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Climb onboard for one of Duluth’s favorite summer traditions, $10 Tuesdays are back at the Vista Fleet! Enjoy live-narrated sightseeing cruises through the Duluth-Superior Harbor for just $10 per ticket, all day long, every Tuesday through Labor Day. Reserve your tickets in advance as tours DO sell out. Take in stunning views of Lake Superior, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and the working waterfront from the comfort of the Vista Fleet. Concessions and a full bar are available onboard, so grab a drink, kick back, and enjoy a midweek escape on the water. Book your tickets online, no promo code needed!
Brought together by bluegrass jams scattered throughout Duluth, the Lake Effect String Band is grounded in the rich traditions of delicious, upbeat picking. With original tunes along with classics ranging from Flatt & Scruggs and Doc Watson to NewGrass heroes like Hot Rize and Sam Bush, Lake Effect piles up enough tunes for any string music lover. Storming your ears with guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass, Lake Effect always delivers more than expected.
Beware the Ides of March… of April! The annual series of freshly made tribute bands will host its final night (and first all-ages night!) here at Bent Paddle! $10 cover goes directly to the artists (cash only). Schedule: 6:00 pm – Doors 7:00 pm – Moling Dreams does Iron Butterfly 8:00 pm – Ephemera does Evanescence 9:00 pm – Seeth her? I hardly know her… does Seether
Great Lakes Aquarium is excited to partner with WDIO News for a highly anticipated forecast forum! The free, after-hours event will focus on getting into meteorology as women in a male-dominated field, detailing how meteorologists forecast, and exploring both the broadcast and government career paths. Guests are invited to explore the Aquarium’s exhibit floor before and after presentations. 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Sabrina Ullman – WDIO Weekend Meteorologist / Multimedia Journalist, Meteorology Lea Zmurko – WDIO Storm Track Meteorologist / Good Morning Northland, Meteorology 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 6:30 pm – Guests arrive | Bar opens 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Presentation and Q&A 9:00 pm – Exhibit floor exploration | Last call 9:30 pm – Event ends 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 All are welcome to join the presentation, explore the after-hours exhibit floor, and enjoy local beer, wine, cocktails, and N/A offerings from the Aquarium’s full-service bar. Admission and parking is free for…
JAM Duluth is at the Paddle for Highkey Mondays in April! Get on down to Bent Paddle every Monday in April to enjoy live local jazz, industry night specials and positive vibes galore. 4-6 The Boys Back Home – The Boys Back Home a brass band was started back in 2017 and is led by Thomas Woytko and fueled by the region’s top improvisers. The Boys Back Home was inspired by Lucky Chops, Trombone Shorty, and other Brass Bands that Thomas and his band mates enjoyed listening to and couldn’t help but play along with. 4-13 Owl’s Club Big Band – The Owls Club Big Band hatched in 2017, taking the name of their home nest, The Owls Club. Fly on down to Bent Paddle for the 17-piece band playing swinging, horn-driven dance music. The group explores big band jazz with the goal of being a hoot to hear. The…
Our beloved Bent Hop IPA is officially becoming a teenager. Hands-on-face gasp! Join us as we celebrate the IPA that started it all — a beer that, over the years, has grown up right alongside us and solidified itself as Duluth’s IPA and beyond. From its early days to today, Bent Hop has built a legacy of bold hops, loyal fans, and a whole lot of great memories. The Celebration We’re marking 13 years of Bent Hop with a full day of music, food, stories, and of course plenty of Bent Hop on tap. Live Music (No Cover) Kyle Orla — 6–7 PM Good Morning Bedlam — 7:30–9 PM Food Trucks Keep an eye out for hip-hop–inspired offerings alongside their always-amazing menus. Burger Joint — 12–4 PM Bowlz N Thangz — 4–8 PM Bent Hop Photo Slideshow Thirteen years of this beer means a lot of memories and adventures. We’ll…
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