Arts & Events Calendar

The West Theatre Events

Thursdays in October and November

Oct. 6 - Church of Cash (Johnny Cash tribute band); Oct. 20 - Paula Poundstone (comedian). Visit thewesttheatre/events.com.

Menopause The Musical

7:30 p.m. October 4

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. Visit www.decc.org/event/menopause-themusical-2022.

Bayfield Apple Festival

October 7-9

This 60th annual event will feature more than 60 orchard and food booths, nearly 100 arts and crafts booths, a kids carnival with games and rides and, of course, all things apple! Visit www.bayfield.org/bayfieldapple-festival.

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Nunsense

October 7-16

This hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser features catchy songs and irreverent comedy.

Performances are in The Spirit of the North Theatre (3rd floor Fitger’s Building. Visit www.boatclubrestaurant.com/ productions.

St. Louis County Out Loud

5:30 p.m. Oct. 13

The St. Louis County Depot invites you to experience the inspiring, insightful stories of some of the county’s finest innovative and inventive thinkers, including Hailey Eidenschink, Michael Fox and David Fink. Event is free. Visit www. experiencethedepot.org/event/st-louiscounty-out-loud.

Colores Flamencos

7 p.m. October 13

2017 McKnight Dancer Fellow Sachiko “La Chayí” invites audiences to join her Southern Spanish tablaostyle Flamenco in which music, voice and movement harmonize and create vibrant and nuanced colors of emotions, at Zeitgeist’s Teatro. Visit www.zeitgeistarts.com.

DSSO: Masterworks II

7 p.m. October 15

Featuring Price and Mozart at the DECC’s Symphony Hall, an encore performance will also be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Superior Cathedral. Visit www.dsso.com/concert/ price-mozart.

Senior GO Show

9 a.m. October 18

Find all the important information you need as you get older – estate planning, healthcare, etc. –but now the GO Show will focus not just on what you have to do, but what they WANT to do! This means more fun – with exhibitors featuring travel, beer, food, outdoor gear, hobbies, and afternoon entertainment that will rock. Visit www.goshowexpo.com.

Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour

7 p.m. October 20

Comedian

Nate Bargatze has two Netflix specials, “The Tennessee Kid” and “The Greatest

Average American,” but will bring all new material to Duluth’s show at Symphony Hall. Visit www.decc.org/event/nate-bargatze.

The SpongeBob Musical

October 21-23

As SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face unexpected chaos in their under sea world, the most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. With his friends Patrick Star and Sandy by his side, SpongeBob is out to save the day while proving that he isn’t just a simple sponge. Visit www.duluthplayhouse.org.

DAI Masquerade Gala

6:30 p.m. October 27

The Duluth Art Institute’s Masquerade Gala celebrates contemporary art, artists and the community. The fundraiser offers a silent auction, fund-a-need campaign, and general donations. Attendees should bring cash for games and busker tips. Visit www. duluthartinstitute.org/gala.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

October 27-30

Zenith City Horror returns to the Underground Theatre to work their magic to bring this classic cult film to life. Come dressed as your favorite Rocky character and enjoy the hysterical live performers and audience participation! Visit www.duluthplayhouse. org/underground-theatre.

Duluth Junk Hunt

November 3-5

This three-day indoor market is filled with rusty, chippy, vintage goodness — the coolest antique finds and repurposed pieces, all in the DECC’s South Pioneer Hall. Visit www.duluthjunkhunt.com.

Project Joy

5-9 p.m. November 4

This fundraiser at the Duluth Curling Club will feature live music, silent auction, appetizers, cash bar and more! All proceeds help to fund programs that deal with food insecurity for kids.

DSSO: Masterworks III

7 p.m. November 5

This concert features Vaughan Williams and Tippett at the DECC’s Symphony Hall. Visit www.dsso.com/ concert/vaughan-williams-tippett.

The Thanksgiving Play

November 11-20

At the Underground Theatre, good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists scramble to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. Visit www. duluthplayhouse.org/underground-theatre.

Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour

November 15

Renowned stand-up comedian, podcast host, and author Bert Kreischer is known for his unique brand of comedy, which interweaves party-boy antics with humorous anecdotes about family and fatherhood. Visit www.decc.org/event/ berty-boy.

Christmas City of the North Parade

6:30 p.m. November 18

This annual holiday tradition that spans six decades features marching bands, dance performances, colorful floats and an appearance by Santa Claus. The parade begins in front of Fitger's Brewing Complex at Sixth Avenue East and marches on Superior Street to Fourth Avenue

West. Email agreen @ kbjr6.com for more information.

Duluth Fiber Guild Annual Fiber Fair and Sale

10 a.m. November 19

This free event, at First United Methodist Church (Coppertop) in Duluth, features high quality, finely crafted textile art items created by local textile artists, demonstrations of weaving, spinning and more, plus hands-on activities for children. Visit www.duluthfiberguild.org/fiber-fairsale.

Bentleyville Tour of Lights Opening Night

5 p.m. November 19

Duluth's mega Christmaslight spectacular is the largest walk-through display of lights in America. Guests can stroll under the glow of more than 4 million lights in a 20-acre park on the shores of Lake Superior. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, will be on hand for photos and handing out candy canes. Visit www.bentleyvilleusa.org.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

7 p.m. November 27

Enjoy a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads

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