Hot fun in the summertime! Here's what's happening this week.
Monday, July 20
- Brown Bag Author Series - noon at Brainerd Public Library. Laurie Hertzel will talk about her memoir Ghosts of Fourth Street.
Tuesday, July 21
- Tuesday Summer Concert Series - noon at Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, featuring Mountain Railway Band
- Walker Bay Theater presents the interactive comedy Bible Bingo - 7 p.m. at Walker Bay Theater in Walker
Wednesday, July 22
- Summer Kids Club - 10:30 a.m. at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. This week's movie is Zootopia 2, with a pre-show performance by the magician Hudson.
- Walker Bay Theater presents the interactive comedy Bible Bingo - 3 p.m. at Walker Bay Theater in Walker
Thursday, July 23
- Book sale - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Park Rapids Area Library
- Garden Tea Party - 11 a.m. at Virginia Public Library. All ages are welcome to enjoy sweet treats and drinks.
- Noon Hour Concert - 12:15 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids featuring North Wind Clarinets
- What'SUP: An Introduction to Stand-up Paddleboarding - 2-3:30 p.m. at Itasca State Park. Space is limited. Email to register for a 45-minute time slot.
- Mesabi Musical Theater presents Hello, Dolly! - 7 p.m. at Hibbing High School auditorium. Tickets
- Walker Bay Theater presents the interactive comedy Bible Bingo - 7 p.m. at Walker Bay Theater in Walker
- Pollinators of the Night - 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Lake Bemidji State Park's playground
Friday, July 24
- Book sale - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Park Rapids Area Library
- Weekend of Wheels - 1-7 p.m. swap meet at Itasca County Fairground in Grand Rapids
- Closing reception & gallery talk - 5-7 p.m. at Watermark Art Center. Learn the stories behind Paula Swenson's paintings from family and friends.
- 42nd Annual Lake George Blueberry Festival - 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Lake George Town Hall
- Mesabi Musical Theater presents Hello, Dolly! - 7 p.m. at Hibbing High School auditorium. Tickets
- Walker Bay Theater presents the interactive comedy Bible Bingo - 7 p.m. at Walker Bay Theater in Walker
Saturday, July 25
- Weekend of Wheels - 8 a.m.-5 p.m. swap meet at Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. car show at Yanmar Arena
- 42nd Annual Lake George Blueberry Festival - 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at Lake George Town Hall
- Craft & vendor show - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in downtown Bagley
- 42nd Annual Blackduck Woodcarver's Festival - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Blackduck Wayside Rest Area
- Carnivorous & Odd-ball Plants Field Trip - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands. Registration required.
- Pie in July - 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bemidji Senior Center
- Rib Fest - 2-10 p.m. at Shep's on 6th in Brainerd. Kids activities at 2 p.m., pie eating contest at 4 p.m., rib tasting and live music at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Elbow Foundation's scholarships for trade students at Central Lakes College.
- Historical Fashion Show - 6 p.m. at Wild Rose Theater in Puposky
- Walker Bay Theater presents the interactive comedy Bible Bingo - 7 p.m. at Walker Bay Theater in Walker
Sunday, July 26
- 42nd Annual Lake George Blueberry Festival - 7-11 a.m. at Lake George Town Hall
- Weekend of Wheels - 8 a.m.-2 p.m. swap meet and car show at Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids
- Mesabi Musical Theater presents Hello, Dolly! - 2 p.m. at Hibbing High School auditorium. Tickets
- Walker Bay Theater presents the interactive comedy Bible Bingo - 3 p.m. at Walker Bay Theater in Walker
- Brainerd Ski Loons show - 5 p.m. at Lum Park in Brainerd
- Grand Rapids Players present Sir Valourant and the Dragon - 4 p.m. at Longyear Park in Coleraine. Bring your own chair for this free show.
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.
