Events

11am-1pm Tue. Apr. 16

Job Fair

Minnesota North College - Vermilion Campus 1900 E Camp St., Ely

noon-12:30pm Tue. Apr. 16

Lunch with Friends: Sonata for Two Pianos & Percussion

Join pianists Jessica Schroeder and Teresa Vaughan and percussionists Jeremy Craycraft and Brett Jones in a performance of Bela Bartok's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion. This is the finale for the second season of Lunch with Friends. Bring lunch and bring a friend to this 30 minute recital!

Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

3:30pm Tue. Apr. 16

Indigenous Language Reclamation

Fourth-floor Rotunda, Kathryn A. Martin Library 416 Library Dr. University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth

4-6pm Tue. Apr. 16

Art reception: Exonerated

Tweed Museum of Art 1201 Ordean Ct. University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth

6:30-8pm Tue. Apr. 16

Science on Tap

The Alley/Deep Water Grille 808 Main St. W., Ashland

6:30pm Tue. Apr. 16

Exonerated: Former Death Row Inmate Herman Lindsey

Montague Hall 70, University of Minnesota Duluth 1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth

7:30pm Tue. Apr. 16

University Recital Series: Erin Aldridge & Alexander Sandor

The recital will feature Erin Aldridge, UW-Superior professor of violin and viola and director of orchestra, and Alexander Sandor, UW-Superior senior lecturer of piano. Selections will include Beethoven’s Sonata No. 9 in A Major “Kreutzer” and Camille Saint-Saëns’ Sonata No. 1 in d minor.

Holden Fine Arts Center, Webb Recital Hall 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: $15

7-8:30pm Wed. Apr. 17

Angels & Demons: A Conversation with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP

Do people still believe in angels and demons? Is it possible to hold such beliefs today? Join us as we explore these questions and more from a Catholic perspective with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, instructor at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. Visit the event website for the registration link to this virtual webinar.

College of St. Scholastica shorturl.at/mKP35, Duluth

Cost: FREE

7pm Wed. Apr. 17

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

7:30pm Wed. Apr. 17

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

7:30pm Wed. Apr. 17

Ride the Cyclone

Manion Theater UWS Campus, 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

5pm Thu. Apr. 18

Jankofsky Lecture: Shakespeare on Film

Fourth-floor Rotunda, Kathryn A. Martin Library 416 Library Dr. University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth

7:30pm Thu. Apr. 18

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

1:30-5pm Fri. Apr. 19

Lake Superior Estuarium

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful 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.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3:40-5pm Fri. Apr. 19

Singing Community & Creation: The Jewish Practice of Avodat Lev

Ethnomusicologist Dr. Elyse Carter Vosen explores the sounds, spiritual purposes, and social force of Avodat Lev (roughly translated as "work of the heart"), a recently-developed form of intimate, imaginative, and contemplative Jewish prayer service made up of song, chant, meditation and poetry, as an outgrowth of the Jewish farming movement.

College of St. Scholastica Library North Reading Room 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

7:30pm Fri. Apr. 19

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

7:30pm Fri. Apr. 19

Opera Concert: Guys & Dolls

Weber Music Hall 1151 University Dr. - UMD Campus, Duluth

10:30am-noon Sat. Apr. 20

Fishing 101

Cloquet Public Library 320 14th St., Cloquet

1-3pm Sat. Apr. 20

Annual Student Exhibition reception

Tweed Museum of Art 1201 Ordean Ct. University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth

2pm Sat. Apr. 20

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

7:30pm Sat. Apr. 20

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

7:30pm Sat. Apr. 20

Ride the Cyclone

Manion Theater UWS Campus, 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

2pm Sun. Apr. 21

Ride the Cyclone

Manion Theater UWS Campus, 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

3pm Sun. Apr. 21

UMD Choir Concert

Weber Music Hall 1151 University Dr. - UMD Campus, Duluth

3pm Sun. Apr. 21

Recital: Aidan Jones (voice) & Emma Jones (flute)

Holden Fine Arts 2141-UWS Campus 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

6:30-8:30pm Tue. Apr. 23

Art & Music Walk

The Art Walk is a self-guided tour through Tower Hall and the CSS Theatre. Attendees will enjoy visual art showcasing the work of senior art students and music provided by the St. Scholastica Choirs, String Orchestra, Steel Band, and Handbell Ensemble. The tour begins at Mitchell Auditorium, with programs and maps available directing attendees to various art and music stops throughout campus.

Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: $7 general admission, free admission for students pre-K to college and Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Tue. Apr. 23

Abby Stegall, piano

Thorpe Langley Auditorium-UWS 1710 Weeks Ave., Superior

7pm Wed. Apr. 24

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

3-6pm Thu. Apr. 25

Firefighting & Truck Driving Open House

Lake Superior College Emergency Response Training Center 11501 Hwy. 23, Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 25

Transportation Equity Doc & Talk: Bikes vs. Cars

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30pm Thu. Apr. 25

Global Percussion Concert

Thorpe Langley Auditorium-UWS 1710 Weeks Ave., Superior

7:30-9pm Fri. Apr. 26

CSS Choir Spring Concert: Passion & Poets

The College of St. Scholastica Choirs’ spring concert will feature selections from the St. John Passion, commemorating the 300th anniversary of J.S. Bach's masterwork. Additionally, we present repertoire that explores varied meanings of the word “passion” and compositions with notable poetry from a variety of genres.

Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: $7 general admission, free admission for students pre-K to college and Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery

7:30pm Fri. Apr. 26

Piano Group Recital

Weber Music Hall 1151 University Dr. - UMD Campus, Duluth

9am Sat. Apr. 27

Victory 5K

Victory Christian Academy 206 E. 39th St., Hibbing

10am-2pm Sat. Apr. 27

Every Child Ready Duluth Family Fest

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

noon-3pm Sat. Apr. 27

Twin Ports May Day Rally

"Unearthing our History and Forging Our Future:” 4th annual Twin Ports May Day Labor Rally on Saturday, April 27 at the Duluth Labor Temple. Socializing, music and a picnic lunch start at Noon; the formal program is slated from 1-3 pm. The rally will also feature round-table discussions and tabling by organizations. Labor Historian Peter Rachleff and visual artist Carolyn Olson headline the event.

Duluth Labor Temple Wellstone Room 2002 London Rd, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon-4:30pm Sat. Apr. 27

Visibility Fair with Gaelynn Lea

Duluth Public Library Green Room 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

7:30-8:30pm Sat. Apr. 27

CSS Concert Band & Handbell Ensemble: Hope & Heal

The CSS Concert Band and Handbell Ensemble will present a musical journey of acceptance and action that confronts the horrific reality of gun violence in the United States. Tragedy will be acknowledged and space will be made to consider purposeful action for a brighter future.

Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: $7 general admission, free admission for students pre-K to college and Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery

6:30-7:30pm Tue. Apr. 30

BCBS of MN - Prepare for Medicare 2024

Attend a free, no-obligation workshop to answer all your questions about Medicare. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota offer community workshops to learn about comparing your options for Medicare, including prescription and drug benefits, and when to enroll. This workshop will help you feel confident about choosing the right plan.

Days Inn & Suites 909 Cottonwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Wed. May. 1

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

1:30-5pm Fri. May. 3

Lake Superior Estuarium

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful 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.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Fri. May. 3

Salsa with the Saints

The St. Scholastica Jazz Band and the North Shore Big Band present an evening of Latin dancing. Instructors from North Shore Ballroom will provide lessons for the first half hour, then the dance floor will be open until 9 P.M. Come and merengue the night away!

St. Scholastica Benedictine Commons, Science Building, 2nd floor 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: $7 general admission, free admission for students pre-K to college and Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery

Age: All Ages

10am-5pm Sat. May. 4

Lake Superior Estuarium First Saturdays

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful 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.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Wed. May. 8

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

6:30pm Thu. May. 9

Bong Speaker Series

On March 14, Capt. (Ret) Tom Blomquist will share his experiences as a pilot in Vietnam. He flew a total of 59 weapons runs throughout South Vietnam and Laos, the majority being in Cambodia. During his time overseas, Capt. Blomquist and his crew were also standing on alert with nuclear weapons for any Cold War threats that may arise.

Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center 305 Harbor View Parkway, Superior

Cost: Free

noon-1pm Tue. May. 14

BCBS of MN - Prepare for Medicare 2024

Attend a free, no-obligation workshop to answer all your questions about Medicare. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota offer community workshops to learn about comparing your options for Medicare, including prescription and drug benefits, and when to enroll. This workshop will help you feel confident about choosing the right plan.

Days Inn & Suites 909 Cottonwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5:30-8pm Wed. May. 15

Dialogue in Action Series: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy

First Lutheran Church Foundation is pleased to announce the first in our new speaker series designed to foster community engagement and understanding through thought-provoking conversations on pressing social justice issues that impact our community. Author Robert P. Jones to speak on his New York Times best-seller, "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future."

First Lutheran Church 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: Free, registration required

7pm Wed. May. 15

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

8:30am-3:30pm Thu. May. 16

Working with victims of abuse

You and your staff or colleagues are invited to an important gathering focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion - compassion vs. empathy - and the hidden dynamics of domestic violence. Talks from respected experts, a short film and discussion…

Yellowjacket Union Great Room 1605 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: $75 (includes lunch and supplies)

Age: 18+

1:30-5pm Fri. May. 17

Lake Superior Estuarium

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful 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.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages