May 07 Thursday
The 3rd Annual Gender Joy Art Show is being held from May 4th to June 27th with an opening reception on Thursday, May 7th from 5-7pm. Organized by YWCA Duluth and PAVSA and exhibited in the Zeitgeist atrium and Teatro, this year’s show not only includes artwork from girls, women and gender expansive people but features survivor artwork from PAVSA's weekly Art Group, all representing how each finds joy in their gender. Event attendees will get a chance to express themselves in an interactive community art project hosted by Art of Presence and will have an opportunity to heal through collective action and see their collaborative piece evolve into a finished painting displayed for the remainder of the show. Light refreshments will be offered as well as an opportunity to learn more about YWCA Duluth and PAVSA’s work in our community. Most pieces of artwork will be available for purchase on YWCA Duluth’s website throughout the two-month show. Find more information at www.ywcaduluth.org/upcoming-events.
Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue!
Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month!
Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew"We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN'
Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas!
6-9 PMAll are welcome!~vibe on vinyl~
May 08 Friday
May 09 Saturday
Visit our Arts and Crafts market full of unique work from local artist. Find a wide variety of beautiful handmade items for the perfect pick-me-up. Jewelry, cards, home decor, hand dyed yarn and clothing, baked goods and jams and so much more!
Festiversary – An Outdoor Beer Festival Block Party Celebrating Bent Paddle’s 13 Year Anniversary – is Back!!!
Join us and a few thousand of your closest friends at the Brewery on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 2 – 8 pm to help us celebrate!
We will be taking over our West Michigan Street block + neighborhood parking lots and throwing a “Festiversary” party – an outdoor brewery festival celebrating Bent Paddle Brewing Co.‘s anniversary and you – the Partners & Paddlers that have helped us make it this far!
There will be 2 stages of live music, curated food trucks + vendors, games & family friendly activities + entertainment, community connections galore, and of course a whole lot of specialty Bent Paddle beer + canna!
Kids 14 and Under Are FREE! (no ticket necessary | no pint glass)
Tickets start at just $15 can be purchased in the Taproom now thru end of day Friday 5/8, plus online via ShowClix until 6:30 pm on Fest Day 5/9 – save $ and time in the line day-of by buying in advance before you get to the gate!
May 10 Sunday
May 11 Monday
May 12 Tuesday