Events

6:30pm Wed. May. 14

History in a Pint: Shipping & Shipwrecks

The Tipsy Mosquito 623 1st Ave., Two Harbors

7pm Wed. May. 14

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

5-7pm Thu. May. 15

BAM Birkenstein Art Movement for Middle-Schoolers

Registration required! Middle schoolers explore disciplines such as ceramics, multimedia, painting, sketching, photography, and murals while also learning the difference between social movements, social activism, and protests. Each year, the program…

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

Cost: FREE

Age: Grade 7

6:30-8pm Thu. May. 15

Cumulative Impacts & Your Health

How does air pollution impact your health? What can community members do about it? Join a short learning session and community gathering that explores Minnesota's Cumulative Impacts Law, a groundbreaking environmental justice law which requires the…

Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team office, Room 201 624 E 1st St, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8pm Thu. May. 15

Voice Showcase

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Northland College 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland

6:30pm Thu. May. 15

Women, Wine & Wellness

Kitchi Gammi Club 831 E. Superior St., Duluth

10am-2pm Fri. May. 16

Lake Superior Estuarium open

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-6pm Fri. May. 16

Invasive Plants in My Backyard: Linocut art by Monica Ihrke

Discover the tension of the beauty and ecological impact of invasive plant species through the captivating artwork of Duluth-based artist Monica Ihrke in her exhibition, "Invasive Plants in My Backyard" at Hartley Nature Center May 16-Oct. 19. By…

Hartley Nature Center 3001 Woodland Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. May. 16

Black Morel Hootenanny

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

Sat. May. 17

Black Morel Hootenanny

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

10am-2pm Sat. May. 17

STEAM Fest

Depot Great Hall 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Sun. May. 18

Black Morel Hootenanny

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

10am Mon. May. 19

Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of the Great Lakes

Two Harbors Public Library 320 Waterfront Dr,, Two Harbors

6pm Mon. May. 19

Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of the Great Lakes

Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Cir., Duluth

6:30pm Tue. May. 20

Science on Tap

The Alley 808 Main St. W., Ashland

6pm Wed. May. 21

Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of the Great Lakes

Grand Marais Public Library 104 2nd Ave. W., Grand Marais

6:30pm Wed. May. 21

Social Security Affects Us All: What’s at Risk?

The discussion will focus on the scope and impact of Social Security on people of all ages and how currently proposed budget decisions will affect us. Featured speaker will be Brian Rohrenbach of the Minnesota Farmers Union. Other panel members include a former Society Security Disability Representative and a researcher on Social Security and Medicare. The event is sponsored by Northern Progressives and is open to the public.

Cook Community Center 510 Gopher Drive, Cook

Cost: Free

7pm Wed. May. 21

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

5-7pm Thu. May. 22

BAM Birkenstein Art Movement for Middle-Schoolers

Registration required! Middle schoolers explore disciplines such as ceramics, multimedia, painting, sketching, photography, and murals while also learning the difference between social movements, social activism, and protests. Each year, the program…

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

Cost: FREE

Age: Grade 7

6pm Thu. May. 22

Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of the Great Lakes

West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Ave., Duluth

10am-2pm Fri. May. 23

Lake Superior Estuarium open

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10:30am Fri. May. 23

Explore Vegan

Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Cir., Duluth

Cost: Free

4pm Fri. May. 23

Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of the Great Lakes

Carlton Public Library 310 Chestnut Ave., Carlton

10am-5pm Sat. May. 24

Opening Day

Chik-Wauk Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Dr., Grand Marais

10-11:30am Tue. May. 27

Lake Superior Estuarium Volunteer Docent Training

We encourage any community members who are passionate about the watershed and want to make a difference in the community to volunteer. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are holding a Lake Superior Estuarium Docent Training on Tuesday…

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: 16 and older

6pm Tue. May. 27

Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of the Great Lakes

Cloquet Public Library 320 14th St., Cloquet

7pm Wed. May. 28

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

5:30-6:30pm Thu. May. 29

Mushroom Inoculation: How to Grow Your Own

Learn the basics of mushroom identification, the varieties of mushrooms you can grow at home, inoculate straw and take home an oyster mushroom growing kit that you will make during the class.

Growing Duluth 6616 Cody St., Duluth

Cost: $30

Age: All Ages

7-8pm Thu. May. 29

Magic of Compost

Kicking off Bayfield in Bloom with Compost and Soil Expert Todd Rothe! Todd is the Chief Operating Officer at Big Lake Organics, LLC in Ashland. Join us for a deep dive into the magical process of composting and the thrilling environment of organic…

Honest Dog Books 40 S. Second St. #1455, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Fri. May. 30

Lake Superior Estuarium open

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10-11:30am Sat. May. 31

Lake Superior Estuarium Volunteer Docent Training

We encourage any community members who are passionate about the watershed and want to make a difference in the community to volunteer. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are holding a Lake Superior Estuarium Docent Training on Tuesday…

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: 16 and older

7pm Wed. Jun. 4

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

6-7:30pm Thu. Jun. 5

Café Scientifique

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

Sat. Jun. 7

Duluth Monarch Festival

ACTIVITIES • Keynote Presentation at 10:30am: Drones, Milkweed, & Monarchs: Join the talk to learn about the science in action and experience a demonstration of a drone in flight! • Children’s activities • Live eggs, caterpillars, monarchs • Monarch movies & popcorn • Locally grown native plant sale with Shoreview Natives. Preorders taken. • Informational tables with local environmental groups

First United Methodist (Coppertop) Church 230 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9am-noon Sat. Jun. 7

Bayfield Area Trails Forum

To celebrate National Trails Day, Bayfield Area Trails (BAT) will be sponsoring its third annual Trails Forum on Saturday, June 7 from 9:00 am to 12 noon at the Town of Bell Community Center in Cornucopia.

Town of Bell Community Center 22620 Ash St., Cornucopia

Cost: Free

noon-8pm Sat. Jun. 7

4th Annual Stand with the Banned Music Festival

Join us for our 4th Annual Stand with the Banned Music Festival! Music, food, and talks will take place in the Honest Dog Books courtyard.

Honest Dog Books 40 S. Second St. #1455, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Wed. Jun. 11

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

1pm Thu. Jun. 12

NARVRE Unit 92 - Protecting Railroad Retirement

National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the West Duluth American Legion at 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 71 5814 Grand Ave., Duluth

6:30pm Tue. Jun. 17

Science on Tap

The Alley 808 Main St. W., Ashland

7pm Wed. Jun. 18

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

7pm Wed. Jun. 25

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

7pm Wed. Jul. 2

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

6-7:30pm Thu. Jul. 3

Café Scientifique

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

1-4pm Mon. Jul. 7

Summer Camp: DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner

First day of a week-long camp. Make your room into the ultimate artist space! Campers complete a variety of paper mache and clay projects to decorate their space. Projects include clay coaster sets, shelves, and oil diffuser beads. Come personalize your room with art!

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

Cost: $160 with Family Membership ($200 Non-Member)

Age: Ages 9–12

7pm Wed. Jul. 9

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

1pm Thu. Jul. 10

NARVRE Unit 92 - Protecting Railroad Retirement

National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the West Duluth American Legion at 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 71 5814 Grand Ave., Duluth

6:30pm Tue. Jul. 15

Science on Tap

The Alley 808 Main St. W., Ashland

7pm Wed. Jul. 16

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

7pm Wed. Jul. 23

Free Wonderstruck Wednesdays

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

9am-noon Mon. Jul. 28

Summer Camp: Soft Sculpture, Character Design & Comics with Lauren Faherty

First day of a weeklong camp. Bring your stories to life! Through a variety of media, this class allows for 2D and 3D experimentation. Students can design a plush character, explore the basics of hand and machine sewing, and incorporate storytelling through comics and graphic drawing.

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

Cost: $160 with Family Membership ($200 Non-Member)

Age: Ages 13–17