Events

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

9am-3pm Sat. Apr. 11

3D Robotics Explore Festival

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

9am-8pm Sat. Apr. 11

Arrrowhead Home & Builders Show

DECC 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

10am-3pm Sat. Apr. 11

Nice Girls of the North Second Saturday Market

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 Superior St., Duluth

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

2-5pm Sat. Apr. 11

Art opening: Out of Hibernation

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., 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

Piano Studio Recital

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

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

6pm Sat. Apr. 11

Jerry Allan

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

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

7pm Sat. Apr. 11

One Week Live Vol. 23 Album Release Weekend

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

7pm Sat. Apr. 11

Rachael Kilgour & Zack Baltich

Sacred Heart Music Center 201 W. 4th St., Duluth

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

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

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