Arts & Events Calendar

The West Theatre Events

Thursdays in April April 7 - David Bromberg Quintet; April 20 - Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience. Visit thewesttheatre/events.com.

Granger Smith

7 p.m. Saturday, April 2

Granger Smith, featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. and LANCO & Lainey Wilson, will perform at Amsoil Arena. Never Surrender Inc., an ALS fundraiser, is the nonprofit beneficiary of this event. Visit decc.org/ event/granger-smith.

UMD Faculty Woodwind Recital

7:30 p.m.; Monday, April 4

The recital will take place at Weber Music Hall. Visit z.umn.edu/UMDMusicEvents.

DSSO: To Fall In Love

7 p.m. Saturday, April 9

The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will perform Poulenc and Bruckner at the DECC’s Symphony Hall. Visit dsso.com.

55+ Day Trip: Planetarium

9 a.m. Saturday, April 9

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Pippin

7:30 p.m. April 14-16 & 20-23

2 p.m. April 24

Pippin is determined to be extraordinary. But will the price be too high? Known for Stephen Schwartz’s score, and Bob Fosse’s original direction, the musical Pippin explores what makes a meaningful life. Performances are at the Marshall Performing Arts Center. Visit z.umn. edu/UMDPippin

Join Duluth Parks & Recreation for a special morning of socializing and stars. Meet at Morgan Park for coffee and checkin, then enjoy three 30-minute private shows at the planetarium. To sign up, visit duluthmn.gov/parks/seniors.

Whose Live Anyway?

7 p.m. Sunday, April 10 Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray of the Emmy-nominated TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” will perform 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions at the DECC’s Symphony Hall. Visit decc.org/event/ whose-live-anyway.

MercyMe

7 p.m. Thursday, April 21

Christian artist MercyMe brings their Inhale (Exhale) Tour, featuring Rend

Collective and special guest Andrew Ripp, to Amsoil Arena. Visit decc.org/event/mercy-me-2022.

UMD Symphony Orchestra Concert

7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23

This concert will take place at Weber Music Hall. Visit z.umn.edu/ UMDMusicEvents.

PAW Patrol Live!

April 23-24

The heroic pups from the toprated animated preschool series “Paw Patrol” embark on a pirate-themed adventure in “PAW Patrol Live!

The Great Pirate Adventure” at the DECC’s Symphony Hall. Visit decc.org/ event/pawpatrol-live-3.

A Year With Frog & Toad

1 & 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

April 23-24, April 30-May 1

Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books, these two best of friends celebrate and rejoice in their differences that make them unique, but also makes their partnership so special. Best for ages 3 and up. Shows are at the Duluth Playhouse. Visit norshortheatre. com.

Spring Choir Concert: Liebeslieder Walzer

3 p.m. Sunday, April 24

Featuring VarshavskiShapiro piano duo, with Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers and University Singers, with special guest artists, the Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo, performing Brahms’ Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52, at Weber Music Hall. Visit z.umn.edu/ UMDMusicEvents.

Get Downtown April 25-30

Support your local Downtown Duluth restaurants, retailers and breweries during Get Downtown Week. Participating businesses will be offering a weeklong buy one get one 50% off special.

55+ Day Trip: Lake Superior Zoo

8 a.m. Wednesday, April 27

Join Duluth Parks & Recreation for a private guided tour and special behind-the-scenes program at the Lake Superior Zoo. For more information or to sign up, visit duluthmn.gov/parks/ seniors.

DSSO: To Sing

7 p.m. Saturday, April 30

Join us for a night bursting with song! The concert opens with the Negro Folk Symphony, then the Symphony Chorus performs an array of choral showstoppers including Orff’s dramatic O Fortuna and Handel’s timeless Hallelujah chorus at the DECC’s Symphony Hall. Visit dsso.com.