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This year, JAM Duluth’s Jazz Crawl will be taking place on April 25th, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm! Explore the rich tapestry of jazz music in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Brewery District. Hop from venue to venue while 15 bands play throughout the night at Ursa Minor, Duluth Cider, The Caddy Shack, Dovetail Cafe, and Bent Paddle! Music starts here at TCS at 6:30 pm with Foosball Ruckus, followed by Left Out, and last but not least, Tarias and the Sound! Doors: 6 pm · Music: 6:30 pm FREE · 21+
Each year we invite the whole Twin Ports community to March into Mentoring with us! The goal again this year is to nominate 100 caring adults who could show up for a youth in our community. We reach out to each nominee to celebrate them for being an incredible human in our community and invite them to learn more at our Celebration Event on Tuesday, March 24th. With OVER 70 youth currently waiting for a mentor, it’s time for us all to step up to make a real impact. The impact goes both ways, we know Mentoring 1 Youth, Changes 2 Lives! Nominate yourself or someone you know here. March Into Mentoring Celebration 5:30 PM – Welcome and get snacks and drinks, meet staff 6:00 PM – Panel of Current Mentors and Youth share what their mentoring experience has been like so far. 6:45 PM – Audience Q&A 7:00 PM –…
As part of the Twin Ports Festival of History, the Duluth Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on Sunday, March 29th for a special day of hands-on history fun. Our interns from UMD’s Museum Studies program will be showcasing unique historical items from the museum’s collection. Get up close, ask questions, and discover the stories behind the objects! It’s a chance for families to explore, imagine, and experience history together. We can’t wait to see you there! No preregistration required.
This remarkable 30-minute story takes the viewer from Wisconsin to the jungles of Papua New Guinea. The film documents the expedition to find the “Marge” plane flown by America’s top fighter pilot, Richard I Bong. The film also highlights the international partnerships that enabled the team to find the plane and the deepening of the friendships that have formed between northern Wisconsin and Madang, Papua New Guinea. Join us from 3–4 PM for a pre-documentary reception. Following the screening, attendees will hear directly from the people behind the story during a live Q&A panel featuring: • Justin Taylan, Pacific aircraft recovery researcher • Briana Fiandt, Richard I Bong Center • John Gidley, Richard I Bong Center • Mike O’Connor, author and Richard Bong biographer
Join us at the Restaurant 301 bar for local live music! A local guitarist and singer, Mark Connolly, is known for his stripped-down, authentic style that puts the heart of the music front and center. His sound is intimate and relatable, and his natural ability to connect with the audience makes every performance feel personal. Come relax, listen, and enjoy a night of great music.
Join the Duluth East Student Government at the Swing into Spring Festival on April 19th. This community centered event will offer family-friendly activities such as live music, dancing, face painting, bracelet making, yard games, rock painting, and free lemonade and cookies. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on baskets donated by local businesses. All proceeds will go directly to non-profits present at this event, such as The Depot Foundation, The League of Women Voters Duluth, The Damiano Center, and more. We will also be collecting canned food and gently used clothing items to be distributed in our community. All are welcome!