Events

10am Mon. Jan. 22

Casual Magic Monday

Cost: Free

Age: All Ages

noon Mon. Jan. 22

Geek League

Blacklist Brewing 206 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: Free

Age: 21+

6pm Mon. Jan. 22

Gene Luen Yang: We Need Diverse Books

Award-winning graphic novelist and comic book author Gene Luen Yang will speak about the importance of narratives that convey a multitude of cultural experiences. Gene’s books will be available for purchase and signing by the author immediately following his presentation. Gene is the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a MacArthur Fellow, and the national spokesperson for the Reading Without Walls program. His published work includes American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints, and The Shadow Hero. He has also written Avatar: The Last Airbender and Superman comics. This free event is part of Reading Without Walls, a year-long community program that challenges participants to read outside their comfort zones.

Kirby Ballroom UMD Campus, 1120 Kirby Drive, 3rd Floor, Duluth

6pm Mon. Jan. 22

Teague Alexy

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: Free

6pm Mon. Jan. 22

Runa Yoga + Beer

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $15