Tommy Bentz

Iron River Blueberry Festival
July 20, 22 & 23
Iron River, Wis.
Annual tradition since 1964 with a talent show Thursday evening and on the weekend a tractor pull, pie-eating contest, live music, coronation of blueberry royalty, polka mass, cardboard boat races, parade and fireworks.

Sound Inc.
Friday, July 21, 7-10 p.m.
Potbellied Stallions
Saturday, July 22, 7-10 p.m.
Munger Tavern, Cloquet
Rare reunion concerts by classic Twin Ports bands that share some of the same personnel, who started playing garage rock in the ‘60s. Bring blankets and chairs.

Tommy Bentz Band
Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m.
City Center Park, Silver Bay
Saturday, July 22, 5-7 p.m.
The Tipsy Mosquito, Two Harbors
Van Morrison meets the Allman Brothers in these two free shows on the North Shore, one outdoors and one indoors. Bentz blends southern jam rock, acoustic singer-songwriter flair, and remnants of jazz and classical.

Flock to the Rock
Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ely’s Peak
Duluth Climbers Coalition hosts a day of family friendly, outdoor climbing for all ages and skill levels, particularly kids. Climbing gear, instruction, mountain biking and hotdog lunch provided free. Park in the Short Line parking area off Beck's Road and hike to the DWP Tunnel.

Festival by the Lake
Saturday, July 22, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bayfront Park
Food, live music, vendors, crafts and a kid’s area. Admission, $5, children 12 & under free when accompanied by an adult. Music by The Jane Gang, Sidestreet Detour, Sydney Hansen, Boomstick and Born too Late.

Finn Fest
July 26-30
DECC
North America's premiere experience of Nordic culture and learning with leading world experts on renewable energy, wellness, architecture and more, plus music, games, art, food and, of course, saunas.

Bryan Bielanski
Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m.
Fitger’s Brewhouse
Globetrotting singer/songwriter makes a stop in Duluth, playing music inspired by Buddy Holly, The Ramones, The Beatles, Nirvana, Tom Petty and REM.