Events

including music, sports, theatre, recreation & more!

Events by City

Events For 08/22/2026

Sat. Aug. 22

Itasca County Fair

Itasca County Fairgrounds 1336 Fairgrounds Rd., Grand Rapids

6am-6pm Sat. Aug. 22

Fishing Tournament

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino 70 Casino Dr., Grand Portage

8am-6pm Sat. Aug. 22

Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival

The Rotary Club of Superior is excited to host the 2026 edition of the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival (LSDBF)! Come enjoy a FREE fun family event with food, music, and, of course, some good old-fashioned paddle boat racing!Since 2002, LSDBF has raised over $1.3 million to support charitable organizations in the Twin Ports.Second Harvest Food Bank is our new charitable partner.

Barker's Island Hwy2/53 and Marina Drive, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9-10:30am Sat. Aug. 22

Neighborhood Breakfast

All are welcome to join us for our free fourth Saturday Neighborhood Breakfast from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Enter doors on 6th Ave E. Come hungry for home cooked French toast, sausage, eggs.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 219 N. 6th Ave. E., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All are Welcome

10am-4pm Sat. Aug. 22

Flock ArtFest

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

1-4pm Sat. Aug. 22

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

2-4:30pm Sat. Aug. 22

Scott Keever

Bayfield Winery 87380 Betzold Rd., Bayfield

2-5pm Sat. Aug. 22

Saturday Artist Alleyway

Get outside and support local artists this summer! This outdoor market in Lincoln Park features pottery, original artwork and prints, unique handcrafted items, and fun activities for kids.

Artist Alleyway 1921 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3-7pm Sat. Aug. 22

Fairlawn Ice Cream Social

Join us for the annual Fairlawn Fundraiser and Ice Cream Social! Filled with community fun, sweet treats, music, activities and more, all to support preserving one of Superior’s most treasured historic landmarks. Donations from the event will…

Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 906 E. 2nd St., Superior

Cost: Free (purchases available)

4-8pm Sat. Aug. 22

Portage

Birch Terrace Supper Club 601 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

6-8pm Sat. Aug. 22

The Retrofiers

Larsmont Trading Post 97 Scenic Dr., Two Harbors

6-9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Shore Thing

Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

6pm Sat. Aug. 22

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

6pm Sat. Aug. 22

J. Streitz

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

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Under the Blue Umbrella Concert Series

The Under the Blue Umbrella Concert Series is a summer-long event, mostly Saturdays, featuring local and regional musicians. Seating is limited so bring a lawn chair and enjoy the summer evening. A full bar and grill is offered. June 6 Fishheads June 13 Rory Von James June 20 Saltydog June 26 (Friday) Father Hennepin June 27 Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch July 4 Hot Tamale Cosmos July 11 Between Howls July 18 Cigarette Picnic & Entheos Enclave July 25 Junkyard Mule Aug. 1 Driftless Revelers Aug. 8 Morningbird Aug. 15 Peat Boggs Aug. 22 Ross Thorn Aug. 29 Brothers Burn Mountain Sept. 5 Feeding Leroy Sept. 6 (Sunday) Sugar on the Roof

Rugged Spruce Golf Club 2871A Sundberg Rd., Mahtowa

Cost: Suggested Donation $10

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Funniest Person In The Twin Ports Contest Round 1

Twin Ports Comedy is back for the 3rd annual Funniest Person in the Twin Ports Contest! Their first batch of contestants bring their material to the stage to find out who has what it takes to make it to the finals. They will close the show out with winner of the comedy contest at the Plus in Eau Claire and one of our favorite headliners Jesse the Shrink! Make sure you don't miss it!

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

7pm Sat. Aug. 22

Race Night

ABC Raceway 2187 Butterworth Rd., Ashland

7pm Sat. Aug. 22

Knee-High July

Barrel Inn 50840 State Hwy. 112, Ashland

7pm Sat. Aug. 22

Joy Scout

Black Cat Coffeehouse 211 Chapple Ave., Ashland

7pm Sat. Aug. 22

Ransom

Jim's Sports Club 108 W. Lake St., Chisholm

7:30pm Sat. Aug. 22

Big Top Opry

Big Top Chatauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 22

anni xo, Josie Langhorst, Admiral Fox

anni xo (they/them) is a young queer musician hailing from Minnesota who found solace in music as a means to explore their identity and embrace the complexities of life. Inspired by the likes of boygenius, Taylor Swift, and Renee Rapp, anni's music…

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

Cost: $12-$96

Age: 21+

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 22

Pert Near Sandstone, Junkyard Mule

Crossing Old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities, Pert Near Sandstone emerged twenty years ago from the Minnesota acoustic music scene. With infectious energy and collaborative spirit, they have established themselves as…

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

Cost: $29-$168

Age: 21+

8:30pm Sat. Aug. 22

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Elephant in The Room

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

9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Whiskey Topaz

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Low & High

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

Email Us:

info@duluthreader.com(info (at) duluthreader [d0t] com,)

Photos, original cartoons, articles, letters, and press releases are welcome.

Advertise:

ads@duluthreader.com(ads (at) duluthreader [d0t] com,)

Robert Boone

Publisher • Editor

Address:

Reader Weekly, Inc.
P.O. Box 16122
Duluth, Minnesota 55816