Weather: Cooler temps, clouds and a little rain are the theme this week with highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s. Some rain Monday evening and likely this weekend. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday should show us some sun.

EVENT THIS WEEKEND: Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival June 21-23
Information here: https://northhouse.org/events/wooden-boat-show

Other fun things to do:

USDA Naturalist Programs: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

Enjoy learning about the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the area at a variety of naturalist programs throughout the week. Click Here for a full printable schedule.

Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Programs: Located at the beautiful Sugarloaf Cove in Schroeder

Friday June 21 7:00 AM: Bird Banding Demos
Saturday June 22 10:00 AM: Warblers!
Sunday June 23 10:00 AM: North Shore Geology Walks

More information: https://sugarloafnorthshore.org/

Crafternoons at the Library: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday at the Grand Marais Library
Let your creative spirit out to play with different activities each week!

Outdoor Pickleball at the CCTA Tennis Facility in Grand Marais
For more information Click Here

Wet Your Paddle – An Introduction to Canoeing in the BWCAW
Enjoy an hour of free canoeing and instruction at different outfitters throughout the week!

Mondays:
Bearskin Lodge & Outfitters | 10 – 11 am | (218) 388-2292
Nor’Wester Lodge & Canoe Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218) 388-2252
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters | 1 – 2 pm | (218) 388-2224

Tuesdays:
Trout Lake Resort | 10 – 11 am | (218) 387-1330

Wednesdays:
Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218) 388 – 2242

Thursdays:
Hungry Jack Outfitters | 1 – 2 pm | (218) 388-2275

Fridays & Saturdays:
Gunflint Lodge & Northwoods Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218) 388- 2296

Schedule for this Week

Monday 6/17:

Beer Bingo June 17th at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday 6/18:

Family Story Time at the Library June 18th 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Stories, songs, and a craft or game every Tuesday.

National Go Fishing Day at Voyageur Brewing Company 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Show your fishing license to your beertender and enjoy a 9 oz pour!

Trivia Night at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM every Tuesday

Community Yoga at the First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Wednesday 6/19:

West End Market at Mountain Inn 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Local produce, other food, soaps/lotions, artwork and more! Every Wednesday this summer.

Live Music: Patio Series with Timmy Haus at Moguls Grille & Taproom 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Live Music: Jam Session at the Gunflint Tavern 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Fun and informal musical jam session Wednesdays this summer.

Thursday 6/20:

Community Yoga at the First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Live Music: Joe Paulik at Lutsen Resort Beach 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Live Music: Date Night at the Winery with Billy Johnson 7:00 – 9:00 PM https://www.northshorewinery.us/

Friday 6/21:

Friday “Try-Days” at Joy and Co. 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Get creative and try out some art supplies!

Live Music: Pushing Chain at Voyageur Brewing Co. 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Live Music: The Portage Band at Grandma Ray’s 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Watercolor Demonstration with Spencer Meagher 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Grand Marais Art Colony http://www.grandmaraisartcolony.org/

Saturday 6/22:

Cook County Market 9:00 – 1:00 PM at the Senior Center parking lot
A variety of wares from local vendors every Saturday!

Read with Aspen the Therapy Dog 11:00 – 12:00 PM at the Grand Marais Library
Reserve a 20 minute slot by calling the library at (218)387-1140 or stop in first come, first served Saturdays this summer.

Story Hour with the Muffin Man 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Drury Lane Books
Kevin the Muffin Man entertains the kids with fun picture books.

Sivertson Gallery Solstice Celebration with Christian Dalbec, Photographer 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Hear Christian Dalbec speak about his work and enjoy appetizers and refreshments.

Texas Hold ‘Em at Grandma Ray’s 6:15 – 8:00 PM
Free to play; winners receive gift cards.

Live Music: Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe 7:00 – 10:00 PM
http://michaelmonroemusic.com/log-cabin-concert/

Live Music: Pushing Chain at Lutsen Resort 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Live Music: South Paws at Grandma Ray’s 8:30 – 11:59 PM

Dance Party with DJ Beavstar at Papa Charlie’s 9:30 – 1:00 AM (21+)

Sunday 6/23:

A Change of Art 10:00 – 1:00 at Joy and Co.
Play with art supplies in the back yard!

Live Music: Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Live Music: Bluegrass Sundays at the Winery – Black River Revue 3:00 – 6:00 PM at North Shore Winery https://www.northshorewinery.us/

Live Music: Music by the Lake at Skyport Lodge – Cook County’s Most Wanted 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Live Music and More: Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack at Wunderbar 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The stage is yours – bring your talents! Sign-up starts at 5:30. Every Sunday this summer.