Events For 09/11/2025

Thu. Sep. 11

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

1pm Thu. Sep. 11

NARVRE Unit 92 - Protecting Railroad Retirement

National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the West Duluth American Legion at 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 71 5814 Grand Ave., Duluth

5-7pm Thu. Sep. 11

Jim Pellinger

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

5-8pm Thu. Sep. 11

LOVE Gala

Join us for the 6th annual LOVE Gala, supporting New Hope for Families as we equip and encourage foster, kinship, and adoptive families. Enjoy a fabulous dinner, live and silent auctions, and inspiring stories of hope and healing. Your ticket is more…

Greysolon Ballroom 231 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $75.00

Age: All Ages

5:30-8:30pm Thu. Sep. 11

Bump Blomberg

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 11

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 11

Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane

Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane are a singer/songwriter duo from Duluth, MN. Drawing from folk, Americana, and indie genres, they blend poetic and witty lyrics with catchy melodies in their original songs.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 11

Acrylic Painting Class

Explore your creativity and paint 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 what image we’ll be painting and to sign up, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

6pm Thu. Sep. 11

Open stage

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

6:30-7:30pm Thu. Sep. 11

The World Changed: US Foreign Policy in the Post-9/11 Era

Dr. Haji teaches a number of courses including Paths to Peace, Theories of War and Peace, International Law and War and Peace, and co-teaches Seminar in Peace-Building. He has received the UW-Superior Outstanding Service Award of Excellence twice in the past 20 years.

Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center 305 Harbor View Parkway, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Sep. 11

Prep for Postpartum & Lactation

You’ve prepared for birth-but what about the early postpartum days? In this two-part class, we’ll turn our attention to the often-overlooked 'fourth trimester'. Learn what to expect emotionally, how to build a solid support system, and…

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

Cost: $60 (partners welcome at no additional fee)

7-10pm Thu. Sep. 11

Celtic Jam

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

7pm Thu. Sep. 11

Metalfest XXI

Wasko's Campground Plus 8441 S. County Rd. P, Lake Nebagamon

7pm Thu. Sep. 11

Young Original

Hibbing High School 800 E. 21st St., Hibbing

7:30pm Thu. Sep. 11

Lehto & Wright

The West Theatre 319 N. Central Ave., Duluth