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Tracy Lawrence — 2026 No Alibis Tour

With special guests Frank Ray and Palmer Anthony Presented by Peachtree Entertainment TICKETS Tickets on sale now! ABOUT TRACY LAWRENCE With 13M albums sold and 18 No.1 singles, Tracy Lawrence has solidified his status as a cornerstone of country music for more than thirty years. Even as he continues to release music and tour, the CMA and ACM award winner’s ambitions have also extended to numerous media and charity projects. His interest in working with younger artists and being able to explore different topics led to the “TL’s Road House” podcast, which has featured guests such as HARDY, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more. Over three decades into his decorated career, Lawrence’s legacy continues to evolve. He spent 2024 touring with artists like Riley Green, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson and more on top of his first-ever headlining show at the Ryman, which was sold out, and he returned to the iconic venue this year…

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JAM Duluth Highkey Mondays!

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…

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OMG – It’s Bent Hop’s 13th Birthday Party!

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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Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue! Come and vibe on vinyl every first and third Thursday of the month! Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew “We are a crew of vinyl addicts’ way up north via Duluth, MN” Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas! 6-9 PM All are welcome! ~vibe on vinyl~

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Jazz at the Depot

Half-off admission to the museum includes the jazz show, so only $7 per person. There are no pre-sales, simply come down and enjoy the Jazz show! Learn more at our website, as members get in free!

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The Twin Ports Rail-to-Sail Connection with Tony Dierckins

Zenith City Press and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum present “The Twin Ports Rail-to-Sail Connection,” an illustrated history presentation featuring Duluth historian Tony Dierckins. Adapted from Dierckins’s book “Twin Ports Trains: The Historic Railroads of Duluth and Superior,” this talk traces the rise and decline of the “Head of the Lakes” as a vital commercial shipping center and illustrates the socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental impact that railroads, Great Lakes freighters, and the industries they served had on the region.

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