10am-7pm Fri. May. 7

Ninth Annual Dr. Willard A. Palmer Festival

Willard A. Palmer III will discuss accordion evolution and explain the Contino connection that inspired Palmer-Hughes Accordion Method books. Concerts by Dance Attic: Susi and Jimi, Joanna Darrow, Dee Langley, and Paul Vargason. Discussion on composing and arranging music for accordion by Megumi Hada. Plus performances by the World Accordion Music Band conducted by Tracey Gibbens.

Harrington ARTS Center 1401 Belknap St., Superior

Cost: $75

10am-8pm Fri. May. 7

World Accordion Day Festival

Live-music accordion festival. Music and lectures will be ongoing from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM with refreshments available. Large concert hall allows for 6’ seating distances; masks required. $75 per day, or $125 for the first two days. Many performances live-streamed on AWAM’s Facebook and YouTube channels; links and schedules will be posted soon on Facebook page.

Harrington ARTS Center 1401 Belknap St., Superior

Cost: $75

5-7pm Fri. May. 7

Acoustic Ingeborg

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

5pm Fri. May. 7

Eric James

Chickadee Coffeehouse & Deli 3691 Alan Syverson Drive, Barnum

6-9pm Fri. May. 7

Owen Polifka

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

6pm Fri. May. 7

One Less Guest

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

7pm Fri. May. 7

Superior Siren

Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

7pm Fri. May. 7

Formerly Charles

Grand Rapids Eagles 1776 S. Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

8pm Fri. May. 7

Born Too Late

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor