Events

9am-2pm Sat. Dec. 12

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore. Baked goods, Lefse, Breads, Christmas Shop, Artisans & Crafters, and Fika Cafe.

French River Lutheran Church 5310 Ryan Rd., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sat. Dec. 12

Nice Girls of the North Second Saturday Market

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

11am Sat. Dec. 12

Forage the North

Chester Creek Books 1333 E. Superior St., Duluth

1-4pm Sat. Dec. 12

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1-4pm Sat. Dec. 12

December 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. This session: easy, wintery projects that work as decorations, handmade gifts, and fun seasonal creativity for the holidays or some midwinter color.

Duluth Art Institute Studios 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2-3pm Sat. Dec. 12

LGBTQIA Coffee & Book Talk

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Dec. 12

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

7-9pm Sat. Dec. 12

Fire & Frost Bite: A Coral Collective Drag Show

It’s wintertime, but the performers of Coral Collective are bringing the heat. The Coral Collective Drag Company presents Fire and Frostbite. Songs and artists change every show. // Doors: 6pm · Show: 7pm // $10 cash only (onsite ATM) · 21+

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

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

7pm Sat. Dec. 12

Shelter & Light

As the days get darker, the St. Scholastica instrumental ensembles present a holiday concert to warm your hearts and lift your spirits. The Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Handbell Ensemble will delight with beloved holiday favorites and inspiring works to prepare you for the season.

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

Cost: $10 general admission, free for students

8-11pm Sat. Dec. 12

Sophie Hiroko, Cigarette Picnic

Sophie Hiroko was born from the waters of Lake Superior, hailing from the northern shores of Duluth. Inspired by the 90s femme grunge movement, The Velvet Underground and Nirvana, Hiroko's three piece all girl band will rock your socks off. 

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

Cost: $12-$95

Age: 21+

8:30pm Sat. Dec. 12

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

11am-1:30pm Sun. Dec. 13

Charlotte & The Charlatans

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

1-3pm Sun. Dec. 13

Similar Dogs

Ritual Marketplace 1323 Broadway St., Superior

2-3pm Sun. Dec. 13

Drag Brunch

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-9pm Mon. Dec. 14

Teague Alexy

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

6:30-8pm Mon. Dec. 14

Duluth Ukulele Community Strum

DUCS jam sessions bring together all types of ukuleles and skill levels of adult players who want to play their ukulele in a fun setting. We will play from The Daily Ukulele Another Year songbook, each person taking a turn in selecting a song for the group to play. Preregister through Duluth Community Education.

Ordean East Middle School 2900 E 4th St., Duluth

Age: 18+

6:30-10:30pm Tue. Dec. 15

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+

7pm Tue. Dec. 15

44th Annual Messiah Singalong

Join the CSS Music Program, Borealis Chamber Artists, and Twin Ports Choral Project for St. Scholastica’s 44th Annual Messiah Singalong. Warm up those vocal cords and dust off that Messiah score (or borrow a copy at the door) for a joyful evening with Handel’s beloved masterpiece.

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

Cost: FREE

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Dec. 15

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+

6-8pm Wed. Dec. 16

Wednesday Night Open Jam

Havana's 1623 Broadway St., Superior

6-9pm Wed. Dec. 16

Open mic

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

7-10pm Wed. Dec. 16

Bluegrass Jam

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

8-10pm Wed. Dec. 16

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Dec. 17

Writer's Salon

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

7-10pm Thu. Dec. 17

Celtic Jam

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

8-10pm Thu. Dec. 17

Thursday Night Jazz

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

6pm Fri. Dec. 18

Tom Cawcutt

Remedy Room 1222 Tower Ave., Superior

7-9pm Fri. Dec. 18

So What

Heyyyy! So What will be rockin' Duluth Cider and we'd love for you to come hang with us! Please, have a drink and a bite, enjoy some live music, throw a tomato or two (if warranted), and have some fun!

Duluth Cider 2307 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 18

Salsa Dancing

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

10pm Fri. Dec. 18

Renegade Improv

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

1-4pm Sat. Dec. 19

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

5-9pm Sat. Dec. 19

Folk Jam & Community Dance

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Dec. 19

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

8:30pm Sat. Dec. 19

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

1-3pm Sun. Dec. 20

Similar Dogs

Ritual Marketplace 1323 Broadway St., Superior

3-4pm Sun. Dec. 20

Learn & Sing Sea Shanties

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

5-6:30pm Mon. Dec. 21

Homeless Memorial Vigil

Chum will be holding their annual Homeless Memorial Vigil to honor those who have passed away while experiencing homeless this past year. The service will take place from 5-6:30pm on the steps of Duluth City Hall. Those who would like to march to City Hall are encouraged to arrive by 4:30pm at the Chum Food Shelf.

Duluth City Hall 411 W. 1st St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Mon. Dec. 21

Teague Alexy

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

7-10pm Tue. Dec. 22

Open mic

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

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Dec. 22

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+

6-9pm Wed. Dec. 23

Open mic

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

7-10pm Wed. Dec. 23

Bluegrass Jam

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

8-10pm Wed. Dec. 23

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

7-10pm Thu. Dec. 24

Celtic Jam

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

9-10:30am Sat. Dec. 26

Neighborhood Breakfast

All are welcome to join us for our free fourth Saturday Neighborhood Breakfast from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Enter doors on 6th Ave E. Come hungry for home cooked French toast, sausage, eggs.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 219 N. 6th Ave. E., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All are Welcome

1-4pm Sat. Dec. 26

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

6pm Sat. Dec. 26

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

8:30pm Sat. Dec. 26

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

1-3pm Sun. Dec. 27

Similar Dogs

Ritual Marketplace 1323 Broadway St., Superior

6-9pm Mon. Dec. 28

Teague Alexy

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