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Tuesday, Feb. 17th, 2026

5:30pm Tue. Feb. 17

History in a Pint: Soldiers, Satire & Cartoons

Join Wayne Gannaway, Executive Director of the St. Louis County Historical Society, as he explores the history of soldier-cartoonists. From professional illustrators to those who doodled in letters home, you’ll discover how art captured the universal trials of enlisted life: the "mail call blues," the struggle to stay dry, and the timeless friction with the MPs. Come see the presentation of historical cartoons Wayne discovered in his research at area archives, including those of two service members from Virginia.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

6-10pm Tue. Feb. 17

Run Club

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

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

7:30pm Tue. Feb. 17

Violinist Erin Aldridge - Classical & Bluegrass

Erin Aldridge, UW-Superior orchestra director and professor of violin and viola, performs the first half of the concert with classical works by Heinrich Biber, Eugène Ysaÿe and more. The second half premieres her original bluegrass compositions accompanied by Danny Frank on guitar.

Holden Fine Arts Center, Webb Recital Hall 1805 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: $15 at the door

8-10pm Tue. Feb. 17

Boxcar

Pizza Lucé 11 E. Superior St., Duluth

Wednesday, Feb. 18th, 2026

noon-3pm Wed. Feb. 18

Antique Appraisal

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: Free

6-9pm Wed. Feb. 18

Open mic

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

6-9pm Wed. Feb. 18

Salsa! With Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa! Tonight's Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance. Event Details: ~ Social hour 6-7p ~ Open To All ~ Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9p ~ Followed by open dance Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical! All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Only | HOT HOT HOT

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Wed. Feb. 18

Ashe Berton

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

7-9pm Wed. Feb. 18

Open jam

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

7-10pm Wed. Feb. 18

Bluegrass Jam

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

Thursday, Feb. 19th, 2026

10-11am Thu. Feb. 19

Funeral for a Penny

Join us at our Tower branch for the Funeral for a Penny - a fun and educational event saying goodbye to one of the most familiar coins in U.S. history. This event will feature a brief eulogy, covering the history of the penny, followed by an explanation of SCCU's policy regarding pennies going forward. The event includes a 30-minute seminar followed by a 30-minute social hour.

Superior Choice Credit Union 2817 Tower Ave., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon-1pm Thu. Feb. 19

Funeral for a Penny

Join us at our Tower branch for the Funeral for a Penny - a fun and educational event saying goodbye to one of the most familiar coins in U.S. history. This event will feature a brief eulogy, covering the history of the penny, followed by an explanation of SCCU's policy regarding pennies going forward. The event includes a 30-minute seminar followed by a 30-minute social hour.

Superior Choice Credit Union 2817 Tower Ave., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-5pm Thu. Feb. 19

Funeral for a Penny

Join us at our Tower branch for the Funeral for a Penny - a fun and educational event saying goodbye to one of the most familiar coins in U.S. history. This event will feature a brief eulogy, covering the history of the penny, followed by an explanation of SCCU's policy regarding pennies going forward. The event includes a 30-minute seminar followed by a 30-minute social hour.

Superior Choice Credit Union 2817 Tower Ave., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-5:30pm Thu. Feb. 19

Community Song Circle

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

5-7pm Thu. Feb. 19

Gatherings by Sheraton: Zoomobile Visit

The Lake Superior Zoo’s Zoomobile is rolling into the Sheraton Duluth for an unforgettable, hands-on animal experience. Meet at least four amazing animal inhabitants up close. Guests will have the chance to interact with them and even hold some of these special visitors. Complimentary parking is included. Simply register with the front desk to join the fun!

Sheraton Duluth Hotel 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

5pm Thu. Feb. 19

Yuya Mix

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

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Feb. 19

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5:30-8:30pm Thu. Feb. 19

Brew Love North

A craft beverage tasting fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House, Upper Midwest. Enjoy samples from breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries paired with delicious appetizers as well as live music, fun games, a silent auction and more. Tickets…

Clyde Iron Works 2920 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: 60

Age: 21+

5:30pm Thu. Feb. 19

The Value of the Liberal Arts

Join us for a conversation with Bethany Henning (The College of St. Scholastica) and Seth Vannatta (Morgan State University) as they present the contents of their recently published book, A Metaphysics for the Liberal Arts: Process, Quality, and Continuity.

St. Scholastica Student Center Flex Space 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth

Cost: FREE

6-9pm Thu. Feb. 19

Open Mic Night

Studio Cafe 102 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Thu. Feb. 19

Mark Connolly

Remedy Room 1222 Tower Ave., Superior

7-10pm Thu. Feb. 19

Celtic Jam

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

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

7:30pm Thu. Feb. 19

Chris Hawkey

The West Theatre 319 N. Central Ave., Duluth

8-11pm Thu. Feb. 19

Erik Koskinen Band

Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own. Influenced by roots music of the Americas and the world, the rhythmic integrity and musical tone…

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

Cost: $15-100

Age: 21+

Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026

10am-2pm Fri. Feb. 20

Lake Superior Estuarium Fridays

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Fri. Feb. 20

Ashe Berton

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5-8pm Fri. Feb. 20

Misisipi Mike Wolf

“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest.

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

Cost: No Cover

5-8pm Fri. Feb. 20

Mark Connolly

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

6-8pm Fri. Feb. 20

Great Lakes Aquarium Fundraiser

The holidays are winding down and you deserve a break! Why not show support to two local businesses while celebrating how well you've kept it together the last few weeks (months...years...)? Join us for the following event Friday, February 20th from…

Wild State Cider 2515 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Fri. Feb. 20

Andrew Huber

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

7-9pm Fri. Feb. 20

Jazz Open Jam

Studio Cafe 102 W. Superior St., Duluth

7-10pm Fri. Feb. 20

John & Andy

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

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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