Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

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History Social Hour feat. Jess McCullough

Join us for this hybrid history event! Calling all history professionals and enthusiasts! Don’t miss History Social Hour, a networking event. Then, hear from Dr. Jess McCullough about the legendary Big Gus Anderson, a Superior Policeman who was over 7′ 5″ tall! We’ll close the night by inviting anyone in the audience to share any events or updates regarding local history. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. 4:30 -5:30 Social Hour 5:30 – 6:00 Big Gus History Talk 6:00 – 6:30 Local History Updates from the Audience

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The 20th Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge

2026 marks the 20th Anniversary of Minnesota Ballet’s Celebrity Dance Challenge, an annual fundraising event that pairs local celebrities with professional dancers from the company for a fun and competitive evening of dance. Participants perform in a range of styles—such as ballroom, jazz, and contemporary—and audience members vote for their favorites. The event includes a social hour, refreshments, and a high-energy show. Social hour with appetizers and cash bar starts at 5:30; performance at 7:00 pm in the Depot Theatre. Proceeds from the Celebrity Dance Challenge support the Minnesota Ballet’s educational programs and its professional dance company, helping sustain its mission of artistic excellence and community engagement.

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THE NUTCRACKER: A DULUTH TALE

The holiday tradition that leaves every audience spellbound — this season featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Performance at 7:00 pm on December 11, and 3:00 pm on December 12-13, 2026, at DECC’s Symphony Hall. Tickets available through Ticketmaster, or save more than $20/ticket in fees by calling the Minnesota Ballet Box Office (218-733-7570) to reserve your seats.

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The MACMRA Presents: Country Music Fest 2026

The Minnesota Association Of Country Music Recording Artists (MACMRA) is bringing their Country Music Fest here to TCS 🤠 Stop over for a night of country music from: · Miss Georgia Peach · The Iron Range Outlaw Brigade · Misisipi Mike Wolf · Greg Cougar Conley Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm $10 · 21+

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Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art – all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

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Lakeside Local Day!

We are so excited to host our first Lakeside community event! Please join us in our FIRST annual Lakeside Local Day! Featuring the Grand Opening of this collaboration with LakeSide Creative + Siiviis Gallery! We will have a collective of neighborhood businesses, local artisan vendors, refreshments from Ritual Salad, & live music by local musicians, Adam Herman + The Trash Cats. It’s been very warm welcome to the neighborhood this summer, and we’re excited to celebrate with all of you this Fall! xoxo, LakeSide Creative + Siiviis Gallery Team

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