Events

6-9pm Fri. May. 3

Toast to Tails

Swing on in to the zoo for a salute to the Roaring 20's! Join our animal ambassadors for one-of-kind encounters that will amaze and delight! We've got it all goodies: food, beer, wine, games, raffles, silent auction/silent movies with popcorn bar, bespoke desserts, coffee...and did we mention the animals? Juke and jive to our DJ'ed dancing, with Charleston/foxtrot experts to show you the moves.

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth

Cost: $50

Age: 21+

7pm Fri. May. 3

Zaasaakwe Designs Fashion Show

MacRostie Art Center 405 NW First Ave., Grand Rapids

7pm Fri. May. 3

Working: A Musical

Harbor City International School 332 W. Michigan St., Duluth

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

7:30pm Fri. May. 3

Almost, Maine

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

8-11am Sat. May. 4

Teacher Appreciation Pancake Breakfast

TImber Hall 4855 Hwy. 21, Embarrass

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

noon-3pm Sat. May. 4

Vappu - Finnish May Day

White Winter Winery 68323 Lea St., Iron River

2-4pm Sat. May. 4

History of Cycling

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

5-7pm Sat. May. 4

Damiano Center's Feeding our Community Fundraiser

Clyde Iron Works 2920 W. Michigan St., Duluth

7pm Sat. May. 4

Working: A Musical

Harbor City International School 332 W. Michigan St., Duluth

7:30pm Sat. May. 4

Almost, Maine

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

11am-1pm Sun. May. 5

Dick Rees Buttonbox Brunch

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

2pm Sun. May. 5

Working: A Musical

Harbor City International School 332 W. Michigan St., Duluth

2pm Sun. May. 5

Almost, Maine

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

3pm Sun. May. 5

UWS Music Alumni Recital

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

5-7pm Tue. May. 7

Art reception: Washburn School District Student Show

Washburn Cultural Center 1 E. Bayfield St., Washburn

7:30pm Tue. May. 7

UWS Music Scholarship Benefit Concert

Manion Theater UWS Campus, 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

5-7pm Wed. May. 8

Gatherings by Sheraton

Restaurant 301 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

5-7pm Wed. May. 8

Ely Folk School Spring Bonfire

Semer's Beach 476 W. Shagawa Rd., Ely

7pm Wed. May. 8

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

7-8:30pm Wed. May. 8

Dialogue with Alan O’Hashi on Cohousing

On May 8, Twin Cities Cohousing Network presents Alan O’Hashi on Zoom. O’Hashi is a board member of The Cohousing Association of the US, lives in Silver Sage Village (senior cohousing community), an author, and a filmmaker. He teaches how…

Twin Cities Cohousing Network

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

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

7:30pm Thu. May. 9

Orchestra Concerto Competition Concert

Thorpe Langley Auditorium-UWS 1710 Weeks Ave., Superior

10:30am Fri. May. 10

Minnesota Barn Quilt Trails

Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Cir., Duluth

3:30pm Fri. May. 10

Minnesota Barn Quilt Trails

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

7pm Fri. May. 10

Beats for Change: Fundraiser for Haiti & Ethiopia

Sacred Heart Music Center 201 W. 4th St., Duluth

8am-5pm Sat. May. 11

National Train Day

Lake Superior Railroad Museum 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

9am Sat. May. 11

John S. Werner Memorial 5K Run-Walk

The Other Place Bar & Grille 3930 E. Calvary Rd., Duluth

noon-6pm Sat. May. 11

Fifth Year Anniversary Party

Wild State Cider 2515 W. Superior St., Duluth

9pm Sat. May. 11

Halfway to Halloween Party

Gopher Bar & Grill 402 N. Central Ave., Duluth

9am Sun. May. 12

Badass Warrior Goddess DiffeRUNce

Ursa Minor Brewing 2415 W. Superior St. Suite B, Duluth

11am-1pm Sun. May. 12

Hewitt Station Brunch

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

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

noon-3pm Wed. May. 15

Antique Appraisal

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: Free

5-7pm Wed. May. 15

Gatherings by Sheraton

Restaurant 301 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

5:30-8pm Wed. May. 15

Pints & Pups

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

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+

1-4pm Thu. May. 16

Veteran Resource Fair

Minnesota North College – Hibbing 1515 East 25th St., Hibbing

10am-2pm Fri. May. 17

Resources for Women Veterans

Get information on benefits women veterans are eligible for. Limited space reserve spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dav-women-veterans-workshops-presented-by-dav-women-veterans-committee-tickets-891158929347

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

Cost: FREE

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

2-4pm Sat. May. 18

Indigenous Writer Series: Gwen Westerman & Linda LeGarde Grover

AICHO’s Indigenous Writer Series continues with the next event featuring Minnesota Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman and Linda LeGarde Grover. In their session, Westerman and LeGarde Grover will each talk about their books, read an excerpt, participate in a Q&A segment, and sign books. Parking for the event is free and is located in the parking lot across from the gallery.

Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center 212 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2-8pm Sat. May. 18

Festiversary 2024

Festiversary – An Outdoor Beer Festival Block Party Celebrating Bent Paddle’s 11 Year Anniversary – is Back!!! Join us and 3,000 of your closest friends at the Brewery on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 2 – 8 pm to help us celebrate!

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: Advanced Tickets $30 Day of Tickets $40

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Sat. May. 18

An Italian Renaissance - Dinner & History Series

For our fourth and final dinner in this series with Chef Jeffrey Zervas we will celebrate the beautiful Cotton Mansion with “An Italian Renaissance”. This grand property was built in 1908 and features an Italian Renaissance architectural style.

Cotton Mansion 2309 E. 1st St., Duluth

Cost: $129

Age: 21+

6:30-8pm Tue. May. 21

Science on Tap

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

6:30-7:30pm Tue. May. 21

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

5-7pm Wed. May. 22

Gatherings by Sheraton

Restaurant 301 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

7pm Wed. May. 22

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth