Events For 06/23/2026

Tue. Jun. 23

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

4:30-6:30pm Tue. Jun. 23

Eric Frost

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

5-7pm Tue. Jun. 23

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

5:30-7:30pm Tue. Jun. 23

Adam Herman

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

6-8pm Tue. Jun. 23

In It Together

Oldenburg House 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton

6-8pm Tue. Jun. 23

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 Tue. Jun. 23

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 Tue. Jun. 23

Open stage

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

6pm Tue. Jun. 23

Old Time Jam

210 Gallery & Art Center 210 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

6:30-8pm Tue. Jun. 23

Music in the Park

June 23: The Shane Nelson Band June 30: The Windjammers July 7: Tab & Nicole (6:30-7:10 p.m.) The Mahon Brothers (7:20-8 p.m.) July 14: Rory Van James July 21: The Gemstones July 28: Peat Boggs August 4: Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane (6:30-7:10 p.m.) Four Mile Portage (7:20-8 p.m.) August 11: Indecent Proposal

Lincoln Park 25th Ave. W. & W. 3rd St., Duluth

Cost: Free

7-8:30pm Tue. Jun. 23

Stacy Carlson in conversation with Emily August: The Gyre

Join Zenith Bookstore as we welcome award-winning novelist Stacy Carlson on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7 pm. She will be in conversation with poet and educator, Emily August for Stacy’s new book, The Gyre. This will be a very interesting evening as they discuss the book and its fascinating background deep in the Arctic. Stacy will also have a Q&A period and will personally sign her book afterwards.

Zenith Bookstore 318 Central Ave, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Jun. 23

The Hot Club of Duluth

Join us in the underground speakeasy every Tuesday night from 7:30-9:30pm for live Gatsby/1920’s Jazz by local band, The Hot Club of Duluth. Also featuring classic silent films up on the big screen. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. The Hot Club of Duluth is a local band that is dedicated to the performance of music of the Golden Age of Jazz. Bringing hot jazz to the people all winter long.

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+