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Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival happens Saturday.

Jim Gaffigan
Friday, July 18, 7 pm
DECC Amsoil Arena
“Everything is Wonderful!” tour for the seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer and multi-platinum-selling recording artist.

Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
Saturday, July 19, 3 pm
Bayfront
A celebration of world music whose artists spread the message of love, hope, and equality for all people worldwide. Bring your flag and wave it proudly!

Corey Medina & Brothers
Saturday, July 19, 8 pm
Earth Rider Brewery Fest Grounds
Navajo blues-rock artist from New Mexico, now of Northern Minnesota. Corey calls who he trusts “brother,” and the band’s dynamics on and off stage attributed to that. The brothers are drummer Eric Sundeen and upright bass player Gary Broste, both from Bemidji.

Lake Superior Day
Sunday, July 20, 11 am to 3 pm
Lake Superior Estuarium, Barker’s Island
Free interactive activities for all ages focused on learning about this Great Lake. Stand-up paddle boarding (try it out!) noon to 3 p.m., half-priced tours next door at the SS Meteor 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (Reservations preferred.)

Ragtime Rendezvous
Tuesday, July 22, 6 pm
Wussow’s
A summer evening with the Lake Superior Ragtime Society featuring special guest Jim Radloff from Eau Claire, who continued playing piano after losing part of three fingers in a snowblower accident and as a result composed the “Seven Finger Rag.”

Jessey Adams
Wednesday, July 23, 5-7 pm
Sir Benedict’s
Young Michigan native recognized in multiple states for her unique storytelling through songwriting, winning the overall title in the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival competition (2024) and the Michigan State Fair Superstars competition (2024).

Blueberry Festival
July 24-27
Iron River, Wis.
Thursday: Iron River’s Got Talent variety show. Friday:, car show and movie in the park. Saturday: pancake breakfast, pedal tractor pull, pie eating contest, coronation of blueberry royalty, fireworks. Sunday: Polka mass, parade, cardboard boat race, concert by The Dweebs.