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Sunday, Feb. 8th, 2026

1-4pm Sun. Feb. 8

Letters to Our Future

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

1pm Sun. Feb. 8

Disney's Frozen KIDS

Rock Ridge Performing Arts Center 1403 Progress Pkwy., Virginia

2-3:30pm Sun. Feb. 8

Hatch Dance presents Paradise

PARADISE is a dance-theater performance featuring live music. Presented for the first time since it’s premiere in 2023, PARADISE celebrates wonder, connection, and finding warmth together during winter, when we all could use some light.

Studio 4 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: General Admission $25, Students $20

Age: All Ages

2-4pm Sun. Feb. 8

Dial M for Murder

Step into a stylish world of betrayal, razor-sharp wit, and noir-inspired intrigue with Dial M for Murder—a fresh, fast-paced take on the celebrated thriller that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film. Minnesota playwright Jeffrey…

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

Age: Ages 8 and up

Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 2026

6pm Wed. Feb. 11

Ojibwe Storytelling Night

Niigaanibinesiikwe Hannah Orie is an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) from the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Reservation in Northern Wisconsin, currently serving as a faculty assistant for the Native American Studies/Ojibwemowin program at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University.

Yellowjacket Union Shippar Family Atrium 1605 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: Free

Age: All Ages

Thursday, Feb. 12th, 2026

6:30-7:30pm Thu. Feb. 12

Uprooted by War: Soviet Civilians & The Hidden History of WWII

Join historian Dr. Natalie Belsky (UMD) as she uncovers the extraordinary, little-known story of Soviet civilians evacuated during World War II. From Central Asia to Siberia, discover how evacuees and local communities navigated survival, culture shock, and resilience on the home front of a global war.

Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center 305 Harbor View Parkway, Superior

Cost: FREE

Friday, Feb. 13th, 2026

9am-6pm Fri. Feb. 13

Valentine's Weekend Terrarium Building

Build a terrarium with your sweetheart (or friend) on Valentine's Weekend. Instruction, container, decorations, and plants included. Join us in our heated tropical houseplant greenhouse! 2 Standard size for $75 (Buy One Standard Size, Get One Half Off) or 1 Standard Size for $50 to Build Together

Growing Duluth 6616 Cody St, Duluth

Cost: $50 - $75

Age: All Ages

5:30-7:30pm Fri. Feb. 13

Writers open mic

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-9pm Fri. Feb. 13

Coral Collective: Killer Kisses Drag Show

Coral Collective is back for their first +21 drag show on February 13th at 7pm here at TCS 💃🍀 // Tickets are $10 cash only (ATM is on site) and ID's will be checked at the door! // Doors: 6pm · Show: 7pm // $10 · 21+

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

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

7pm Fri. Feb. 13

The 39 Steps

Old Post Office Ballroom 1401 Tower Ave. 3rd Floor, Superior

7:30pm Fri. Feb. 13

Lust & Lutefisk

Depot Theatre 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

7:30pm Fri. Feb. 13

Dancing Tales

UMD Theatre presents an anthology of dance pieces exploring myths, folklore and legends from Eastern European, and Southeast Asian traditions. Though wonderfully varied, each piece will feature full light, sound, and scenic design and will demonstrate the power of dance to move audiences and communicate universal themes.

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

Cost: $20 adult | $15 senior/UMD Faculty/Staff/Veteran | $10 student/child | $5 UMD students

Saturday, Feb. 14th, 2026

9am-9pm Sat. Feb. 14

Valentine's Weekend Terrarium Building

Build a terrarium with your sweetheart (or friend) on Valentine's Weekend. Instruction, container, decorations, and plants included. Join us in our heated tropical houseplant greenhouse! 2 Standard size for $75 (Buy One Standard Size, Get One Half Off) or 1 Standard Size for $50 to Build Together

Growing Duluth 6616 Cody St, Duluth

Cost: $50 - $75

Age: All Ages

1-4pm Sat. Feb. 14

February Free ArtDAI

A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages. Create your own Valentine’s Day decor, gifts, or cards, or customize your craft to whatever theme you choose!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2pm Sat. Feb. 14

Dancing Tales

UMD Theatre presents an anthology of dance pieces exploring myths, folklore and legends from Eastern European, and Southeast Asian traditions. Though wonderfully varied, each piece will feature full light, sound, and scenic design and will demonstrate the power of dance to move audiences and communicate universal themes.

