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Friday, Aug. 14th, 2026

4-8pm Fri. Aug. 14

Mysterious Ways

Birch Terrace Supper Club 601 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

4pm Fri. Aug. 14

Bum Steer

Staudemeyer's Four Seasons Resort 44800 Birch Point Rd., Cable

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 14

Mackie Brothers

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

5pm Fri. Aug. 14

Greg Kaczor

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

5-7pm Fri. Aug. 14

Gavin St. Clair

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5pm Fri. Aug. 14

Similar Dogs and Ian Alexy

Welcome back the Similar Dogs to the stage at 5pm! This dynamic trio of Sarah, Joe and Ian play the hits with their own twist with fantastic harmonies!

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

6pm Fri. Aug. 14

Mike Munson

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

6pm Fri. Aug. 14

Harlow Pennies

Moose Lake Brewing Co. 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

7-10pm Fri. Aug. 14

PB&J, ZOZATRAS, The Trinkets

A night of fun music from three fun bands - PB&J, Zeb or Zeke and the Run Away Screamings, and The Trinkets!

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

Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Aug. 14

Scott Hauswirth

Scott's been a staple of the Twin Ports music community for 35+ years. Come hear why we invite him back to perform as often as possible.

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

7pm Fri. Aug. 14

Russ Darwin

Bridge's Bar 6891 S. Lake Ave., Lake Nebagamon

7pm Fri. Aug. 14

Bret Michaels

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

8pm Fri. Aug. 14

Jo Koy

Black Bear Casino 1710 Hwy. 210, Carlton

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 14

Salsa Dancing

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

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 14

Sparrow Smith & The Resonant Rogues

8:00 PM Show Sparrow Smith, a multi-instrumentalist based in Marshall, NC, is well loved for her evocative songwriting, tasteful banjo playing, epic accordion chops, and striking outfits. A longtime member and leader of multiple bands (most notably…

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

Age: 21+

8-10pm Fri. Aug. 14

D-Town Driftway: Mario Kart Live Band

Rev your engines, racers! D-Town Driftway is Duluth’s premiere Mario Kart 8 live band, and we want to put you in the driver’s seat. You race your friends in a head-to-head competition, while we play all the Mario Kart OST Hits! Sunshine Airport, Rainbow Road, everything your heart could desire.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Age: All Ages

9pm Fri. Aug. 14

Margaritaville

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Fri. Aug. 14

Time Machine

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

10pm Fri. Aug. 14

Renegade Improv

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Saturday, Aug. 15th, 2026

11am-10pm Sat. Aug. 15

Castle Danger Brewery's 15th Golden Anniversary

Celebrate Castle Danger Brewery's 15th Golden Anniversary with a full day of specialty beers, live music, local food, family activities, and community fun. Join us as we raise a glass to 15 years on Minnesota's North Shore!

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

Cost: FREE

noon-10pm Sat. Aug. 15

Northwoods Music & Art Festival

Gates open at noon Artist booths run 12-6pm Beer, wine, soda, burgers, brats, veggie burgers and hot dogs available. No carry-ins please. Bring your lawn chairs and cash for the outdoor food/beer tent. Music by Mary Cutrufello, Richard Blackheart Kapusta, The Whiskey Chase and SonofMel.

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

Cost: $25 adults, $15 teens, 12 & under free

1-4pm Sat. Aug. 15

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

3-5pm Sat. Aug. 15

Sarah Morris

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-9pm Sat. Aug. 15

John Kronstadt

Larsmont Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

6-9pm Sat. Aug. 15

Tinglers

Hoops Fish Market 207 Wilson Ave., Bayfield

6pm Sat. Aug. 15

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Aug. 15

Greg Tiburzi

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

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 15

Under the Blue Umbrella Concert Series

The Under the Blue Umbrella Concert Series is a summer-long event, mostly Saturdays, featuring local and regional musicians. Seating is limited so bring a lawn chair and enjoy the summer evening. A full bar and grill is offered. June 6 Fishheads June 13 Rory Von James June 20 Saltydog June 26 (Friday) Father Hennepin June 27 Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch July 4 Hot Tamale Cosmos July 11 Between Howls July 18 Cigarette Picnic & Entheos Enclave July 25 Junkyard Mule Aug. 1 Driftless Revelers Aug. 8 Morningbird Aug. 15 Peat Boggs Aug. 22 Ross Thorn Aug. 29 Brothers Burn Mountain Sept. 5 Feeding Leroy Sept. 6 (Sunday) Sugar on the Roof

Rugged Spruce Golf Club 2871A Sundberg Rd., Mahtowa

Cost: Suggested Donation $10

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Horse Apiece

Black Cat Coffeehouse 211 Chapple Ave., Ashland

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Moonshot

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

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Milkbone

Bridge's Bar 6891 S. Lake Ave., Lake Nebagamon

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