Events Up North Nov. 2-8: Curling open houses in Eveleth, clay exhibit in Bemidji

Published October 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM CDT

Events this week include a book sale in Bemidji, local theater in Gilbert and the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids.

November is here! Here's what's happening this week in Northern Minnesota:

Brown Bag Author Series - noon at Brainerd Public Library. Frank F. Weber will talk about his latest thriller A Superior Affair.
Open house - 6-8 p.m. at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth

Election Day - polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. in most places. Find more information about where to vote and how to vote at mnvotes.gov, and check out KAXE's Election Guide.
Bemidji Adventures in Lifelong Learning - 10-11 a.m. at Bemidji Eagles Club. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments. This week's topic is "Creating a Values-Based Estate Plan" with Allyssa M. Joseph.
Cultural Thursday - Noon in the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd and at 7 p.m. in the school's Lecture Lab. Gary Payne will give a presentation called "Somalis & Ethiopians in the Land of Your Ancestors."
Open house - 6-8 p.m. at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth

Tamarack Water Alliance monthly meeting - 10 a.m., online. This month, hear about the history of gold mining in one Colorado town.
Volunteer Fair - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Minnesota North College in Hibbing
Eveleth Community Connect - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Eveleth Community Center
Open house - 6-8 p.m. at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth

Practical Water Wisdom webinar - noon, online. This month, learn about the role of area lakes associations.
Turkey Bingo - 5-9 p.m. at Deer River High School. Proceeds benefit the Deer River fire department.
Open house - 6-8 p.m. at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth
Private Lives - 7 p.m. at the Gilbert City Auditorium. Presented by Stages of the Range Players. Tickets

Book and bake sale - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bemidji Senior Center
First Friday Art Walk - 4-7 p.m. at various locations in downtown Grand Rapids, including a Diamond Jubilee at MacRostie Art Center
It's Only Clay reception - 5-7 p.m. at Watermark Art Center in Bemidji
Storytelling for Spirit & Courage - 6 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
Private Lives - 7 p.m. at the Gilbert City Auditorium. Presented by Stages of the Range Players. Tickets

Book and bake sale - 9 a.m.-3 p.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
Hunter's Supper - 5-8 p.m. at Balsam Town Hall, north of Taconite on Scenic Highway 7. Proceeds benefit the Balsam Fire Department.
Private Lives - 7 p.m. at the Gilbert City Auditorium. Presented by Stages of the Range Players. Tickets

Private Lives - 2:30 p.m. at the Gilbert City Auditorium. Presented by Stages of the Range Players. Tickets

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.