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Beware the Ides of March… of April! The annual series of freshly made tribute bands will host its final night (and first all-ages night!) here at Bent Paddle! $10 cover goes directly to the artists (cash only). Schedule: 6:00 pm – Doors 7:00 pm – Moling Dreams does Iron Butterfly 8:00 pm – Ephemera does Evanescence 9:00 pm – Seeth her? I hardly know her… does Seether
Join The Last Revel & Between Howls at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. on Friday, June 19, for a special night of rich harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and modern Americana. Tickets on sale now! 6:00PM Doors / 7:00PM Music Headlining the evening is The Last Revel, the Minneapolis four-piece known for lush four-part vocal harmonies and dynamic arrangements featuring acoustic guitar, upright bass, fiddle, and 5-string banjo. Their modern Americana sound feels both timeless and fresh — built for listening rooms and lively taprooms alike. Opening the night is Duluth’s own Between Howls. Husband-and-wife duo Ren Howl (violin) and Nick Howl (guitar) bring soaring vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, and virtuosic instrumental work that’s been captivating audiences across the U.S. since 2018. Mark your calendar, grab your tickets, and plan for an unforgettable evening of live music.
Last year’s reigning champions, the Dewey Decimators, will return to defend their title at this year’s “Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?” Trivia Night. We’re teaming up with Bent Paddle Brewing and Trivia Mafia for a friendly trivia competition with library-themed rounds and prizes. Library staff will be on hand to help with library card signups or a reactivation of your existing card. Plus, the first guests will receive a free, collectible library pint glass from Lake Superior Art Glass!
Join us for a classic game night, library style, with a cider in hand. You can expect bookish and library-themed prizes, and Library staff will be on hand to sign up new library card holders and reactivate library cards. The first guests to arrive will receive a complimentary, limited-edition pint glass from Lake Superior Art Glass!
Join artist Erica Dischino as she presents her photographic essay “Our Place,” documenting dive bars in Superior, WI from October 2026 to February 2026. Learn how Superior developed its saloon scene, and celebrate local dive bar culture with beer prices from 50 years ago. EVENT DRINK SPECIAL: Pint of Miller Lite for 40¢ — the price it was in 1976! Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm East End Tavern 2114 E 5th St. Superior, WI 54880 FREE admission. For questions, please contact Erica Dischino at (201) 290-6433. This event was made possible by the City of Superior’s Culture, Events, and Public Arts Commission.
Altitude Cocktails and Duluth’s Best Bread present… Pastries and Cocktails This was such a hit last month, we’re doing it again! ** Bring mom and we’ll give her a flower in honor of Mother’s Day weekend! ** Is there anything better? Experience four small-size pastries from Duluth’s Best Bread… paired with four mini cocktails specially created by the mixologists at Altitude. There’s a moment in Duluth when the evening slows down just enough for something a little indulgent, something warm, flaky, citrusy, nutty, and just a little unexpected. This is that moment. Join us at Altitude Cocktails for a one-hour guided tasting experience where four handcrafted pastries from Duluth’s Best Bread meet four thoughtfully paired mini cocktails designed to match them step for step. Each course builds on the last, moving from bright and savory to rich and cozy, like a slow walk through the flavors of an evening well…