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Celebrating Duluth’s Native Son The Duluth Dylan Fest’s mission is to celebrate the spirit of artistic freedom, intellectual honesty, and integrity of Bob Dylan. The festival is coordinated by volunteers committed to providing creative activities that tap the talents of artists, poets, and musicians in Duluth, the surrounding region, and beyond. Join us May 17th – 24th for this annual celebration! For a complete list of the week’s events, please visit duluthdylanfest.com!
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!
Arena Football One at AMSOIL Arena Feel the Roar. Live the Legacy. The Minnesota Monsters are more than a football team, they’re a movement built on passion, power, and community pride. Based in Duluth and representing the Twin Ports, the Monsters deliver high-impact football and unforgettable entertainment every summer. From the first kickoff to the final whistle, their mission is simple: Bring fans together through elite competition, live entertainment, and nonstop energy. Learn more about Arena Football One. Tickets Tickets on sale now! Group sales: https://mnmonsters.com/contact/
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
Explore digital art in this fun five-day camp! Students will learn how artists use tablets to draw, paint, edit images, and create simple animations. A limited number of iPads will be available to use in class, and students are welcome to bring their own tablet. Please select your ticket option accordingly so we can make sure everyone has an iPad. Students bringing their own device should have Procreate, Calipeg, and Sketchbook installed before the first day. Beginners are welcome. Sponsored by the MN State Art Board
A beloved tradition. Stop in for a free, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages.