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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.
The young, the fools, and the old share top billing in A Little Night Music, which waltzes through the complexities of the human heart. Moments of humor, wit, longing, and heartbreak are set to a backdrop of masterful musical storytelling, such as in the haunting song “Send in the Clowns.” Waltz into summer with Sondheim’s beloved operetta.
Come to the NorShor Theatre to experience Shakespeare’s most fast-paced and delightfully chaotic comedy, The Comedy of Errors, running May 29 – June 7. Shipwrecked and separated 33 years earlier, two sets of long-lost twins find themselves in the same city on the same day, sparking a whirlwind of mistaken identities, misguided love, and increasingly absurd encounters. Whether audiences are die-hard Shakespeare fans or discovering this classic for the first time, The Comedy of Errors promises an evening of nonstop laughter, heartfelt moments, and a reminder that even the wildest circumstances can’t break the bonds of family.
Experience TTT’s unique model of performing in the round, with the lights on, minimal sets, and live music. The result is a performance that engages the imagination of our audiences. Through this dynamic exchange, artists and audiences breathe new life into theater together, reminding us that theater is essential to all of our lives. Directed by Caitlin Lowans. Music Direction by Isabella Dawis. Featuring Maje Adams, Sasha Andreev, Pedro R. Bayón, Phinehas Bynum, Julia Diaz, Suzie Juul, and Norah Long. A waitress finds a love note from a mysterious customer and begins a letter-writing romance. Little does she know the object of her growing love is an aging immigrant wine grower. Fearing rejection, he sends her another man’s photograph. This beautiful story marks the revival of TTT’s second-ever musical, asking who deserves love and how we come to understand each other. Free show, donations encouraged.
Duluth Sister Cities is sponsoring a free showing of the Oscar award-winning film, Mr. Nobody vs. Putin at Zeitgeist Theater on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm. Russian teacher, Pavel “Pasha” Talankin, documents the systematic indoctrination of his students after Russia declared war with Ukraine. This powerful film explores the complexities of modern geopolitics through a deeply human lens. Following the screening, DSCI board member JP Gresh — who has served as a military attaché in both Ukraine and Russia — will lead a discussion on cultural dynamics in Russia and the long-term impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Admission is free and all are welcome.
We’re excited to bring The Man Who Saves the World?, directed by Gabe Polsky, to Z Cinema for its Duluth premiere week, April 10–16, 2026. An exclusive pre-recorded Q&A featuring director Gabe Polsky and film subject Patrick McCollum, moderated by Steve James, immediately following the film. Different showtimes are available, see themanwhosavestheworld.com for tickets and trailer! Backed by voices in conservation and entertainment — including Jane Goodall, Chief Phil Lang Jr., Peter Farrelly, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill — this acclaimed documentary blends humor, heart, and urgency. The Hollywood Reporter recently named it one of the Top 6 documentaries of the year, and it currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows Patrick McCollum, an unlikely peace advocate drawn into an Indigenous prophecy that may determine the fate of the Amazon — and our planet. It’s a wild, funny, and deeply moving journey you…
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