Arts & Events Calendar

Inc. features a gourmet dinner with drink ticket, silent and live auction, as well as the ever-popular dessert auctions and wine toss at the UW-Superior Yellowjacket Union. All proceeds benefit homeless animals. For reservations, call Jacie at (218) 393-3138 by April 16. hsdcpets.com

Apr 23

Twelve top international pros from the FMX and BMX pro circuit in the 2016 “NITRO” Freestyle Motocross World Tour are coming to Duluth in a thrilling production of extreme action sports competition that was formed to tour, USA, Canada, Mexico and select European countries. 7:30 pm at AMSOIL Arena. Call (218) 722-5573.

Apr 23

Taking part in the “March for Babies” is more than just support. You’re changing the future for babies and making the world a better place. It takes just a few moments to sign up and join millions of people raising funds – and hope – to families across the country. 9 am at Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Marchforbabies.org

Apr 24

The Minnesota Ballet’s Dance Day at the Depot celebrates National Dance Week with a costume display, demonstrations of dance techniques, presentations by upper-level students, and social dance for all. This event is free and held from 1:30-3:30 pm in the Depot’s Great Hall. (218) 529-3742 or visit mnballet.org.

Apr 28

“Wine and Chee’s” is more than a great chance to sample wines and micro beers, nibble on hors d’oeuvres, and bid on all sorts of items from fun opportunities to gourmet gift baskets. Cheng-Khee Chee, signature member of the American Watercolor Society, will be on hand to sign his prints up for bid. 5:30-8:30 pm at the Depot Great Hall. (218) 529-3744. minnesotaballet.org

April 29

Multi-instrumentalist, David Lindley is on stage at the Sacred Heart Music Center, performing music that redefines the word “eclectic.” The David Lindley electro-acoustic performance combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish musical sources. 7:30 pm at the Sacred Heart Music Center. (218) 723-1895. sacredheartmusic.org

April 29-30

Pick up some great reads at the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Superior Public Library including “new” gently used books,

• Carpeting

• Wood Flooring

• Luxur y Vinyl Plank & Tile

• Ceramic

• Vinyl

DVDs, magazines, and more at the annual book sale. In the library’s classroom and meeting room Friday from 9 am-7 pm and Saturday from10 am-2 pm. (715) 394-8860.

Apr 30

Fitger’s and “A Place for Fido” have teamed up to bring canines and their owners their own event: Fitger’s Canine Carnival. Bring your dogs out, gain some knowledge, and have some fun! 11 am-3 pm. (218) 722-8826. fitgers. com

Apr 30

Enjoy delicious deep-fried, battered fish, Captain Ken’s Firehouse beans, cole-slaw, bread, relishes, and homemade desserts at the 60th Annual Herbster Smelt Fry. Enter to win raffle and door prizes up to $500! 3-7 pm at the Historic Log Gym in Herbster, WI. herbstercommunityclub.org

May 1

Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation is holding its third annual fundraiser, featuring live music, great local food, craft beers & wine, silent auction, and raffle. Enjoy great music by Black River Revue and Teague Alexy; food by New Scenic Cafe, Duluth Grill, Beaner’s Central Coffeehouse; drinks by Castle Danger Brewery, Vikre Distillery, Bent Paddle, and White Winter Winery; and desserts by How Sweet It Is, 185 Chocolat, Zenith Bread, and Mike and Jen’s Cocoa. 3-7 pm, at Clyde Iron Works. (218) 4913604. wildwoodsrehab.org

May 1-8

The Homegrown Music Festival is Duluth’s annual showcase of rock and roll. It began as a simple birthday party with a handful of bands and a bunch of beer. Now it’s a complete bureaucracy, run by a volunteer steering committee and a board of directors, featuring 200 musical acts, along with a few filmmakers and other artists in venues all across Duluth. Tickets are available at the door, in advance online at duluthhomegrown.org or in person at the Electric Fetus. (218) 590-1210.

May 3

The Upper Lakes Foods Spring Food Show offers insights and ideas to ignite your culinary craftsmanship. Find tools to feed your creativity with interactive demonstrations, captivating seminars, fresh products, local vendors, national vendors and incredible promotions. 9 am-4 pm at the DECC. decc.org

May 4

The Annual Port Cities luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 4, at noon at the Radisson Hotel-Harborview Room in Duluth. The guest speaker will be former Duluth Mayor, Don Ness, who will speak on family, faith, and community. The Port Cities Woman of the Year will be announced at the luncheon. To reserve tickets, call Marcia Semerau at 218-722-1042.

May 4, 11, 18 & 25

The Duluth Parks and Recreation’s FREE Open Skating at the Duluth Heritage Center offers an evening of family fun almost every Wednesday evening on days when school is in session from 6:30-8 pm and during scheduled school release days. Limited skates are available to use for free. Information on specific events and school release skating hours are available at duluthmn.gov/parks/programsandactivities.

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