Events

5-7pm Thu. Feb. 29

'The Way I See' reception & 'Black Swallowtail' book launch

Aiken's energetic, evocative work shines in two formats: exhibited in Morrison Gallery in The Way I See, and sharing the page with nationally acclaimed poet Arleta Little in their joint publication, Black Swallowtail. The poetry book combines Little's poetry series with a selection of Aiken's paintings chosen to reflect themes of mortality, ancestry, and beauty.

Duluth Art Institute 130 W. Superior St. Suite 400, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

5pm Thu. Feb. 29

Cyr

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

5:30pm Thu. Feb. 29

Jerry Siptroth & Friends

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Feb. 29

Side String Band

Side String Band formed out of a desire to make pure music true to the soul. Consisting of sidemen from various acoustic bands in the Midwest, Side String Band yearns to bring back the sound of old time bluegrass with progressive folk undertones. No…

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Thu. Feb. 29

Little Opera of the North: Hansel & Gretel

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

7pm Thu. Feb. 29

Leap Day with Lake Effect String Band

Vikre Distillery 525 Lake Ave. S., Suite 102, Duluth

7:30-10pm Thu. Feb. 29

Rabbit Hole

David Lindsay-Abaire tells the tragic tale of Howie and Becca Corbett and the events that shattered their world. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize, Rabbit Hole tells the story of a family trapped in grief and loss. Driven apart by tragedy, Becca and Howie’s relationship desperately needs healing and a path to find their way back to each other and a brighter future.

St. Scholastica Theater 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: $17 general admission, $12 students and seniors, $7 CSS students with ID, free for Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery (ticket prices include a $2 ticket fee from Ticketspice)

7:30pm Thu. Feb. 29

John McCutcheon

The West Theatre 319 N. Central Ave., Duluth

7:30pm Thu. Feb. 29

UMD Orchestra Concert

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

8pm Thu. Feb. 29

Open mic comedy

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: Free