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May 4, 2026 5:30 pm	Community Climate Leaders Community Climate Leaders-Duluth cohort! The new Community Climate Leaders program from the University of Minnesota Extension aims to empower community members to enact change at the local level. Program participants will: Learn how climate change is affecting their communities Discover meaningful actions they can take now Learn how to communicate about climate using your personal climateContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 6, 2026 5:00 pm	Game Night Join us for Game Night every Wednesday 5 pm – 8 pm at Dovetail Café! Cribbage and Board Games Free Admission	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 6, 2026 6:00 pm	The Flying Tortoises Run Club Welcome to the club. Everyone is invited! The Flying Tortoises group is the brainchild of several members of the Duluth running community who wanted to build an open environment for all who want to run! No matter race, gender identity, pace, or anything else, you are welcome with us. We meet every Wednesday at 6Continue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 7, 2026 6:00 pm	Café Scientifique Cafe Scientifique Twin Ports is dedicated to creating a more curious, informed, and collaborative society by hosting free monthly public discussions in science, technology, and more. Local experts are invited to share their knowledge with the public in a relaxed, discussion-oriented format. Topics are diverse, and all are welcome to attend.	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 8, 2026 5:30 pm	Writers Open Mic We’re inviting poets, creative writers, and expressive people of all kinds to share their work at our Writers’ Open Mic. We welcome anyone. Come and share your creativity, or just come and listen! Five minute limit.	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 9, 2026 8:30 am	Fika & Fiber Join us for a free, drop-in knitting and fiber arts group! Saturdays at 8:30 am at the Dovetail Cafe. Come share a cuppa’ and craft! *Fika is a beloved Swedish custom of pausing for a moment of quality time to connect with others, often with a cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Please note:Continue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 10, 2026 5:00 pm	Open Mic Come share your music! (Or come hear some great local musicians!) If you’d like to play or perform, you can register for a time slot when you arrive. We’re a friendly community where everyone is welcome — and we’d love to have you join us!	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 14, 2026 5:30 pm	Sharper Living: Reviving Your Knives A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the art (and science) of sharpening kitchen knives and everyday blades. We cover different sharpening tools and techniques, as well as care and maintenance for sharp edges. You’ll walk away with sharper tools, sharper skills, and the confidence toContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
May 15, 2026 5:45 pm	Speed Friending SPEED FRIENDING returns at Dovetail Cafe! Everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. By the time we finish, we’ll all have more acquaintances than we did before! Hurray! Whether you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert, young or old, from near or far, or someone in-between all those — we want you to come! Everyone is welcomeContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 15, 2026 6:00 pm	Chimney Fire: Understanding Chimneys This one-of-a-kind class brings together a local chimney expert, the fire department, and a little bit of building for a special class. Whether you are a homeowner, builder, home buyer, or DIYer, you will leave class with an understanding of the differences between good chimneys and bad chimneys. Over the course of three sessions, you’llContinue Reading		Register
May 16, 2026 11:00 am	Introduction to Relief Carving Participants in this class will be provided with the materials and access to tools needed to produce a carved wall piece in basswood. You will learn the techniques and skills to use three different gouges to produce the textures that creates the shadows and depth of your project. After a time of direct instruction youContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
May 16, 2026 5:00 pm	Old Time Jam Session Come on down for a free old time music jam session at the Duluth Folk School! Bring a fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, or bass and learn new tunes! Play along, or just sit back and listen to old chestnuts and local favorites, played in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to play along, listen,Continue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 16, 2026 7:00 pm	Community Dance Tamarack Dance Association is hosting a folk dance at the Dovetail Cafe/Duluth Folk School! Rotating live band with caller every month. New dancers are invited to learn a new art form, and experienced dancers, musicians, and callers will have the opportunity to continue developing their skills. To ensure youth safety and a positive dance experience for participants,Continue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 17, 2026 3:00 pm	Learn and Sing Sea Shanties! Ahoy me hearties! Come sing sea shanties at Duluth Folk School! Chanteyman Paul Webster will help everyone learn and sing a variety of work songs. Experienced and inexperienced singers welcome.	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 19, 2026 5:30 pm	Decorated Focaccia Crispy, bubbly, chewy and the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal, restaurant-worthy focaccia is achievable in your home kitchen. And when you decorate it with herbs and vegetables, it becomes a showstopper. You’ll learn to mix, knead, proof, decorate, and bake focaccia and take home your own beautiful loaf. Registration Includes All instruction, ingredients, andContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	Register
