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Events For 06/18/2026

Thu. Jun. 18

Music in the Pines

Itasca County Fairgrounds 1336 Fairgrounds Rd., Grand Rapids

Thu. Jun. 18

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

4:30-7:30pm Thu. Jun. 18

Bands, Brew & BBQ

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

5-6:30pm Thu. Jun. 18

Walking Tour - Public Access & Possibility at 44th Ave (Bunge Dock)

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and the City of Superior for a walking tour of the 44th Ave E dock, the future site of a public waterfront access area on Allouez Bay. Old Dock – New Era: Public Access and Possibility at 44th Ave E (Bunge Dock) will be hosted on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00-6:30 PM at the 44th Ave. Dock. For full event details and updates go to www.stlouisriver.org/events

44th Ave Dock (Bunge Dock) 44th Ave E, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Thu. Jun. 18

Teen Open Studio (Spring Sessions)

Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Registration covers all sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.

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

Cost: $50

Age: Ages 13–17

5-7pm Thu. Jun. 18

Yuya Mix

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

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Jun. 18

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5:30-9:30pm Thu. Jun. 18

Chocolate After Dark

Celebrate 75 years of impact, inclusion, and community with Arc Northland at Chocolate After Dark. Join us for an unforgettable evening as Arc Northland commemorates 75 years of service and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families across the Northland. Chocolate After Dark – A Legacy Celebration is a sophisticated, adults-only anniversary experience designed to honor the past,

Northland Country Club 3901 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $60

Age: 21+

6-8pm Thu. Jun. 18

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Jun. 18

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20 canvas 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 northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $40

6-8pm Thu. Jun. 18

Concerts by the Lake

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on signage around Bayfield.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Thu. Jun. 18

Open Mic Night

Moose Lake Brewing Co. 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

6-9pm Thu. Jun. 18

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue! Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month! Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew "We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN' Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al PJ's

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Thu. Jun. 18

Kim Nagler

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

6pm Thu. Jun. 18

Ole & Lena's Wedding

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

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Jun. 18

Music in the Park

Carl Schuster Park 400-500 Main St., Biwabik

7-9pm Thu. Jun. 18

Nerd Nite Duluth

Join your fellow nerds for an evening of laughs, learning, and geekiness. We’ll share three presentations from three amazing enthusiasts that are sure to inform and build your knowledge and leave you wondering about things you’d never thought of before. Join us at Studio 4, nestled in the basement of the St. Louis County Depot. Access the building from the first floor entrance off of Michigan St.

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Thu. Jun. 18

Celtic Jam

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

7pm Thu. Jun. 18

Oklahoma!

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

7pm Thu. Jun. 18

Ashe Burton (album release)

Ashe Berton is a Duluth-based indie singer-songwriter whose music invites listeners on a heartfelt journey of adventure and connection. With a playful demeanor and an engaging storytelling style, Ashe crafts songs that celebrate family, nature, romance, and the thrill of exploration. Her sound is a refreshing blend of whimsy and sincerity that resonates with audiences of all ages. Ashe will be releasing an album recorded up in Montreal, CA with Tom Shemer during Spring of 2026.

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

7pm Thu. Jun. 18

Loose Change

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

7pm Thu. Jun. 18

Pretty in Black: An All BIPOC Drag Show

Join Haus of Queer on 6/18 at the in the Great Hall for their “Pretty In Black” Drag Show! “Pretty In Black” is a Drag Show where they have a full cast of BIPOC performers to display their drag, talent, cosplay, & or culture. Your cast includes: ThatQueerIsa (Host), Anomaly, Mor’ Glamazon Davenport, Odessa Brat, and Octavia Fortè! Spotlight performance from local Twin Ports Cosplayer Harley Qween!! Save that date & come on out to support this stunning, all black cast!!

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

7:30pm Thu. Jun. 18

Wayne Hancock

The West Theatre 319 N. Central Ave., Duluth

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