Events For 07/11/2025

10am-5pm Fri. Jul. 11

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

11am-11pm Fri. Jul. 11

Bay Days

bay-days.org, Silver Bay

5-8pm Fri. Jul. 11

Misisipi Mike Wolf

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

5-8pm Fri. Jul. 11

Mackie Brothers

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

5:30-7:30pm Fri. Jul. 11

Writers open mic

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-8pm Fri. Jul. 11

Greg Tiburzi

engaging originals/eclectic covers

Fairhaven Farm 5818 Munger Shaw Rd., Saginaw

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Fri. Jul. 11

John Seguin

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

6:35pm Fri. Jul. 11

Duluth Huskies

Wade Stadium 101 N. 35th Ave. W., Duluth

7-9pm Fri. Jul. 11

Courtney Ellian, Peat Boggs

Courtney Ellian is a Twin Ports-born-and-raised singer/songwriter, best known around town as a keys player and one of the members of Duluth-based group The Gemstones — A former concert pianist and jazz singer, Courtney interweaves her lyrics into pop, soul, rock and funk grooves with lush and refreshing originality

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Jul. 11

Todd Eckart

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

7pm Fri. Jul. 11

Willem Dafoe Fan Club

Willem Dafoe Fan Club is an alternative slowcore trio known for music described as “hypnotic” and “haunting.” The band features Hollis Sparhawk on drums, vocals, and Omnichord; Noah Ruona on guitar and vocals; and jon Marshall on bass. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Jul. 11

Joe & Vicky

Tom's Burned Down Cafe 274 Middle Rd., Madeline Island

7:30-8:30pm Fri. Jul. 11

Northshore Philharmonic Pops Concert (Free)

Outdoor orchestra concert featuring exciting pops music -- performed before the movie, "Wicked," as part of Movies-in-the-Park. Conductor J. David Arnott leads this regional orchestra in its 15th summer season. This large multigenerational group is dedicated to providing high-quality orchestra music to the Northland FREE (donations gratefully accepted).

Leif Erikson Park 1301 London Rd., Duluth

Cost: FREE (donations gratefully accepted)

Age: All Ages

7:30-8:30pm Fri. Jul. 11

is this magic?

Experimental dance solo by Two Harbors artist Kayla Schiltgen merging live performance and screendance film projections.

Grand Marais Art Colony Studio 17 17 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

7:30-10pm Fri. Jul. 11

Waitress

Featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), Duluth Playhouse's hit musical Waitress promises to be a must-see treat for both Northlanders and visitors this summer. This “little slice of…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$59

Age: Age 12+

8pm Fri. Jul. 11

Cole Swindell

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

8pm Fri. Jul. 11

Josh Cleveland

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

9pm Fri. Jul. 11

Marshal Star

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Fri. Jul. 11

Asphalt Cowboys

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley