13 Things to Do in Duluth This Week · May 21–24, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Duluth Dylan Fest Songwriter Contest

Competing songwriters take the stage at Sacred Heart Music Center in a contest celebrating Bob Dylan's hometown legacy.

Friday, May 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth

Pro-Comedy Tour at Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub

A professional stand-up comedy tour stops at Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub for two shows on Saturday night.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 6:00 PM · Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub, 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

Sports

Minnesota Monsters vs Nashville Kats

The Minnesota Monsters host the Nashville Kats in arena football action at the DECC.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth

Family-Friendly

Go, Dog. Go! at Spirit of the North Theatre

A singing, dancing, rollicking production of Go, Dog. Go! featuring howling dogs takes the stage at the Spirit of the North Theatre at Fitger's.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Spirit of the North Theatre, Fitger's, Duluth

Wild Rose Family Expo

A family expo featuring vendors, activities, and entertainment for all ages at the DECC.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · DECC, Duluth

Arts & Culture

Studio Screening: 'The Grocery List Show' – Independent Lens Pop Up

A free studio screening of an Independent Lens documentary pop-up at PBS North in Duluth.

Friday, May 22, 2026 3:00 PM · PBS North, Duluth

The Comedy of Errors

Duluth Playhouse opens Shakespeare's funniest family reunion at the historic NorShor Theatre.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · NorShor Theatre, 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Free Events

Spring Community Song Circles

Song leader Hella Wartman leads inclusive community singing circles celebrating spring at Spirit of the Lake Community Arts — no experience needed.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Spirit of the Lake Community Arts, Duluth

Tulips in Full Bloom at South Pier Inn

2,500 tulips are in full bloom at Betty's gardens at the South Pier Inn at the foot of the Aerial Lift Bridge — free to visit and a perfect lakeside stroll.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · South Pier Inn, Duluth

Date Night

Yogi Mama Duluth Weekly Yoga & Sharing Circle

An intimate prenatal and postnatal yoga class with a sharing circle, meditation, and breathwork at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:00 AM · Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth, Duluth

Food & Drink

May-Mosa Mimosa Mayhem Challenge

A lively mimosa tasting challenge event at All American Club celebrating the season.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · All American Club, Duluth

High Key Mondays & Industry Nights at Bent Paddle

Free live local music, drink specials, and an industry night at Bent Paddle Brewing — show your worker ID for $1 off all beverages.

Monday, May 25, 2026 6:00 PM · Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth

Outdoors & Active

North Shore Scenic Railroad – Summer Service

The North Shore Scenic Railroad is now running for the summer season, offering scenic train rides along the Lake Superior shoreline.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Duluth