Upcoming Events › Music / Concerts

Funk/jam/fusion band based out of Duluth. Prioritizing improvisation, they keep audiences engaged by delivering a singular performance every time they play. Core players include Marshall Dillon, Manny Eisele, Calvin Lund and Ian Hopp.

The Hot Club of Duluth plays the jazz music of the roaring '20s -- from melancholy torch songs to the hot jazz of Django Reinhardt to Duke Ellington. The quartet is composed of Eli Bissonett on violin, Veikko Lepisto on standup bass, and Jimi Cooper and Darin Bergsven on guitars. Classic silent films are screened during the performances.

The signup list for 15-minute slots is put out at 6 p.m. Performers traveling from out of town can email Jason Wussow about a featured slot at jasonwussow @ gmail.com.

Big Top Chautauqua's year-round performance space -- the Backstage -- hosts an open mic event every Wednesday with a special guest host, offering attendees the opportunity to sing a song, play a tune, tell a joke or tell a story. Drinks and food are available for purchase.

The blues/folk guitarist and songwriter plays live on Wednesdays in January. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Sir Ben's hosts an open bluegrass jam every Wednesday night. Performers bring their own instruments.

Landscapes is an instrumental and improvisational band that plays a mix of blues, soul, jazz and pop. Parking for the Rathskeller is available in the HART District Ramp #2513 at 125 E. Superior St. and at the Muffler Clinic Parking Lot #2564 at 25 E. Michigan St.

Every Thursday, Sir Benedict's brings a little Celtic twist to the English pub with the Celtic Jam. This open session is available to anyone who wants to join in and is open to all ages and talent levels.

In this hour-long weekly caregiver-child class, students sing Spanish nursery rhymes and read Spanish children's books together. Classes end with an optional craft and some free play in the early childhood room at Spirit of the Lake Community Arts. Students can attend one, some or all Friday classes. The cost is $10 per child. Classes are free for children under the age of 1. Use the Google Form to register.