Events

Sun. Sep. 7

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for the second annual “Art Escape,” a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

8am Sun. Sep. 7

Blueberry Reader Full & Half Marathon

White Winter Winery 68323 Lea St., Iron River

10-11:30am Sun. Sep. 7

Lake Superior Freethinkers presents Verne Wagner

Verne Wagner will talk about his new book, "The Right Side of the Cross," which details his experience of abuse in the Catholic church, and the ensuing struggle with addiction and mental health problems.

Central Hillside Community Center 12 E. Fourth St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

10am-3pm Sun. Sep. 7

Harvest Moon Festival

Whiteside Park 58 S 7th Ave E, Ely

10am-4pm Sun. Sep. 7

Festival of the Arts

Join us for this juried arts & crafts show held in Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. A place of inspiration for many artists who live, work, play and visit Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass works, wood carvings, photography and more. There will also be opportunities for children to explore their creative side.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-4pm Sun. Sep. 7

Cornucopia Art Crawl

Multiple locations, Cornucopia

11am-1pm Sun. Sep. 7

Dick Rees Buttonbox Brunch

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

11am Sun. Sep. 7

Graphic novelist K. Woodman-Maynard

Zenith Bookstore 318 Central Ave, Duluth

noon-2pm Sun. Sep. 7

Velahsa

Rock out Sunday afternoon!

Duluth Coffee Company 105 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: Free

Age: All ages

1pm Sun. Sep. 7

Kim Harrington

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

1pm Sun. Sep. 7

Gavin St. Clair

Ursa Minor Brewing 2415 W. Superior St. Suite B, Duluth

2-3pm Sun. Sep. 7

Going Solar in the Northland

Come learn about solar for your home or business, before the tax credit goes away! Get a free beer around 2:30pm

Bent Paddle 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2-4pm Sun. Sep. 7

Poetry Reading to Benefit CHUM

Book release party for poetry anthology featuring the nine members of First Thursday Poets. Cash sales only please.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth 835 W. College St., Duluth

2-4pm Sun. Sep. 7

Shakespeare on Tour: Hamlet

Park Center 15791 US Hwy. 63, Hayward

2pm Sun. Sep. 7

Kevin Kling, Dan Chouinard & Simone Perrin

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

3-5pm Sun. Sep. 7

Duluth Shape Note Monthly Singing Group

Welcome all to the Duluth Shape Note Singing Groups Monthly Singing. No experience necessary. All are welcome. Shape Note Singing is an archaic style of 4 part harmony singing. originating in the British Isles. Song Books, Instruction, and Refreshments provided. No religious agenda.

Friends Meeting House 1802 E. 1st St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3-5pm Sun. Sep. 7

Requiem for the Living

Friends of the Felgemaker will host the first concert of the 2025-2026 season at Sacred Heart Music Center. The main work is Dan Forrest's award-winning choral composition, Requiem for the Living, for choir, organ, and chamber orchestra, conducted by the Resident Organist, Dr. Charles Sundquist. Rachael Kresha will play solo organ selections by Durufle and Howells to open the program.

Sacred Heart Music Center 201 W. 4th St., Duluth

Cost: $20

3:30-5:30pm Sun. Sep. 7

Molly Maher

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

4-7pm Sun. Sep. 7

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

4-7pm Sun. Sep. 7

Tommy Wotruba

The Breeze Inn 5168 Jean Duluth Rd., Duluth

5-8pm Sun. Sep. 7

Open mic night

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth