Events

10am-4pm Sun. Sep. 13

Cornucopia Art Crawl

One of Lake Superior’s most enduring art festivals is in its 22nd year and has grown to 40 artists and artisans, authors and more. As you walk down Superior Avenue, in front of the Marina Shops you’ll meet painters, weavers, jewelers, candle makers, photographers, fiber artists, quilters, wood carvers, leatherworkers, rug makers, clay artists, mosaic and glass makers and student artists. A map will be available at the information booth across the street from Ehlers Store and online at our Facebook page. Enjoy the art crawl while you listen to a band, watch an artist’s demonstration, soak up the sun on our sandy beaches, hike Siskiwit Falls, Lost Creek Falls, the trail to overlook the famous Sea Caves or book a kayak tour to see the Caves close up.

Superior Avenue, Cornucopia

10am Sun. Sep. 13

Festival of the Arts

Join us for this juried arts & crafts show held in Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. A place of inspiration for many artists who live, work, play and visit Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass works, wood carvings, photography and more. There will also be opportunities for children to explore their creative side.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sun. Sep. 13

Neighborhood Market Days

What We Saw Collaborative 217 N. 59th Ave. W., Duluth

10am-3pm Sun. Sep. 13

Harvest Moon Festival

Whiteside Park 58 S. 7th Ave. E., Ely

11am-2pm Sun. Sep. 13

Art & Home Tour

Queen's View Bed & Breakfast 108 N. 3rd St., Bayfield

noon-1:30pm Sun. Sep. 13

Ely Cultural Alliance Toast to the Season

Ely's Historic State Theater 238 E. Sheridan St., Ely

2-3pm Sun. Sep. 13

Drag Brunch

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

2pm Sun. Sep. 13

What the Constitution Means to Me

Edge Center for the Arts 101 2nd Ave., Bigfork

2-4pm Sun. Sep. 13

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a groundbreaking musical that pulls back the curtain on the lives of performers fighting for a spot in a Broadway ensemble.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

Mon. Sep. 14

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Mon. Sep. 14

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

Tue. Sep. 15

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-5pm Tue. Sep. 15

Art reception: Stoneware by Hannah Kuiper

Tweed Museum of Art 1201 Ordean Ct. University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth

5-7pm Tue. Sep. 15

Teen Open Studio

Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere at the Duluth Public Library's Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 13–17

6-8pm Tue. Sep. 15

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

Wed. Sep. 16

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Wed. Sep. 16

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

Thu. Sep. 17

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Thu. Sep. 17

Teen Open Studio

Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere at the Duluth Public Library's Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 13–17

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Thu. Sep. 17

Mark Dayton book release

Former Minnesota Governor and Senator Mark Dayton will be joined by his former senior advisor John Ongaro. We’ll begin this special evening with cocktails (including non-alcoholic) and conversation at 6 PM. At 7 PM we’ll shift into our…

Depot Great Hall 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE - except for any books and drinks purchased

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

Writer's Salon

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

7:30-9:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a groundbreaking musical that pulls back the curtain on the lives of performers fighting for a spot in a Broadway ensemble.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

Fri. Sep. 18

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fri. Sep. 18

Duluth Reads Together

Duluth Reads Together is a citywide celebration of books, community, and the Duluth Public Library, held September 18–20 as part of Minnesota Libraries Read Together.Throughout the weekend, readers of all ages will be invited to gather at…

Various locations duluthlibraryfoundation.org

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Fri. Sep. 18

Art reception: Plein Air Competition

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

6:30-11pm Fri. Sep. 18

Freak Show Circus presented by Cryptic Veil Oddities

6:30pm Doors Come one, come all sinners and spectacle seekers, where freaks awaken and the strange is beautiful. Welcome to the Freak show.. Dress in your best freak show attire, time to join the circus! Hosted by Cryptic Veil Oddities Studio &…

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

Cost: $24-$140

Age: 21+

7:30-9:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a groundbreaking musical that pulls back the curtain on the lives of performers fighting for a spot in a Broadway ensemble.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

Sat. Sep. 19

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Sat. Sep. 19

Duluth Reads Together

Duluth Reads Together is a citywide celebration of books, community, and the Duluth Public Library, held September 18–20 as part of Minnesota Libraries Read Together.Throughout the weekend, readers of all ages will be invited to gather at…

Various locations duluthlibraryfoundation.org

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9am-3pm Sat. Sep. 19

45th Annual Scandinavian Festival

The festival includes a variety of Scandinavian folk art, including rosemaling, carving, kolrosing, hardanger, jewelry, woodenware, knitting, and miscellaneous Scandinavian-themed gifts. Visitors will experience Scandinavian music and folk art demonstrations, Scandinavian treats and lefse. This year's festival will also include the work of several new vendors.

St. Luke's Sports & Events Center 704 Kirkus St., Proctor

Cost: Adults: $5; Children 12 & under: FREE

Age: All Ages

2-4pm Sat. Sep. 19

Old West Casino Drag Show

Give us a good ol’ hoot n holler its time to head on down to The Old West Casino with Coral Collective’s latest drag show. Our songs and artists change every show so you never know what might be in store! Support local queer drag artists and come see the ace-high cast at the Wired Whisker cat café, September 19th at 2pm.

Wired Whisker 1823 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $10 (Cash Only) [Cash Available on Site]

Age: All Ages

6pm Sat. Sep. 19

Author Jennifer Eli Bowen, 'The Book of Kin'

Drury Lane Books 12 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

7:30-9:30pm Sat. Sep. 19

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a groundbreaking musical that pulls back the curtain on the lives of performers fighting for a spot in a Broadway ensemble.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

Sun. Sep. 20

Duluth Reads Together

Duluth Reads Together is a citywide celebration of books, community, and the Duluth Public Library, held September 18–20 as part of Minnesota Libraries Read Together.Throughout the weekend, readers of all ages will be invited to gather at…

Various locations duluthlibraryfoundation.org

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Sun. Sep. 20

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-3pm Sun. Sep. 20

Harvest Market

Wild State Cider 2515 W. Superior St., Duluth

1-5pm Sun. Sep. 20

Plein Air Madeline Island opening kickoff & social

Bell Street Gallery on Madeline Island 807 Bell St., La Pointe

1-3pm Sun. Sep. 20

Art reception: Stitch & Resist

Island Gateway Gallery & Gathering 23 N. 2nd St., Bayfield

2-4pm Sun. Sep. 20

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a groundbreaking musical that pulls back the curtain on the lives of performers fighting for a spot in a Broadway ensemble.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

6-8pm Mon. Sep. 21

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Tue. Sep. 22

Teen Open Studio

Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere at the Duluth Public Library's Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 13–17

6-8pm Wed. Sep. 23

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

4-7pm Thu. Sep. 24

Art reception: 'Phylum. Forma. Pictura. The Order of Being'

All are welcome to Lizzards' upcoming fall group exhibition inspired by the vast array of past and present creatures on our planet, portrayed by 28 of the regions most accomplished artists.

Lizzard's Art Gallery 11 W. Superior St., Duluth

5-7pm Thu. Sep. 24

Teen Open Studio

Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere at the Duluth Public Library's Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 13–17

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 24

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Thu. Sep. 24

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a groundbreaking musical that pulls back the curtain on the lives of performers fighting for a spot in a Broadway ensemble.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

10am-5pm Fri. Sep. 25

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 25

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour

Multiple locations lakesuperior2020.com, Two Harbors

3-7pm Fri. Sep. 25

Art at The Lot

The Lot 1211 Banks Ave., Superior