Events

10am-2pm Fri. Oct. 17

Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN

What’s an Estuarium? A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and…

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Drive, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-4pm Fri. Oct. 17

Chequamegon Bay Quilters Show

St. Louis School 713 Washington Ave., Washburn

Cost: Entry $5, under 18 free.

3-8pm Fri. Oct. 17

Warm Up to Winter & Ski Swap

Giants Ridge 6329 Wynne Creek Drive, Biwabik

5-8pm Fri. Oct. 17

Family Fun Night & Lantern Walk

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

6-8pm Fri. Oct. 17

Teague Alexy & The Common Thread

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

6-8pm Fri. Oct. 17

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. To see what image we’ll be painting and to sign up, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: 40

Age: All Ages

6pm Fri. Oct. 17

Matthew Aitch

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

6pm Fri. Oct. 17

Dance TV: Halloween

Step into the world of Dance TV — an infectiously joyful fusion of Soul Train, Solid Gold, Club MTV, and American Bandstand with a spooky twist. The cast and crew stir up backstage chaos while the cameras roll with electrifying dance and beats in their ALL-NEW Halloween show. Featuring all-original music by Minnesota musicians, this isn’t just theatre — it’s a spooktacular dance extravaganza!

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $25-40

Age: 18+

6pm Fri. Oct. 17

Night Song Jazz Trio

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

6:02pm Fri. Oct. 17

UMD Women's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Oct. 17

WIlly Martin

Neighbor's BBQ 6699 Hwy. 169, Tower

6:30pm Fri. Oct. 17

SkiHut Winter Films

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

7-9pm Fri. Oct. 17

House Band

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

Onlytime, Cobra Czar, Plague of Stars, VolsungaSaga, Throw me the Remote

Metal night here at TCS 🤘 With: Onlytime, Cobra Czar, Plague of Stars, VolsungaSaga, & Throw me the Remote! // Doors: 7:00pm · Music: 7:30pm // $5 · 21+

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: 21+

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

Walker Hayes Unplugged

DECC Symphony Hall 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

Ely’s Got Talent

Ely's Historic State Theater 238 E. Sheridan St., Ely

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

One Week Live Vol. 23 Live Album Recording

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

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

Bella Hanson

Bridge's Bar 6891 S. Lake Ave., Lake Nebagamon

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

9 to 5: The Musical

Rinehart Theatre 210 5th Ave. E., Ashland

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

Katie Tessman

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

Colin Bracewell

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7pm Fri. Oct. 17

Poe! An Evening of Mystery, Mayhem & The Macabre

Honest Dog Books 40 S. Second St. #1455, Bayfield

7:30-9pm Fri. Oct. 17

The Shark is Broken

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws at Duluth Playhouse’s The Shark is Broken, a must-see for film buffs and theatre lovers alike, running October 16 - November 2.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $25

Age: Ages 8 and up

7:30pm Fri. Oct. 17

Anne of the Green Gables

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

7:30pm Fri. Oct. 17

UMD Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert

Weber Music Hall 1151 University Dr. - UMD Campus, Duluth

7:30pm Fri. Oct. 17

Shawn Phillips

The West Theatre 319 N. Central Ave., Duluth

8pm Fri. Oct. 17

Halloween Drag Show

Depot Theatre 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

8pm Fri. Oct. 17

Zakk Grandahl

Silver Bay Lounge 95 Outer Drive, Silver Bay

8pm Fri. Oct. 17

Buffalo Galaxy

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

8:30pm Fri. Oct. 17

Running From Cheyenne

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

8:30pm Fri. Oct. 17

Dance TV: Halloween

Step into the world of Dance TV — an infectiously joyful fusion of Soul Train, Solid Gold, Club MTV, and American Bandstand with a spooky twist. The cast and crew stir up backstage chaos while the cameras roll with electrifying dance and beats in their ALL-NEW Halloween show. Featuring all-original music by Minnesota musicians, this isn’t just theatre — it’s a spooktacular dance extravaganza!

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $25-40

Age: 18+

8:45pm Fri. Oct. 17

Draco Volans, Trash Cats, Thor Leseman

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

9pm Fri. Oct. 17

End Fight Scene

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Fri. Oct. 17

Tab & Nicole

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

9pm Fri. Oct. 17

Groove Inc.

Rival House at Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

10pm Fri. Oct. 17

Renegade Improv Comedy

Zeitgeist Teatro 222 E. Superior St., Duluth