Weather: Warm Monday with highs in the low 70s/high 60s the rest of the week and lows in the mid 50s. Scattered thunderstorms possible Friday and Sunday.

Event: Stars of the North Music Festival in Downtown Grand Marais
Friday – Sunday http://thegmmc.org/

Ongoing Event: The Gunflint Trail’s Biggest Blueberry Contest
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/biggest-blueberry-contest-gunflint-trail/

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
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 7/22:

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

Live Music: Timmy Haus at Voyageur Brewing Company 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Tuesday 7/23:

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.

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

Live Music: Joe Paulik at Bluefin Bay 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday 7/24:

Lake Superior Watershed Events – Invasive Species Day 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Pincushion Mountain Trailhead/Grand Marais Overlook http://mnnvc.org/

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

Lake Superior Science Story Scouts Meeting on the Library Lawn 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Free, drop-in, pop-up science, writing and illustration lab for kids entering grades k-12 held on Wednesdays, July 1-August 21 from 4 to 8 p.m on the Library lawn.

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: Bug Dope! at Bluefin Grille 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Thursday 7/25:

Birch Bark Weaving Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Kid’s Mini Course: Lino-cut Printmaking at North House Folk School 1:00 – 4:00 PM $15
Stop by or call to register: 218-387-9762

Try It: Wood Fired Baking at North House Folk School 1:00 – 3:00 PM and 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Learn the history and science of bread baking while you bake your own in a wood fired oven. $20/person or $30 for an adult/child pair. Stop by or call to register: 218-387-9762

Portable Boreal Observatory at Chik-Wauk Nature Center 3:00 – 4:00 PM
http://www.chikwauk.com/

Local Food Market at the Cook County Community Center 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Live Music: Eric Frost at Cascade Lodge and Restaurant 6:00 – 8:00

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

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:00 – 9:00 PM http://www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Live Music: Date Night at North Shore Winery with Gordon Thorne and Friends 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Live Music: Bug Dope! at the Gunflint Tavern 8:00 – 11:00 PM

Friday 7/26:

Event: Stars of the North Music Festival in Downtown Grand Marais
Friday – Sunday http://thegmmc.org/

Try It: Timber Framing at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Students will learn about timber framing by raising and then taking apart a timber frame as a group. Free! Stop in or call to register: 218-387-9762

Birch Bark Weaving Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Paint-A-Tile with Joan Farnam at the Grand Marais Art Colony 1:00 – 2:30 PM $25 https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/

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 Cascade Lodge 6:00 – 8:00 PM

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

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:00 – 9:00 PM
More information: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/a-closer-walk-with-patsy-cline/2019-07-18/

Artist Talk and Author Reading: Art and Cultural Exchange at Cook County Higher Education 7:00 – 8:30 PM https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/events/artist-talk-and-author-reading-art-and-cultural-exchange/

Live Music: Blinded By Seagulls at Wunderbar Eatery and Glampground 8:00 – 10:30 PM

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

Saturday 7/27:

Event: Stars of the North Music Festival in Downtown Grand Marais
Friday – Sunday http://thegmmc.org/

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

Yoga on the Roof Top at Voyageur Brewing Company 10:00 – 10:45 AM

Birch Bark Weaving Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM plus mini class on handle making ($5).

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.

30th Anniversary Celebration at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino 2:00 and 7:00 PM http://www.grandportage.com/index.php/promotions/30th-anniversary

Tara Austin Artist Talk at Johnson Heritage Post 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Live Music: Rox ‘N Soul at Cascade Lodge 6:00 – 8:00 PM

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
www.michaelmonroemusic.com

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:00 – 9:00 PM http://www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Clearwater Historic Lodge Birthday Party at Clearwater Lodge featuring the North Shore Community Swing Band 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Live Music: John Russ at Lutsen Resort 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Live Music: The April Fools at Wunderbar Eatery and Glampground 8:00 PM

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

Live Music: Splimit The Band at the Gunflint Tavern 8:30 – 11:30 PM

Sunday 7/28:

Event: Stars of the North Music Festival in Downtown Grand Marais
Friday – Sunday http://thegmmc.org/

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

Birch Bark Weaving Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Chip In For Our Youth – Celebrity Charity Golf Scramble 1:00 – 6:00 PM
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/chip-in-for-our-youth-celebrity-charity-golf-scramble/

Live Music: Briand Morrison – Solo Jazz Guitarist at Chik-Wauk Nature Center 2:00 – 3:00 PM

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 2:00 – 4:00 PM
More information: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/a-closer-walk-with-patsy-cline/2019-07-18/

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.

Live Music: Jim McGowan at the Gunflint Tavern 7:00 – 10:00 PM