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See what happens with no rehearsal, no director, a different actor each night and a script waiting in a sealed envelope on the stage. Written by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, White Rabbit Red Rabbit was conceived when he was barred from leaving the country for refusing military service. The play became a “message in a bottle,” communicating the lived experiences of an entire generation under harsh censorship. Since its premiere in 2011, this wild, utterly original play has been translated into more than 30 different languages and performed over 3000 times by some of the biggest names in theatre and film including actors John Hurt, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Michael Sheen, and Dominic West.
It’s Valentine’s Day reimagined! Celebrate nature’s winter love with a guided forest bathing experience through the woods and shoreline of the historic Congdon Estate. This is a gentle sensory experience with prompts that open the heart, quiet the mind, and soothe the spirit. Your certified forest bathing guide, Barbara, will offer invitations that bridge the ordinary and sacred, celebrating a love story written in the winter woods. Deepen your attention and share moments of gratitude in the healing presence of nature and one another. Tea and light snacks conclude the experience. Come with someone you love or with your courageous self.
Come to Sacred Heart Music Center on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 am for an interactive program that features Sacred Heart Music Center’s historic Felgemaker pipe organ. This program is free and geared towards younger children (K-5th grade). The morning activities will include: listening to music from the movie How to Train Your Dragon played on the historic Felgemaker pipe organ which was built in 1898, seeing live bearded dragons courtesy of the Lake Superior Zoo Education Department, seeing up close how a pipe organ works by experiencing an Orgelkids miniature organ, eating animal crackers and juice. The event is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Walk through the Zoo, lit with 1,000 glowing ice luminaries! Experience a magical winter evening as you stroll candlelit paths surrounded by the beauty of the season. Warm up along the way with festive beverages from the Porcupine Pub, relax in cozy gathering spaces, and soak in the golden glow of a thousand lights. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful winter stroll, an up-close animal encounter, or a cozy night out, the Luminary Walk lets you create your perfect evening. Lake Superior Zoo February 13–22, 2026 from 5-8pm Event Nights & Themes February 13 – Palentine’s Night Friends Who Glow Together Add on animal experiences, charcuterie and champagne! February 14 – Valentine’s Night A romantic luminary walk made for date night. Add on animal experiences, charcuterie and champagne! February 15, 17, 20 & 21 – Luminary Walk Through The full luminary experience — unhurried and magical, drinks available in the…
Taught by the well-known Chi Ma’ iingan from Round Lakes Traditions, this class gives beginners the sewing skills to create a beautiful simple ribbon skirt, and confidence in sewing basics. Learn tricks of the trade from an artist known for beautiful ribbon skirts and regalia he has sewn and designed all across the Pow Wow trail. Participants will complete their own ribbon skirt to take home. Session 1: February 5 from 6-8pm. Session 2: February 6 from 4-8pm.
Join us for the 5th Annual Winter out West! Starting January 30th, there will be a weekend of free family friendly events taking place all over Western Duluth! January 30th 2pm-6pm: Stop by the health resource and vaccine clinic for your COVID and Flu vaccinations at 312 N. Central Ave. January 31st 12pm: Abominable will be showing for FREE at The West Theatre at 319 N. Central Ave. 12pm-4pm: Stop by Memorial Park for outdoor activities, including a bonfire and s’mores! 5315 Grand Ave. 3pm-7pm: Go skating at Spirit Mountain! BYO skates to 8551 Grand Ave. February 1st 11am: Join Zenith Bookstore and Children’s Author Chris Monroe for a free book reading and craft at 318 N. Central Ave. 4pm: St. Louis River Alliance Winter Walk at Spirit Lake Delta Cap (Slag point) 1242- 88th Ave. (Morgan Park Community Center)
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