Dec 2021
Shop Small Duluth Holiday Pop-Up Sale
Shop Small Duluth, Zeitgeist and the Greater Downtown Council present a two-day holiday pop-up event for gifts and art that are locally handcrafted. Vendors include Warrior Printress Letterpress & Design, Luke Krisak Pottery, Kym Young Treats, Wax Journals & Zenith Tea, Tashia Hart, HeartBerry, Chris Monroe, Lisa Lokken and VLAMM Hair Creme.
Find out more »Feb 2022
Bikes & Bites Tour
The Bites & Bikes Tour brings riders to three stops on a family-friendly tour of Duluth. First, attendees will gather at Zeitgeist for registration, bike tune-ups, snacks/hot drinks from the recently re-opened Zeitgeist Restaurant and some winter-biking 101. Then, all will bike to Bent Paddle for snacks and games and end at Bayfront to enjoy the winter fun activities at Cold Front. Bike decoration and festive lights encouraged. Entire ride takes place on off-street paths.
Find out more »Friday Night Improv
Renegade Improv performs, utilizing winter themes for Winter Bike Week. This event is a part of Zeitgeist's Winter Bike Week, which celebrates and encourages winter biking in all its forms -- whether for fun and recreation or transportation and commuting. Winter Bike Week features community events, educational workshops and family-friendly bike rides to demonstrate that winter biking is fun, practical and accessible to most people in the community.
Find out more »Duluth Arts and History Walking Tour
Local historian Heidi Bakk-Hanson will discuss the history of the Duluth lynchings, which claimed the lives of three black men: Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Issac McGhie. Learn about the history of this tragic and grim event and the creation of the first-ever memorial to victims of lynching. Participants will then join mural artist Moira Villiard to walk through the new Chief Buffalo murals painted by Indigenous artists and community members this summer in Gichi-Ode’ Akiing Park. Learn about the…
Find out more »Apr 2022
Frames of Sexuality: A Community Health Event
Frames of Sexuality features a photo gallery along with quotes from local people about what sexuality means to them. Several local community resources, such as Safe Haven and Life House, will also be at the event. There will also be snacks. This is a family-friendly event. Zeitgeist requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a time-stamped negative test within 72 hours of attending the event.
Find out more »May 2022
Duluth Arts and History Walking Tour
Local historian Heidi Bakk-Hanson will discuss the history of the Duluth lynchings, which claimed the lives of three black men: Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Issac McGhie. Learn about the history of this tragic and grim event and the creation of the first-ever memorial to victims of lynching. Participants will then join mural artist Moira Villiard to walk through the new Chief Buffalo murals painted by Indigenous artists and community members this summer in Gichi-Ode’ Akiing Park. Learn about the…
Find out more »Run, Smelt, Run! Parade and Party 2022
Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe presents its ninth annual community costume-and-puppet parade, assembling at the Aerial Lift Bridge behind the Lake Superior Maritime Visitors Center in Canal Park. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. with the presentation of the Smelt Queen. The non-motorized parade follows the Lakewalk to a smelt fry and dance party at the Zeitgeist Arts Cafe at 5. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in silver on black or blue. Call 218-370-8980 to get involved.
Find out more »Oct 2022
The Next Chapter in Community: Evaluating Equitable Development
Duluth Local Initiatives Support Corporation's fall celebration features hors d’oeuvres, conversation and a program. The event is an opportunity to meet and mingle with LISC Duluth Executive Director Sumair Sheikh and other LISC staff, board members and community partners. Admission is free, but limited to 125 guests. Register online and make a donation at givelively.org. A $20 donation will help offset event expenses and support LISC's work. The program begins at 6 p.m.
Find out more »Nov 2022
Get Out the Vote for Parks Happy Hour
Stop by to pick up a lawn sign, mingle with supporters and pick up a literature-dropping packet to help Duluth parks on November 8th.
Find out more »Duluth All Souls Night 2022
The 15th annual Duluth All Souls Night is Duluth’s only public acknowledgement of grief. The multicultural arts festival observes the change of season with displays, ceremony, spectacle, poetry, fire spinning and live music. Schedule 4:30 p.m. - Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone Marionette short film, Debut: Forgotten Forest w/ Mary Plaster/friends! 5 to 6:30 p.m. - Zeitgeist Arts Atrium Spoken Word/Open Mic led by Zomi Bloom 6:30 p.m. - Zeitgeist Arts Atrium Indoor Gathering Ceremony with Sara Sha bagpipes, Jillian Forte leader…
Find out more »Dec 2022
Makers Market Holiday Art Sale
The Makers Market at Zeitgeist features works by local artists.
