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Events For 05/17/2025

9am-2pm Sat. May. 17

Carlton County Animal Rescue's 2nd Annual Microchip Event

Carlton County Animal Rescue in collaboration with the City of Cloquet and Carlton County is having our 2nd Annual Community Microchip Event at Veteran's Park from 9 am - 2 pm. Residents can get their pets microchipped for free with proof of residency. ($25 for others) Stop by and check that your pet's microchip registration is up to date.

Cloquet Veterans Park 732 Avenue B, Cloquet

Cost: Free for residents with proof of residency, $25 others

Age: All Ages

9:30am Sat. May. 17

Beach Cleanup at Wisconsin Point

The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, in partnership with the City of Superior, are holding another annual Spring Beach Cleanup at the Point! Snacks and supplies will be provided. Meet at Lot 1 Wisconsin Point at 9:30 am for instructions and…

Wisconsin Point Lot #1 Wisconsin Point Rd., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sat. May. 17

STEAM Fest

Depot Great Hall 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

10am-3pm Sat. May. 17

May Faire Festival

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

1-4pm Sat. May. 17

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1-4pm Sat. May. 17

Free ArtDAI

A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages.

Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1pm Sat. May. 17

The Wonderful World of Chris Monroe

Presented by Zeitgeist's Renegade Comedy! The Wonderful World of Chris Monroe is a fun, energetic and interactive theatre experience that explores the quirky characters from the local author's popular children's books. Come meet the sneaky sheep…

Zeitgeist Teatro 222 E Superior St., Duluth

Cost: 8.20

Age: All Ages, mostly for grades K-3

2pm Sat. May. 17

Bruce Archer

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

3-6pm Sat. May. 17

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

4-7pm Sat. May. 17

Josh & Jude

EZ Street Saloon 3205 S. County Rd. E., South Range

4pm Sat. May. 17

The Wonderful World of Chris Monroe

Presented by Zeitgeist's Renegade Comedy! The Wonderful World of Chris Monroe is a fun, energetic and interactive theatre experience that explores the quirky characters from the local author's popular children's books. Come meet the sneaky sheep…

Zeitgeist Teatro 222 E Superior St., Duluth

Cost: 8.20

Age: All Ages, mostly for grades K-3

6-8pm Sat. May. 17

Dave Neuswanger

60's, 70's Folk Rock

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

6-8pm Sat. May. 17

Dan Wolf

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

6pm Sat. May. 17

Andy Hauswirth

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

6pm Sat. May. 17

Jeremiah Tall

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

6pm Sat. May. 17

Hannah Rey

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

6pm Sat. May. 17

Thomas Michael

Tower Avenue Tavern 405 Tower Ave., Superior

6pm Sat. May. 17

Cowboy Angel Blue

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

6:30pm Sat. May. 17

Davina Duo

Alhambra Theatre 321 N. Central Ave., Duluth

7-9pm Sat. May. 17

Community Dance

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

7-9pm Sat. May. 17

Ross Thorn

Ursa Minor Brewing 2415 W. Superior St. Suite B, Duluth

7-9pm Sat. May. 17

Inga Entheos

Inga Entheos is a Duluth based band sharing original music with a mix of belty vocals, classical guitar, and a driving, grooving rhythm section. “Entheos” is a Greek term for “divinely inspired to create.” With this intention…

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Sat. May. 17

House Band

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

7-9pm Sat. May. 17

John O' Gacki - Sea Shantes, Irish songs & originals

Just as you enjoyed singing sea shanties at this year's Homegrown event, you can continue the fun this evening. His alter music ego, John Agacki, will also share the stage with him doing originals and a cover or two.

Carmody Irish Pub 308 E. Superior St., Duluth

7pm Sat. May. 17

Rick McLean Band, Hard Feelings, Limousine, moving party.

Rick McLean Band is dropping their new album "Zoom Out & Breathe", stop by and catch some of it live and early May 17th 🔭 With support from Hard Feelings, Limousine, & moving party.! // Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm // $10 · 21+

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

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

7pm Sat. May. 17

Beach Boys

Black Bear Casino 1710 Hwy. 210, Carlton

7pm Sat. May. 17

Season Opener

ABC Raceway 2187 Butterworth Rd., Ashland

7pm Sat. May. 17

Croon Juice

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

8-11pm Sat. May. 17

Northside Ramblers

folk duo two guitars with harmonica licks

Island Lake Inn 7153 Rice Lake Rd., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

8pm Sat. May. 17

Hellcat

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor

8pm Sat. May. 17

Paul Lawrence

Harbor Rail Pub 602 First Ave., Two Harbors

8pm Sat. May. 17

Tommy Ryman

The West Theatre 319 N. Central Ave., Duluth

8pm Sat. May. 17

Rick Ross

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

8pm Sat. May. 17

Kelly Peterson

St. Croix Casino - Danbury 30222 Wis. 35, Danbury

8pm Sat. May. 17

To Be Alive

River's Edge Saloon 10175 WI-27, Hayward

9pm Sat. May. 17

Sidestreet Detour

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

9pm Sat. May. 17

Southern Express

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

9pm Sat. May. 17

End Fight Scene

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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