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Thu, Dec 12, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Boubville 2024

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Boubville

The annual Boubville light installation, not at all to be confused with Bentleyville, takes place in a garage and yard in Duluth's Central Hillside neighborhood. Artistic experiences to expect include live music and projection art. The event runs Dec. 12-14. Family night on Thursday includes activities such as meet a sled dog, interactive sound sculpture, blacklight forest, craft tent, murals and space clown face painting.

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Thu, Dec 12, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Carl Gawboy presents Fur Trade Nation in conversation with Timothy Cochrane

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Zenith Bookstore

Zenith Bookstore

Carl Gawboy presents Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe's Graphic History, in conversation with Timothy Cochrane, author of the award-winning Making the Carry. A nationally recognized artist and member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Carl Gawboy taught college courses on this historical period for 30 years. He has distilled his knowledge into more than 800 pen and ink drawings, connecting historical records and art, oral traditions, Western and Indigenous scholarship, family history and contemporary artisans who continue to practice…

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Fri, Dec 13, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Funk-day the 13th

Fri, Dec 13, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Bent Paddle Taproom

Bent Paddle Taproom

Bent Paddle hosts this night of freaky funky jams from DJ Sound Johnson and Jumpsuit, as well as pop ups from River City Funk in the Trunk Vinyl Sale, Tarot Reader Jin (Orin Speaks), Ritual Apothecary, Johnny B's and Ritual Salad.

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$137

Fri, Dec 13, 5:00 pm

What the Cluck! Beginner Chicken Keeping

Fri, Dec 13, 5:00 pm | Duluth Folk School

Duluth Folk School

In this class, participants learn the basics of chicken keeping and plan out their flock dreams. Students learn chicken anatomy, different chicken breeds, what to feed them, basic coop requirements, common chicken health issues and more. This class provides the tools and resources to support first time chicken keepers or soon to be chicken keepers into confidently adding lay hens to their lives. Participants leave the class with a plan for adding feather friends to their lives and enough knowledge…

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Free

Fri, Dec 13, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Adam Swanson Exhibit Opening: Clumsy Wild

Fri, Dec 13, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Duluth Pottery

Duluth Pottery

Painter and muralist Adam Swanson presents his new body of work, Clumsy Wild, during this opening reception. Swanson is fascinated by the way science fiction suggests a future for humanity transformed by major environmental changes and technological innovations. His invented landscapes ask viewers to consider unfamiliar places, such as the lines between true false, fiction and documentation, natural growth and urban development. Quoth Swanson: "I love color and texture and I took this exhibition as an opportunity to create playful,…

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Fri, Dec 13, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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Writers’ Open Mic

Fri, Dec 13, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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| Dovetail Café & Marketplace

Dovetail Café & Marketplace

Dovetail Cafe and Duluth Folk School host an open mic for poets, creative writers and expressive people of all kinds. Mic slots are five minutes long.

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$15 – $55

Fri, Dec 13, 7:00 pm

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The Nutcracker: a Duluth Tale

Fri, Dec 13, 7:00 pm

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| DECC Symphony Hall

DECC Symphony Hall

Follow young Clara as her enchanting dream - and her prized Nutcracker - come to vibrant life in this annual holiday classic with a local Duluth twist. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, or skip the fees and call the box office at 218-733-7570.

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$5

Fri, Dec 13, 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm

A Holiday Horror Show

Fri, Dec 13, 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Caddy Shack

Caddy Shack

A December Friday the 13th brings together musical acts The Leave Alones, Chasm and DJ Delgado. Doors at 7 p.m.

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Free

Sat, Dec 14, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Holiday Bake Sale @ The GND Rec

Sat, Dec 14, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm | Gary New Duluth Community Center and Recreation Area

Gary New Duluth Community Center and Recreation Area

This holiday bake sale proceeds will benefit youth and adult programs. Featuring potica, strudels, slovenian donuts (Krofe), cookies, bars, candy, jams and more.

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This holiday bake sale proceeds will benefit youth and adult programs. Featuring potica, strudels,... more

Free

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Winter Wonderland Market 2024

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Aad Shriners Center and Meeting Facility

Aad Shriners Center and Meeting Facility

The third annual Winter Wonderland Market features everything from fiber arts to baked goodies with more than 30 local vendors on hand.

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Free

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Nice Girls of the North Arts and Craft Show

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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| Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

This market features unique work from local women. Find a wide variety of handmade items ranging from jewelry, soaps, lotions, cards, home decor, hand-dyed yarn, clothing, candles, baked goods, jams and more.

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Sat, Dec 14, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Get It Local: Art and Gift Fair

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Peace United Church of Christ

Peace United Church of Christ

Shop over 25 local artisans with their unique, homemade artwork and goods at this Art and Gift Fair.

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$49

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00 am

Wild Santa 5k 2024

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00 am | Wild State Cider

Wild State Cider

The Wild Santa 5k is a family friendly run through the Lincoln Park Craft District in which all the participants are dressed as Santa Claus. Sign up includes a five-piece Santa suit, a free cider (or juice), live holiday music and food for after the run. Kids eight and under can join the Reindeer Run, a quarter mile fun run, for free. Reindeer Run registration includes a pair of antlers and entrance in the Reindeer Run. A portion of race…

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Free

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Lincoln Park Winter Market

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Vendors in Lincoln Park host holiday shopping, including 190 Coffee and Tea, Flora North, Goat Hill Marketplace, Lilla Boutique, North and Shore, Ren Market, The Sleepy Sparrow, Thirteen Main and more.

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Dec 2024

Boubville 2024

Carl Gawboy presents Fur Trade Nation in conversation with Timothy Cochrane

Funk-day the 13th

What the Cluck! Beginner Chicken Keeping

Adam Swanson Exhibit Opening: Clumsy Wild

Writers’ Open Mic

The Nutcracker: a Duluth Tale

A Holiday Horror Show

Holiday Bake Sale @ The GND Rec

Winter Wonderland Market 2024

Nice Girls of the North Arts and Craft Show

Get It Local: Art and Gift Fair

Wild Santa 5k 2024

Lincoln Park Winter Market

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