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Events For 05/16/2025

Fri. May. 16

Virtual Art Auction to Benefit Carlton County Animal Rescue

A virtual spring art auction to benefit the Animal Rescue is available online at https://shorturl.at/tICwC through 5/16. Every item purchased by the winning bidder at 5/16/2025 at 6:30pm, will help support our Building a Foundation campaign, with our current 2-1 match for every donation coming in, up to 99,000! Help us continue to expand our capacity to help our local animals in need.

Online event : https://shorturl.at/tICwC

Cost: Varies

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Fri. May. 16

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

4-6pm Fri. May. 16

Invasive Plants in My Backyard: Linocut art by Monica Ihrke

Discover the tension of the beauty and ecological impact of invasive plant species through the captivating artwork of Duluth-based artist Monica Ihrke in her exhibition, "Invasive Plants in My Backyard" at Hartley Nature Center May 16-Oct. 19. By…

Hartley Nature Center 3001 Woodland Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Fri. May. 16

Kyle Autio

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5-8pm Fri. May. 16

Lydia Buyom

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

5-8pm Fri. May. 16

Misisipi Mike Wolf

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

5:30-10:30pm Fri. May. 16

Hairball

Yanmar Arena 1401 NW 3rd Ave., Grand Rapids

6-8pm Fri. May. 16

Magic Smelt Parade workshops

Parade Workshops hosted by the Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe Everyone Welcome! Family fun, costumes, puppets, parade art, silver clothing wanted! Come join the Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe as we prepare for our annual Parade on May 25. Make your costume, construct puppets for the pageant, sign up to help/act, get involved and get connected with a lovely group of goofballs! Smelt Up!

Lafayette Community Center 3026 Minnesota Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Fri. May. 16

Kilborn Jazz

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

7pm Fri. May. 16

Residency Of Indecency

Indecent Proposal is bringing the Residency of Indecency to TCS for the entire month of May! Stop by for FREE music nights every Friday in May, featuring a stacked lineup of additional musicians! Expect high-energy performances, a wild crowd, and a night packed with killer music. Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm · FREE · 21+

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7pm Fri. May. 16

John & Andy

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

7pm Fri. May. 16

Russ & LIsa

Bridge's Bar 6891 S. Lake Ave., Lake Nebagamon

7pm Fri. May. 16

Sofia Talvik

Park Center 15791 US Hwy. 63, Hayward

7pm Fri. May. 16

Between Howls

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

8pm Fri. May. 16

Kutdown

Fortune Bay Resort Casino 1430 Bois Forte Rd., Tower

9pm Fri. May. 16

Rick Bruner

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

9pm Fri. May. 16

Sidestreet Detour

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

9pm Fri. May. 16

Southern Express

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

9pm Fri. May. 16

End Fight Scene

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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