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Golden hour just got a little better at the Vista Fleet. Sips on Superior is now cruising at a new happy hour time aboard the Vista Queen, giving you the perfect excuse to get out on the water before dinner plans, a concert, or a night around Canal Park. This relaxed, 21+ cocktail cruise includes your first drink onboard, with additional cocktails and light snacks available for purchase as you take in harbor views, passing ships, and the Lake Superior skyline starting to glow for the evening. Think waterfront patio energy… except you’re actually on the water. Whether you’re meeting friends, starting date night, or just looking for the best happy hour view in Duluth, this is your summer move. We recommend booking tickets in advance as capacity is limited. Please note: the Vista Queen is not wheelchair accessible.
Time to Welcome Summer Festival Style! Let’s get you all set up for the most fun you will have this summer while supporting youth mentoring across the Twin Ports! For the 6th year in a row, we are at Earth Rider Brewery Festival Grounds – so the vibes are on point, and the beer is great! A few things to look forward to on Thursday, June 25th, 2026: Live Music from Local Bands: The Gemstones (soul, funk, R&B) followed by Twin Cities Based Nur-D and DJ Hayes (modern hip-hop with 80’s glam rock, funk and pop influences). Earth Rider beer. Love Creamery ice cream scoops. Oasis Del Norte and R&B Grilled Cheese food trucks. Yard games and table top games for free! Pay to Play games with great prizes. Human Slot Machine with prizes. Free Photo Booth by Sounds Unlimited Entertainment. Online Auction, In-person Dessert Auctions, and so much more!…
Venue and date confirmed for the Carlton County Animal Rescue’s annual summer bingo and cash raffle drawing! We’ll be in the Buffalo Junction event space with capacity for more than 250 people who are ready to play some B-I-N-G-O! Help us fill the space and raise funds for a shelter building for Carlton County! Doors open at 4pm to secure your seats. Games start at 6pm! 10 rounds (winner has choice of prize basket worth $50+) plus 2 coverall rounds with a $100 cash prize each. Must be 18+ to play bingo. Must be 21+ with ID to select a prize basket with alcohol
The Roadside Lupines are a 4-piece folk band based out of Duluth, Minnesota. After meeting in college, the band came together in 2023, blending heartfelt original songs with soulful covers spanning from Duluth’s own Trampled by Turtles to Shania Twain. With a name and music rooted in the North Shore, they capture the spirit of life up north and the place they are grateful to call home. The Roadside Lupines released their debut album at the tail end of 2025! Check it out wherever you get your music.
Get ready to laugh your lab coat off as Duluth-area scientists try standup comedy for the first time! Join us for a night of laughter, learning, and libations as Science Riot brings its uproarious, in-person comedy show to the Zenith City! After surviving a crash course in comedy, local scientists trade their microscopes for the microphone and deliver hilarious takes and serious insights into their real-life work. Whether you’re a science nerd or just love a good laugh, this is the place to learn the weird and wild secrets of science! Science Riot is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that teaches scientists how to do public outreach through standup-style comedy about their field of expertise. We help STEM folks make science accessible, relatable and engaging. The results speak for themselves: think late night monologue meets TED talk! Get more information about our program.
Birds of a feather flock together! We’re kicking off summer with our 5th Annual Flamingo Fest — a wacky, wild, and wonderfully weird way to pre-game or post-party Grandma’s Marathon! Looking for a chill local getaway? Lincoln Park’s got shops, sips, and bites galore. Want to dance ‘til your wings fall off? Or just chillax in the yard to some vibey tunes and rest your legs. We’ve got that too. Grab your flock, stretch those legs, and let’s get flamingo fabulous. Bent Paddle Taproom Event: 3 PM – 10 PM Live Music: 4 PM – 8 PM 4:30p ~ Willem DaFoe Fan Club 6:30p ~ Entheos Enclave Food Partner: Bowlz N Thangz – With themed bowlz and bites that will have the whole town flocking to the yard! BP Glam Throwdown: Break out your flamingo-themed or tropical best and strut your stuff! Fabulous, flamingo-inspired prizes await the most dazzling participants….
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