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Get the best view during the iconic Duluth Fireworks display-from the water! Join us for Duluth’s favorite way to experience the 4th of July fireworks — aboard the Vista Fleet! Choose between a family friendly cruise on the Vista Star or a 21+ cocktail evening on the Vista Queen. Both tours will get you front row seat to the 4th of July fireworks!
Red Blood is back for some more summer lovin’, in action with their classic lineup! Stop by the Caddy Shack for a night of FREE live music, with support from Judy and the Mikes! Doors: 7pm · Music: 7:30pm FREE · 21+
RAVE AT THE SHACK – DJs TAKEOVER LINCOLN PARK Saturday, May 31st | 8 PM – Midnight The Caddyshack Indoor Golf & Pub – Duluth, MN Tickets: $5 Advance | $10 at the Door | $20 VIP (Limited) 21+ Event Get ready for a night of high-energy beats, immersive visuals, and an unforgettable atmosphere at the DJ Takeover: RAVE AT THE CADDYSHACK! We’re turning The Caddyshack into a full-blown underground rave with: Massive sound system Epic video wall + lighting effects Killer DJ lineup (see below!) Live photo booth + party slideshow DJ Lineup: DJ Izooah DJ Liam Weston DJ 780Racer These artists are bringing the heat and spinning everything from house and techno to bass-heavy remixes that’ll keep you dancing all night long. VIP Experience – $20 (Only 20 Tickets Available) Want to party like a headliner? VIP includes: 3 Free Drink Tickets VIP Lounge Seating right next to…
Presented by Outback Friday, July 18, 2025 | AMSOIL Arena | 7:00pm Doors open at 6:00pm TICKETS Tickets on sale now! IN HONOR OF FATHER’S DAY OFFER: 25% OFF TICKETS UNTIL JUNE 15 THIS LINK ONLY FOR DISCOUNT! ABOUT JIM GAFFIGAN Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. His 11th special, The Skinny, will premiere on Hulu November 22nd as the streamer’s first ever original stand up special for their new comedy vertical. Gaffigan is a top ten comedian according to Forbes’ most recent comedy list and top ten earning comedian in Pollstar. He released his 10th comedy special, Dark Pale, last year on Amazon Prime Video,…
The Current and First Avenue present Lake Street Dive with Your Smith Bayfront Festival Park Tuesday, July 15, 2025 All Ages Show 5:30 PM Doors 7:00 PM Showtime Note: Children 12 & under admitted free. TICKETS Venue Presale: Thursday, January 30 from 10:00am to 10:00pm (Password: TWENTYFIVE) Public Onsale: Friday, January 31 at 10:00am ABOUT LAKE STREET DIVE Lake Street Dive have pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic sound—a boldly original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, and more—the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos has also made them a beloved live band known for building a potent connection among every crowd. In the making of their new album Good Together, vocalist Rachael Price, bassist/background vocalist Bridget Kearney, drummer/background vocalist Mike Calabrese, keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss, and guitarist/background vocalist James Cornelison reinforced the deep sense of purpose behind their output, often turning their attention…
First Avenue and Rose present TRAMPLED BY TURTLES with special guest S.G. GOODMAN Bayfront Festival Park Saturday, July 5, 2025 All Ages Show 4:30 PM Doors 6:00 PM Showtime The band is from Duluth, Minnesota where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn’t rely on amplification. Simonett hadn’t played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who’d previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound…