Laurie Allmann
Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 pm
Zenith City Books
Minnesota Book Award winner for her creative nonfiction book Far from Tame: Reflections from the Heart of a Continent, shares her new poetry collection, Places, Everyone, about swans and evolution, silent movies, Tuvan throat-singers, frogs, dogs and the act of poetry writing itself.

Sister Veery
Friday, Nov. 13, 7 pm
Bent Paddle
Duluth-based electric folk rock band whose spacious sound blends electric piano and lilting vocal harmonies, fronted by classically trained singer and pianist Molly Hilgenberg, with an atmospheric band that will transport you to outer space. With Eldri Snow.

Maamawai Giwii-Kikendamin
(Together We Learn)
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 am to 4 pm
Minnesota Discovery Center, Chisholm
Celebration of Native American Heritage Month through art, culture, food, music and community. Guests can participate in hands-on printmaking, enjoy an Ojibwe-inspired meal and experience a vibrant cultural showcase with drumming, singing and dancing.

Sacred Compositions
Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 pm
Cathedral of Christ the King
Superior-based composers David Packa and Brett Jones in the the opening concert of the 2026–2027 Sanctus Music Series, sharing original works for voices, organ, cello and piano. These compositions present the timeless message of select Psalms within new musical settings.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
Sunday, Nov. 15, 3 pm
St. Scholastica Mitchell Auditorium
Matinee Musicale presents the quintet that defined the world-renowned “Chicago brass sound.” Various iterations of this ensemble have existed since 1951. They are finally making their Duluth debut.

Being Heumann
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 pm
Zeitgeist
Biopic based on the true story of wheelchair-bound activist Judy Heumann, who in 1977 spontaneously lead a nationwide sit-in at federal buildings. Panel discussion follows with Shawn Corbin, Gaelynn Lea, Mason Branstrator and James Poteet, moderated by Jenna Udenberg.

Jeff Ray
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5-7 pm
Sir Benedict’s
Minneapolis-based slide‑guitarist and songwriter whose resonator‑driven sound blends country blues, American fingerstyle, and subtle Indian and West African influences.
Ray has released eight albums, is often featured on NPR’s Radio Heartland and tours widely across the Midwest.