Events Up North Nov. 16-22: 'How the Birds Got Their Songs' at regional libraries, 'Brain Train' in Chisholm

Published November 12, 2026 at 12:39 PM CST

Events this week include a storytelling event in Baxter, a poetry slam in Bemidji and a presentation on the American Revolution in Grand Rapids.

November keeps humming in Northern Minnesota. Here's what you can do this week:

How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 3:30 p.m. at Park Rapids Area Library. Author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman will talk about their book.

Iron Range Brain Train - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. Speaker at 11 a.m. with lunch provided.
Soldiers of the American Revolution presentation - 1 p.m. at Virginia Public Library
How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 2 p.m. at Blackduck Community Library
How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 5 p.m. at Bemidji Public Library

Verse Like Water - Noon in the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Poet Cornelius Eady will read his poetry, backed by his music trio.
Soldiers of the American Revolution presentation - 1 p.m. at Grand Rapids Area Library
How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 1 p.m. at Cass Lake Community Library
Soup on the Streets - 3 p.m. on the grounds of Old Central School in Grand Rapids
How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 3:30 p.m. at Longville Public Library

How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 10:30 a.m. at Walker Public Library
How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 5 p.m. at Pine River Public Library
100+ Women Who Care Bemidji Area giving event - 5 p.m. doors open, event from 6-7 p.m. at South Shore Hotel in Bemidji
The Commons Storytelling event - 5:30 p.m. at Jack Pine Brewery in Baxter. Put in your name in the hat if you'd wish to tell a story. This month's theme is "Wish You Were Here" with music from Ted Feyder.
Curling social - 6-8 p.m. at Bemidji Curling Club. Learn more about curling and how to join a league. Bring clean athletic shoes and wear stretchy pants.
Poetry Slam - 6 p.m. at Fozzie's BBQ in Bemidji.
Bemidji Trombone Choir concert - 7:30 p.m. in the Bangsberg Recital Hall on the campus of Bemidji State University

Author talk - 10 a.m. at Bagley Public Library. Renee Delich-Kalenak will read excerpts from her new novel Ranges of Love.
How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 10:30 a.m. at Brainerd Public Library
How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 2 p.m. Crosslake Area Library

Craft, bake and book sale - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bagley American Legion. Hosted by the Clearwater County Historical Society.
How the Birds Got Their Songs presentation - 10:30 a.m. at Pequot Lakes Community Library
Bemidji Chorale's "Voices of Nature" concert - 7 p.m. at Bemidji Evangelical Free Church

Bemidji Chorale's "Voices of Nature" concert - 2 p.m. at Bemidji Evangelical Free Church

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.