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Write the Light is a free, family-friendly, sober-friendly, sensory-aware creative gathering held in partnership with the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. Join us on January 3, 2026, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. at 902 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN, as we celebrate the closing of the museum’s current exhibit and the featured artist in their gallery. This evening invites artists, families, dreamers, and community members of all ages into the historic halls of the Karpeles for an experience rooted in art, intention, and connection. The event features a Craft & Vendor Market showcasing local makers and holistic-healing services, along with several interactive stations open to all ages. Guests can write their own “manuscript” with quill and parchment, contribute to a large community art mural, or sculpt a small clay artifact inspired by their hopes for the coming year. Attendees are also welcome to explore the museum’s rotating exhibits and historical manuscripts,…
Duluth, get ready for the ONLY place to be to kick off 2026. We’re setting the tone for the new year with an unforgettable night of high energy, insane visuals, and a stacked DJ lineup. The resolutions can wait — this Friday is about the HYPE. Sounds by: EVE, Dana Kazuko, Porb, & A.M.S.H. Friday, Jan 2nd at The Caddyshack 7:30 PM – Close (21+) Don’t sleep on this. Save money and grab $5 advance tickets via the link in our bio! It’s $10 at the door.
Celebrate the new year with style at The Rathskeller! Doors open at 5 PM, with live music by Hot Club of Duluth from 9 PM to midnight to keep the celebration going strong. Cover Charge: $10 per person starting at 8 PM. Dress Code: Come dressed in your best; let’s celebrate in style! Complimentary Glass of Champagne: Raise a toast to the New Year as the clock strikes midnight. The Rathskeller will keep the night alive until 12 AM, so grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable start to 2026!
The Ugly Holiday Sweater Party Dust off your wildest, wooliest, most questionably festive sweater – it’s time for a good old-fashioned holiday bluegrass bash! Join us for the Ugly Holiday Sweater Party, where two of Duluth’s beloved bluegrass powerhouses, Tres Osos and Barefoot Bluegrass – team up for an evening of tangled strings, shared tunes, and plenty of surprise guests. Cheers to a night so ugly it’s beautiful! With Tres Osos, Barefoot Bluegrass & Friends Live Music: 6–9pm Food Partner: Burger Joint 12–7pm Duluth’s own Tres Osos (Nicholas Klee, Ian Kvale, and Tim Leutgeb) bring a hearty blend of traditional bluegrass and classic country, shaped by their love of cold lakes, good food, and the great outdoors. Their sound is warm, sincere, and right at home in December. Barefoot Bluegrass – Harrison Olk, Jon Miller, Nate Hynum, and Joe Sheehan, pushes the boundaries of bluegrass with jam-inspired improvisation and a…
Cookies & Carols with Al Church & Stevie B is taking place this Tuesday! Stop over for a cookie potluck, community sing-alongs, and a jolly time! Bring cookies to share if you can! Event Start: 7pm FREE · All Ages
Join us at Ritual Salad’s new Ritual Marketplace location in Superior, Wisconsin for a magical evening honoring the winter solstice. Our indoor market will keep you feeling warm and cozy while you enjoy delicious food, shop our oddities, books, art and more!
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