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Events For 04/16/2026

9am-7pm Thu. Apr. 16

H&R Block Supply Drive for Carlton County Animal Rescue

H&R Block Rep. Meagen Csomos, along with 1 rep in Cloquet have joined to collect supply donations for Carlton County Animal Rescue. Most needed items: Purina dry Kitten and Puppy food, sturdy dog leashes, hard dog chew toys (Kong, Nylabone), wire dog kennels, paper towels, Kitten pate', potty pads. Downtown office :205 W. 2nd St. Ste. 201, Duluth. Cloquet Ofc: 707 Hwy. 33 Ste. 13 Cloquet, MN.

H&R Block 131 East Central Entrance, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-5:30pm Thu. Apr. 16

Community Song Circle

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

5-6:30pm Thu. Apr. 16

Anishinaabe Canoe Migration

Join us as Anishinaabe artist, educator and community organizer Giizh Agaton Howes of Heart Berry shares about the 11 mile inaugural Anishinaabe Canoe Migration she organized on the St. Louis River in 2025. Following the presentation participants can…

Superior Public Library 1530 Tower Avenue, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Thu. Apr. 16

Teen Open Studio (Spring Sessions)

Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Registration covers all sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.

Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: $50

Age: Ages 13–17

5-7pm Thu. Apr. 16

Our Place: History of Dive Bar Culture in Superior

Join artist Erica Dischino as she presents her photographic essay “Our Place” documenting dive bars in Superior from October 2025 to February 2026. Hear stories from long-time bartenders and local bar owners. Learn how Superior developed its saloon scene.

Douglas County Historical Society 1101 John Ave., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5pm Thu. Apr. 16

Tim Fast

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

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Apr. 16

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 16

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 16

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials 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 the website. Note: the class on 4/17 is $50

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior Street #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 16

Steve Solkela

The Ore House 102 N. Broadway, Gilbert

6-9pm Thu. Apr. 16

Open Mic Night

Moose Lake Brewing Co. 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

6-9pm Thu. Apr. 16

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue! Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month! Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew "We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN' Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al PJ's

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8pm Thu. Apr. 16

Author Talk with Marcie Rendon

Award-winning author, poet, and playwright Marcie Rendon will visit Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to discuss her novel "Where They Last Saw Her," which won the 2025 Minnesota Book Award for Fiction. Rendon, a member of the White Earth Nation, also holds an honorary doctorate from Adler University. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College 2101 14th St., Cloquet

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8pm Thu. Apr. 16

One Book Northland: Author Talk with Marcie R. Rendon

Award-winning author, poet, and playwright Marcie Rendon will be at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to discuss her book, Where They Last Saw Her, winner of the 2025 Minnesota Book Award for Fiction. Marcie holds an Honorary Doctorate from Adler University and is a member of the White Earth Nation. Copies of Where They Last Saw Her will be available for purchase and signing.

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College 2101 14th St., Cloquet

6:30-9:30pm Thu. Apr. 16

The Man Who Saves the World?

The film follows Patrick McCollum, an unlikely peace advocate drawn into an Indigenous prophecy that may determine the fate of the Amazon and our planet. It’s a wild, funny, and deeply moving journey that invites audiences to reflect on our relationship with the Earth and with one another.

Zeitgeist Zinema 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Age: All Ages

6:30-9:30pm Thu. Apr. 16

Women in Science: The Forecast Forum

Great Lakes Aquarium is excited to partner with WDIO News for a highly-anticipated forecast forum! The free, after-hours event will focus on getting into meteorology as women in a male-dominated field, detailing how meteorologists forecast, and…

Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Thu. Apr. 16

Nerd Nite

Join us at the Depot for our April Nerd Nite! Offered for your edutainment: "The Care & Clothing of Your Seat" by Andrine Lemieux; ""Math in Media" by Jessica Schirle, PhD; and "Look Outside: Hope in a Time of Hopelessness" by Briar Fernquist. Doors at 6:30PM, show at 7PM. Admission is still just $5!

Studio 4 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: Recommended for ages 10+

7-10pm Thu. Apr. 16

Celtic Jam

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

7pm Thu. Apr. 16

Godspell

Manion Theater UWS Campus, 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for alumni and seniors, and $5 for students

7pm Thu. Apr. 16

Molly Whuppie

Rinehart Theatre 210 5th Ave. E., Ashland

7pm Thu. Apr. 16

Clint Black

DECC Symphony Hall 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7pm Thu. Apr. 16

Fleshwound

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

7pm Thu. Apr. 16

Book Launch with Stephanie Pearson

Zenith Bookstore is delighted to partner with Ursa Minor Brewing to launch Stephanie Pearson’s new book, 100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A: The Country’s Ultimate Scenic Trails

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

7:30-10pm Thu. Apr. 16

Beautiful Thing

A 1993 play by Jonathan Harvey about two teenage boys, Jamie and Ste, who live on a working-class London housing estate and fall in love. The story follows their blossoming romance against the backdrop of their challenging home lives, including Jamie's single mother, Sandra, and Ste's abusive father and brother.

Zeitgeist Teatro 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $15 Students, $30 Adults and Seniors

7:30pm Thu. Apr. 16

Soldiers & Kings: Survival, Hope & Empathy in the World of Human Smuggling

Jason de León presents on his National Book Award-winning project Soldiers and Kings. In 2015, de León began a long-term ethnographic project focused on understanding the daily lives of Honduran smugglers who profit from transporting migrants across the length of Mexico. In this talk, he presents stories from his recent book.

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

Cost: FREE

8-11pm Thu. Apr. 16

Mason Jennings & Superior Siren (solo)

7:30 PM Doors | 8:00 PM Show Help us welcome musician Mason Jennings to the intimate Cedar Lounge Stage.

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

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