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

Cost: $20 adult | $15 senior/UMD Faculty/Staff/Veteran | $10 student/child | $5 UMD students

6-9pm Sat. Feb. 14

Valentine's Day Wine & Clay

Immerse yourself in an evening of creativity and connection. Beginner-friendly and perfect for partners, this experience includes a professional clay demonstration, hands-on experience at the throwing wheel, and personalizing your own mug. End the night with a selection of delicious wines and appetizers.

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

Cost: $160 per couple

Age: 21+

7pm Sat. Feb. 14

The 39 Steps

Old Post Office Ballroom 1401 Tower Ave. 3rd Floor, Superior

7:30pm Sat. Feb. 14

Lust & Lutefisk

Depot Theatre 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

7:30pm Sat. Feb. 14

Dancing Tales

UMD Theatre presents an anthology of dance pieces exploring myths, folklore and legends from Eastern European, and Southeast Asian traditions. Though wonderfully varied, each piece will feature full light, sound, and scenic design and will demonstrate the power of dance to move audiences and communicate universal themes.

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

Cost: $20 adult | $15 senior/UMD Faculty/Staff/Veteran | $10 student/child | $5 UMD students

Sunday, Feb. 15th, 2026

10am-3pm Sun. Feb. 15

Valentine's Weekend Terrarium Building

Build a terrarium with your sweetheart (or friend) on Valentine's Weekend. Instruction, container, decorations, and plants included. Join us in our heated tropical houseplant greenhouse! 2 Standard size for $75 (Buy One Standard Size, Get One Half Off) or 1 Standard Size for $50 to Build Together

Growing Duluth 6616 Cody St, Duluth

Cost: $50 - $75

Age: All Ages

1-4pm Sun. Feb. 15

Letters to Our Future

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

2pm Sun. Feb. 15

The 39 Steps

Old Post Office Ballroom 1401 Tower Ave. 3rd Floor, Superior

2pm Sun. Feb. 15

Dancing Tales

UMD Theatre presents an anthology of dance pieces exploring myths, folklore and legends from Eastern European, and Southeast Asian traditions. Though wonderfully varied, each piece will feature full light, sound, and scenic design and will demonstrate the power of dance to move audiences and communicate universal themes.

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

Cost: $20 adult | $15 senior/UMD Faculty/Staff/Veteran | $10 student/child | $5 UMD students

Monday, Feb. 16th, 2026

5:30-7pm Mon. Feb. 16

Zen Dish Garden

Join Growing Duluth's pop-up workshop at The Boreal House. Relax and create a table-top garden meant to give you peace and beauty. Vintage Glass Bowl, Decorations, Plants and One Drink included

The Boreal House 330 N 57th Ave W, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: 21+

Tuesday, Feb. 17th, 2026

7:30pm Tue. Feb. 17

Ragmala Dance Company

UMD Theatre will present a full performance by the Minneapolis-based Ragamala Dance Company, featuring their original work that brings fresh resonances to traditional Bharatanatyam dance. Advance tickets $20 adult | $15 senior/UMD Faculty & Staff/Veteran | $10 student/child | $5 UMD student. UMD students are also eligible for free rush tickets 30 minutes prior to a performance with a valid UMD student ID; subject to availability.

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

Wednesday, Feb. 18th, 2026

6-8pm Wed. Feb. 18

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, Feb. 19th, 2026

7pm Thu. Feb. 19

Theatre Lab Series

A triple-feature of three student-directed productions. Two are short comedies by Christopher Durang, "'dentity Crisis," which pokes fun at therapy culture, and "The Actor's Nightmare," about a man thrust onstage in a play he knows nothing about. The third, "Here We Are" by Dorothy Parker, concerns a newly married couple who realize how unprepared they are.

Holden Fine Arts Black Box Theatre 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: $5

7:30-9pm Thu. Feb. 19

White Rabbit Red Rabbit

See what happens with no rehearsal, no director, a different actor each night and a script waiting in a sealed envelope on the stage. Written by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, White Rabbit Red Rabbit was conceived when he was…

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $25

Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026

7pm Fri. Feb. 20

The 39 Steps

Old Post Office Ballroom 1401 Tower Ave. 3rd Floor, Superior

7pm Fri. Feb. 20

Theatre Lab Series

A triple-feature of three student-directed productions. Two are short comedies by Christopher Durang, "'dentity Crisis," which pokes fun at therapy culture, and "The Actor's Nightmare," about a man thrust onstage in a play he knows nothing about. The third, "Here We Are" by Dorothy Parker, concerns a newly married couple who realize how unprepared they are.

Holden Fine Arts Black Box Theatre 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: $5

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