Events

Fri. May. 1

Homegrown Music Festival

Multiple locations duluthhomegrown.org

Fri. May. 1

Ashland Derby Days

Historic Main Street, Ashland

10am-2pm Fri. May. 1

Big Library Book Sale

Cloquet Public Library 320 14th St., Cloquet

4-7pm Fri. May. 1

First Friday Art Walk

Downtown Grand Rapids grandrapidsarts.org, Grand Rapids

4:30pm Fri. May. 1

May Day Rally

Duluth City Hall 411 W. 1st St., Duluth

5-7pm Fri. May. 1

Art reception: Senior Capstone Exhibition

Holden Fine Arts-UWS Campus 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

5-7pm Fri. May. 1

Duluth Playhouse Artist Connect Networking Series

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

5-8pm Fri. May. 1

Misisipi Mike

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM “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…

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

5-9pm Fri. May. 1

Annual Student/Instructor Exhibition

You are invited to Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art’s Annual Student/Instructor Exhibit. There will be examples of full-time student work, part time student work, instructor work, and children’s class student work on display. Most of the work will be available for purchase. It’s a great opportunity to support these young artists in-the-making and to own quality, original fine art.

Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art 810 W 3rd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-9pm Fri. May. 1

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival at SOLCA

Two Evenings of FREE, All Ages Music! FRIDAY, MAY 01 5:45 PM - Old Love 6:45 PM - Flight of Stares 7:45 PM - Lake Effect String Band SATURDAY, MAY 02 5:45 PM - Rocking Rodents 6:45 PM - Mud Puppies 7:45 PM - The Mad Violin Scientist Alongside our live music evenings on May 1 & 2, we’re hosting a special Homegrown Exhibition—a collection of artwork that reflects the theme: Homegrown, Homemade

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Fri. May. 1

Hawk Ridge Hot Club

Larsmont Trading Post 97 Scenic Dr., Two Harbors

6pm Fri. May. 1

Stand Up Comedy

Iron House 112 Howard St., Hibbing

6pm Fri. May. 1

Magical Frybread Bingo Songfest

Klockow Brewing 36 SE 10th St., Grand Rapids

6pm Fri. May. 1

Mike Smíšek

Moose Lake Brewing Co. 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

7-8:30pm Fri. May. 1

Artist reception: Nicole Birch

Tettegouche State Park 5702 Hwy. 61, Silver Bay

7-9pm Fri. May. 1

Jazz Open Jam

Studio Cafe 102 W. Superior St., Duluth

7-10pm Fri. May. 1

Ian Alexy

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

7-11pm Fri. May. 1

Russ Darwin

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

7pm Fri. May. 1

Steam Machine

Steam Machine is a music and dance ensemble that performs old-time and bluegrass music.

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

Cost: Free

7pm Fri. May. 1

Reflections Dance Company Spring Showcase

Minnesota North College - Vermilion Campus 1900 E Camp St., Ely

7pm Fri. May. 1

Rafe Carlson

Silver Bay Lounge 95 Outer Drive, Silver Bay

7pm Fri. May. 1

Brother Jon Band

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

7:30pm Fri. May. 1

Eli Gardiner

The Portage Hwy. 63 & Cty. Rd. M, Cable

7:30pm Fri. May. 1

Percussion Concert

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

8pm Fri. May. 1

Gopher Hole Comedy Club

Gopher Bar & Grill 402 N. Central Ave., Duluth

8:30pm Fri. May. 1

Lost in the Woods Improv

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

9pm Fri. May. 1

Under Siege

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Fri. May. 1

Elephant in the Room

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