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Tuesday, Sep. 15th, 2026

7-10pm Tue. Sep. 15

Open mic

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

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Sep. 15

The Hot Club of Duluth

Join us in the underground speakeasy every Tuesday night from 7:30-9:30pm for live Gatsby/1920’s Jazz by local band, The Hot Club of Duluth. Also featuring classic silent films up on the big screen. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. The Hot Club of Duluth is a local band that is dedicated to the performance of music of the Golden Age of Jazz. Bringing hot jazz to the people all winter long.

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Wednesday, Sep. 16th, 2026

5pm Wed. Sep. 16

Charity

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

6-9pm Wed. Sep. 16

Open mic

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

6-9pm Wed. Sep. 16

Salsa! With Simply Ballroom

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa! Tonight's Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance. Event Details: ~ Social hour 6-7p ~ Open To All ~ Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9p ~ Followed by open dance Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical! All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only | HOT HOT HOT

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Wed. Sep. 16

Joe Paulik

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6:30pm Wed. Sep. 16

Little Way

EZ Street Saloon 3205 S. County Rd. E., South Range

7-10pm Wed. Sep. 16

Bluegrass Jam

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

8-10pm Wed. Sep. 16

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Thursday, Sep. 17th, 2026

4-5:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Community Song Circle

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

5pm Thu. Sep. 17

Matthew Aitch

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

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

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-9pm Thu. Sep. 17

Frequency Rising

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

House Band

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

6-9pm Thu. Sep. 17

Open Mic Night

Moose Lake Brewing Co. 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

John Kerns

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

7-10pm Thu. Sep. 17

Celtic Jam

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

7-9pm Thu. Sep. 17

Tombstone Chapel

Kick off your weekend early this Thursday night with an evening of live music, fresh local brews, and premium cocktails at the Cedar Lounge! Twin Ports favorites Tombstone Chapel are taking over the taproom stage, bringing their signature blend of…

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

Cost: $12-$85

Age: 21+

7pm Thu. Sep. 17

Landscapes

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

Friday, Sep. 18th, 2026

5-8pm Fri. Sep. 18

Vinyl Cruise

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

5pm Fri. Sep. 18

Keith Soring

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

5:30-7:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Kara Warren

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6pm Fri. Sep. 18

Kilborn Jazz

Kilborn plays smooth jazz guitar. Creating a low-key atmosphere. Perfect to relax, socialize, have a drink and some delicious food, too! Come and check him out.

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

6-9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Climes

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

6-9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Ted Feyder

Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

7pm Fri. Sep. 18

John & Andy

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

7:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Paula Poundstone

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

8pm Fri. Sep. 18

Lip Synch Battle

Tom's Burned Down Cafe 274 Middle Rd., Madeline Island

8-11pm Fri. Sep. 18

Salsa Dancing

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

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Fire & Ice

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Radio Nation

Rival House at Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Sidestreet Detour

Black Bear Casino Cobalt Nightclub I-35 & 210, Carlton

10pm Fri. Sep. 18

Heavy Metal Night

The Do You Nightclub 214 E. Howard St. Suite 7, Hibbing

10pm Fri. Sep. 18

Renegade Improv

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Saturday, Sep. 19th, 2026

1-4pm Sat. Sep. 19

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

5-7pm Sat. Sep. 19

Kaija Autio

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

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