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  • Saturday’s in June – Lilac Lovefest in Duluth. Celebrating the longest Lilac season in the world. There are contests and events for everyone. Lilac Yoga at the Figer’s Courtyard,  Lilac Art Exhibit at Lizzards Duluth. More details at https://lilaclovefest.com/outdoor-events/
  • Each Saturday between June 3rd and November 18th – 3rd annual “Meet the Artist” exhibition series at Two Loons Gallery, 2025 West Superior in the Lincoln Park Craft District from 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Each Saturday, Two Loons will host an Artist who will present their work and speak with visitors regarding their motivations, and inspirations behind their craft. During these 24 weeks different Artists, Authors, Photographers, Woodworkers, Glass Artists, Candle Makers, Potters, Fabric Artists, and more will be on hand. Click here to see a line-up.
  • Sunday, June 11 – Multi-Family Yard Sale & Charity Event from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the 57th block of Juniata Street in Duluth. Most things $1. Half of sale profits will go to CHUM. Exchange a non-perishable food shelf item for a $1 sale item, no limits. Books, clothes, furniture, craft supplies, outdoor gear, houseware and more!
  • Tuesday, June 13 – Tuesday Noon Concerts at various locations throughout the summer. The concerts are at noon – 12:45 p.m. for a free will offering. Lunch is available at 12:45 for $7. Enjoy Vocal Perspective at First Lutheran Church, 735 NE 1st Ave. Grand Rapids. Laurie Antonson and Wayne Leeds, Acoustic Folk duo featuring guitar, vocals and harmonica. Thought-provoking lyrics and pleasing harmonies.
  • Friday, June 16 – The public is invited to attend the annual Country Store and Luncheon at Cable United Church of Christ, 13445 County Highway M in downtown Cable. A Women’s Fellowship country store will feature a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A salad bar luncheon will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a $12 fee. This will include bread, dessert and a beverage. Take-outs will be available. The Cable UCC 2nd Chapter Thrift Shop will also be open for visitors to browse.
  • Saturday, June 17 – Great White/Slaughter will play at Sevenwinds Casino, 13767 W County Road B in Hayward from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.  Tickets on sale now. Additional details about the entertainment can be found at https://www.sevenwindscasino.com/events/
  • Saturday, June 17 – Apostle Islands Inline Marathon. Registration is open. Race start for the marathon and ALMT Half Marathon is at 8:30 a.m. Packet Pick-up and late registration will start on Wednesday, June 14 & 15 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., June 16 from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Additional information can be found at https://www.apostleislandsinline.com/inline-race-schedule/

  • Tuesday, June 27 – Tuesday Noon Concerts at various locations throughout the summer. The concerts are at noon – 12:45 p.m. for a free will offering. Lunch is available at 12:45 for $7 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 501 16th St NW, Grand Rapids. Broadway love songs: From First Thoughts to the Aisle. Adam Giebner & Rachel Coppock vocal & piano.
  • Wednesday, June 28 – Just Because Sew Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Balsam Hall on Scenic 7 Highway at 9 a.m. Stay for a few hours or all day. Bring your sewing machine and supplies, a lunch and a treat to share is optional. No experience necesssary. Sew your own project or kits willo be available to sew and donate to a local charity. Any questions contact Denise at denisec898@gmail.com or 218-245-2973.
  • Friday, June 30 – The influence of Queen stops at Sevenwinds Casino, 13767 W County Road B in Hayward, with with Bohemian Queen. The concert runs from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Tickets on sale now. Additional details about the entertainment can be found at https://www.sevenwindscasino.com/events/
  • Each Saturday through November 18th – 3rd annual “Meet the Artist” exhibition series at Two Loons Gallery, 2025 West Superior in the Lincoln Park Craft District from 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Each Saturday, Two Loons will host an Artist who will present their work and speak with visitors regarding their motivations, and inspirations behind their craft. During these 24 weeks different Artists, Authors, Photographers, Woodworkers, Glass Artists, Candle Makers, Potters, Fabric Artists, and more will be on hand. Click here to see a line-up.

  • Each Saturday through November 18th – 3rd annual “Meet the Artist” exhibition series at Two Loons Gallery, 2025 West Superior in the Lincoln Park Craft District from 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Each Saturday, Two Loons will host an Artist who will present their work and speak with visitors regarding their motivations, and inspirations behind their craft. During these 24 weeks different Artists, Authors, Photographers, Woodworkers, Glass Artists, Candle Makers, Potters, Fabric Artists, and more will be on hand. Click here to see a line-up.

  • Tuesday, July 11 – Tuesday Noon Concerts at various locations throughout the summer. The concerts are at noon – 12:45 p.m. for a free will offering. Lunch is available at 12:45 for $7. Grand Rapids Alliance Church, 600 SE 17th St. Twentieth Century Music for Piano & Vocal with Ross Larson & Friends.
  • Saturday, July 15 – The Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO), is ‘bridging the gap’ between music genres across the Twin Ports on July 15 and August 5. On July 15, Bill and Kate Isles will be featured at The Depot Theatre at 7:00 p.m. The special set of concerts combines DSSO musicians with local artists and bands. Each group will be performing pieces on their own and they will combine to augment music of the weekly artist. There will be a cash bar. There will be limited VIP seating at $25/ticket with “Pay as You Wish” pricing module for the rest of the seats. Tickets for all three concerts are available now. WWW.DSSO.COM/BRIDGE-SESSIONS/
  • Each Saturday through November 18th – 3rd annual “Meet the Artist” exhibition series at Two Loons Gallery, 2025 West Superior in the Lincoln Park Craft District from 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Each Saturday, Two Loons will host an Artist who will present their work and speak with visitors regarding their motivations, and inspirations behind their craft. During these 24 weeks different Artists, Authors, Photographers, Woodworkers, Glass Artists, Candle Makers, Potters, Fabric Artists, and more will be on hand. Click here to see a line-up.