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Turn your love for the library into action—and make it colorful! Drop in anytime between 4–8 pm at the Depot’s Great Hall to show your support for the Duluth Public Library. You’ll have the opportunity to decorate and create yard signs, posters, and buttons to show your library support. Enjoy delicious food from Johnny B’s Food Truck, live music, and meet library staff who can help sign up new library card holders or reactivate existing cards. Plus, the first guests will receive a free, collectible library pint glass from Lake Superior Art Glass! If you want us to reserve a yard sign for you at the event, make sure to RSVP on our page!
Join us during National Library Week for stories, fresh air, and nature fun! This free, all-ages event at Jay Cooke State Park brings books and the outdoors together. Meet your local libraries, explore stories inspired by nature, and discover how the park is full of stories waiting to be read. You can expect storytimes, story strolls, naturalist-led activities and programs, crafts and swag, and library card sign-ups onsite. This event is hosted by the Minnesota State Parks System in partnership with local public libraries.
Join artist Erica Dischino as she presents her photographic essay “Our Place,” documenting dive bars in Superior, WI from October 2026 to February 2026. Learn how Superior developed its saloon scene, and celebrate local dive bar culture with beer prices from 50 years ago. EVENT DRINK SPECIAL: Pint of Miller Lite for 40¢ — the price it was in 1976! Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm East End Tavern 2114 E 5th St. Superior, WI 54880 FREE admission. For questions, please contact Erica Dischino at (201) 290-6433. This event was made possible by the City of Superior’s Culture, Events, and Public Arts Commission.
Thinking about solar for your home or small business? Curious about the financial and environmental benefits of going solar? Join us for a free informational session on Going Solar in the Northland this Earth Day! Learn about energy independence — and how you can make a difference — while you enjoy a free drink on us! Earth Day | April 22 | 5:30–6:00 pm Bent Paddle Tap Room This event is hosted by Optimum Energy Group.
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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