The Belfast Cowboys
Friday, July 17, 7:30 pm
City Center Park, Silver Bay
Silver Bay Music in the Park begins this week and continues Fridays through Aug. 21. Tonight is the Belfast Cowboys, a nine-piece band powered by a four-piece horn section, that specializes in the music of Van Morrison along with their own originals.

Come Back, I Love You (A Ghost Story)
Saturday, July 18, 11 am to 1 pm
Zenith Bookstore
Poet and writer Kathleen Novak, born and raised on the Iron Range, introduces her award-winning novel set in a haunted lake cabin. The story invites readers to explore the intertwining of memory and existence, revealing that every narrative may not truly end.

The Yeah Scherz
Saturday, July 18, 8 pm
Earth Rider Fest Field
High-energy rock outfit and a premier staple of the Duluth music scene, known for their elite musicianship and tight three-part vocal harmonies. The band is renowned for taking classic rock anthems, modern hits and deep cuts and completely rebuilding them.

Great Fur Trade Rendezvous
Jul. 22-26, 10 am to 4 pm
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, Danbury
Step back in time for a vibrant living history experience of over 100 authentic pre-1840s encampments along the banks of the Yellow River, where two competing fur trade companies wintered from 1802 to 1804. Watch black powder shooting and traditional archery and try your hand at tomahawk throwing.

Gareth Pearson
Thursday, July 23, 7 pm
Wussow’s
Pearson, aka “The Welsh Tornado,” combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics and explosive lead runs, making him one of the most exciting acoustic musicians today. He draws from influences such as Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel. Local musician Mitchell Kane opens.

Music on the Ship
Thursdays, July 23-Aug. 13, 7 pm
William A. Irvin
The historic freighter once again hosts free Thursday shows by local musicians atop the spar deck. July. 23: anie & the Spokes (upbeat rock). July 30: 30 id Dream (synth pop-punk). Aug. 6: Flight of Stares (indie rock). Aug. 13: Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners (alt-country).

Solomon
Friday, July 24, 7-8:30 pm
Zeitgeist
New dramatic short film by Joe Carlson and the 8-Leafer Studios team with showings every half hour through 8:30 p.m. This project explores deep emotional themes and societal realities. All proceeds are donated to local youth education and conservation efforts.