Find out more »River Ally Appreciation Party 2022
The St. Louis River Alliance's River Ally Appreciation Party caps off a six-week sustainability drive and is the organization's effort to thank those who have supported the St. Louis River restoration and the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. Attendees will hear about accomplishments and plans for next year, and how to be a part of those plans. This event is indoor/outdoor, open to the public and is family friendly. There will be tables set up with free St.…
Find out more »Opening Reception: Our Neighbors
"Our Neighbors: Paintings About Minnesota's Threatened and Endangered Animals" is an exhibit of paintings by Adam Swanson that depict scenes addressing some of the ecological challenges facing animal species native to Minnesota, including large-scale loose representational work about current ecological research around Minnesota. The installation includes conservation information and celebrates the roles these animals have in the ecosystem, the role humanity is playing in its possible extinction, and some of the hopeful things people are doing to change course. The…
Find out more »Feb 2023
Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Art Opening Reception
In celebration of Black History Month, the exhibit The Life, the Work, the Fight: Black Duluth in History will be on display in the Zeitgeist Atrium in February. Funding from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation and the Minnesota Historical Society made this research and exhibit possible. The opening reception will include appetizers, music and conversation. There will also be a closing reception on Feb. 24.
Find out more »The Life the Work the Fight Closing Reception
In celebration of Black History Month, the exhibit The Life, the Work, the Fight: Black Duluth in History is on display in the Zeitgeist Atrium. Funding from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation and the Minnesota Historical Society made this research and exhibit possible.
Find out more »Mar 2023
Zeitgeist Reception for “Home and Place” by artist David K. Austin
Abstract art, vibrant colors, and a love of Duluth, this show has it all with over 30 artworks on display exploring the idea of home in Duluth through the inventive eyes of David Austin. David Austin is an abstract modern artist exploring the themes of home, nature, industry, and the interplay of societies as they build upon one another.
Find out more »May 2023
Big News, Little Party
This happy hour fun time opportunity will feature the divulgence of all of the secret plans regarding the 2023 season. Drink specials are until 6pm with live music and surprises.
Find out more »Run, Smelt, Run! Parade and Party 2023
Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe presents its 10th annual community costume-and-puppet parade, assembling at the Aerial Lift Bridge behind the Lake Superior Maritime Visitors Center in Canal Park. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. with the presentation of the Smelt Queen. The spectacle features masks, large puppets and a Twin Cities brass band, the Brass Messengers. Also participating in the parade is a stilt-walking Royal Guard, an energetic school of silver smelt puppet and mask dancers, and a musical procession featuring the…
Find out more »Aug 2023
Greg Tiburzi
Greg Tiburzi performs originals and eclectic covers. His Bandcamp can be found at gregtiburzi.bandcamp.com.
Find out more »Sep 2023
Duluth Superior Pride Art Exhibition Presents “Folks of Duluth”
The Duluth Superior Pride committee has organized an art exhibition with works displayed from local artist, Max Brunner. The exhibition, titled “Folks of Duluth”, will be up in two locations, the Duluth Public Library-Main Branch and at Zeitgeist Arts Atrium. Joining the Opening Receptions will be the artists, reviewers, editors and creative team of Duluth-Superior Pride Zine. The new DS Pride Zine will be available for purchase.
Find out more »Greg Tiburzi
Greg Tiburzi plays acoustic originals and covers from a variety of genres.
Find out more »Jan 2024
Clueless, Crafts and Cocktails
Zeitgeist's screening of the 1995 coming-of-age teen comedy Clueless is preceded by a crafting session in the atrium paired with a Clueless-themed beverage. Attendees will create their own feather pen with instructions from a representative from the local gift shop Hucklebeary. The crafting is from 6 to 7 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. at Zinema 1. The $35 ticket price includes an alcoholic or non-alcoholic themed cocktail, movie ticket, materials for the craft and a small popcorn. Tickets…
Find out more »Mar 2024
Rug on Fire: A Portrait Series by Cherry Koch
Cherry Koch's project began with an open call asking folks to answer the prompt “Have you ever felt unsafe in public spaces on account of visible queerness?” Through this process, models were chosen and asked a series of questions regarding their queer experience. Historically, portraits were reserved for those in power -- “Rug on Fire” twists that narrative with large, detailed paintings of those whose rights are under fire. This project highlights the issues that LGBTQ folks in Duluth face…
Find out more »May 2024
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 30, 2024
Jerree Small
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 30, 2024
Jerree Small is performing every Thursday in May at Zeitgeist Restaurant + Bar, backed by Marc Gartman and Owen Mahon.
Find out more »Wine Tasting and Exploration
Explore the output of small, family-owned wineries and taste a variety of their wines paired with a seven-course menu created by Sous Chef Aaron Booth.
