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KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Bayfront Blues Fest (Fabulous Thunderbirds, Southern Hospitality, Johnny Rawls, John Primer and more), Two Hearted, and Justice For Stringbean.

Writer Melody Robinette’s debut novel “These Vile Hearts” is a satisfying and wicked “romantasy” brimming with rich and colorful characters and magic.

Events this week include Mines and Pines Revisited in Hibbing, a program on pond critters at Lake Bemidji State Park and a night out in Brainerd.

Bemidji Community Theater presents “The Cover of Life” with performances Aug. 7-9, and Aug. 14-16, 2026.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Bugle Boys, Oxbows, Battery Eyes, KARS-4-SKIDS, Underground 'til Sundown, Flintlock, the Anchor Windlass, and Superior Siren.

The 2026 Paul Bunyan Playhouse season wraps up with the musical “Avenue Q.” Final performances are Aug. 5-8.

Events this week include county fairs in Bagley, Brainerd, Chisholm and Northome.

Northern Light Opera Company presents “Cabaret” July 31 through Aug. 8 at the Armory Arts and Event Center in Park Rapids.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Boss Mama, Haley E Rydell, Steve Solkela, Mae Simpson, Sam Miltich, The Jimmys, Bruce Archer, Kelley Smith, Zarjafest and many more!

Writer Camille Perri’s third novel “Social Animals” is a fun and witty story featuring some colorful canine and human characters.