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Events For 07/17/2025

10am-5pm Thu. Jul. 17

Ely Watercolor Club 45th Annual Show & Sale

Ely Watercolor Club 45th Annual Art Show & Sale featuring 100s of pieces of art: original paintings, greeting cards, gift bags, art demos. Free Admission!

Ely Arts & Heritage Center 105 Miners Lake Landing Rd., Ely

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-4pm Thu. Jul. 17

Bonnie Jacobson's 20th Annual Ice Cream Social

Join us for a sweet summer break at our 20th annual open house hosted by Bonnie Jacobson’s Farmers Insurance! Bring your friends, family, and an appetite for fun and frozen treats. We’ll be serving up Hot Fudge Sundaes, Root Beer Floats, Balloons, and Prizes to connect with the community in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Whether you’re a longtime local or new to the area, everyone is welcome

Farmers Insurance - Bonnie J Jacobson 738 E Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4:30-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

Bands, Brew & BBQ

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

5-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

Car & Bike Night

Helping to raise money for the Tim Colalillo Scholarship For Kids entering the trades. All vehicles welcome.

Colalillo's Covered Wagon 9049 E. County Rd. B, Lake Nebagamon

6-7:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

T.H.U.G. (Two Harbors Ukulele Group) Concert

The Two Harbors Ukulele Group gathers to play fun music on their ukuleles! They will be sharing their joy of ukulele music at this concert at United Protestant Church.

United Protestant Church 830 88th Ave. W., Duluth

Cost: free will offering

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

Concerts by the Lake

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on signage around Bayfield.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

B & The Sting

Harry Nelson Rec Center Chebomnicon Road & Rice Street, La Pointe

6-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

Community Voice Doc & Talk Film Series: Union

A documentary film about the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) — a group of current and former Amazon workers in New York City's Staten Island who take on one of the world's largest and most powerful companies in the fight to unionize. Need help…

Zinema 2 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

Acrylic Painting Class

Create your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction - all materials to paint a 16x20 canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary! Snacks and beverages are welcome. *This piece is designed to be painted either as an individual image (one canvas) or together as a set (two canvases) - see examples on the website. Class is held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St #105, Duluth

Cost: 40

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

Learn how to crew on a sailboat

Ever wondered what it's like to crew on a sailboat during the Wednesday night races? Here's your chance to find out - no experience needed! Join us for a hands-on evening where you’ll get to step onto real racing sailboats, meet local skippers, and try your hand at sailing skills like hoisting sails, grinding winches, and trimming lines. Register for the free event on Eventbrite.

Barker's Island Marina 250 Marina Drive, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

6-9pm Thu. Jul. 17

Midsummer Nights (Best of Ides) Tribute Series

Beware the Ides of March!... or rather July. Midsummer Nights tribute concert series is the highly requested showcase of all we loved from Ides Of March past! Every Thursday in July is a live and local tribute band pairing.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Thu. Jul. 17

Writer's Salon

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

6:30-7:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

Red Arrow Across the Pacific

Mark Van Ells will speak about the 32nd Red Arrow Division, from WI and MI, and their time in the Pacific Theater of WWII. They logged more combat hours than any other US Army Division during the war.

Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center 305 Harbor View Parkway, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Thu. Jul. 17

The Spitfire Grill

Grand Marais Playhouse 51 W. First St., Grand Marais

7-10pm Thu. Jul. 17

Celtic Jam

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

7pm Thu. Jul. 17

Summer Screams on The Depot Screens

June 18th: Midsommar June 26th: I Know What You Did Last Summer July 10th: Friday the 13th July 17th: Evil Dead 2

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: Free

7pm Thu. Jul. 17

Sister Act

Vermilion Fine Arts Theater 1900 E Camp St., Ely

7pm Thu. Jul. 17

Born Too Late

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

7:30-10pm Thu. Jul. 17

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+

8-9:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

Halcyon House Community Sound Bath

Join Ijshanita for Third Thursdays Sound bath, our community focused sound bath, $10 per person. Bring a yoga mat, a pillow, blanket, and anything that will help you get cozy on the floor for an hour of dreamy relaxation. We encourage you to reserve your spot following the link below, but also feel free to show up as there may be some spots available. Doors open at 7:30PM.

Halcyon House 11 E Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

9pm Thu. Jul. 17

Sidestreet Detour

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

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