-by-step painting class in which participants complete a 16x20-inch canvas. All materials to paint are provided. Register online at northernexposureart.com
Find out more »Adam Moe
Adam Moe sings and plays fiddle, ukulele and tenor guitar. He is based in Duluth, MN.
Find out more »Happy Hour with Mentor North
This happy hour has drink deals, free Ursa Pizza and a chance to hear from a panel of current mentors. Meet the Mentor North team and learn how spending 4 hours a month with a youth living in the Twin Ports can change their life and yours.
Find out more »Matt Yetter
The Minnesota-based country/blues artist performs.
Find out more »Woodblind Duo
The two-person version of Duluth’s acoustic-ska favorites perform.
Find out more »Gavin St. Clair
The Duluth-based singer-songwriter plays his nostalgic acoustic love songs.
Find out more »General Knowledge Trivia
Grab a crew and test those wits. Ideal for teams of six to eight, this trivia covers everything from history to pop culture.
Find out more »Paul Newberg
The Duluth-based musician performs both original and cover songs. Rock, blues, country, pop and funk.
Find out more »The Trash Cats
The acoustic duo performs everything from foot-stomping originals to tender '90s alt-rock covers.
Find out more »Barefoot & Sunshine (Canceled)
This event has been canceled.
Find out more »Kaylee Matuszak (Canceled)
This event has been canceled.
Find out more »Between Howls
The One Less Guest side project performs. The group plays a blend of Americana, rock, folk and soul originals and covers.
Find out more »Ross Thorn
Thorn sings and plays acoustic guitar.
Find out more »Hannah Rey
The singer/songwriter performs.
Find out more »Friends-Themed Trivia
A nostalgic trivia night for fans of the classic television show.
Find out more »Merrill Miller
Miller performs classic country with a modern edge.
Find out more »Chris Silver
The multi-instrumentalist roots-music musician performs.
Find out more »Halloween DiffeRUNce at Ursa Minor Brewing
The Spooky Ursa Minor DiffeRUNce 5K is in support of YMCA Food Access. Participants should wear a costume and bring the kids for a romp through the Craft District.
Find out more »Peat Boggs
Peat Boggs’ provide murky yet reflective lyricism backed by an organic blend of groove, jazz, folk and everything in between.
Find out more »Sam Hatch
Influenced by banjo legends like Grandpa Jones, Ola Belle Reed and Ralph Stanley, Hatch incorporates multiple styles in his playing and won first place in the 2023 Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention banjo contest.
Find out more »Yoga with Phoebe
A 60-minute yoga flow class for all experience levels with an Ursa Minor beverage at the end. Interested parties can Venmo $20 to Phoebe Turgeon to hold a spot. Drop-ins welcome.
Find out more »Ray Barnard and the Dudes
Barnard and his band play original roots and soul music. https://youtu.be/uAkZQ4AAyUE?si=39xM8gpGGL-zK_ay
Find out more »Nov 2024
MorningBird
MorningBird is an acoustic trio with singer songwriter Rob Wheeler, violinist Jill Burkes and upright bassist Josh Palmi.
Find out more »Jake Searl and Friends
The folk/pop/rock musician performs with his band.
Find out more »Slapdash Bluegrass
Slapdash Bluegrass is a dust-kickin', fast-pickin' bluegrass and oldtime band based out of Decorah, Iowa.
Find out more »Painting Event at Ursa Minor
Northern Exposure Art presents this two-hour, step-by-step painting class in which participants complete a 16 × 20 inch canvas. All materials to paint are provided. Register online at northernexposureart.com
Find out more »General Knowledge Trivia
Participants can test their general knowledge to win prizes.
Find out more »Paul Newberg
The roots musician performs.
Find out more »Trash Cats
The acoustic duo performs everything from foot-stomping originals to tender '90s alt-rock covers featuring tight harmonies.
Find out more »The Office Trivia at Ursa Minor Brewing
It is a night of 'The Office' trivia at the brewery. Test your knowledge of Dunder Mifflin and see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate Scranton expert.
Find out more »Kaylee Matuszak
Kaylee Matuszak has two big passions: Lake Superior and music.
Find out more »Rianna Marie
The Madison-based folk musician performs.
Find out more »Purgatory Creek
The Irish/Americana roots-music band performs.
Find out more »Merrill Miller
The country/punk/blues musician performs.
Find out more »Bingo at Ursa Minor Brewing
Bingo is played every other Wednesday at Ursa Minor Brewing.
Find out more »Lindula Brothers
The Lindula Brothers are at Ursa Minor Brewing. John and Brian Lindula play folk/bluegrass music. John has written original music and they cover songs from Old Crow Medicine Show, Trampled by Turtles, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Woody Guthrie and more.
Find out more »Trees and Tinsel
Hoffbauer Tree Farm presents a variety of Duluth-grown Christmas trees, wreaths, greens and more. The farm crew will give newly-purchased trees a fresh cut and tie them safely to vehicle roofs. Hoffbauer will also be selling Farmer Doug maple syrup, wild rice, jams and jellies.
Find out more »Morningbird
Morningbird is an acoustic trio with singer songwriter Rob Wheeler, violinist Jill Burkes and upright bassist Josh Palmi.
Find out more »Dec 2024
Gavin St. Clair
Gavin St. Clair performs a mix of old school folk and pop alongside original music and classic jazz tunes.
Find out more »Northern Exposure Art: Painting Event at Ursa Minor
Northern Exposure Art presents a two-hour, step-by-step painting class in which participants will complete a 16×20-inch canvas. All materials to paint are provided. Register online at northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »Boozy Book Fair
Join Zenith Bookstore at Ursa Minor Brewing to relive the magic and nostalgia of your elementary school book fair, with a curated selection of books and gifts for readers of all ages. There will be free Jólabókaflóð gift wrapping, free sleeves of Mike & Jen's hot cocoa mix and free Zenith recycled tote bag with purchases over $100.
Find out more »Boozy Book Fair
The Boozy Book Fair is kicking off just in time for the holidays. Zenith Bookstore is collaborating with Ursa Minor Brewing to relive the magic and nostalgia of your elementary school book fair, with a curated selection of books and gifts for readers of all ages. There will also be free Jólabókaflóð gift wrapping.
Find out more »Bingo at Ursa Minor Brewing
Bingo is played every other Wednesday at Ursa Minor Brewing.
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