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Looking to get out for the evening? Check out our list of a few great local events in our area!

  • EDM night at Aces on First!
    Thursday, April 02 10:00 PM

    Every Thursday night is EDM night  at Aces on First! Featuring a continually changing lineup of Dj’s and genres. Music starts at 10pm and goes until 2am. Drink specials and good vibes!

  • Spring Craft & Vendor Event @ The Cloquet Armory
    Friday, April 03 03:00 PM

    Friday, April 3 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Saturday, April 4 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    📍 Cloquet Armory

    🍷 Friday Night Sip & Shop

    Kick off the weekend with a relaxing evening of shopping and socializing. Browse unique vendors while enjoying wine and charcuterie plates available for purchase.

    ❤️ A portion of Friday night proceeds will be donated to Liberty K9 Rescue Ranch.

    🐶 Meet Adoptable Dogs

    Fall in love with your next best friend! Liberty K9 Rescue Ranch will be onsite both days with:

     

    • Senior dogs 
    • Adult dogs 
    • Playful puppies 

     

    All looking for their forever homes 💕

    🛍 Shop Local Vendors

    Discover a wide variety of vendors offering:

     

    • Handmade goods 
    • Unique gifts 
    • Crafts & specialty items 
    • One-of-a-kind finds 

     

    Support local businesses while finding something special for yourself or a loved one.

    💖 Why You Should Come

    This isn’t just a shopping event—it’s a chance to:

     

    • Support local makers 
    • Give back to rescue animals 
    • Enjoy a fun, welcoming community atmosphere 

     

    Bring your friends, bring your family, and come spend a beautiful spring weekend with us

  • Indecent Proposal: TCS Rizzidency Night 1 w/ The Gemstones
    Friday, April 03 07:00 PM

    Indecent Proposal is back for our annual Caddyshack Rizzidency — and this year every dollar at the door helps bring the historic Duluth Armory renovation project to life.
    For the first three Friday nights in April, we’re taking over The Caddyshack with themed nights featuring our favorites.

    ✅ Door: $10 — 100% of door fees go to the Armory renovation & establishment of the Armory Project.

    🎶 Three nights. Three themes. One good cause.
    Friday, April 3 — Indecent Proposal x The Gemstones (DEBUT SHOW)

    For the first time ever: Indecent Proposal & The Gemstones on one bill.

    Get down to the groovy original music of the Gemstones paired with the Indecency you know and love.

    Both bands will perform two full sets of material.

    Location: The Caddyshack — Duluth, MN
    Door: $10 (all door fees go to the Armory project)
    Time: Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm
    Music: Lineups above — come early, stay late.

    Come be part of something that lasts — show up, pay the door, help rebuild a piece of Duluth history.

    come out and get Indecent 😈😎🎸🤘💜

  • Gopher Hole Comedy Club Showcase w/ Elise Cole
    Friday, April 03 08:00 PM
    Experience live stand-up comedy in The Hole! Featuring the best rising comedians in the Midwest! Our Friday night showcase at the Gopher Hole is conveniently located inside the Gopher Bar & Grill in West Duluth. Come in early and grab a bite to eat upstairs and make your way down into The Hole for a night of laughter.
    Doors: 8 PM
    Show: 9 PM (The show is approximately 90 minutes)
    Headliner: Elise Cole
    Feature: Danielle Thralow
    Host: John Holden
  • Club Nights at Aces on First!
    Friday, April 03 09:00 PM

    Every Friday and Saturday night is club night at Aces on First! A rotating lineup of local DJ’s mixing today’s best music live. Late night happy hour starts at 9pm with rail drinks for only 4$ until 11pm. 

  • Spring Craft & Vendor Event @ The Cloquet Armory
    Saturday, April 04 03:00 PM

    Friday, April 3 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Saturday, April 4 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    📍 Cloquet Armory

    🍷 Friday Night Sip & Shop

    Kick off the weekend with a relaxing evening of shopping and socializing. Browse unique vendors while enjoying wine and charcuterie plates available for purchase.

    ❤️ A portion of Friday night proceeds will be donated to Liberty K9 Rescue Ranch.

    🐶 Meet Adoptable Dogs

    Fall in love with your next best friend! Liberty K9 Rescue Ranch will be onsite both days with:

     

    • Senior dogs 
    • Adult dogs 
    • Playful puppies 

     

    All looking for their forever homes 💕

    🛍 Shop Local Vendors

    Discover a wide variety of vendors offering:

     

    • Handmade goods 
    • Unique gifts 
    • Crafts & specialty items 
    • One-of-a-kind finds 

     

    Support local businesses while finding something special for yourself or a loved one.

    💖 Why You Should Come

    This isn’t just a shopping event—it’s a chance to:

     

    • Support local makers 
    • Give back to rescue animals 
    • Enjoy a fun, welcoming community atmosphere 

     

    Bring your friends, bring your family, and come spend a beautiful spring weekend with us

  • Club Nights at Aces on First!
    Saturday, April 04 09:00 PM

    Every Friday and Saturday night is club night at Aces on First! A rotating lineup of local DJ’s mixing today’s best music live. Late night happy hour starts at 9pm with rail drinks for only 4$ until 11pm. 

  • Minnesota Mondays at The OP
    Monday, April 06 04:00 PM

    MINNESOTA MONDAYS

    Some of the finest products can be found right in our very own backyard; to celebrate this, we host Minnesota Mondays! If it's made in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, you can enjoy it for only $4.00 every Monday! Bent Paddle, Duluth Cider, Vikre Gin, Castle Danger, Revel Stoke, Surly, Nordeast, and UV just to name a few! We will keep on adding the best products from this great state, so check back often...or, if you have a product you think we should offer, let us know!

  • Trivia Night at LSZoo
    Wednesday, April 08 06:00 PM
    Join us for Trivia Night at the Zoo, happening the second Wednesday of every month inside the Porcupine Pub at Lake Superior Zoo. Each night features a mix of animal-inspired questions alongside general trivia pulled from headlines, pop culture, sports, history and more - so whether you’re a wildlife whiz or a well-rounded know-it-all, there’s something for everyone.
     
    5PM - Porcupine Pub Opens
    5:50PM - Register your Team of up to 6 people
    6PM - Trivia starts
    7:30PM - Trivia wraps/Prizes/Last Call for Alcohol!
     
    Fuel your trivia prowess with local favorites from Bent Paddle, Earth Rider, Wild State Cider, and more. Grab a warm pretzel, a slice of pizza, or a variety of pub snacks, settle in, and get ready for the wildest trivia night in town.
     
    This is a 21+ event, and the Porcupine Pub is the only area of the zoo open during trivia night. With adult beverages flowing and questions that may wander into mature territory, this evening is best enjoyed by grown-ups looking for a smart, social night out.
  • Beautiful Thing
    Thursday, April 09 07:30 PM

    BEAUTIFUL THING

    By Jonathan Harvey

    Directed by Mary Fox

    With music from Mama Cass

    April 9th-18th

    Beautiful Thing is a 1993 play by Jonathan Harvey about two teenage boys, Jamie and Ste, who live on a working-class London housing estate and fall in love. The story follows their blossoming romance against the backdrop of their challenging home lives, including Jamie's single mother, Sandra, and Ste's abusive father and brother. It's a tender, funny, and heartwarming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, sexuality, and finding joy.