Weather: A rainy start to the week Monday and Tuesday, but mostly/partly sunny days and high temps in the 60s are expected through the rest of the week with a thunderstorm possible on Sunday.

EVENT THIS WEEKEND: Lutsen 99er – Mountain Biking Marathon
Information here: http://www.lutsen99er.com/

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.h

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
More information: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/outdoor-pickleball-comes-to-grand-marais/2019-06-18/

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 6/24:

Beer Bingo June 24th at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Live music: Joe Paulik at Bluefin Grille 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Tuesday 6/25:

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

Kids’ Day at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Children can visit the museum and enjoy fun activities for free every Tuesday this summer. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Donations appreciated to cover materials and supplies.

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

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

Wednesday 6/26:

Celebrate National Canoe Day at Voyageur Brewing Company 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Show up to the bar with a canoe on your vehicle or portage on over from Lake Superior and show your social media picture to the bartender for a free growler!

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

Colored Pencil Demo with Artist Kristy Kutch at the Grand Marais Art Colony 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Kristy Kutch will demonstrate how to layer, blend, and create interesting textures painting with colored pencils. Free!

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.

Live Music: Gordon Thorne at Bluefin Grille 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Thursday 6/27:

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 North Shore Winery with Gordon Thorne 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Friday 6/28:

Paint-a-Tile with Joan Farnam at the Grand Marais Art Colony 1:00 – 2:30 PM $25
Explore the colorful world of majolica glazes by painting your own tiles. Tiles will be fired and available for pickup Sunday.

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

Live music: North Country Fair at Voyageur Brewing Company 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Live music: The Millers at Bluefin Grille 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday 6/29:

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

Yoga on the Rooftop at Voyageur Brewing 10:00 AM

Read with Aspen the Therapy Dog 11:00 AM – 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.

Live music: Cook County’s Most Wanted at Birch Terrace 3:00 – 7:00 PM

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

Author Reading with Historical Fiction Author Sheila O’Connor at Drury Lane Books 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Live Music: Briand Morrison at Lutsen Resort 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Live Music: Lutsen 99er Afterparty with 4onthefloor at Papa Charlie’s 7:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Award ceremony followed by music at 9:30. High octane rock. 21+, free

Live Music: The Cruisers at Grandma Ray’s 8:00 – 11:59 PM

Sunday 6/30:

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

Author Presentation: David R. Hakensen, author of “A Paradise Lost: Helen Hoover and Gunflint Lake” at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center 2:00 – 3:00 PM

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

Live Music: Music by the Lake at Skyport Lodge – Cookie 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.