Events

8:30am Sat. May. 3

Duluth Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

DECC 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

9am-1pm Sat. May. 3

Work, Play, Earth Day

Copper Falls State Park 36764 Copper Falls Rd., Mellen

9:30am-3pm Sat. May. 3

17th Annual Clean Yer Creek

Multiple locations facebook.com/CleanYerCreek, Duluth

10am-1pm Sat. May. 3

Meet the Author: Jackie Bennett

Weeping Willow 1307 Tower Ave., Superior

10am-2pm Sat. May. 3

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-3pm Sat. May. 3

Community Science Day

Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors

10am-3pm Sat. May. 3

North Carlton County Roundabout Art Tour

Encore Performing Arts Center 2035 Hwy. 33 S. (on Frontage Rd.), Cloquet

10am-3pm Sat. May. 3

May Day Event

Duluth Farmers Market 14th Ave. E. & 3rd St., Duluth

10:30am Sat. May. 3

Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of the Great Lakes

Marking the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and the 120th Anniversary of the Mataafa wreck off Duluth’s Canal Park on Lake Superior in 2025, songwriter and musician Charlie Maguire brings a program of songs and stories unequaled in authenticity.

Duluth Public Library Green Room 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

10:30am Sat. May. 3

Ojibwe Storytime: Allie & Sophie Tibbetts

Cloquet Public Library 320 14th St., Cloquet

11am-2pm Sat. May. 3

May Day Celebration

Goodfellowship Community Center 1242 88th Ave. W., Duluth

11am-4pm Sat. May. 3

Spring Designer Purse Bingo to benefit CASDA

Doors open at 11 with noon start. Cash bar. $5 Sloppy Joes. Wide selection of purses and wristlets by Michael Cors, Coach and Kate Spade. First come, first serve. 230 maximum capacity. Questions? Email: info@casda.org or call 715-392-3136

Belgian Club 3931 E. 2nd St., Superior

Cost: $40 per bingo package at the door - Cash only!

Age: 18+

11am-4pm Sat. May. 3

Hibbing Range Expo 2025

Iron Trail Motors Event Center 919 6th St. S., Virginia

11am Sat. May. 3

Book Launch: Chris Monroe

Zenith Bookstore 318 Central Ave, Duluth

11am Sat. May. 3

Honor the Youth Pow Wow

Lincoln Park Middle School 3215 W. 3rd St., Duluth

noon-2pm Sat. May. 3

Sonja & Lee Martin

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

noon-5pm Sat. May. 3

Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art Student/Instructor Exhibition

You are invited to Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art’s ninth Annual Student/Instructor Exhibit. There will be examples of full time student work, part time student work, and children’s class student work on display. Most of the work will be…

Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art 810 W 3rd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon Sat. May. 3

Homegrown Music Festival

Multiple locations Duluth and Superior

1-3pm Sat. May. 3

Author Justin Rose

Foxes & Fireflies Bookstore 1401 Tower Ave., Superior

1-4pm Sat. May. 3

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1-4pm Sat. May. 3

Vappu Finnish May Day Celebration

White Winter Winery 68323 Lea St., Iron River

2-4pm Sat. May. 3

Darin Bergsven

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

2pm Sat. May. 3

Jayne’s Jukebox Junkie

The Ore House 102 N. Broadway, Gilbert

3-5pm Sat. May. 3

Art reception: From Norway to the North Shore

Art Dock 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

3-6pm Sat. May. 3

PBS documentary screening: We Want the Funk!

