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  • Tuesday, November 19 – Take it With You Season 8 – Episode 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Zeitgeist Teatro. It’s an hour-long, originally scripted, live radio theatre podcast complete with versatile voice actors and all original music. The event is performed in front of a studio audience. It’s the Golden Age of Radio without the “age.” All episodes will air on 103.3 The North after they’re taped. Tickets: https://takeitwithyou.org/
  • Tuesday, November 19 – REO Speedwwagon with Loverboy at AMSOIL Arena at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6p.m. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060060F791D53D98
  • Wednesday, November 20 – Antique Appraisal at the Depot. This is a free event at the St. Louis County Depot, 506 West Michigan Street in Duluth. The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, an expert in antique appraisal to be available from noon – 3PM in the rotunda.The public may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation. Please arrive before 2:30 PM to register in person. Visit https://www.wdio.com/other-news/antique-appraisals-continue-at-the-depot/ for additional details on this and future events.
  • Thursday, November 21 – Thanksgiving Dinner at AEOA Senior Nutrition Site at the Cloquet Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. Menu includes roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans and pumpkin bars. $4.50 contribution per meal for anyone age 60 and older. $9 for guests under the age of 60. Deadlines for reservations is noon on Wednesday, November 20. Call 218-879-5870 from 8 a.m. – noon to make a reservation.
  • Through Saturday, November 23 – Singer-songwriter Gaelynn Lea and storyteller-playwright Kevin Kling combine
    their talents in an original musical fable, ‘Invisible Fences.’ This production blends their internationally-renowned skills in music and storytelling to create an intimate show that is rich in the wit and wisdom inherent in Disability Culture. Every performance will have ASL interpretation as well as projected captioning. There will also be narrated audio descriptions at the beginning of each scene to help blind and low-vision audience members better place themselves in the worlds we are creating. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. With a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10th. At Zeitgeist Teatro, 222 E Superior St. in Duluth.
  • Thursday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23 – Hibbing High School will perform their fall musical, Disney’s Freaky Friday at the Hibbing High School Auditorium, 800 E 21st Street in Hibbing. Tickets are available at the door. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 23 – Purse Bingo to benefit the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc. at the Belgian Club, 3931 E. 2nd St. in Superior. $40 per bingo package. Up to 12 games. Doors open at 11 a.m. and 12 noon start. There will be a wide variety of purses and wristlets by Michael Cors, Coach and Kate Spade. Cash only! 18+ to enter. There will be a cash bar. $5 walking tacos. First come, first serve. 230 maximum capacity. Additional details at casda.org
  • Saturday, November 23 – St. Sava’s Community Connection invites you to a free Community Meal at the St. Basil of Ostrog Servian Orthodox Church, 543 6th Street SW in Chisholm from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Menu includes Cranberry Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread roll, tossed green salad, ice cream & brownies, coffee, milk and water.

  • Friday, November 29 – Erin and Jacob’s Memorial Run, Walk, Bike to remember the victims tragically killed in a murder-suicide on November 4. Meet in the parking lot of the Lower Chalet of Spirit Mountain. Run west out-and-back on the DWP. All are welcome. The date chosen is Erin Abramson’s birthday. The community can walk, run or bike up to 4.8 miles in honor of her 48th birthday. Event organizers are also hoping to raise money for scholarship programs that Erin and Jacob Nephew were passionate about including the Duluth Superior Symphony and Youth Orchestra, Marshall School’s Nordic Ski Team and Moms Demand Action. Bring hydration or nutrition as this is a self-supported and informal event. Donate at https://www.gofundme.com/f/erin-and-jacobs-memorial-run-walk-bike
  • Saturday, November 30 – The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) and Indigenous First Art & Gift Shop will host their annual winter market, “Biboon Bimaadiziwin: Winter Good Life” from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, 212 W. 2nd Street in Duluth. The market features over 25 small, local and regional Indigenous and BIPOC businesses, artists, entrepreneurs, food producers, jewelry and fashion designers & more! Elders and those who have accessibility needs are invited to shop between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. An ugly sweater competition will be held at 12 p.m. and all attendees are welcome to participate.

  • Wednesday, December 4 – Head of the Lakes United Way’s Winter Day of Caring. The Day of Caring is a community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local non-profit agencies. Not only does Day of Caring provide non-profits with valuable resources, it is also a great opportunity to educate volunteers about the important work non-profit organizations do in our community. Recruit your friends, family or co-workers to lend a hand. Volunteer sign-up closes on Monday, December 2nd. You can see a list of organizations in need here: https://hlunitedwayvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/event/?doc_id=6585
  • Saturday, December 7 – Sunday, December 8 – The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village returns along the lake on Harbor Drive in Duluth from 10 AM – 4 PM. Come shop local businesses, enjoy hot food and beverages, family-friendly activities, bonfires, and carolers. The festivities are held outside & inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

  • Sunday, December 8 – The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village continues along the lake on Harbor Drive in Duluth from 10 AM – 4 PM. Come shop local businesses, enjoy hot food and beverages, family-friendly activities, bonfires, and carolers. The festivities are held outside & inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
  • Thursday, December 12 – Saturday, December 14 – 2024 Dark Sky Festival in Grand Marais, Minnesota. This unique event invites stargazers and nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves into the pristine night skies of the North Shore. Perfect for families. The festival features a bunch of activities for people of all ages including guided night sky viewing, educational presentations, live performances and more. Get additional details at https://www.wdio.com/front-page/local-news/dark-sky-festival-comes-to-grand-marais/
  • Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 15 – Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show at the Duluth Convention Center (DECC) presented by Eskimo and Ion Ice Fishing. Come check out the new products and accessories tailored for ice fishing enthusiasts. Bring the kids to the Sea Lion Splash with performances throughout the show. Try fishing the Frozen Basin for prizes. There will be panel discussions and new this year, cooking demonstrations at the Ice Box. Friday: Noon-8 PM; Saturday: 10AM – 8PM and Sunday 10AM – 4PM.

  • Sunday, December 15 – Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show at the Duluth Convention Center (DECC) continues presented by Eskimo and Ion Ice Fishing. Come check out the new products and accessories tailored for ice fishing enthusiasts. Bring the kids to the Sea Lion Splash with performances throughout the show. Try fishing the Frozen Basin for prizes. There will be panel discussions and new this year, cooking demonstrations at the Ice Box.  Sunday 10AM – 4PM.