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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: “Din & Gin” Train on the North Shore Scenic Railroad on the Saturday, June 2 and 9. Lilac Art Exhibit at Lizzards Duluth. More details at https://lilaclovefest.com/outdoor-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 for a list of artists.
  • Tuesday, June 6 – 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. Come, sing along with the Adessa & the Beat at Bethany Lutheran Church, 33297 MN-6, Deer River. A 6-piece Northland variety band playing recognizable tunes from the 70’s to now.
  • Wednesday, June 7 – 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.
  • Wednesday, June 7 – Planting Hope Community Picnic at the Itasca Resource Center, 1209 SE 2nd Ave from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., sponsored by Circles of Support & Itasca County Health & Human Services. Open to the community, building patrons and staff. Planting from 10:00 – 11:00 planting. Register to assist with weeding and planting in the front entrance area of the building by contacting Amy Blomquist at 218-212-2810 or amyb@kootasca.org
  • Saturday, June 10 – 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!
  • Throughout June – There will be some great music coming to Sevenwinds Casino, 13767 W County Road B in Hayward in June. Tickets on sale now. Two of the 80’s biggest acts are together! Great White/Slaughter on Saturday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Then on Sunday, June 18, the Bellamy Brothers brings The Love Still Flows to the stage at 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. On Friday, June 30 the influence of Queen stops in Hayward with Bohemian Queen from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 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.
  • Sunday, June 18 – The Bellamy Brothers brings The Love Still Flows to the stage from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Sevenwinds Casino, 13767 W County Road B in Hayward. Tickets on sale now.  Additional details about the entertainment can be found at https://www.sevenwindscasino.com/events/
  • Tuesday, June 20 – 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. Stories from Deer River’s Uncle Ed, Daniel Johnson-Wilmot, baritone and Mary Ellen Haupert, piano at United Methodist Church, 1701 SE 5th Ave. Grand Rapids.
  • Wednesday, June 21 – Antique Appraisal at the Depot, sponsored by the St. Louis County Historical Society. Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, an expert in antique appraisal will be available from noon until 3 PM in the rotunda, which is on street level. Arrive before 2:30 PM to register in person. You may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation of each antique. Additional information can be found at https://www.wdio.com/other-news/antique-appraisals-continue-at-the-depot/
  • Friday, June 23 – Isaacson & Associates LLC and American Family Insurance hold a Vets & Pets Open House at 40 W Central Entrance from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Giveaways, Rock chip repair from 11 am-3pm) Animal Allies Ambassador, Drawings, Food and Beverages served.

  • 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.