Events

Fri. May. 23

Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival

Multiple locations birdandnaturefest.com, Ashland

10am-2pm Fri. May. 23

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

10:30am Fri. May. 23

Explore Vegan

Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Cir., Duluth

Cost: Free

noon Fri. May. 23

Mayhem on Mainstage

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

4-7pm Fri. May. 23

Duluthish Bike Party

Valley Youth Center 5808 Grand Ave., Duluth

4-7pm Fri. May. 23

Community Open House

Madeline Island Museum 226 Colonel Woods Ave., La Pointe

4pm Fri. May. 23

Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of the Great Lakes

Carlton Public Library 310 Chestnut Ave., Carlton

4pm Fri. May. 23

Tattoo Art & Music Summit

Bay Area Civic Center 320 4th St. W., Ashland

5-7pm Fri. May. 23

Art reception: Recent Works by Neil Sherman

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

5-8pm Fri. May. 23

STEL

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

5-8pm Fri. May. 23

Misisipi Mike Wolf

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

5-8pm Fri. May. 23

Todd Eckart

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

5pm Fri. May. 23

SoundCheq Music Fest

Multiple locations soundcheqmusicfest.com, Washburn

5pm Fri. May. 23

Hidden Valley Hammer Mountain Bike Race Series

Hidden Valley Recreation Area 1258 Hidden Valley Rd., Ely

6-8pm Fri. May. 23

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

6-8pm Fri. May. 23

Jason Schooler

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

6-9pm Fri. May. 23

The Bum Steer Brian Pierce

American Legion Post 487 43495 Trail Inn Rd. S., Cable

6pm Fri. May. 23

Yuya Mix

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

6pm Fri. May. 23

Casey Joe Colllins

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

7-8pm Fri. May. 23

Chippy

Chippy is Duluth’s most soberest punk band. A Midwest twist on the late 90’s east bay punk sound.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Fri. May. 23

Pop Rocks

Fortune Bay Resort Casino 1430 Bois Forte Rd., Tower

7-10pm Fri. May. 23

Dave Karas

The Portage Hwy. 63 & Cty. Rd. M, Cable

7pm Fri. May. 23

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. 23

Nikki Glaser

Black Bear Casino 1710 Hwy. 210, Carlton

7pm Fri. May. 23

Elton & Elvis Tribute

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

7pm Fri. May. 23

Dylan Fest Singer-Songwriter Contest

Sacred Heart Music Center 201 W. 4th St., Duluth

7pm Fri. May. 23

Phil Kitze

The Portage Hwy. 63 & Cty. Rd. M, Cable

7pm Fri. May. 23

Christopher David Hanson

Zaverl's Bar 509 E. Sheridan St., Ely

7:30-10pm Fri. May. 23

Home, I'm Darling

Get ready for the Minnesota premiere of Home, I’m Darling, running May 23 - June 1, 2025 at the NorShor Theatre. This razor-sharp, Olivier Award-winning comedy by Laura Wade pulls back the gingham curtains on one couple’s seemingly perfect life.

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

7:30pm Fri. May. 23

Tired Eyes (Neil Young tribute)

RT Quinlan's Saloon 220 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $10

8-9pm Fri. May. 23

Charlieboy

Cutthroat intensity, paired with the feeling of being a baby kitten, being held. Vague lyricism meets Midwest nostalgia. Intricate, spontaneous grooves. Evocative melodies. Compelling mix of indie rock, jazz, pop and prog.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

8pm Fri. May. 23

Elvis tribute with John Lyons

Bad River Lodge & Casino 73370 Hwy. 2, Ashland

8pm Fri. May. 23

KYGO

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

9-10pm Fri. May. 23

Southpaw

Post Midwest Mathcore

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9pm Fri. May. 23

Necessary Diversion

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

9pm Fri. May. 23

Coconut Tiger

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Fri. May. 23

Hip Hop House Party

Jade Fountain 305 N. Central Ave., Duluth

10pm Fri. May. 23

Renegade Improv Comedy

Zeitgeist Teatro 222 E. Superior St., Duluth