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Happy Homegrown! Each year from April 26 to May 3, the Zenith City transforms into an eight-day, 172-band musical marathon. Join local musician and Steering Committee member Famous Kaylee for an insider’s guide to navigating Duluth’s favorite local holiday — from snagging your weeklong wristband and mastering Western Wednesday to catching sets at Amsoil Arena and finding your new favorite band in a Lincoln Park taproom.
Come join us in the Eye of the Storm for a Drag show here at TCS! Tickets are $10 cash only (ATM on site) 21+ event (ID’s checked at the door) Doors: 6pm · Show: 7pm
Deltiology is the study and collection of postcards. Come see some historic Real Photo Postcards of people that were produced in Downtown Duluth over 100 years ago. Postcards were the original selfie and even a form of social media back in the early 1900s. Gina Temple-Rhodes is a local history researcher, history nerd and former librarian. She has been digging into the local historic record for 30 years. Welcome to Tea Talks, interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about, in a cozy and informal space. We provide the talks and tea, bring your curiosity!
Come as you are for Harbor City Roller Derby’s home opener! Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Join us with a throwback to the grunge era for Smells Like Derby Spirit, a night inspired by the iconic Nirvana Nevermind album. Expect gritty energy and derby attitude that would make the 90’s proud! Harbor City Roller Derby (HCRD) faces off against the Windchill from Minnesota Roller Derby in St. Paul. Embrace the season with flannel, band tees, ripped jeans, and rebellious spirit! Bonus points for HCRD blue! Tickets available now!
Celebration Talent hosts professionally run, on time, family-friendly events all across the country, focused on your children and students. We love what we do and think it shows! We hope you’ll consider joining us for our National Finals in Duluth, MN. Duluth is home to the world-famous lift bridge and boasts fun family attractions, lakeside events, and a quaint downtown area. The CTC National Finals will include free convention classes taught by our judges and other faculty, dancers’ welcome party, the Showdown, a dance-off event to crown our Dancer of the Year winners and select the top group performances, plus thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Regionals I: April 17-19, 2026, schedule out now! Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Regionals II: April 24-26, 2026, schedule out now! Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Nationals: June 23-27, 2026, schedule out now! For more information, www.celebrationtalent.com/
Join us at Studio Four in the Depot for our April Nerd Nite! Presentations include “The Care & Clothing of Your Seat” by Andrine Lemieux; “Math in Media” by Jessica Schirle, PhD; and “Look Outside: Hope in a Time of Hopelessness” by Briar Fernquist. Doors at 6:30PM, show at 7PM. Admission is still just $5!