Events

4-5:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Community Song Circle

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 Superior St., Duluth

5-7pm Thu. Sep. 17

Teen Open Studio

Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere at the Duluth Public Library's Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 13–17

5-6pm Thu. Sep. 17

Gatherings by Sheraton: Build Your Own Fall Cocktail

Celebrate the flavors of the season with an interactive evening of autumn-inspired cocktails at Sheraton Duluth. During this hands-on gathering, guests will craft their own signature fall cocktail using a selection of seasonal spirits, fresh ingredients, cozy spices, and festive garnishes.

Sheraton Duluth Hotel 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

5pm Thu. Sep. 17

Matthew Aitch

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

5-6:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Constitution Day Freedom of Information Forum

Kathryn A. Martin Library Rotunda 416 Library Dr. University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth

5-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

'No Country for Mothers' documentary & panel discussion

YWCA Duluth, Main Street Alliance and Northland Providers Network are teaming up to host a screening of the documentary No Country for Mothers, followed by a panel discussion with local community leaders on the care economy in our region.

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: Free with RSVP registration

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

Writer's Salon

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

6-9pm Thu. Sep. 17

Mark Dayton book release

Former Minnesota Governor and Senator Mark Dayton will be joined by his former senior advisor John Ongaro. We’ll begin this special evening with cocktails (including non-alcoholic) and conversation at 6 PM. At 7 PM we’ll shift into our…

Depot Great Hall 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE - except for any books and drinks purchased

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

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. Sep. 17

Imagining Duluth’s Climate Future

ST. Paul's Episcopal Church 1710 E. Superior St., Duluth

7-10pm Thu. Sep. 17

Celtic Jam

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

7pm Thu. Sep. 17

Landscapes

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

7:30-9:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a groundbreaking musical that pulls back the curtain on the lives of performers fighting for a spot in a Broadway ensemble.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

7:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Democracy is a Party: The Lost Art of Getting Together

In the last decade, Americans have increasingly expressed a sense of dismay at the erosion of democracy. We fight our disillusionment by holding vigils or declaring our positions on social media; but we also feel like these are ineffective and joyless. Bethany Henning considers the possibilities of celebration as an effective (and increasingly rare!) mode of political action.

College of St. Scholastica Mitchell Auditorium 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

8-10pm Thu. Sep. 17

Thursday Night Jazz

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth