Events Up North June 30-July 5: Water carnival in Bemidji, art walk in Grand Rapids

It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:

Monday, June 30

• Summer Brown Bag author series - noon at the Brainerd Public Library. Minnesota author Sally Franson will discuss her new novel Big in Sweden.
• 81st Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival kicks off with medallion hunt. Activities continue July 2-6.

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Tuesday, July 1

• Tuesday Summer Concert Series - noon at Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, featuring Patchwork Ensemble.
• Meet the Band - 5:30 p.m. at Bemidji High School. Meet this year's BHS marching band with a pulled pork dinner followed by a performance by the band.
• Northern Lights Music Festival Opening Night Concert - 7 p.m. at Veda Zuponcic Auditorium at Mesabi East High School in Aurora. The festival runs through July 24.
  

Thursday, July 3

• First THURSDAY Art Walk - 4 to 7 p.m. at various locations in Grand Rapids.
  

Friday, July 4

• The 4th Up North - check out KAXE's guide to celebrations across Northern Minnesota! There are celebrations on dates besides the Fourth as well.

Saturday, July 5

• Iron Man Car Show - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm.

What's going on in your community? Let us know!

Events Up North is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.