Events

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Monday, Oct. 5th, 2026

5-8pm Mon. Oct. 5

Fix-It Clinic

Ursa Minor Brewing 2415 W. Superior St. Suite B, Duluth

6-7pm Mon. Oct. 5

To Finland, With Love, a Poetry-Cello Collaboration

Luja Tahto Vie Läpi Harmaan Kiven – A strong will will carry you through the gray stone Finnish Identities in Minnesota An International Week Series Preview Event Poet Susan Perala-Dewey and cellist Dr. Lindsay Schlemmer, will present a collaboration inspired by their Finnish heritage. As part of the program, Dr. Schlemmer will perform Jean Sibelius’ Theme and Variations for Solo Cello

UMD Martin Library Rotunda Kirby Drive, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Mon. Oct. 5

Teague Alexy

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

Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 2026

4-6pm Tue. Oct. 6

Creative Club at the MRC

Introducing Creative Club, a program designed to create a safe and inclusive space for students to meet, share ideas, and build community. Creative Club will be held at the Karpeles Museum and will offer music-themed activities, trivia, instrument workshops, games, opportunities to explore music from different cultures, and more.

Music Resource Center at the Karpeles Museum 901 E. 1st St., Duluth

Cost: Free, $10 donation suggested

Age: 5-20

5-7pm Tue. Oct. 6

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. Oct. 6

'The Librarians' documentary screening

Please join the Kathryn A. Martin Library for a screening of the documentary, The Librarians, as well as a banned books discussion panel.

UMD Bohannon Hall Rm. 90 1207 Ordean Court, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: Adult oriented

6pm Tue. Oct. 6

Rory Van James

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

6:30-10:30pm Tue. Oct. 6

Twin Ports Comedy: Writing Workshop

Join Twin Ports Comedy in a free space to work on your art every Tuesday! Come join them and make some new laughs! Open Mic to follow 🎙 // 6:30pm · FREE // Find the schedule here: https://www.twinportscomedy.com/workshops

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Oct. 6

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, Oct. 7th, 2026

10am Wed. Oct. 7

The Rights of Nature: Protecting Minnesota’s Waters

Tamarack Water Alliance Community Zoom Call: "The Rights of Nature: Protecting Minnesota’s Waters" with Emily Levang, Writer & Creative Director for Waankam. Emily shares how this community-led initiative is working towards the recognition of rights for Gitchigami-ziibi (the St. Louis River Estuary) downstream from a proposed copper mine. Register for the meeting and/or our monthly newsletter:https://tamarackwateralliance.org/events.html

Tamarack Water Alliance tamarackwateralliance.org

5-8pm Wed. Oct. 7

The Art of the Letter

Improve the style, legibility and reading comprehension of your art, design, and communication with this introductory presentation on the fundamentals of typography. From fonts, to hierarchy, to scale, nailing the intricacies of typesetting will…

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

Cost: FREE to $10

Age: 18+

5pm Wed. Oct. 7

Adam Moe

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

7-8:30pm Wed. Oct. 7

How To Write A Tight 5 - A Stand Up Comedy Class

Ever want to start Comedy but not sure where to begin? Well you're in luck, Twin Ports Comedy is bringing stand up comedy classes to TCS! 🎙 // Lesson #2 brings us: How To Write A Tight 5, classes are free so what better time than now to learn the comedy ropes! // 7pm · FREE

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7-10pm Wed. Oct. 7

Bluegrass Jam

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

7:30pm Wed. Oct. 7

Macbeth

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

8-10pm Wed. Oct. 7

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Thursday, Oct. 8th, 2026

5-7pm Thu. Oct. 8

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

5-7pm Thu. Oct. 8

Greg Tiburzi

engaging originals/eclectic covers

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Thu. Oct. 8

Collage Concert

The 70-minute concert will feature UW-Superior music ensembles, including the Chorale, UWS Singers, University Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band, a variety of musical styles, instrumentation and textures, all within the glorious acoustics of the Cathedral of Christ the King.

Cathedral of Christ the King 1410 Baxter Ave., Superior

Cost: Free

7-10pm Thu. Oct. 8

Celtic Jam

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

7:30pm Thu. Oct. 8

Local Panel: Immigration in Duluth

This year's Tom Morgan Honorary Local Panel on the Alworth Peace and Justice Lecture Series examines immigration in the Duluth community. A panel of engaged citizens will share perspectives on the legal, historical, and social circumstances of immigration politics locally.

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

Cost: FREE

7:30pm Thu. Oct. 8

Macbeth

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

Friday, Oct. 9th, 2026

4pm Fri. Oct. 9

Hope in Dark Times

Discover the remarkable connection between Zoltán Kodály and The College of St. Scholastica through Sister Constantina Kakonyi's artwork featured on a rare first-edition missa brevis (short mass). Experience a live performance…

Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, St. Scholastica Monastery 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

5-7pm Fri. Oct. 9

Minorbirds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5-8pm Fri. Oct. 9

Mackie Brothers

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

5pm Fri. Oct. 9

Similar Dogs and Ian Alexy

Welcome back the Similar Dogs to the stage at 5pm! This dynamic trio of Sarah, Joe and Ian play the hits with their own twist with fantastic harmonies!

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

5:30-7pm Fri. Oct. 9

Tea Talks: Human Design Basics

Human Design is a benevolent system that blends ancient wisdom with modern insights, offering practical tools to better understand ourselves and others. It helps us make aligned decisions, navigate relationships with greater awareness, honor the way…

Halcyon House 11 E Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: All Ages

5:30-7:30pm Fri. Oct. 9

Writers open mic

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-9pm Fri. Oct. 9

Climes

Fitger's Barrel Room 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

6-9pm Fri. Oct. 9

North Shorror Carnival

Step right up! Eerie games, macabre music and thrills to terrify and delight all ages. Free admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. And wear something spooky to blend in.

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-10:30pm Fri. Oct. 9

Haunted Ship

William A. Irvin 301 Harbor Drive, Duluth

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