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Happy Homegrown! Each year from April 26 to May 3, the Zenith City transforms into an eight-day, 172-band musical marathon. Join local musician and Steering Committee member Famous Kaylee for an insider’s guide to navigating Duluth’s favorite local holiday — from snagging your weeklong wristband and mastering Western Wednesday to catching sets at Amsoil Arena and finding your new favorite band in a Lincoln Park taproom.
Come join us in the Eye of the Storm for a Drag show here at TCS! Tickets are $10 cash only (ATM on site) 21+ event (ID’s checked at the door) Doors: 6pm · Show: 7pm
Danny Frank and Erin Aldridge will be pairing down their full 5-piece Smoky Gold sound to a sweet duo set, showcasing their soulful vocals, rich harmonies, and as always, virtuosic instrumentalism. Adam Herman & Friends performing some old and new blues tunes from B.B. King to Gary Clark Jr. with some fun originals tossed throughout. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly
Celebration Talent hosts professionally run, on time, family-friendly events all across the country, focused on your children and students. We love what we do and think it shows! We hope you’ll consider joining us for our National Finals in Duluth, MN. Duluth is home to the world-famous lift bridge and boasts fun family attractions, lakeside events, and a quaint downtown area. The CTC National Finals will include free convention classes taught by our judges and other faculty, dancers’ welcome party, the Showdown, a dance-off event to crown our Dancer of the Year winners and select the top group performances, plus thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Regionals I: April 17-19, 2026, schedule out now! Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Regionals II: April 24-26, 2026, schedule out now! Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Nationals: June 23-27, 2026, schedule out now! For more information, www.celebrationtalent.com/
Rocking Rodents bring a laid-back indie rock vibe powered by four high school friends who’ve been playing together for over four years. With Alec Williams on drums, Xander Ripley-Jaakola on bass, Cory Jompson on guitar, and Calliope Opal leading on vocals, their chemistry is real — and they’ve just dropped their debut album. Olivre and the Hecks deliver a wild blend of psychedelic southern punk with a Midwest garage-vamp edge. It’s gritty, it’s weird in the best way, and it absolutely rips. Obleek rounds out the night with a raw, emotional mix of punk, grunge, and Midwest emo. The trio — Jon Marshall (bass), Jaxon Fjeldahl (guitar), and Teddy Joddoloh (drums) — trade off vocals while diving into themes of identity, addiction, and loss, all wrapped in danceable rhythms and hooky melodies. Three bands. Three distinct sounds. One solid night of live music. Come hang, grab a drink, and catch…
Kick off summer in the Zenith City! From the opening of Spirit Mountain and the North Shore Scenic Railroad to the iconic West Duluth Memorial Day Parade, discover the 10 best ways to spend your Memorial Day weekend in Duluth. Plan your perfect lakeside getaway today.