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Events For 04/05/2025

9am-3pm Sat. Apr. 5

Spring Fling Craft Fair

lots of craft venders

Island Lake Inn 7153 Rice Lake Rd., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sat. Apr. 5

Lake Superior Estuarium open

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

10am-2pm Sat. Apr. 5

Spring Bazaar

Northern Great Lakes Visitor's Center 29270 Co. Hwy. G, Ashland

10am-4pm Sat. Apr. 5

Winter Market

The Hub 10 N. Broadway Ave., Grand Marais

10am-4pm Sat. Apr. 5

Gina Ramsey

Foxes & Fireflies Bookstore 1401 Tower Ave., Superior

10am-6pm Sat. Apr. 5

18th Annual Northland Horse Fair

The ultimate event for horse lovers is back! Come experience the magic of the 18th Annual Northland Horse Fair, where education, shopping, and equestrian excitement come together for one incredible day at Beyond the Barn in the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth, MN. Whether you’re a seasoned rider, a casual horse enthusiast, or just curious about the equestrian world, we have something for everyone!

Miller Hill Mall 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10:30am Sat. Apr. 5

Dan the Monkeyman

Wild State Cider 2515 W. Superior St., Duluth

noon-2pm Sat. Apr. 5

Josh & Trapper

The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse 103 N. Main St., Aurora

1-4pm Sat. Apr. 5

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1-4pm Sat. Apr. 5

Puzzle Contest

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

2-9pm Sat. Apr. 5

FiddleFest

Sawmill Saloon 13505 US Hwy 63, Hayward

2pm Sat. Apr. 5

Twelfth Night

In Shakespeare's classic, a whirlwind of love professions, songs, laughter, drinks and confusion unfolds as mistaken identities and misunderstandings create chaos over who has promised what to whom.

Manion Theater UWS Campus, 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

2pm Sat. Apr. 5

Matilda the Musical

Minnesota North College - Vermilion Campus 1900 E Camp St., Ely

2pm Sat. Apr. 5

Artist talk: Ladona Tornabene

Even moved from March 29 due to weather.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

2:30-5:30pm Sat. Apr. 5

Boozy Book Fair

Duluth Cider 2307 W Superior St., Duluth

3-6pm Sat. Apr. 5

Depot Jazz Quartet

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

Cost: $7 adults, $4 children

5-8pm Sat. Apr. 5

Teague Alexy

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

5pm Sat. Apr. 5

25th annual Cultural Night

"Cultural Night: Celebrating 25 Years of Cultural Brilliance," hosted by the World Student Association. It's a celebration of the rich cultural diversity at UWS, where students, faculty, staff, and the local community come together to experience food, performances, and traditions from around the globe.

Yellowjacket Union,University of Wisconsin-Superior 1600 Catlin Ave, Superior

Cost: Free for UWS Students UWS Faculty & Staff: $12 Non-UWS Students: $10 Community Members: $15 Kids under 10: Free Community (10–18 years old): $10

5pm Sat. Apr. 5

Tracy Krueger

The Rivers Eatery 43455 Kavanaugh Rd., Cable

6-8pm Sat. Apr. 5

Dave Neuswanger

60's, 70's Folk Rock

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

6-9pm Sat. Apr. 5

Twin Ports Comedy: Roast Battle V

Twin Ports Comedy's Roast Battle is back! Stop by for witty jabs and zingers from a great selection of local comedians: · Pete Hannegraf · Andie Jones · Robert Lee · Adam Lowrey · Jessi Prouse · Brian Robertson · Jami Rosenthal · Brekken Thompson Who will end up on top? // Doors: 6pm · Show: 7pm // $10 · 21+

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

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

6-10pm Sat. Apr. 5

Rik Jam, Dal-Wayne

Coming live and direct from Fletcher’s Land, Kingston, Jamaica. Rik Jam will be opening the gateway to happiness here in the Bent Paddle taproom on April 5th and elevating our spirits to the most high. This show is one night and one night only! Come show your love and support for the soul shine medicine that is real authentic reggae music.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Sat. Apr. 5

Shagawa Shorty

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

6pm Sat. Apr. 5

The Vintagers

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

7pm Sat. Apr. 5

Jed LaPlant

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7pm Sat. Apr. 5

Backroad Bart Show

South Shore Brewery Taphouse 532 W. Bayfield St., Washburn

7:30-8:30pm Sat. Apr. 5

Too Much!: Stand Up with Dani O'Brien

Join us for Dani O'Brien's second solo performance at The Outback! Dani O’Brien is a professor of education at Northland College with a passion for all things comedy.

Honest Dog Books 40 S. Second St. #1455, Bayfield

Cost: $10

Age: 18+

7:30-9pm Sat. Apr. 5

Marjorie Prime

MARJORIE PRIME By Jordan Harrison Directed by Anika Thompson April 3, 4, 5, 6 & 9, 10, 11, 12 (All evening shows, 7:30pm. Matinee Sunday the 6th at 2pm. Wednesday the 9th is Student/Artist Pay What You Can Night.) It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie — a jumble of disparate, fading memories — has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life

Zeitgiest Zeatro 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30

7:30-9pm Sat. Apr. 5

Every Brilliant Thing

Duluth Playhouse Underground is proud to present Every Brilliant Thing, running April 3 - 13, 2025 in The Lab. This moving and surprisingly hilarious immersive experience provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding audiences to pay attention to life’s smallest joys—and to each other.

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $25

8pm Sat. Apr. 5

Blue ObCityon

Jack's Place 1923 Tower Ave., Superior

8pm Sat. Apr. 5

Jake Birdseye

Harbor Rail Pub 602 First Ave., Two Harbors

8pm Sat. Apr. 5

Aftershock

River Inn Bar & Grill 3212 River Gate Ave., Cloquet

8:30pm Sat. Apr. 5

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

8:30pm Sat. Apr. 5

Tombstone Chapel

Mr. D's Bar & Grill 5622 Grand Ave., Duluth

9pm Sat. Apr. 5

Rick Bruner

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

9pm Sat. Apr. 5

Lake Effect

Black Bear Casino Cobalt Nightclub I-35 & 210, Carlton

9pm Sat. Apr. 5

Up South

Rival House at Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

9pm Sat. Apr. 5

Marshall Star

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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