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Events For 05/30/2026

Sat. May. 30

Trailfitters Trail Challenge

Trailfitters Trail Challenge - May 30 - July 12, 2026. Hike 9 local trails! Lots of cool prizes available for finishers. After-party in Fitger's Courtyard on July 12. Keep an eye out on Trailfitters social media on the 30th for official trails.

Multiple locations Duluth trails, Duluth

10am-1pm Sat. May. 30

Carlton County Animal Rescue Adoption Event

Join us between 10-1 on Saturday May 30th to meet adoptable animals at Oak Lake RV Sales in Moose Lake! Easy parking with safe indoor space to meet adoptable dogs and cats of all ages who are looking for their forever homes!

Oak Lake RV Sales 4787 Co. Rd. 10, Moose Lake

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-4pm Sat. May. 30

Beading with Mindfulness with Airlea DeFoe (Session 1 of 2)

Participating in the arts is proven to have a positive impact on mental health. Jewelry making in particular has been clinically proven to help with mindfulness, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. In this class, learn how to make a pair of flat stitch earrings with cabachons from a mindfulness perspective.

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

Cost: $30

Age: 18+

10am Sat. May. 30

Going Bananas Run

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

11am-12:30pm Sat. May. 30

Superior Heritage Tree Celebration

Celebrate the unveiling of the City of Superior’s new Heritage Tree Program at the historic Roosevelt Terrace Courtyard, home to the first officially recognized Heritage Tree. This first-of-its-kind program deserves a proper celebration. Join us for a relaxed community gathering featuring: Live music by Between Howls, Crab Apple Sapling Giveaways, Snacks, Presentations, Bring Your Own Lawn Chair.

Roosevelt Terrace 1700 N. 21st St., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-4pm Sat. May. 30

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

2pm Sat. May. 30

Go, Dog. Go!

Fitger's Spirit of the North Theater 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

2pm Sat. May. 30

Mila Vocal Ensemble

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary 2801 E. 4th St., Duluth

4-6pm Sat. May. 30

Superior's Heritage Skate Park grand reopening

We’re reopening the park and kicking things off with a jam session. Live music from The Leave Alones, food trucks, giveaways, and a best trick contest. 4:00 PM – Opening jam + food trucks 4:30 PM – Remarks 4:45 PM – Music + best trick 5:00 PM – Open skate Come ride, hang out, and check out the updated park. Parking info: when the lot fills (and it will), park on nearby streets Helmet encouraged!

2828 Hammond Ave., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages welcome!

4-6pm Sat. May. 30

Mauro Gutierrez

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5-8pm Sat. May. 30

Harbor City Roller Derby: Mayday Mayhem Home Bout

Harbor City Roller Derby (HCRD) are playing their second home bout of the 2026 season with Mayday Mayhem. HCRD will take on The Dirty Ores on Saturday, May 30th, at the Duluth Heritage Center. Doors open to the public at 5PM and the fun starts at 6PM. Tickets are available at the door and online at https://www.showpass.com/hcrdmm/. This is an ASL interpreted event.

Duluth Heritage Sports Center 120 S. 30th Ave. W., Duluth

Cost: $15. Kids 12 and under free with a paid adult.

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Sat. May. 30

Scott Bruce

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

6-8pm Sat. May. 30

Mark Wirly

Larsmont Trading Post 97 Scenic Dr., Two Harbors

6-8pm Sat. May. 30

Monkey's Uncle

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

6pm Sat. May. 30

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

6pm Sat. May. 30

Grant Edwards

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

7-9pm Sat. May. 30

Theory of Light, Electric Quintet

Theory of Light is jazz, funk, and fusion from the Twin Ports! The Aaron O’Connor Electric Quintet is an innovative fusion group led by trumpeter Aaron O’Connor.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. May. 30

Laugh Shack

Shack Smokehouse & Grill 3301 Belknap St., Superior

7pm Sat. May. 30

Andy Hanson

Fitger's Barrel Room 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

7pm Sat. May. 30

Race Night

ABC Raceway 2187 Butterworth Rd., Ashland

7:30-9:30pm Sat. May. 30

The Comedy of Errors

Come to the NorShor Theatre to experience Shakespeare’s most fast-paced and delightfully chaotic comedy, The Comedy of Errors. Whether audiences are die-hard Shakespeare fans or discovering this classic for the first time, The Comedy of Errors…

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

Age: Ages 4 and up

7:30pm Sat. May. 30

An Act of God

Studio 4 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

8pm Sat. May. 30

SS William A. Irvin Ghost Hunt

Join us for an unforgettable night of paranormal investigation aboard the SS William A. Irvin in Duluth, MN, the 1937 Great Lakes freighter where sailor William Wuori died in a tragic 1964 boiler explosion and now roams as “The Boiler Room…

William A. Irvin Museum 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth

Cost: $129 per person

Age: 18+ or 16 with a responsible adult

8-10:30pm Sat. May. 30

Thomas Sticha, Superior Siren (solo)

Over the past two years, country-folk artist Thomas Sticha has blazed his own trail in the Midwest music scene. His unique blend of country and folk showcases beautiful imagery, catchy hooks, and clever turns of storylines that will surely keep folks…

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

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. May. 30

Motley Sixx

Birds Bar 5801 Tower Ave., Superior

8:30pm Sat. May. 30

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

9pm Sat. May. 30

Indecent Proposal

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

9pm Sat. May. 30

Jack Damage

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Sat. May. 30

Shirts & Skins

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

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