Events Up North Nov. 3-9: Curling open houses, art receptions

Published October 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM CDT

Events this week include an author talk in Brainerd, the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids and craft sales in many communities.

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

Brown Bag Author Series - noon at Brainerd Public Library. Jack Kraywinkle will discuss his book of short stories, North of Highway 2.
Learn to Curl - 6-7:30 p.m. at Itasca Curling Club in Grand Rapids. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.
Open house - 6-8 p.m. at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth. Curling instruction provided. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.

Learn to Curl - 6-7:30 p.m. at Itasca Curling Club in Grand Rapids. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.
Open house - 6-8 p.m. at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth. Curling instruction provided. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.
Full moon hike - 7:30 p.m. Meet at the Clay Boswell boat landing in Cohasset. Bring a headlamp and wear sturdy shoes.

Hope House Bemidji 45-45-45 fundraiser - begins at 3 p.m. and continues for 45 hours to celebrate their 45th anniversary.
Learn to Curl - 6-7:30 p.m. at Itasca Curling Club in Grand Rapids. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.
Open house - 6-8 p.m. at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth. Curling instruction provided. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.

Cultural Thursday - noon at the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Author Julie Jo Larson will talk about exploring Minnesota through writing.
Digital Well-Being Through Community Action webinar - noon. Hosted by the Grand Rapids chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness. Attendees will learn strategies to support community initiatives that promote digital health and wellness. Registration link.
Learn to Curl - 6-7:30 p.m. at Itasca Curling Club in Grand Rapids. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.
Open house - 6-8 p.m. at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth. Curling instruction provided. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.
Iron Range Council of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribes meeting - 6 p.m. potluck feast, followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Marble City Hall.
The Addams Family: a Musical Comedy - 7 p.m. at the Bemidji High School auditorium

Artist receptions - 4-7 p.m. at MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. The Giinawind Gallery presents "Generations," a group exhibit featuring Indigenous artists and the Minnesota Gallery features "For the Love of Trees" by Duluth artist Sue Rauschenfels.
Opening reception - 5-7 p.m. at Northwoods Friends of the Arts in Cook. The gallery is featuring Native American art for the month of November.
Opening reception for the annual "It's Only Clay" exhibit - 5-7 p.m. at Watermark Art Center in Bemidji. Awards and presentations begin at 5:30 p.m.
Learn to Curl - 6-7:30 p.m. at Itasca Curling Club in Grand Rapids. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear warm, comfortable clothes.
The Addams Family: a Musical Comedy - 7 p.m. at the Bemidji High School auditorium

Pancake breakfast fundraiser - 8-10:30 a.m. at the Bemidji Senior Center
Alpha Delta Kappa Craft Sale - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hibbing National Guard Armory
Wandering Reindeer Bazaar - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids
Craft & Bake Sale - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at New Salem Lutheran Church in Turtle River
Pine River Market Square - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Warehouse in Pine River
Family Create Second Saturday - 1-3 p.m. at MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. Take part in family-oriented art activities for ages 4 and up.
Tailgate Pantry - 3-5 p.m. in the Paul Bunyan Mall parking lot (near Hobby Lobby). Bring and/or take shelf-stable food or hygiene items.
Bemidji Contra Dance - 6:30 p.m. at Suzy and Hondo Dance Studio. Optional potluck dinner begins at 5:30 p.m.
The Addams Family: a Musical Comedy - 7 p.m. at the Bemidji High School auditorium

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.