Events Up North Feb. 16-22: BRRRmidji Days, 'Tin Woodsman of Oz'

Published February 13, 2026 at 7:59 AM CST

Events this week include a pancake fundraiser and curling watch parties in Grand Rapids, "MusiKaravan" in Hibbing, Bemidji Contra Dance and a symphony orchestra concert in Virginia.

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

BRRRmidji Days Family Movie Night - 4 p.m. at the Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji. Watch D2: The Mighty Ducks.

Free Range Food Co-op 10th Birthday celebration - 4-7 p.m. at Old Central School in Grand Rapids
Mesaba Concert Association presents MusiKaravan - 7 p.m. at Hibbing High School Auditorium

Itasca Waters' Practical Water Wisdom webinar - noon, online. John Downing from Minnesota Sea Grant will present his lake thaw forecast for 2026.

Olympics curling watch party - 6-8 p.m. at the Itasca Curling Association in Grand Rapids
BRRRmidji Days Comedy Show - 7 p.m. at Keg N' Cork in Bemidji. Proceeds benefit Bemidji Community Food Shelf.
Tin Woodsman of Oz - 7 p.m. at Pequot Lakes High School Theater. Presented by Greater Lakes Performing Arts and Pequot Lakes Community Theater. Tickets.

Pancake breakfast to support Reif Theater Arts - 9 a.m.-noon at the Grand Rapids VFW
Ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the new Louis and Mary Lou Marchand Library & Archives - 10 a.m.-noon at Beltrami County Historical Society in Bemidji
BRRRmidji Days The Bash Fishing Derby & Raffle - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the south end of Lake Bemidji
Bemidji Contra Dance - 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Lammers Town Hall in Solway. Dance to live music by Tickwood String Dance. No partners or experience needed. All ages welcome.
Mesabi Symphony Orchestra presents "Brilliant Artistry" - 7 p.m. at Rock Ridge High School in Virginia
Tin Woodsman of Oz - 7 p.m. at Pequot Lakes High School Theater. Presented by Greater Lakes Performing Arts and Pequot Lakes Community Theater. Tickets.
Olympics curling watch party - 6-8 p.m. at the Itasca Curling Association in Grand Rapids

Olympics curling watch party - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Itasca Curling Association in Grand Rapids
Tin Woodsman of Oz - 2 p.m. at Pequot Lakes High School Theater. Presented by Greater Lakes Performing Arts and Pequot Lakes Community Theater. Tickets.
Bemidji Symphony Orchestra presents "Blockbusters!" - 3 p.m. at 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.