Events Up North Oct. 6-12: Verse Like Water in Brainerd, breakfast buffet at Buck Lake

Published October 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM CDT

Events this week include an indoor market in Pine River, a classic movie in Bigfork and a lutefisk supper in Lake George.

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

Brown Bag Author Series - noon at Brainerd Public Library. Stephanie Mirocha will discuss her book Tree Trek: A Daughter's Walk Through Grief.
Candlelight Vigil - 6 p.m. at Angel of Hope Park in Grand Rapids. Those grieving the loss of a child can gather to remember. Refreshments and music follow at River Grand.
Rosenmeier Forum: Immigration to Minnesota from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.

Bemidji Adventures in Lifelong Learning - 10 a.m. at the Bemidji Eagles Club. Explore the Caucasus countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia with Polly Scotland.
Protecting Minnesota Community Forum with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison - 7 p.m. in Bemidji. RSVP for location.

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning - 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley. Sam Smith, a firearm business owner and pastor, will address the responsibility that comes with gun ownership.
Verse Like Water - noon at Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Poet Li-Young Lee will read and give a craft talk.

Genealogy Assistance - 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Virginia Public Library.
Opening reception for "Anima Mundi," an exhibit of paintings by Paul LaJeunesse - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork.
Classic Movie Series - 6:30 p.m. at the Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork. This month's film is Night of the Living Dead from 1968.

The Occasion fundraiser for Itasca Pride - 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. dinner, followed by dance. Tickets required.

Pine River Market Square indoor market - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Warehouse in Pine River with live music from local band Everybird
Our Voices Restored - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beaux Arts Ballroom on the Bemidji State University campus. Featuring panel discussions, a keynote speaker, community resources and a meal.
Family Create Second Saturday - 1 to 3 p.m. at the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. Free family-oriented art activities for ages 4 and up (those under 12 must be with an adult).
Lutefisk supper - 4 to 7:30 p.m. (or until they run out!) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake George. Also serving Swedish meatballs, lefse, pie and more.

Buck Lake Improvement Club's "Spooktacular" breakfast buffet - 9 a.m. to noon at the Buck Lake Community Center, located 12 miles north of Nashwauk.
Heartland Symphony Orchestra presents Opening Nights - 2:30 p.m. at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd.

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.