Nightlife

Nightlife

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

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The Roe Family Singers | Live in the Yard!

Bonfire Music Group recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a Hard-Core Old-Time band from Minneapolis, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with a punk rock delivery. Featuring banjo, Autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. They’ve shared the stage with Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Mike Seeger, Del McCoury, Jesse McReynolds, the Grascals, Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur, Junior Brown, Asleep at the Wheel, and John McEuen & John Carter Cash. In 2011 the band was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians; they won the title of “World’s Best Jug Band” twice, in 2010 & 2012 at the annual Battle of the Jug Bands; in 2012, won the Minnesota Duet Contest at the MN State Fair;…

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Funniest Person In The Twin Ports: Round 1

The Funniest Person in the Twin Ports Contest is back for a second year, hosted by Twin Ports Comedy! 13 comedians take to the stage for a shot to advance to the finals, closed out by a show stopping performance by headliner Lily Meyer! Doors: 6pm · Show 7pm $10 · 21+

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Coyote | Live in the Yard!

Jerree Small (Southwire, solo) and Marc Gartman (Damien, LazyLightnight420) have been performing and writing together as Coyote for nearly twenty years. Owen Mahon (Saltydog, Gavin St Claire) has joined in on upright bass and harmonies. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly *Shows will take place outdoors or indoors dependent upon weather

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Cloquet Forestry Center Open House 2025

Join us in the woods at the Cloquet Forestry Center for an evening of information exchange and community building. We will have a wagon tour, outdoor and indoor educational presentations, CFANS and Extension information tables, a short documentary film screening, and raffle prizes. Room at the Table will have their food truck on site ready to simplify your dinner plans. Go to our event webpage to learn more about activities and times.

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Saltydog with Josie Langhorst

SALTYDOG Their rhythms may be a little bossy. Their drummers commanded me to feel Saucy. Another Duluth band that can hold a groove. The Bass lines funk and the bootys move. Some songs tell stories and others tell moods. They sing about friends and they sing about foods. With Improvisations both jarring and dreamy, one guitar clucks and the other ones creamy. Looking for a band to follow outta the fog? Well look no further than Saltydog. Duluth-based northwoods funk jam band Saltydog consists of Jacob Mahon on guitar and vocals, drummer Owen “Owie”Mahon (who also does vocals), Sam Deters on guitar, Bryon “Lefty” Johnson on percussion, Calvin “Calzone” Lund on the Bass and Gavin St. Clair on the keys. JOSIE LANGHORST opening!

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Harvest Dinner Cruise on the Vista Fleet

Experience fall in Duluth like never before — on the water, surrounded by golden leaves and harbor lights. The Harvest Dinner Cruise pairs breathtaking views with a cozy, seasonal meal catered by Black Woods. Settle in for a relaxing evening with narrated highlights, soft background music, and your choice of hearty entrees like champagne chicken, pork tenderloin, or butternut squash ravioli. It’s the perfect way to soak up the season — just add dessert and you’ve got the ultimate fall night out.

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