Events

Thu. Aug. 20

Itasca County Fair

Itasca County Fairgrounds 1336 Fairgrounds Rd., Grand Rapids

10am-5pm Thu. Aug. 20

Ely Watercolor 46th Annual Show & Sale

Annual watercolor show and sale by local artists. Original paintings, greeting cards, gift bag art, demonstrations, free admission, open 10 AM - 5 PM daily

Ely Arts & Heritage Center 105 Miner's Landing Rd., Ely

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3pm Thu. Aug. 20

Timmy Haus

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

4:30-7:30pm Thu. Aug. 20

Bands, Brew & BBQ

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

5-6:30pm Thu. Aug. 20

Restoring Wetlands in Alleouz Bay

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and partners for an evening exploring the vital role coastal wetlands play in the St. Louis River Estuary and how invasive and hybrid cattails are changing landscapes such as Allouez Bay. This free community event welcomes all ages and offers a chance to learn, connect, and engage with the ongoing restoration story of the St. Louis River Estuary.

Superior Public Library 1530 Tower Avenue, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Thu. Aug. 20

Hockey player Bill Watson

Douglas County Historical Society 1101 John Ave., Superior

5-9pm Thu. Aug. 20

Cruise to the Ridge Classic Car Show

Giants Ridge 6329 Wynne Creek Drive, Biwabik

5pm Thu. Aug. 20

Yuya Mix

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

5pm Thu. Aug. 20

Stories of an Ojibwe Childhood

Cloquet Public Library 320 14th St., Cloquet

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Aug. 20

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5:30pm Thu. Aug. 20

Duluth Symphonic Winds Community Band

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 20

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 20

Superior Porchfest

Multiple locations superiorporchfest.org, Superior

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 20

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

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 20

Writer's Salon

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

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 20

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. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 20

Molly & The Danger Band

Harry Nelson Rec Center Chebomnicon Road & Rice Street, La Pointe

6-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 20

Two Below Zero

Cornucopia Coffee & Sweet Shoppe 88610 Superior Ave., Cornucopia

6-9pm Thu. Aug. 20

Open Mic Night

Moose Lake Brewing Co. 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

6-9pm Thu. Aug. 20

Frequency Rising

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6-9pm Thu. Aug. 20

Blue Water Big Band

This popular nine-piece ensemble specializes in swing-era favorites, 1950s crossover rock, and classic ballroom dance music, perfect for an evening of dancing and fun. Doors open at 5 p.m., featuring a silent auction and basket raffles. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, provided by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the NWFA Gallery, located at 210 S. River Street in Cook. 50/50 raffle tickets are also available for $5.00 at the gallery.

Cook Community Center 510 Gopher Drive, Cook

Cost: $25

6pm Thu. Aug. 20

Kim Nagler

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

6pm Thu. Aug. 20

Severio Mancieri

The Ore House 102 N. Broadway, Gilbert

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 20

North Shore Community Swing Band

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

7-10pm Thu. Aug. 20

Celtic Jam

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

7-10pm Thu. Aug. 20

Ani Mari, Flutes & Low

Ani Mari is an alt-Americana singer-songwriter from the Northwoods of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, whose songs weave complex chord progressions into heart-wrenching stories and melodies, spanning from roots folk to indie rock. Whether solo…

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

Cost: $12-$85

Age: 21+

7pm Thu. Aug. 20

Repairmen

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

7pm Thu. Aug. 20

Kangaroo

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

7:30pm Thu. Aug. 20

Devon Allman Project

Big Top Chatauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

8-10pm Thu. Aug. 20

Thursday Night Jazz

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth