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Events For 08/02/2025

9am-noon Sat. Aug. 2

Oakland Market

Whether you're looking for farm-fresh vegetables, handmade jewelry, original artwork, or just want to enjoy the local community spirit, the Oakland Market has something for everyone. Plus, join us for themed weekends with free activities!

Stars & Seeds Farm 6269 E. Rice Farm Rd., South Range

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9am-1pm Sat. Aug. 2

Port Wing Saturday Market

Local produce, baked goodies, jams/jellies, pickled goods, local arts/crafts, family rummage, something for everyone!

Port Wing Town Hall Picnic Pavilion 83185 Grand Ave., Port Wing

Cost: Free

Age: All Ages

9am-1pm Sat. Aug. 2

Junk in the Trunk Mobile Rummage Sale

a mobile rummage sale DURING BILLINGS PARK DAYS Friday, Aug 2 and Saturday, Aug 3 9a-1p - in the parking lot at Our Saviors Lutheran Church 1924 Wyoming Avenue, Superior

Our Savior's Lutheran Church-Superior 1924 Wyoming Ave., Superior

9am-6pm Sat. Aug. 2

Cheq Challenge

Samuel C. Johnson Outdoor Center 3088 W. County Hwy. OO, Hayward

9am-7:30pm Sat. Aug. 2

FinnFest

DECC 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

10am-noon Sat. Aug. 2

Acrylic Painting Class

Explore your creativity and paint 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. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. Must register through the website.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St, Duluth

Cost: 40

Age: All Ages

10am-1pm Sat. Aug. 2

Monarch Waystation Garden Tour

Join the Duluth Monarch Buddies’ Waystation Tour featuring gardens with milkweed, nectar and pollinator plants providing habitat for the propagation and growth of Monarch butterflies. Seven gardens to view. Visit all or a few. Hosts are available to show off the gardens and answer questions. 9:30 – 10:30 am: Get a brochure. 10 am – 1 pm: visit gardens at your leisure.

First United Methodist (Coppertop) Church 230 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth

Cost: $10. per car

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sat. Aug. 2

Cook County Market

The Hub parking lot 10 N. Broadway, Grand Marais

10am-2pm Sat. Aug. 2

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-4pm Sat. Aug. 2

Artist Eric Klepinger

Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors

11am Sat. Aug. 2

5k Beer Run

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

1-4pm Sat. Aug. 2

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1-4pm Sat. Aug. 2

Blacksmithing demos

Bally Blacksmith Shop 100 N. Broadway Ave., Grand Marais

1-5pm Sat. Aug. 2

CATVIDEOFEST 2025

The annual family-friendly CAT VIDEO FEST is a compilation reel of cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. CAT VIDEO FEST is a joyous communal experience, only in theaters, and raises money for local cats in need through partnerships with cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelter

Zinema 2 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $9.50 Adults & $8.50 Students

Age: All Ages

2pm Sat. Aug. 2

Pat Eliasen

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

4-8pm Sat. Aug. 2

Southpaws

Birch Terrace Supper Club 601 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

5-7pm Sat. Aug. 2

Art opening: Braided Spirits

Gallery exhibition opening featuring two artists: Melissa Fowler and Raven Mae. A dual exhibit detailing the journey to find one's place of belonging and the joy in reconnecting with Anishinaabe culture. Opening will feature art for sale, live music and food. Open to the public and all are welcome.

Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center 212 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5pm Sat. Aug. 2

Rockbee Music Festival

Mesaba Co-op Park 3827 Mesaba Park Rd., Hibbing

Cost: $20/night, $40 weekend

5pm Sat. Aug. 2

Nici Pepper

Warrior Brewing 2711 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Aug. 2

Ron Occhino

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

6pm Sat. Aug. 2

Woodblind

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 2

The Spitfire Grill

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

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 2

Water Cat

Consisting of Emma Musto as the lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Henry Bullard, Water Cat can take you from original songs on the resonator guitar to Nirvana on the banjo to Edith Piaf, to West Africa and back.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Sat. Aug. 2

Joy Scout

Black Cat Coffeehouse 211 Chapple Ave., Ashland

7pm Sat. Aug. 2

The Whitesidewalls

Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center 9245 E. Main St., Solon Springs

7pm Sat. Aug. 2

Race Night

ABC Raceway 2187 Butterworth Rd., Ashland

7:30-10pm Sat. Aug. 2

RENT

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, friends in Manhattan’s East Village struggle to build the lives of their dreams. Pennilessness, drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, social tension, and political unrest, among other hardships, challenge the group physically and emotionally. Facing the problems head on, they make personal self-discoveries and find what really matters most in life.

Teatro Zuccone 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30 General, $15 Student, $15 Senior

Age: 16+

7:30pm Sat. Aug. 2

Dailey & Vincent

Big Top Chatauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

8pm Sat. Aug. 2

Strange Nature

Ecological horror film made in Duluth

Zinema 2 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

8:30pm Sat. Aug. 2

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

9pm Sat. Aug. 2

Slow Gin

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

9pm Sat. Aug. 2

SoundCheck

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

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