Upcoming events

Live Music - Kroma
Nov
11

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Thursday Jazz Night
Nov
12

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Duluth House Section
Nov
13

Duluth House Section

The Duluth House Section is a jazz and funk oriented group with high energy sound. They play anything from jazz standards to improvisational music. 

🍸🥃 Libations: Indulge in our extensive selection of whiskey, wine, beer, and expertly crafted cocktails, ensuring your senses are as delighted as your ears. 🏰 Venue: The Rathskeller, an underground gem and one of Minnesota's top whiskey bars, is steeped in Duluth's rich history. Originally a holding cell for the municipal court and later a coal furnace room during the city's government era from 1889-1926, rumors suggest it served as a speakeasy during prohibition, adding an air of mystery to its charm. Some patrons have even reported ghostly sightings within the bar!

🎟 Admission: Free event with no cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. Whether you're a jazz aficionado, a cocktail enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique and historical atmosphere, The Rathskeller's Thursday Night Jazz Sessions promise an unforgettable evening. Imbibe in the spirit of the underground as you let the music and ambiance carry you away. Don't miss the chance to be part of this weekly celebration of local talent and Duluth's hidden history!

📍Location: The Rathskeller is located at 132 E Michigan St, Duluth, MN. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter.

🚗 Parking nearby: - Limited street parking - HART District Ramp #2513 at 125 East Superior Street - Muffler Clinic Parking Lot #2564 at 25 East Michigan Street

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Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane
Nov
14

Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane

✨ About the Artists:
Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane bring a heartfelt blend of singer-songwriter, folk, indie, and pop influences to the stage. With captivating vocals and acoustic guitar, their music tells stories of love, life, and everything in between.


Location: The Rathskeller
Time: 8:00 PM
Cover Charge: Free

🎶 Don’t miss this chance to experience a night of live music in a cozy, historic setting. Grab a drink, settle in, and let the music take you away!

📲 Follow Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane:
Instagram: @lydiawritessongs
YouTube: @LydiaBoyum
TikTok: @lydiaboyum

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Live Music - Kroma
Nov
18

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Thursday Jazz Night
Nov
19

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Aaron O’Connor Quartet
Nov
20

Aaron O’Connor Quartet

Aaron O’Connor is a trumpet player, composer, and band leader in the twin ports scene. His quartet provides takes on classic jazz standards as well as originals he wrote.

🍸🥃 Libations: Indulge in our extensive selection of whiskey, wine, beer, and expertly crafted cocktails, ensuring your senses are as delighted as your ears. 🏰 Venue: The Rathskeller, an underground gem and one of Minnesota's top whiskey bars, is steeped in Duluth's rich history. Originally a holding cell for the municipal court and later a coal furnace room during the city's government era from 1889-1926, rumors suggest it served as a speakeasy during prohibition, adding an air of mystery to its charm. Some patrons have even reported ghostly sightings within the bar!

🎟 Admission: Free event with no cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. Whether you're a jazz aficionado, a cocktail enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique and historical atmosphere, The Rathskeller's Thursday Night Jazz Sessions promise an unforgettable evening. Imbibe in the spirit of the underground as you let the music and ambiance carry you away. Don't miss the chance to be part of this weekly celebration of local talent and Duluth's hidden history!

📍Location: The Rathskeller is located at 132 E Michigan St, Duluth, MN. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter.

🚗 Parking nearby: - Limited street parking - HART District Ramp #2513 at 125 East Superior Street - Muffler Clinic Parking Lot #2564 at 25 East Michigan Street

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Live Music - Kroma
Nov
25

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Lemy’s Quintet
Nov
27

Lemy’s Quintet

Lemy Philemy is a violin player in the twin ports, and plays a variety of genres from jazz to classical to folk to pop. This will be his debut as a bandleader in the jazz scene as he brings a night of Trad Jazz to the Rathskeller.

🍸🥃 Libations: Indulge in our extensive selection of whiskey, wine, beer, and expertly crafted cocktails, ensuring your senses are as delighted as your ears. 🏰 Venue: The Rathskeller, an underground gem and one of Minnesota's top whiskey bars, is steeped in Duluth's rich history. Originally a holding cell for the municipal court and later a coal furnace room during the city's government era from 1889-1926, rumors suggest it served as a speakeasy during prohibition, adding an air of mystery to its charm. Some patrons have even reported ghostly sightings within the bar!

🎟 Admission: Free event with no cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. Whether you're a jazz aficionado, a cocktail enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique and historical atmosphere, The Rathskeller's Thursday Night Jazz Sessions promise an unforgettable evening. Imbibe in the spirit of the underground as you let the music and ambiance carry you away. Don't miss the chance to be part of this weekly celebration of local talent and Duluth's hidden history!

📍Location: The Rathskeller is located at 132 E Michigan St, Duluth, MN. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter.

