Dragons Love Tacos
Oct. 16-18
Encore Performing Arts Center, Cloquet
Stage adaptation of the popular children’s book. A boy throws his new dragon friends a taco party, but where there are tacos, there is also salsa, and if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa, you’re in red-hot trouble.

Jaerv, OK Factor
Friday, Oct. 16, 7:30 pm
Sacred Heart
Award-winning Swedish group Jaerv presents vigorous, heartfelt folk music with influences from both jazz and pop. Twin Cities-based classical crossover duo OK Factor plays originals that feel both comfortingly familiar and uniquely fresh. 

​​Last Look: Fall Colors
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1-5 pm
Hull Rust Mine View, Hibbing
Free community event with fall activities, shopping, drinks and more overlooking the Hull Rust Mahoning open pit mine. Enjoy the fall colors and take in one last view before they close for the season.

Jeffrey Foucault
Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 pm
Cedar Lounge
In two decades on the road, Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power. 

English Renaissance Lute Duets
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 pm
Fairlawn Mansion
Classical music performed on beautifully preserved historical instruments, bringing the rich, resonant sounds of the past to life. Lutenists Edward Martin and Phillip Rukavina play duets from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.

John Louis
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6-8 pm
Sir Benedict’s
Minnesota-based singer/songwriter crafts heartworn songs blending the lyrical depth of folk with the lonesome soul of classic country. His music has drawn comparisons to John Prine, Kris Kristofferson and Townes Van Zandt.

Blues Brothers Tribute
Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 pm
UMD Marshall Performing Arts Center
The McCullough Brothers, joined by local powerhouse performers, bring the Blues Brothers to life complete with the soul, sass and swagger of the original duo and their legendary band. Dress in black suits or late-’70s/early-’80s style for the costume contest.