Events

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Events by City

Monday, May. 12th, 2025
Tuesday, May. 13th, 2025

Tue. May. 13

Virtual Art Auction to Benefit Carlton County Animal Rescue

A virtual spring art auction to benefit the Animal Rescue is available online at https://shorturl.at/tICwC through 5/16. Every item purchased by the winning bidder at 5/16/2025 at 6:30pm, will help support our Building a Foundation campaign, with our current 2-1 match for every donation coming in, up to 99,000! Help us continue to expand our capacity to help our local animals in need.

Online event : https://shorturl.at/tICwC

Cost: Varies

Age: All Ages

Wednesday, May. 14th, 2025

Wed. May. 14

Virtual Art Auction to Benefit Carlton County Animal Rescue

A virtual spring art auction to benefit the Animal Rescue is available online at https://shorturl.at/tICwC through 5/16. Every item purchased by the winning bidder at 5/16/2025 at 6:30pm, will help support our Building a Foundation campaign, with our current 2-1 match for every donation coming in, up to 99,000! Help us continue to expand our capacity to help our local animals in need.

Online event : https://shorturl.at/tICwC

Cost: Varies

Age: All Ages

3-4:30pm Wed. May. 14

2nd Halfers Afternoon Break

Looking for a social group? This is an informal get together to grow connections and friendships. Enjoy discussions on many topics. Coffee and tea will be served. You do not need to register, you can just drop in at the Conference Room.

Evergreen Senior Center 5830 Grand Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 55+

5-7pm Wed. May. 14

Weekly Wine Gathering

Gather with us every Wednesday to explore a curated selection of featured wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious to expand your palate, this is the perfect opportunity to try something new, mingle with fellow wine lovers, and enjoy the cozy elegance of the Sheraton Duluth.

Sheraton Duluth Hotel 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

Age: 21+

7pm Wed. May. 14

Ukraine Benefit

Sacred Heart Music Center 201 W. 4th St., Duluth

7-8:30pm Wed. May. 14

Politics & Prose Book Club: How to Stand Up to a Dictator

Join Charly Ray in a monthly book discussion on politics and democracy. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to help us plan (but not required). While we'd love to have you purchase the books from us, mostly we want you there. If you do purchase the book from us, we'll include a drink at our discussion. Second Wednesdays of the month. May: How To Stand Up To A Dictator by Maria Tessa

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

Cost: FREE

Thursday, May. 15th, 2025

Thu. May. 15

Virtual Art Auction to Benefit Carlton County Animal Rescue

A virtual spring art auction to benefit the Animal Rescue is available online at https://shorturl.at/tICwC through 5/16. Every item purchased by the winning bidder at 5/16/2025 at 6:30pm, will help support our Building a Foundation campaign, with our current 2-1 match for every donation coming in, up to 99,000! Help us continue to expand our capacity to help our local animals in need.

Online event : https://shorturl.at/tICwC

Cost: Varies

Age: All Ages

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

Voice Showcase

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

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

7-10pm Thu. May. 15

Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour

COGGS & Ursa Minor Present an evening of the year's best mountain bike films on the Ursa Minor patio. Free entry, giveaways, raffle. 5:30pm group ride to start and end at the brewery before the event.

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

Cost: FREE, donation to COGGS encouraged

Age: All Ages

Friday, May. 16th, 2025

Fri. May. 16

Virtual Art Auction to Benefit Carlton County Animal Rescue

A virtual spring art auction to benefit the Animal Rescue is available online at https://shorturl.at/tICwC through 5/16. Every item purchased by the winning bidder at 5/16/2025 at 6:30pm, will help support our Building a Foundation campaign, with our current 2-1 match for every donation coming in, up to 99,000! Help us continue to expand our capacity to help our local animals in need.

Online event : https://shorturl.at/tICwC

Cost: Varies

Age: All Ages

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

Saturday, May. 17th, 2025

9am-2pm Sat. May. 17

Carlton County Animal Rescue's 2nd Annual Microchip Event

Carlton County Animal Rescue in collaboration with the City of Cloquet and Carlton County is having our 2nd Annual Community Microchip Event at Veteran's Park from 9 am - 2 pm. Residents can get their pets microchipped for free with proof of residency. ($25 for others) Stop by and check that your pet's microchip registration is up to date.

Cloquet Veterans Park 732 Avenue B, Cloquet

Cost: Free for residents with proof of residency, $25 others

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sat. May. 17

STEAM Fest

Depot Great Hall 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

10am-3pm Sat. May. 17

May Faire Festival

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

Sunday, May. 18th, 2025
Monday, May. 19th, 2025
Tuesday, May. 20th, 2025

6:30pm Tue. May. 20

Science on Tap

The Alley 808 Main St. W., Ashland

Wednesday, May. 21st, 2025

noon-3pm Wed. May. 21

Antique Appraisal

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: Free

5-7pm Wed. May. 21

Weekly Wine Gathering

Gather with us every Wednesday to explore a curated selection of featured wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious to expand your palate, this is the perfect opportunity to try something new, mingle with fellow wine lovers, and enjoy the cozy elegance of the Sheraton Duluth.

Sheraton Duluth Hotel 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

Age: 21+

Thursday, May. 22nd, 2025

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

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