College of St. Scholastica Student Center 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

3-6pm Sat. May. 3

Derby Fun

Join us this Saturday for the Kentucky Derby on 8+ TVs in Surround Sound! 🏇 We will have some fun events going on including: · Best Derby Hat Contest · Derby Trivia Contest · Drink Specials: - Mint Juleps - Horse Necks - Lemonade in the Lane - · And more! Don't have a Derby Hat? Make one, we won't judge! (or, at least unfairly 😉) // 3pm - 6pm // FREE · 21+

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

3-7pm Sat. May. 3

Kentucky Derby Party

Scenic Drive Resort 12770 Scenic Dr., Iron River

3:30-5:30pm Sat. May. 3

Barbara Jean & Mike Lewis

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

4-9pm Sat. May. 3

Thunder Film Festival

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College 2101 14th St., Cloquet

4pm Sat. May. 3

Kentucky Derby Party

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

4:30pm Sat. May. 3

Palace Band

Harbor Rail Pub 602 First Ave., Two Harbors

5-7pm Sat. May. 3

Old Time Jam Session

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

5-7pm Sat. May. 3

Art Reception: Our History From Our Perspective

Opening reception for Yaqui artist Michael Horse (of Twin Peaks fame) featuring traditional Native American visual art and metalwork. Light refreshments, artwork for sale, live music and Q&A with the artist will be featured through the evening.

Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center 212 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5pm Sat. May. 3

Kim Nagler

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

5:30-9pm Sat. May. 3

Homegrown Music Festival at Spirit of the Lake

Join us at Spirit of the Lake Community Arts SOLCA for two unforgettable nights of music, art, & community during the 2025 Homegrown Music Festival! The only Homegrown venue in Lakeside Catch live sets from local favorites including Inga Entheos, Rory Van James, Nolen Sellwood, The Langertsons, Jake Searl, and Born Too Late. Also, pop-up art show by local artists & food by local vendors

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Sat. May. 3

Dave Neuswanger

60's, 70's Folk Rock

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

6pm Sat. May. 3

Chris Holm

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

6pm Sat. May. 3

Book launch: 100 Things to do in Duluth

Fitger's Barrel Room 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. May. 3

Nick Hyde

Cast Iron Bar & Grill 5906 Old Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth

6pm Sat. May. 3

Ryan Pierce

BoomTown Brewery & Woodfire Grill 531 E. Howard St., Hibbing

6pm Sat. May. 3

48 Hour Band Contest

Klockow Brewing 36 SE 10th St., Grand Rapids

7-9pm Sat. May. 3

Tres Osos

Tres Osos infuses their love for nature and camaraderie into every performance, creating music that's as authentic as the rugged landscapes they call home. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Sat. May. 3

House Band

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

7pm Sat. May. 3

The Odd Couple

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

7pm Sat. May. 3

Method Man & Redman

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7pm Sat. May. 3

Spring Music Artist Showcase

Park Center 15791 US Hwy. 63, Hayward

7pm Sat. May. 3

John Cron

Harbor Rail Pub 602 First Ave., Two Harbors

7pm Sat. May. 3

Mark Joseph

Jim's Sports Club 108 W. Lake St., Chisholm

7pm Sat. May. 3

Rob McGown

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

7:30pm Sat. May. 3

Guest artists: Stas Venglevski & Noriko Kijiya

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

7:30pm Sat. May. 3

Bruce Cockburn (sold out)

The West Theatre 319 N. Central Ave., Duluth

7:30pm Sat. May. 3

Kro Bar Comedy

Kro Bar & Grill 13920 E. Hwy. 2, Brule

8-10pm Sat. May. 3

Summoning Circle

Hovland Town Hall 4957 E. Hwy. 61, Hovland

8pm Sat. May. 3

Blue ObCityon

Jack's Place 1923 Tower Ave., Superior

8pm Sat. May. 3

Aftershock

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor

8pm Sat. May. 3

Tombstone Chapel

Beacon Sports Bar & Grill 5044 Hermantown Rd., Hermantown

8pm Sat. May. 3

Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

8pm Sat. May. 3

MorningBird

Haven Bar & Grill 217 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Hoyt Lakes

8pm Sat. May. 3

Indecent Proposal

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

8:30pm Sat. May. 3

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

9pm Sat. May. 3

Virgil Caine Band

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

9pm Sat. May. 3

Breanna Rae Band

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Sat. May. 3

Kalliah & Blackwater

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