Arts & Events Calendar

‘Dining in the Dark’

April 26

The Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss will host a fundraiser at Pier B Resort at 5 p.m. The event will include a blindfolded dinner, awards, silent auction and more to support independent living for people with vision loss and blindness. $75 per person. Tables of eight. 300 W. Railroad St., Duluth. Visit LCFVL.org/ DiningInTheDark.

UW-Superior Theatre production:

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Opens

April 27

UWS theater, 1805 Catlin Ave. Apr. 27 & 28, May 4 & 5 at 7 p.m.; Apr. 29, May 6 at 2 p.m. Adults $15, senior (60+) $10, UWS $5, other students $10. Group (10 or more) $5. A comedy with audience participation, this show portrays an eclectic group of six students who vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Some adult content.

The Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO) presents ‘Reflections’

April 28

The DSSO’s season closer. “West Side Story” and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, featuring animated movies, commissioned by Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony. Finally you can hear and see Mussorgsky’s incredible masterpiece. This concert begins at 7 p.m. at the DECC Symphony Hall. dsso.com.

Jim Gaffigan – The Fixer Upper Tour

April 29

Jim Gaffigan’s humor largely revolves around fatherhood, laziness and food. He is also regarded as a “clean” comic. 7:30 p.m. Amsoil Arena. ticketmaster.com

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival

April 29-May 6

An annual community celebration of the original and diverse music of Duluth and its surrounding communities. Homegrown occurs every year on the first weekend in May. Eight days and includes more than 30 venues, nearly 200 local musical acts, a children’s music showcase, poetry, visual art, film, a classical music showcase, and a kickball game. Highlights for the 2018 festival include a free children’s music showcase at the Duluth Children’s Museum, the Homegrown Poetry Showcase at the newly restored NorShor Theatre, a trolley between venues on Superior Night, and the annual Homegrown Mayor’s Reception. duluthhomegrown.org.

Port Cities Luncheon

May 2

Beth Bartlett, a retired women’s studies professor from the University of Minnesota Duluth, will be the guest speaker. She has been active in the women’s movement for decades and is the author of several articles and books about feminism and political activism. Noon at Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods, 231 E. Superior St., Duluth. Tickets $20. Call (218) 722-1042.

Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day

May 3

Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and extras at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Children 4 and younger free with paid adult.

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