🚗 Parking nearby: - Limited street parking - HART District Ramp #2513 at 125 East Superior Street - Muffler Clinic Parking Lot #2564 at 25 East Michigan Street

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Live Music - Kroma
Dec
2

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Thursday Jazz Night
Dec
3

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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M.A.D. Trio
Nov
6

M.A.D. Trio

This Friday’s trio consisting of Marshall Dillion on Guitar, Aaron O’Connor on Bass and Keys, and Devon DeFoe on the Saxophones. They play improvisational music while taking inspiration from Funk, Jazz, and Fusion.

🍸🥃 Libations: Indulge in our extensive selection of whiskey, wine, beer, and expertly crafted cocktails, ensuring your senses are as delighted as your ears. 🏰 Venue: The Rathskeller, an underground gem and one of Minnesota's top whiskey bars, is steeped in Duluth's rich history. Originally a holding cell for the municipal court and later a coal furnace room during the city's government era from 1889-1926, rumors suggest it served as a speakeasy during prohibition, adding an air of mystery to its charm. Some patrons have even reported ghostly sightings within the bar!

🎟 Admission: Free event with no cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. Whether you're a jazz aficionado, a cocktail enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique and historical atmosphere, The Rathskeller's Thursday Night Jazz Sessions promise an unforgettable evening. Imbibe in the spirit of the underground as you let the music and ambiance carry you away. Don't miss the chance to be part of this weekly celebration of local talent and Duluth's hidden history!

📍Location: The Rathskeller is located at 132 E Michigan St, Duluth, MN. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter.

🚗 Parking nearby: - Limited street parking - HART District Ramp #2513 at 125 East Superior Street - Muffler Clinic Parking Lot #2564 at 25 East Michigan Street

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Thursday Jazz Night
Nov
5

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Live Music - Kroma
Nov
4

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Thursday Jazz Night
Oct
29

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Live Music - Kroma
Oct
28

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Solomon Witherspoon
Oct
9

Solomon Witherspoon

Playing soulful music every Second and Fourth Friday: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Central)
Where: The Rathskeller, 132 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
Must be 21 to enter

https://www.reverbnation.com/solomonwitherspoonandten17

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Live Music - Kroma
Oct
7

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Thursday Jazz Night
Oct
1

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Live Music - Kroma
Sep
30

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Solomon Witherspoon
Sep
25

Solomon Witherspoon

Playing soulful music every Second and Fourth Friday: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Central)
Where: The Rathskeller, 132 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
Must be 21 to enter

https://www.reverbnation.com/solomonwitherspoonandten17

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Thursday Jazz Night
Sep
24

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Live Music - Kroma
Sep
23

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Thursday Jazz Night
Sep
17

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Live Music - Kroma
Sep
16

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Live Music - Emma Tweten
Sep
14

Live Music - Emma Tweten

Live Music at The Rathskeller with Emma Tweten!
Free Event
Must be 21+ to enter The Rathskeller 

About Emma -
I sing and play guitar and my repertoire includes all the feel good hits from 90s rock and pop, to 70s funk. My original songs take inspiration from the beauty of the north shore, and blend personal and global joy and grief.

www.emmatweten.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18GEuV6rfZk4eUsuPPoIkx
Bandcamp: https://emmatweten.bandcamp.com/track/song-sparrow
Youtube: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5ku1kp0Ao

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Solomon Witherspoon
Sep
11

Solomon Witherspoon

Playing soulful music every Second and Fourth Friday: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Central)
Where: The Rathskeller, 132 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
Must be 21 to enter

https://www.reverbnation.com/solomonwitherspoonandten17

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Thursday Jazz Night
Sep
10

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Live Music - Kroma
Sep
9

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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Dolly Parton Honoration Party
Sep
5
to Sep 6

Dolly Parton Honoration Party

Dolly Parton has given us decades of unforgettable music, iconic moments, and a whole lot of heart. Join us at The Rathskeller on Saturday, September 5th as we raise a glass to the incredible career of one of country music’s most beloved icons!

💎 Dress to Impress — rhinestones encouraged!
🎶 Celebrate Dolly’s Greatest Hits
🍸 Enjoy our specialty “9 to 5” cocktail
✨ A glamorous night of music, memories & Dolly's legacy

Come dressed as your favorite era of Dolly, bring your friends, and get ready to sing along to the songs that have made her a legend.
📍 The Rathskeller Duluth
📅 Saturday, September 5th
🍸 Must be 21+ to enter
💎 Free!

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Thursday Jazz Night
Sep
3

Thursday Jazz Night

Join us for live jazz music by rotating local musicians down in the Rathskeller. Music starts at 9pm. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. See you in the underground.

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Live Music - Kroma
Sep
2

Live Music - Kroma

Kroma - A dynamic and evolving ensemble, this group blends together improvisational jazz fusion with a colorful array of influences. Open to experimentation, they bring a new perspective to each performance, creating atmospheric, genre-blending sounds that are never the same twice.

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