Events

10am-2pm Fri. Jan. 2

Lake Superior Estuarium Fridays

The Lake Superior Estuarium is 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 thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-7pm Fri. Jan. 2

First Friday Art Walk

Downtown Grand Rapids grandrapidsarts.org, Grand Rapids

4:30-6:30pm Fri. Jan. 2

Barbara Jean & Mike Lewis

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

5-7pm Fri. Jan. 2

Art reception: Home Stories

Studio Cafe 102 W. Superior St., Duluth

5-7pm Fri. Jan. 2

Art reception: Scenes of the North Shore

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

5-8pm Fri. Jan. 2

Shred de She Fat Bike

American Birkebeiner Trailhead 14875 McNaught Rd., Cable

5-8pm Fri. Jan. 2

Misisipi Mike Wolf

“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest.

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

Cost: No Cover

5:30-7pm Fri. Jan. 2

Art reception: Fantasy art by Eric Soderstrom

Silver Bay Public Library 9 Davis Dr., Silver Bay

6-8pm Fri. Jan. 2

Gene LaFond & Amy Grillo

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6pm Fri. Jan. 2

UWS Women's Hockey

Wessman Arena 2701 Catlin Ave., Superior

6pm Fri. Jan. 2

Electric Django: Sam Miltich & Friends

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

6pm Fri. Jan. 2

Singer/Songwriter Series: Abrianna Schmidt

Moose Lake Brewing Co. 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

6pm Fri. Jan. 2

Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane

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

6:30-9pm Fri. Jan. 2

Briand Morrison

Charlie's Alpine Bistro 466 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

7-8:30pm Fri. Jan. 2

Art reception: Paul LeJeunesse

Tettegouche State Park 5702 Hwy. 61, Silver Bay

7-9pm Fri. Jan. 2

Briand Morrison

Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay Resort 7192 W. Hwy. 61, Tofte

7-10pm Fri. Jan. 2

Jason Waldron Band

The Old Muni 17 S River St., Cook

7pm Fri. Jan. 2

Indecent Proposal

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

7pm Fri. Jan. 2

Barefoot Bluegrass

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

7pm Fri. Jan. 2

Between Howls

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

7:07pm Fri. Jan. 2

UMD Men's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7:30pm Fri. Jan. 2

Salmela Sisters Cabaret

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30pm Fri. Jan. 2

Hype: Duluth - 2026 Kickoff Party

Duluth, get ready for the ONLY place to be to kick off 2026. We’re setting the tone for the new year with an unforgettable night of high energy, insane visuals, and a stacked DJ lineup. The resolutions can wait—this Friday is about the HYPE. Sounds by: EVE, Dana Kazuko, Porb, & A.M.S.H. Friday, Jan 2nd at The Caddyshack 7:30 PM - Close (21+) $5 advance, $10 at door

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

Cost: $5 Advance, $10 Door

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Jan. 2

Sidestreet Detour

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

9pm Fri. Jan. 2

Cropdusters

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

10pm Fri. Jan. 2

Renegade Improv Comedy

Zeitgeist Teatro 222 E. Superior St., Duluth