Events

good times on the great lake

In Duluth, we don’t believe in boredom. With 12 months of festivals and fun-filled events, our calendar is packed with great times all year long and all across the city.


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Head of the Lakes United Way 4th Annual Experience Auction

Head of the Lakes United Way’s 4th annual Experience Auction is right around the corner! The auction will once again be held online and will be open March 1st through 16th. This year will include over 50 experiences, such as music lessons at Encore Music Studio, a course at North House Folk School, and, a standup paddle boarding group experience with Northshore SUP! All proceeds from the auction will go to support our work to improve the health, education, and financial stability of EVERY person in EVERY community we serve! Head to www.hlunitedway.org/auction to find out more and join in the bidding!

March 1 - March 16 www.hlunitedway.org

Duluth Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

Save the date!! The Duluth Jigsaw Puzzle Contest is May 2-3. We have BIG plans this year including a BIG new contest and so much more! Friday May 2 will be the Puzzle Social with a full day of puzzling all day Saturday, May 3. We are excited to see you in Duluth!

March 2 - May 3 www.facebook.com

Masquerade Dance Competition

Masquerade Dance’s mission is to blend the entertainment and excitement of Mardi Gras with a well-organized and professionally run dance competition. They strive to be the most upbeat and fun-filled competition touring today, while throwing beads, and keeping the energy up with a spirited atmosphere.

March 7 - March 9 Harbor Side Convention Center www.masqueradedance.com

Cards, Cribbage + Comfort Food

Join us in a round of cards or cribbage while you enjoy delicious comfort foods from Hungry Hippie Tacos! We’ll provide the cards, the cribbage boards and specials on our Minnesota craft beers + comforting eats!

March 7 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hungry Hippie Tacos

Out of This World Masquerade Ball

Come Party with Earthlings and Aliens Alike: The Invasion begins at 6:30pm on Friday, March 7th. The Greysolon Plaza Ballroom will be transformed into an otherwordly universe. All proceeds benefit the innovative CHOICE, unlimited ARTS Program & BOLD-choice Theatre! Tickets are $35 pre-sale and $40 at the event.

March 7 • 6:30 pm Greysolon Ballroom www.eventbrite.com

Out of This World Masquerade Ball

Come Party with Earthlings and Aliens Alike: The Invasion begins at 6:30pm on Friday, March 7th. The Greysolon Plaza Ballroom will be transformed into an otherwordly universe. * Steller Performances * DJ and Dancing * Cosmic Cuisine Bites * Photo Booth * Raffle * * Silent Auction * Gravitational (Wine) Pull * Complimentary Lunar Libation * Galactic Gala Attire: Explore your creative take on Quasar Couture, Martian Maximalism or Extraterrestrial Elegance! * Be an interstellar Icon * Show up serving Jedi astro-core or M.I.B. realness! All proceeds benefit the innovative CHOICE, unlimited ARTS Program & BOLD-choice Theatre! Tickets are $35 pre-sale and $40 at the event.

March 7 • 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Greysolon Ballroom www.eventbrite.com
Annual Event

Out of This World Masquerade Ball

Come Party with Earthlings and Aliens Alike: The Invasion begins at 6:30pm on Friday, March 7th. The Greysolon Plaza Ballroom will be transformed into an otherwordly universe. * Steller Performances * DJ and Dancing * Cosmic Cuisine Bites * Photo Booth * Raffle * * Silent Auction * Gravitational (Wine) Pull * Complimentary Lunar Libation Galactic Gala Attire: Explore your creative take on Quasar Couture, Martian Maximalism or Extraterrestrial Elegance! * Be an interstellar Icon * Show up serving Jedi astro-core or M.I.B. realness! All proceeds benefit the innovative CHOICE, unlimited ARTS Program & BOLD-choice Theatre! Tickets are $35 pre-sale and $40 at the event.

March 7 • 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Greysolon Ballroom www.eventbrite.com

Gopher Hole Comedy Club Friday Night Showcase

Experience live standup comedy in The Hole! Featuring the best rising comedians in Minnesota! Our Friday night showcase at the Gopher Hole is conveniently located inside the Gopher Bar & Grill in West Duluth. Come in early and grab a bite to eat! $1 off all apps with purchase of ticket! Food is available until 9PM. Cold drinks served all night…well until the bar closes! Doors: 8PM Show: 9PM (The show is approximately 90 minutes) YOUR PERFORMERS Headliner: Comrade Tripp Comrade Tripp is one of the saddest standup comedians in Minnesota, and he wants you to know it. Born and raised in Saint Cloud, Minnesota; a city as large as it is small. Comrade successfully escaped to Minneapolis which is marginally better, he has also found another home here on the internet, which is several margins better. His brand of dark humor fits well in the ecosystems of the algorithms....

March 7 • 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Gopher Hole Comedy Club www.facebook.com