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Events For 04/11/2026

9am-7pm Sat. Apr. 11

H&R Block Supply Drive for Carlton County Animal Rescue

H&R Block Rep. Meagen Csomos, along with 1 rep in Cloquet have joined to collect supply donations for Carlton County Animal Rescue. Most needed items: Purina dry Kitten and Puppy food, sturdy dog leashes, hard dog chew toys (Kong, Nylabone), wire dog kennels, paper towels, Kitten pate', potty pads. Downtown office :205 W. 2nd St. Ste. 201, Duluth. Cloquet Ofc: 707 Hwy. 33 Ste. 13 Cloquet, MN.

H&R Block 131 East Central Entrance, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-noon Sat. Apr. 11

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials 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 the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit the website. Note: the class on 4/17 is $50

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior Street #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

10am-4pm Sat. Apr. 11

Quill Work with Petrina Arnold (Session 1 of 2)

Learn the fundamentals of porcupine quill embroidery, focusing on the traditional zig zag stitching technique used to attach dyed quills to leather. Gain an introduction to the materials, pattern planning, and stitching methods used in this form of quillwork. Students will leave with a foundational knowledge of the technique and a handmade leather tobacco pouch stitched with their own quillwork.

Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: $50

Age: 16+

10:30am-3:30pm Sat. Apr. 11

Otters' Birthday

Agate & Ore are turning 13! Help us celebrate with otter birthday cake, otter-themed crafts, and special programming all day long! The celebration will also include special appearances by Splish and Splash, the Great Lakes Aquarium otter mascots! Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Great Lakes Aquarium No reservation necessary. Standard admission rates apply.

Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: Standard admission rates apply.

Age: All Ages

11am-5pm Sat. Apr. 11

Celebrate Spring!

Vahle Fine Art 9 W First Ave. #2, Grand Marais

1-4pm Sat. Apr. 11

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1-4pm Sat. Apr. 11

Paws n' Pints at Moose Lake Brewery to benefit CCAR

Katilyn, who is part of a leadership group with the Cloquet Chamber of Commerce, and her team are planning and hosting this fundraising and outreach event benefiting CCAR! Moose Lake Brewing Company will be donating $1 for every pint sold! A variety of fun silent auction items/baskets you won't want to miss out on! A bake sale with all kinds of goodies to enjoy. Meet some adoptable pets!

Moose Lake Brewing Company 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

2-4pm Sat. Apr. 11

Darin Bergsven

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

2-4:30pm Sat. Apr. 11

'Bad Faith' film screening

Bad Faith an award winning feature-length documentary, that explores the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States will be shown on 4/11/26, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the UUCD, 835 W. College St. Duluth, followed by a virtual Q & A with one of the filmmakers.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth 835 W. College St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3-6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Depot Jazz Quartet

Lake Superior Railroad Museum 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $7 adults, $4 children

3pm Sat. Apr. 11

Circleback

Liquor in the Woods 7610 Old US Hwy. 2, Iron River

6-8pm Sat. Apr. 11

Ginger Bones

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Mackie Brothers

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

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Grant Edwards

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Jerry Allan

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

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Grant Glad

Remedy Room 1222 Tower Ave., Superior

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Paul Lawrence

Larsmont Trading Post 97 Scenic Dr., Two Harbors

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

MMA Annihilation

Superior Curling Club 4700 Tower Ave., Superior

6:30-9pm Sat. Apr. 11

Joe Paulik

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

6:30-9:30pm Sat. Apr. 11

The Man Who Saves the World?

The film follows Patrick McCollum, an unlikely peace advocate drawn into an Indigenous prophecy that may determine the fate of the Amazon and our planet. It’s a wild, funny, and deeply moving journey that invites audiences to reflect on our relationship with the Earth and with one another.

Zeitgeist Zinema 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Sat. Apr. 11

Lake Effect String Band

Brought together by bluegrass jams scattered throughout Duluth, the Lake Effect String Band is grounded in the rich traditions of delicious, upbeat picking. With original tunes along with classics ranging from Flatt & Scruggs and Doc Watson to NewGrass heroes like Hot Rize and Sam Bush, Lake Effect piles up enough tunes for any string music lover.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Apr. 11

Indiana Jones & The Raiders of the Lost Ark In Concert

Experience Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark like never before! The classic 1981 adventure film plays on the big screen while the DSSO performs John Williams' legendary score live at Symphony Hall.

DECC Symphony Hall 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7pm Sat. Apr. 11

Watch on the Rhine

Lillian Hellman was in Germany in 1936, where she watched fascism rising in Europe, and wrote this play in 1941 as a warning to America. First performed eight months before the U.S. entered WWII, it explores the conflict between choosing to confront what is going on in the world and looking the other way.

Old Post Office Ballroom 1401 Tower Ave. 3rd Floor, Superior

Cost: $10 youth, $20 adults

7pm Sat. Apr. 11

Spring Artist Showcase

The Spring Showcase will feature Buffy Riley, an essayist, RN, mother, and longtime Hayward resident, among other things; Fishlicker Improv, the Chequamegon Bay-based troupe bringing the magic and mayhem of improv to the area since 2019; and TrueGrass, a classic style Bluegrass band featuring Tom Draughan, Bruce Qualey, Jed Malischke, and Carol McDowall. Showcase performers are supported by the Park's house band, A Walk in the Park, led by troubadour Sonofmel (John Adler) on guitar, Randy Wydra on bass, and Michael Pilhofer on drums.

Park Center 15791 US Hwy. 63, Hayward

Cost: Free

7pm Sat. Apr. 11

Godspell

Manion Theater UWS Campus, 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for alumni and seniors, and $5 for students

7pm Sat. Apr. 11

Molly Whuppie

Rinehart Theatre 210 5th Ave. E., Ashland

7pm Sat. Apr. 11

Reggie Ducote

Beacon Sports Bar & Grill 5044 Hermantown Rd., Hermantown

7:30-10pm Sat. Apr. 11

Beautiful Thing

A 1993 play by Jonathan Harvey about two teenage boys, Jamie and Ste, who live on a working-class London housing estate and fall in love. The story follows their blossoming romance against the backdrop of their challenging home lives, including Jamie's single mother, Sandra, and Ste's abusive father and brother.

Zeitgeist Teatro 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $15 Students, $30 Adults and Seniors

8-11pm Sat. Apr. 11

Courtney Ellian, Peat Boggs, Jumpsuit

Eclectic quartet Peat Boggs plays an organic blend of groove, jazz and twisted folk music. The band’s sound shifts from smooth melodies to flavors of doom and surf rock. 

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

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. Apr. 11

Aftershock

Mr. D's Bar & Grill 5622 Grand Ave., Duluth

8:30pm Sat. Apr. 11

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

9pm Sat. Apr. 11

Stranded

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

9pm Sat. Apr. 11

Mason Dixon Line

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

9pm Sat. Apr. 11

Breanna Rae Band

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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