Events

5pm Thu. Oct. 1

John Swardson

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

5-7pm Thu. Oct. 1

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

5-8pm Thu. Oct. 1

Cat Art Showcase to benefit Critter Harbor

The Cat Art Showcase will benefit Critter Harbor's program of Trap/Neuter/Return of feral and community cats in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin; 100% of the proceeds donated to Critter Harbor will be used to fund spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and flea/tick treatment. We work to reduce the overpopulation of cats and improve cats' lives.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Oct. 1

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-7:30pm Thu. Oct. 1

The Magnificent Aurora

Twin Ports Cafe Scientifique and Starry Skies North present "The Magnificent Aurora: From Myth to Modern Science" at the Dovetail Cafe inside the Duluth Folk School. Bob King, known to many as Astro Bob, will explore how our understanding of the northern lights has evolved from ancient myth to modern astronomy.

Dovetail Cafe 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Oct. 1

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is needed. 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

7-10pm Thu. Oct. 1

Celtic Jam

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

7-8:30pm Thu. Oct. 1

Community Song Circle

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

7pm Thu. Oct. 1

Sports Journalist Dimity McDowell

Zenith Bookstore 318 Central Ave, Duluth

7:30pm Thu. Oct. 1

American Son

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30pm Thu. Oct. 1

Church Basement Ladies

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

8-10pm Thu. Oct. 1

Thursday Night Jazz

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth