Community

Community

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. 

Img 6325 scaled

AJ Atwater Fine Art Show

AJ Atwater Fine Art Show “Lake Superior is my Manhattan” ~ AJ Atwater Duluth artist AJ Atwater debuts New York City and Lake Superior original abstract acrylic paintings at the AJ Atwater Fine Art Estate Sale on Saturday, April 12 at AJ Atwater Art, 4701 Cooke Street, Duluth, MN from 11AM-4PM. One hundred thirty of AJ’s cream-of-the-cream from her painting collection on stretched canvas will be sold in 6 sunlit galleries with hardwood flooring in Atwater’s studio and gallery known as the historic Frank and Alison Crassweller home in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. Prices are $75.00-$750.00 on many new and never before seen paintings. Buy or bid for paintings sized 4’ x 5’ to 10” x 10”. Twenty pieces painted in New York City’s Chinatown and at the Art Students League of New York under lyrical landscape painter Ronnie Landfield will be sold alongside Lake Superior-inspired work in galleries titled: Northland…

More Info
Digital 2026 gender joy flyer

Gender Joy Art Show

The 3rd Annual Gender Joy Art Show is being held from May 4th to June 27th with an opening reception on Thursday, May 7th from 5-7pm. Organized by YWCA Duluth and PAVSA and exhibited in the Zeitgeist atrium and Teatro, this year’s show not only includes artwork from girls, women and gender expansive people but features survivor artwork from PAVSA’s weekly Art Group, all representing how each finds joy in their gender. Event attendees will get a chance to express themselves in an interactive community art project hosted by Art of Presence and will have an opportunity to heal through collective action and see their collaborative piece evolve into a finished painting displayed for the remainder of the show. Light refreshments will be offered as well as an opportunity to learn more about YWCA Duluth and PAVSA’s work in our community. Most pieces of artwork will be available for purchase…

More Info
26 srl communityscienceday calendar

Community Science Day at Split Rock

Split Rock Lighthouse and the Bell Museum are teaming up to bring hands-on STEAM fun to the North Shore! Families and kids of all ages can explore exciting activities, and everyone will have the chance to safely view the Sun through a special solar-filtered telescope (weather permitting). While the lighthouse is closed for construction, you can still enjoy a full day of free fun — with FREE admission! Come soak up the science, sunshine, and stunning views of northern Minnesota!

More Info
Ccc square copy

Casual Cult Cinema w/ Twin Ports Horror Society

Casual Cinema Cult continues! 🦇 Catch casual viewings of some of the best cult classic films around! With breakdowns, prizes and specials, giveaways, trivia, and more all tailored by Twin Ports Horror Society; Check out the lineup below: · 04/01: Easter Bloody Easter (2024, Horror) A woman must protect her small town from “The Jackalope” and his small army of feral bunnies as they spread torment over Easter Weekend. So it’s basically Easter, exactly how you learned about it in church, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by bringing your loved ones to view this modern masterpiece! Hosted by Matt R · 04/15: Solarbabies (1986, Science Fiction) In a bleak post-apocalyptic future, a group of renegade orphans finds a legendary orb that they believe will bring back rain to a dried up earth and help them overthrow the military. Being an orphan has never been more fun! If…

More Info
Ccc square copy

Casual Cult Cinema w/ Twin Ports Horror Society

Casual Cinema Cult continues! 🦇 Catch casual viewings of some of the best cult classic films around! With breakdowns, prizes and specials, giveaways, trivia, and more all tailored by Twin Ports Horror Society; Check out the lineup below: · 04/01: Easter Bloody Easter (2024, Horror) A woman must protect her small town from “The Jackalope” and his small army of feral bunnies as they spread torment over Easter Weekend. So it’s basically Easter, exactly how you learned about it in church, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by bringing your loved ones to view this modern masterpiece! Hosted by Matt R · 04/15: Solarbabies (1986, Science Fiction) In a bleak post-apocalyptic future, a group of renegade orphans finds a legendary orb that they believe will bring back rain to a dried up earth and help them overthrow the military. Being an orphan has never been more fun! If…

More Info