Events

Thu. Aug. 14

Sawyer County Fair

Sawyer County Fairgrounds 10172 Bender Rd., Hayward

Thu. Aug. 14

Carlton County Fair

Carlton County Fairgrounds 3770 Front St., Barnum

Thu. Aug. 14

50th Anniversary Hoghead Festival

, Proctor

10am Thu. Aug. 14

Ashland County Fair

Country Fairgrounds Main Street, Marengo

noon Thu. Aug. 14

Itasca County Fair

Itasca County Fairgrounds 1336 Fairgrounds Rd., Grand Rapids

1pm Thu. Aug. 14

NARVRE Unit 92 - Protecting Railroad Retirement

National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the West Duluth American Legion at 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 71 5814 Grand Ave., Duluth

2:30-6pm Thu. Aug. 14

Virginia Market Square

111 S. 9th Ave. W., Virginia

3-6pm Thu. Aug. 14

Lincoln Park Farmers Market

Harrison Community Center 3002 W 3rd St., Duluth

4:30-8pm Thu. Aug. 14

11th Anniversary Operation K-9

Wessman Arena 2701 Catlin Ave., Superior

4:30-8pm Thu. Aug. 14

Bands, Brew & BBQ

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

5-6pm Thu. Aug. 14

Gatherings by Sheraton: Pulled Pork Tini's

Join us for our next Gatherings by Sheraton, a free event where guests and the community can come together to enjoy a fun twist on a summer BBQ favorite. We’re serving pulled pork in a martini glass, combining classic flavors with a creative presentation. Stop by, mingle, and enjoy great food and good company.

Sheraton Duluth Hotel 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

5-7pm Thu. Aug. 14

Art Reception: 'Sisterhood' by Sue Rauschenfels

Northwoods Friends of the Arts 210 S. River St., Cook

5-8pm Thu. Aug. 14

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

5-9pm Thu. Aug. 14

LiveWell 5K Walk/Run/Roll

Barker's Island Festival Park 15 Marina Drive, Superior

5pm Thu. Aug. 14

Art opening: 'These Are Things'

Dovetail Cafe 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

5:30-7pm Thu. Aug. 14

Hannah Rey

At Sara's Table/Chester Creek Cafe 1902 E. 8th St, Duluth

5:30pm Thu. Aug. 14

City Sounds Outdoor Concert

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 14

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 14

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. Aug. 14

Junkyard Mule

Original songs with some traditional and old time covers. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 14

Scott Keever

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

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 14

Sean & Ian Okamoto

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

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 14

Al Oikari & Caitlin Nicol-Thomas

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 14

Cornucopia Summer Concert Series

Cornucopia Coffee & Sweet Shop 88610 Superior Ave., Cornucopia

6pm Thu. Aug. 14

Open stage

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

6pm Thu. Aug. 14

Marc Gartman & Jerree Small Sing the Beatles

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

6pm Thu. Aug. 14

WPR Pint-Size Concerts: Bach to Pop Strings

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

7-10pm Thu. Aug. 14

Celtic Jam

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

7pm Thu. Aug. 14

Lost in the Woods Improv: The Armando

Backstage - Big Top Chautauqua 84810 State Hwy. 13, Bayfield

7pm Thu. Aug. 14

Little Valley Band

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

7pm Thu. Aug. 14

Music on the Ship

William A. Irvin 301 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7pm Thu. Aug. 14

The Complete Unknowns

Fitger's Barrel Room 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30pm Thu. Aug. 14

Robert Cray Band

Big Top Chatauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

8pm Thu. Aug. 14

Dark Sky Caravan

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

8pm Thu. Aug. 14

Rumors (Fleetwood Mac tribute)

The West Theatre 319 N. Central Ave., Duluth

9pm Thu. Aug. 14

Groove Inc.

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley