Arts & Events Calendar

Bloom

April 16

For new and expecting moms, this event is made just for you. Interact with local experts, gather swag geared towards new moms, win incredible giveaways, learn about brands and products that make motherhood easier, all while enjoying a night out at the Clyde Malting Building. For details, visit facebook. com/events/clyde-malting-building/bloom2020/178799323327628.

High Tea Fundraiser

April 18

This annual fundraiser, sponsored by Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4831 Grand Ave., West Duluth, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, to benefit Lutheran Social Services for homeless youth. Tables will be elegantly set with China, and guests will be served tea sandwiches and desserts by butlers. There will be a silent auction featuring over 40 baskets as well as a raffle table. For details, contact coordinator Jennifer Conboy at 218-624-2264.

AAD Shrine Circus

April 18-19

The 74th annual AAD Shrine Circus will be held at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Amsoil Arena, Duluth. Tickets are available for this “Elephant Farewell Tour” at the DECC ticket office or ticketmaster.com.

Annual Homegrown Music Festival

April 26 - May 3

This 22nd annual community celebration of the original and diverse music of Duluth and its surrounding communities includes nearly 200 local musical acts at over 30 venues, a children’s music showcase, poetry, visual art, film, fire spinning, and a kickball game. More than 40 percent of the festival's events are free admission and accessible to all-ages audiences. Visit duluthomegrown.org for more information.

• Environmental Education integrated throughout the curriculum.

• Art, Music, PE, and Environmental Ed Specialists

• Small Class Sizes

• Busing from Duluth and Two Harbors

Minnesota Charms Quilt Show

April 30 - May 2

This third annual event, featuring vendors, speakers, demonstrations, quilts on display and quilts for sale, will be held at the AAD Shrine Auditorium in Hermantown. There will be door prize drawings and lunch available on site.For more information, call Melissa at 218-476-3139 or visit facebook.com/ mncharmsquiltshow.

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Duluth Junk Hunt: Spring 2020

May 1-2

Handpicked vendors from all over the state of Minnesota and beyond bring junk, repurposed treasures and rusty finds to sell at the spring Junk Hunt. The semi-annual event features more than 140 booths with a huge assortment of antique furniture, home décor, jewelry and other vintage items. There’s also a new farmers market section. Visit duluthjunkhunt.com.

Festiversary 2020

May 9

Bent Paddle Brewing Co. celebrates seven years in business with its annual street festival. The event includes two stages of live music, food trucks, games and family friendly activities and a lot of Bent Paddle beer. Visit bentpaddlebrewing.com.

ONGOING:

Duluth Children’s Museum 115 S. 29th Ave. W., Duluth 218-733-7543 duluthchildrensmuseum.org

Duluth Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth 218-727-8025 duluthdepot.org

Douglas County Historical Society 1101 John Ave., Superior 715-392-8449 douglashistory.org

Glensheen Historic Estate 3300 London Road, Duluth 218-726-8910 glensheen.org

Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Dr., Duluth 218-740-3474 glaquarium.org

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth 218-730-4500 lszooduluth.org

North Shore Scenic Railroad 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth 218-722-1273 duluthtrains.com

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad 6930 Fremont St., Duluth 218-624-7549 lsmrr.org