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Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival

Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival (ZMFF) returns April 22–26, 2026, in Duluth, MN, with in-person screenings at Zeitgeist and surrounding venues. The festival showcases local, national, and international films, filmmaker Q&As, industry events, educational workshops, and a Pitch Competition with cash prizes. The festival focuses especially on Midwest and community-rooted filmmakers, innovative storytelling, and creative expression. Early Bird Passes are on sale NOW! Join us this spring – where local and global stories come together at Zeitgeist.

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The Seance: A Parody Dinner Theater Event

Ritual Marketplace Presents: The Seance – A Parody. Written by Nathan Sykes and Cori Zastera. Join us for the dinner theater event that will have you questioning the universe and reality as you laugh ’til you levitate! (18+) Dates: Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th, 2026 Times: 2 shows per day. Matinee at 12:30 pm and Evening at 6:30 pm Tickets are limited to 30 per show and are 18+. Early Bird & Standard Pricing Includes: Lunch or Dinner, a beer, wine or seltzer (NA options), dessert and the interactive play. Cash Bar available. Early bird pricing until January 31st: $50/ticket + tax and fees. Standard pricing from February 1st – 12th: $60/ticket + tax and fees. VIP Pricing: $100 (limited to only 3 spots per show). Includes: Lunch or Dinner, a beer, wine or seltzer (NA options), dessert and the interactive play. Enjoy a spirit led guidance and…

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History in a Pint

The Art of Soldiering: Servicemembers, Satire, & Cartoons Soldiers and Marines have long used art to process the chaos of military life. Whether fueled by boredom, anxiety, or camaraderie, service members have channeled their experiences into poetry, portraits, and — most prolifically — cartoons. Classic characters like “Willie and Joe” and “Sad Sack” flourished because they were easy to draw in the field and delivered quick, sharp jabs at military authority. 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….

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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 Al Pajamas & Natty Nico on the TNT HiFi Sound System. Now in Cinemascope! Wednesday Nights House DJ Jam Session. Expect songs of peace, love , humanity , happiness and rebellion All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only

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