Find out more »Run, Smelt, Run! Parade and Party 2024
Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe presents its 11th annual community costume-and-puppet parade, assembling at the Aerial Lift Bridge behind the Lake Superior Maritime Visitors Center in Canal Park. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. with the presentation of the Smelt Queen. The spectacle features masks, large puppets and a Twin Cities brass band, the Brass Messengers. Also participating in the parade is a stilt-walking Royal Guard, an energetic school of silver smelt puppet and mask dancers, and a musical procession featuring the…
Find out more »Jun 2024
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Jun 27, 2024
Kyle Orla
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Jun 27, 2024
Kyle Orla is taking over Thursdays at the Zeitgeist. Orla is a folksinger and fiddler from Duluth, Minnesota. Equally versed as a solo artist as well as a music collaborator, his guitar playing and fiddling have become well-lit fixtures in barrooms and dance halls across the Upper-Midwest. Expect dexterous guitar-rags, old-familiar fiddle tunes and some good old folksongs.
Find out more »Zeitgeist Summer Day of Caring
Zeitgeist is looking for community-minded people to support its Summer Day of Caring. Volunteers are needed to help with two projects. 1. Mapping Bike Racks Across the Twin Ports Zeitgeist is gathering data on the locations and conditions of bike racks across the Twin Ports and needs help to put points on the map. With a simple survey and camera function, volunteers will enter data through their phones. Spend the day outside traveling by bike, bus or car and work…
Find out more »Jul 2024
Sketches of Minnesota
A community-inspired dinner-and-improv show presented in partnership with The Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions. Attendees are encouraged to engage in conversation with other community members from all areas of the city on what makes Duluth great, what people get wrong about it, what local divisions are of concern and the future of the city and region.
Find out more »Aug 2024
Take It With You: Season Eight Announcement Party
Take it With You celebrates the start of their eight season, which also marks their 10-year anniversary. Attendees can purchase season tickets, mingle with Take it With You peeps and consume light appetizers. The event is intended to be family friendly, with cursing at a minimum.
Find out more »Mona Nelson Artist Reception
Mona Nelson is an impressionistic artist who works exclusively with oil and emphasizes color and texture in her work. Nelson is currently focused on florals, landscapes and modern translations of historical photography.
Find out more »Sep 2024
Spirit of the Times 2024
Zeitgeist Arts' ninth annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser (also serving as Zeitgeist's 15th anniversary celebration this year) supports the organization's artistic programming and community development work. The 200 block of East Superior Street will be shut down for the block-party-style extravaganza. The event includes live music and entertainment, silent and live auction items, and food and craft cocktails from Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar. The event is both indoors and outdoors, with some activities inside the Zeitgeist Arts Building. Doors…
Find out more »Oct 2024
One event on Oct 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm
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Macbeth: A Dinner Party
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The classic tragedy is told in the way Shakespeare intended: directly to the audience. This production is an immersive experience that includes food and drink. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.
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Macbeth: A Dinner Party
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The classic tragedy is told in the way Shakespeare intended: directly to the audience. This production is an immersive experience that includes food and drink. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.
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Macbeth: A Dinner Party
One event on Oct 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm
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The classic tragedy is told in the way Shakespeare intended: directly to the audience. This production is an immersive experience that includes food and drink. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.
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Macbeth: A Dinner Party
One event on Oct 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm
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One event on Nov 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm
The classic tragedy is told in the way Shakespeare intended: directly to the audience. This production is an immersive experience that includes food and drink. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.
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Macbeth: A Dinner Party
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The classic tragedy is told in the way Shakespeare intended: directly to the audience. This production is an immersive experience that includes food and drink. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.
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Macbeth: A Dinner Party
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The classic tragedy is told in the way Shakespeare intended: directly to the audience. This production is an immersive experience that includes food and drink. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.
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Macbeth: A Dinner Party
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The classic tragedy is told in the way Shakespeare intended: directly to the audience. This production is an immersive experience that includes food and drink. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.
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Macbeth: A Dinner Party
One event on Oct 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm
One event on Oct 27, 2024 at 6:00 pm
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One event on Nov 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm
The classic tragedy is told in the way Shakespeare intended: directly to the audience. This production is an immersive experience that includes food and drink. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.
Find out more »‘Irrevocable Wholeness’ Exhibition Opening
Artist Sarah Brokke and Poet Kyle Leia share their collaborative project Irrevocable Wholeness. The project is focused on healing and whole-hearted navigation of our humanity. Works on display include pieces inspired by Leia's writing and poems based on Brokke's paintings. The exhibition opening includes a special project discussion and a poetry reading with live music that starts at 5:30 p.m.
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