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Tuesday, Aug. 11th, 2026

4-5pm Tue. Aug. 11

The Listen-in

Brainstorm Bakery/Crapola World Headquarters 402 W. Sheridan St., Ely

4:30-6:30pm Tue. Aug. 11

Eric Frost

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

5pm Tue. Aug. 11

Mike Miller

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

6-8pm Tue. Aug. 11

Concerts by the Lake

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on signage around Bayfield.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Tue. Aug. 11

Open stage

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

6-7:30pm Tue. Aug. 11

Bingo, Beer & Gear

Head to the Cedar to play bingo and win prizes! Every Tuesday 6:00-7:30 PM

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

Cost: FREE

6-9pm Tue. Aug. 11

Emma Tweten

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6pm Tue. Aug. 11

Old Time Jam

210 Gallery & Art Center 210 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

6-8pm Tue. Aug. 11

In It Together

Oldenburg House 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton

6:30-8pm Tue. Aug. 11

Music in the Park

June 23: The Shane Nelson Band June 30: The Windjammers July 7: Tab & Nicole (6:30-7:10 p.m.) The Mahon Brothers (7:20-8 p.m.) July 14: Rory Van James July 21: The Gemstones July 28: Peat Boggs August 4: Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane (6:30-7:10 p.m.) Four Mile Portage (7:20-8 p.m.) August 11: Indecent Proposal

Lincoln Park 25th Ave. W. & W. 3rd St., Duluth

Cost: Free

7-10pm Tue. Aug. 11

Open mic

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

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Aug. 11

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, Aug. 12th, 2026

5-7pm Wed. Aug. 12

Eisele Brothers

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 12

Bayside Sounds

Multiple locations superiorwi.gov, Superior

6-9pm Wed. Aug. 12

Open mic

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

6-9pm Wed. Aug. 12

Joe Paulik

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6-9pm Wed. Aug. 12

TNT HiFi Paddle Splash Reggae Party

BP Tropical Getaway! Come see what the big SPLASH is all about. Featuring a night dedicated to the, musicality and resilience of Reggae Music & Culture. Positive vibes curated by Al Pajamas & Natty Nico on the TNT HiFi Sound System. Now in Cinemascope! Wednesday Nights House DJ Jam Session. Expect songs of peace, love , humanity , happiness and rebellion All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Onl

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-10pm Wed. Aug. 12

Summer Open Jam

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

6:30pm Wed. Aug. 12

Andy Hauswirth

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

7-10pm Wed. Aug. 12

TAE & The Neighborly

The band released their debut full-length record, Self Help, in 2024, showcasing lyrics and soul-inspired arrangements that shed the malaise of a world that grows ever more grim for the places of joy that are never more than a mindset away. New…

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

Cost: $12.44-$79.16

Age: 21+

7-10pm Wed. Aug. 12

Bluegrass Jam

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

8-10pm Wed. Aug. 12

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Thursday, Aug. 13th, 2026

4:30-6:30pm Thu. Aug. 13

Duluth Block Party

Lake Superior Community Health Center Duluth hosts its annual free block party as part of National Community Health Center Week. The event features food trucks, live music, and more, Tables are set up for various services offered at Lake Superior Community Health Center, and there are opportunities to enter drawings.

Lake Superior Community Health Center 4325 Grand Avenue, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5pm Thu. Aug. 13

Tim Fast

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

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Aug. 13

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 13

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 13

Sean & Ian Okamoto

Harry Nelson Rec Center Chebomnicon Road & Rice Street, La Pointe

6-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 13

Floydian Slip

Hoops Fish Market 207 Wilson Ave., Bayfield

6-9pm Thu. Aug. 13

Bike Night

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 13

Concerts by the Lake

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on signage around Bayfield.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 13

Music in the Park

Carl Schuster Park 400-500 Main St., Biwabik

7pm Thu. Aug. 13

Music on the Ship

William A. Irvin 301 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: Free

7-10pm Thu. Aug. 13

Celtic Jam

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

Friday, Aug. 14th, 2026

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