May 20, 2026 5:30 pm	Make Your Own Bitters Got the itch to become a true cocktail-ian? Then you’ve no doubt wondered how to make your own bitters! Those little dropper bottles filled with the essence of various uncommon roots, barks, and spices are like a time warp back to the good old days of drinking, and we’ve long been aware of the healingContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
May 22, 2026 5:30 pm	Storyfolk Storyfolk is where you tell a story. Each teller gets 5 to 8 minutes. (Rule: no notes or reading. This is telling a story.) The stories should be okay for all ages, but the emphasis is entertainment for adults. An old rule of story is that you can take your listeners anywhere but bring themContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 23, 2026 5:00 pm	Folk School Night Join us for Folk School Night Saturday from 5pm – 7pm! Good-hearted folk are invited to gather and see what’s going on at Duluth Folk School. We’ll have rotating activities and programming, so there’ll always be something new happening. (Just step on in, Folk School Nights are completely free.)	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 27, 2026 5:30 pm	Chainsaw Bar & Chain Maintenance Keep your chainsaw in top cutting shape with this hands-on class focused on essential maintenance skills. In this session, you’ll learn how to keep your saw cutting properly and safely. We’ll cover how to sharpen a chainsaw chain, care for and dress the bar, and understand the wear patterns that can affect performance and safetyContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
June 3, 2026 5:30 pm	Mountain Biking for Mature Riders Join our four-session mountain biking class designed specifically for mature audiences looking to enhance their comfort and confidence on the trails. Perfect for novices and those seeking to refine their skills, this course covers essential topics such as equipment selection and setup, balance, body positioning, and cadence. You’ll learn to navigate uphills and downhills safely,Continue Reading		Register
June 5, 2026 5:30 pm	Dovetail Trivia! Hosted by the nefariously big-hearted Nick Heck, come have a fun evening with great people in a great space. Recommended team size is 6. (We’ll help teams form, so don’t worry if you’re solo or just with a friend!) 1st round: General knowledge 2nd round: Current events 3rd round: Sports 4th round: Night’s theme 5thContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 18, 2026 5:00 pm	Wild Mushrooms 101 During this class, you will learn about foraging and identifying wild mushrooms. We will discuss some basic information about mushrooms, steps for identifying mushrooms, steps for foraging mushrooms, common edible mushrooms, common toxic mushrooms, recommended resources, etc. You will also get to handle real mushrooms to get some hands-on experience with some of the mushroomsContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
June 19, 2026 6:00 pm	Native Orchids of the Arrowhead Region There are 35 species of wild, native orchids in the Minnesota Arrowhead region, and they come in a wide variety of sizes, colors, shapes, and seasonal blooms.  Here is an opportunity to learn about these delightful plants so that when you encounter them in the field, you will have a better understanding and appreciation ofContinue Reading		Register
July 11, 2026 12:30 pm	Natural Watercolor Making Workshop During this class we will dive the process of creating natural watercolors from plant to palette! Pigment is all around us, and we will explore the process of “laking” for pigments made from organic matter, as well as creating earth pigments from inorganic materials. Expect this session to be packed with information, and any folksContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
July 11, 2026 3:30 pm	Fix-it Clinic Just because it’s broken doesn’t mean it belongs in the trash can! Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece, or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. Resource Renew is partnering with the Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host Fixit ClinicsContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
August 20, 2026 5:00 pm	Wild Mushrooms 101 During this class, you will learn about foraging and identifying wild mushrooms. We will discuss some basic information about mushrooms, steps for identifying mushrooms, steps for foraging mushrooms, common edible mushrooms, common toxic mushrooms, recommended resources, etc. You will also get to handle real mushrooms to get some hands-on experience with some of the mushroomsContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
September 17, 2026 5:00 pm	Wild Mushrooms 101 During this class, you will learn about foraging and identifying wild mushrooms. We will discuss some basic information about mushrooms, steps for identifying mushrooms, steps for foraging mushrooms, common edible mushrooms, common toxic mushrooms, recommended resources, etc. You will also get to handle real mushrooms to get some hands-on experience with some of the mushroomsContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register