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Minneapolis duo Koo Koo takes the West Theatre stage Saturday, May 31.

Super D & The Double Chucks
Friday, May 30, 6-9 pm
Average Joe’s, Superior
Rare sighting of the Duluth trio that dates back to early 2000s, playing traditional country to acid rock and having overlapping members with The Fractals, two of them (allegedly) named “Chuck.” Jimi & Marvin, also of The Fractals, open.

Twin Ports Wind Orchestra Spring Concert
Saturday, May 31, 7 pm
UMD Weber Music Hall
Premiere of a composition by Mark Camphouse, written in memory of TPWO founding member Richard Carlson, as well as Twin Ports Overture, honoring music educator James Stellmaker. The night will include energetic marches and vibrant overtures.

Koo Koo
Saturday, May 31, 1 pm
The West Theatre
Minneapolis duo, formerly known as Koo Koo Kangaroo, began in 2008 as a live act emphasizing dance, audience participation and goofy humor. They became popular as a kids’ act while also touring with adult shows such as the Van Warped Tour and Frank Turner.

Pulling Out All the Stops
Sunday, June 1, 3 pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Two Harbors
The phrase “pulling out all the stops” originated from pipe organs, bringing all the different ranks of pipes into play to create a fuller sound. The church is now making every effort to restore its historic 1883 Hook & Hastings pipe organ, including this benefit concert.

Pete Fest
Weds.-Sun., June 4-8, 7 pm
Wussow’s
Annual five-day concert celebrating the birthday of Wussow’s music organizer, Pete Cich, with 3-4 acts per night, including Velahsa, Deep Fake Five, Lorenzo’s Tractor, Chris Kelly and more. Tickets per night $7 online and $10 at the door, $25 for a week-long pass.

Barrel of Laughs Festival
Weds. & Thurs., June 4 & 5, 7:30 pm
Zeitgeist
The evening will consist of six new short plays from playwrights from both near and afar, as well as local standup comedians.

Rehab
Thursday, June 5, 7 pm
Havana’s
Group from Georgia formed in 1998 and struck a chord among both hip hop and country fans. They went through numerous line-ups and are now touring for the 25th anniversary of their first hit single, “Sittin’ at a Bar,” with original vocalist Danny “Boone” Alexander. With Shallow Side and Nine Left Dead.