Events

including music, sports, theatre, recreation & more!

Events by City

Friday, Jul. 10th, 2026

5:30-7:30pm Fri. Jul. 10

Writers open mic

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

7pm Fri. Jul. 10

9 to 5

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7:30-10pm Fri. Jul. 10

Legally Blonde the Musical

With whip-smart humor, fierce choreography, and a feel-good score, Legally Blonde The Musical proves you can be ambitious, brilliant, and look fabulous doing it. This show is so much fun, it should be illegal.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: Ages 4 and up

8pm Fri. Jul. 10

Creatures Of The Night Drag Show

Stop on over for the Creatures Of The Night Drag Show hosted by Coral Collective! // Doors: 7pm · Show: 8pm // $10 · 21+

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

Saturday, Jul. 11th, 2026

9am-4pm Sat. Jul. 11

Downtown Art Fair

Old Central School 10 NW 5th St., Grand Rapids

2-5pm Sat. Jul. 11

North Shore Folklore

Our Siiviis Gallery summer exhibition, North Shore Folklore, is an exploration of the mysterious, unknown and intriguing in and around the North Shore. Do you know any tall tales of the Great Lakes, heard or invented; any inexplicable occurrences? Can you describe something intriguing or secret about the deep places in the world?

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2-5pm Sat. Jul. 11

Saturday Artist Alleyway: Art Market in Lincoln Park

Get outside and support local artists this summer! This outdoor market in Lincoln Park features pottery, original artwork and prints, unique handcrafted items, and fun activities for kids.

Artist Alleyway 1921 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Jul. 11

9 to 5

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7:30-10pm Sat. Jul. 11

Legally Blonde the Musical

With whip-smart humor, fierce choreography, and a feel-good score, Legally Blonde The Musical proves you can be ambitious, brilliant, and look fabulous doing it. This show is so much fun, it should be illegal.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: Ages 4 and up

Sunday, Jul. 12th, 2026

2-3pm Sun. Jul. 12

Drag Brunch

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

2pm Sun. Jul. 12

9 to 5

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

2-4:30pm Sun. Jul. 12

Legally Blonde the Musical

With whip-smart humor, fierce choreography, and a feel-good score, Legally Blonde The Musical proves you can be ambitious, brilliant, and look fabulous doing it. This show is so much fun, it should be illegal.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: Ages 4 and up

Monday, Jul. 13th, 2026

9am-noon Mon. Jul. 13

SUMMER CAMP | DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner (JULY) | Day 1 of 5

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: $170 Members ($210 Non-Members)

Age: Ages 9–13

5:30-8pm Mon. Jul. 13

Plein Air Summer with Matt Kania (Session 1 of 3)

3 SESSIONS | This 3-day rapidfire workshop covers reliable approaches to plein air painting, observing and translating natural colors onto the canvas. Learn to create effective landscapes at locations around Duluth. Matt will demonstrate using oil painting materials, and will work individually with students. While oils are encouraged, other mediums are welcome.

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

Cost: $190 ($220 Non-Members)

Age: 18+

Tuesday, Jul. 14th, 2026

noon-1pm Tue. Jul. 14

Storytelling with Darrell Pedersen

Darrell J. Pedersen, local author, will share stories from growing up in the 1950-60s on a lake just northwest of Cloquet. Come laugh, shed a tear, or grimace, and maybe recall and pass along some of your own stories.

Carlton County Historical Society 406 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet

Cost: FREE

Wednesday, Jul. 15th, 2026

6-8pm Wed. Jul. 15

People Powered Print Potluck

Flock Around and Find Out with Fire in the Village on the third Wednesday of the month for People Powered Print Potluck! Bring a dish to share if you like, a piece of fabric or clothing to print on, or just come as you are! We'll share a meal and will try fun and easy printmaking projects.

Old Central School Room 203 10 NW 5th St., Grand Rapids

Thursday, Jul. 16th, 2026

10am-5pm Thu. Jul. 16

Ely Watercolor 46th Annual Show

Ely Watercolor Club 46th Annual Art Show & Sale featuring over 1000 pieces of art: original paintings, greeting cards, gift bags, art demos. Free Admission!

Ely Arts & Heritage Center 105 Miner's Landing Rd., Ely

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Jul. 16

Writer's Salon

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

7pm Thu. Jul. 16

As You Like It

Grand Marais Playhouse 51 W. First St., Grand Marais

7:30-10pm Thu. Jul. 16

Legally Blonde the Musical

With whip-smart humor, fierce choreography, and a feel-good score, Legally Blonde The Musical proves you can be ambitious, brilliant, and look fabulous doing it. This show is so much fun, it should be illegal.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: Ages 4 and up

Friday, Jul. 17th, 2026

10am-5pm Fri. Jul. 17

Ely Watercolor 46th Annual Show

Ely Watercolor Club 46th Annual Art Show & Sale featuring over 1000 pieces of art: original paintings, greeting cards, gift bags, art demos. Free Admission!

Ely Arts & Heritage Center 105 Miner's Landing Rd., Ely

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Jul. 17

9 to 5

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7:30-10pm Fri. Jul. 17

Legally Blonde the Musical

With whip-smart humor, fierce choreography, and a feel-good score, Legally Blonde The Musical proves you can be ambitious, brilliant, and look fabulous doing it. This show is so much fun, it should be illegal.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: Ages 4 and up

Saturday, Jul. 18th, 2026

10am-5pm Sat. Jul. 18

Ely Watercolor 46th Annual Show

Ely Watercolor Club 46th Annual Art Show & Sale featuring over 1000 pieces of art: original paintings, greeting cards, gift bags, art demos. Free Admission!

Ely Arts & Heritage Center 105 Miner's Landing Rd., Ely

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10:30am-noon Sat. Jul. 18

Painting at Glensheen

Glensheen Mansion 3300 London Rd., Duluth

Cost: $15 per person

Email Us:

info@duluthreader.com(info (at) duluthreader [d0t] com,)

Photos, original cartoons, articles, letters, and press releases are welcome.

Advertise:

ads@duluthreader.com(ads (at) duluthreader [d0t] com,)

Robert Boone

Publisher • Editor

Address:

Reader Weekly, Inc.
P.O. Box 16122
Duluth, Minnesota 55816