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Salsa, Salsa, Salsa! Tonight’s Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance. Event Details: Social hour 6-7pm Open To All Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9pm Followed by open dance Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical. All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Only | HOT HOT HOT
Salsa, Salsa, Salsa! Tonight’s Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance. Event Details: Social hour 6-7pm Open To All Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9pm Followed by open dance Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical. All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Only | HOT HOT HOT
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…
For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors the spirit of John Beargrease and brings thousands of worldwide spectators in person and online, and hundreds of mushers and volunteers from across the nation. The series features several races, including the longest sled dog marathon in the lower 48 states, each race requiring mushers to fend off Minnesota’s extreme winter weather and rugged terrain. Join us in Duluth for the 2026 event kickoff on January 25!
The temps might be dropping, but we’re turning the heat way up for the holiday throw down of the season. Dust off that ugly sweater, grab your crew, and get ready to dance, laugh, and vibe all night long. Event Deets: 6–10 PM No Cover | All Ages Welcome Ugly Holiday Sweater Throwdown – Rock your wildest winter look and score $1 off pints all night. Live Tunes: The Gemstones | 7 PM Thomas Woytko Collective | 8:20 PM Fuel for the Funk: Bowlz N Thangz – Serving the good vibes food energy to keep your feet moving. Get ready for a night of fresh grooves, cold beaves, and seriously questionable sweaters.
Great Outdoors Party – Give to the Max at Bent Paddle Hey, Duluth outdoors community! Join us for the Great Outdoors Party: Paddling to the Max Again at Bent Paddle on Wednesday, November 20th. We’re celebrating the season of giving by supporting the incredible nonprofits that keep our local outdoor spaces, education programs, and human-powered adventures thriving. Reconnect with friends, meet the organizations shaping our outdoor community, and enter to win some awesome gear while giving back! What’s Happening: Date: Wednesday, November 20th Raffle & Door Prizes: Win top-notch outdoor gear! Gear Drive: Bring new or gently used cold-weather clothing and gear — jackets, gloves, hats, socks, sleeping bags, tents, and more. Free Pint for Givers: Donate and get a free pint (limit one per person). Where Donations Go: All items benefit CHUM, supporting neighbors in need this winter. Live Music: Mike Munson Let’s come together to celebrate community, the…