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Sunday, Apr. 27th, 2025

3pm Sun. Apr. 27

Masterworks Concert

Weber Music Hall 1151 University Dr. - UMD Campus, Duluth

4-6pm Sun. Apr. 27

Ecstatic Dance Duluth

Ecstatic Dance is a non-judgmental, non-guided, sober (but not somber!) space to explore moving (or not moving) to music, in whatever way feels right to you, in the company of other humans doing the same! We dance on a beautiful wood dance floor to an 80-90 minute eclectic playlist that starts slow, revs up to high energy, then cools back down.

2024 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: Suggested donation $10

Age: All Ages

4-7pm Sun. Apr. 27

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

4-7pm Sun. Apr. 27

Donny Buck

The Breeze Inn 5168 Jean Duluth Rd., Duluth

5-6:15pm Sun. Apr. 27

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Step into the whimsical world of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr., presented by Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre, April 25–27 at the NorShor Theatre, This fast-paced, 75-minute musical features 30 talented young performers from across the Twin Ports.

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $10-$25

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Sun. Apr. 27

Open mic night

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

5-8pm Sun. Apr. 27

RT's Blues Jam

Casual Sunday Blues Jam where players can sit in with a house band or do their own thing. Straight forward Chicago style shuffles and simple grooves.

RT Quinlan's Saloon 220 W. Superior St., Duluth

Monday, Apr. 28th, 2025

11am Mon. Apr. 28

Duluth Needle Art Guild

Karen Buell will teach a new embroidery stitch, or you can bring your own project to work on. At noon is a short business meeting, bring your own lunch. At 1 p.m. guest speakers Carol Colburn and Laura Piotrowski present a program on the Art of Professional Costume Creating.

Kenwood Lutheran Church 2720 Myers Ave., Duluth

Cost: Non-members $10 (Fee may be applied to first-year membership)

5-8pm Mon. Apr. 28

Chris Kelly

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

6-9pm Mon. Apr. 28

Teague Alexy

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30-9:30pm Mon. Apr. 28

Comedy Night

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

Tuesday, Apr. 29th, 2025

4-8:30pm Tue. Apr. 29

Take Back the Night

KindredHeart is collaborating with CASDA (Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse, Inc.) &many other businesses and organizations for Take Back the Night which is a global movement & annual event that raises awareness and advocates for all forms of sexual violence including sexual assault, abuse & domestic violence. Copies of "A Women's Story" will be available for purchase for $25.

KindredHeart 820 Tower Avenue., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Tue. Apr. 29

Chris Clemens

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Apr. 29

The Hot Club of Duluth

Join us in the underground speakeasy every Tuesday night from 7:30-9:30pm for live Gatsby/1920’s Jazz by local band, The Hot Club of Duluth. Also featuring classic silent films up on the big screen. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. The Hot Club of Duluth is a local band that is dedicated to the performance of music of the Golden Age of Jazz. Bringing hot jazz to the people all winter long.

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Wednesday, Apr. 30th, 2025

3-5pm Wed. Apr. 30

Art Walk

The Art Walk is a self-guided tour through Tower Hall and the Student Center. Attendees will enjoy visual art showcasing the work of CSS art students and music provided by the St. Scholastica Choirs, String Orchestra, Steel Band, and Handbell Ensemble. The tour begins at Mitchell Auditorium, with programs and maps available directing attendees to various art and music stops throughout campus.

College of St. Scholastica Mitchell Auditorium 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

3pm Wed. Apr. 30

Through Our Eyes

UMD Labovitz School of Business & Economics 118 1318 Kirby Drive, Duluth

5-8pm Wed. Apr. 30

Mark Connolly

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

5pm Wed. Apr. 30

Merrill Miller

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Wed. Apr. 30

Open mic

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

7-9:30pm Wed. Apr. 30

Twin Ports Comedy: Let's Get Weird Wednesdays

Stop by on Wednesdays from 7:30pm - 9:30pm for your midweek chuckle! Twin Ports Comedy will be supplying laughs every Wednesday with a different twist each week. Stand up comedy, improv, game shows, live podcasts, crowd work, with monthly headliners and more! Sign-up: 7:00pm · Show: 7:30pm

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7-10pm Wed. Apr. 30

Jase Owen

Jack's Place 1923 Tower Ave., Superior

7pm Wed. Apr. 30

Bluegrass Jam

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

7pm Wed. Apr. 30

TNT HiFi Taproom Paddle Splash Reggae Party

"BP Tropical Getaway! Come see what the big SPLASH is all about. Featuring a night dedicated to the, musicality and resilience of Reggae Music & Culture. Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi & Friends. Wednesday Nights House DJ Jam Session. Expect songs of peace, love , humanity , happiness and rebellion All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Only"

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

8-10pm Wed. Apr. 30

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Thursday, May. 1st, 2025

6am-7:30pm Thu. May. 1

Pancake Day

DECC Pioneer Hall 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth

3:30pm Thu. May. 1

Urban Spaces & Third Places

Imagine a favorite urban place, maybe it’s in Superior or maybe it’s in another city you have visited. What makes it special? This talk, by Dr. Jennifer D. Webb, associate professor of art history at the University of Minnesota Duluth, invites you to not only reflect on your own sensory experiences of beloved urban spaces, but also will highlight key principles of placemaking that make those spaces successful.

Jim Dan Hill Library - UWS 907 N. 19th St., Superior

5:30-7:30pm Thu. May. 1

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-7pm Thu. May. 1

Kenneth G

Kenneth G is a musician, composer, and sound enthusiast who lives in Duluth. He is interested in the sounds that are produced in nature and how they can be incorporated into music, and also in how the sounds of the industrialized world combine with…

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-8pm Thu. May. 1

PYLON

Pylon is a recently formed electronic music collective based in Duluth, Minnesota. They have been playing synth-heavy, long-form pieces of instrumental music that are both hypnotic and groove-oriented.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Thu. May. 1

Celtic Jam

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

7pm Thu. May. 1

Talking Volumes with Peter Geye

MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune are heading back to Duluth this spring for a special Talking Volumes with author Peter Geye. Talking Volumes is hosted by award-winning MPR News journalist Kerri Miller.

College of St. Scholastica Mitchell Auditorium 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: $25

7pm Thu. May. 1

LUSH: Art Show by Marissa Kayne Saurer

Step underground for an immersive art show featuring new works by Marissa Kayne Saurer, inspired by the bold energy of spring. Enjoy live ambient music by TRIFORCE, craft cocktails, and the rich atmosphere of Duluth’s historic speakeasy. 21+ only.

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

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