Entertainment calendar

Today

IRONWORLD WINTER FILM SERIES SCREENS "THE ART OF DEPARTURE," 7 p.m. today, Ironworld, 801 S.W. Highway 169, Chisholm. The film explores the sometimes difficult journey made by creative spirits drawn to America by the possibilities of a free society, but tied inexorably to their home countries. "The Earth is the Lord's" screens on Jan. 22. Call (800) 372-6437. Go to www.ironworld.com/lecturefilm .

"RABBIT HOLE," a Pulitzer prize-winning play by David Lindsay-Abaire, 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday and Jan. 22-24, The Play Ground, 11 E. Superior St. Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. The play charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. Tickets: $10. Call 733-7555. Go to www.duluthplayground.org .

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IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION, 5-7 p.m. today, Carmody Irish Pub, 308 E. Superior St. Features jigs, reels, polkas, slip jigs and the occasional song. Dancing is encouraged. Call 740-4747. Go to www.carmodyirishpub.com . (celtic)

RYAN FRANE AND FRIENDS, 7 p.m. today, the Shack, 3301 Belknap St., Superior. Jam session at 9 p.m. Free. (jazz)

MAXI CHILDS TRIO, 7:30 p.m. today, Aces on 29th, 2827 Oakes Ave., Superior. Call 392-2546.

AUTHENTIC IRISH MUSIC PUB TOUR, 8-10 p.m. today, Dunnigan's North Shore Pub and Grub, 601 First Ave., Two Harbors. Free. (celtic)

PAUL NEWBERG AND FRIENDS, 9:30 p.m. today, Aces on 1st, 113 W. First St. Call 727-0373. Go to www.myspace.com/paulnewberg . (acoustic pop/rock)

Friday

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ERIC RHAME, 8 p.m. Friday, Amazing Grace Bakery & Cafe, 394 S. Lake Ave. Canal Park. (folk)

RIVER, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Carmody's Irish Pub, 308 E. Superior St. (rock)

ANDY NOYES, 10 p.m. Friday, Fitger's Brewhouse, 600 E. Superior St. (acoustic)

CARS AND TRUCKS, 10 p.m. Friday, the Rex, Fitger's Brewery, 600 E. Superior St. (rock)

Friday and Saturday

"ARABOOLIES OF LIBERTY STREET," by Duluth Playhouse Children's Theatre, 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday as well as 7 p.m. Jan. 22-23, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 24 and 2 p.m. Jan. 25, the Duluth Playhouse, 506 W. Michigan St. Tickets: $9 for adults, $7 for ages 17 and younger. Call 733-7555. Go to www.duluthplayhouse.org .

"RABBIT HOLE," a Pulitzer prize-winning play by David Lindsay-Abaire, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Jan. 22-24, the Play Ground, 11 E. Superior St. Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. The play charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. Tickets: $10. Call 733-7555. Go to www.duluthplayground.org .

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JASON WUSSOW, UPRISING, MAX DAKOTA AND MODERN LIFE, 8 p.m. Friday, Beaner's Central, 324 N. Central Ave. Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at door. Part of Omniumgatherum. (reggae and blues)

2 DUG NITE, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the Lodge at Giants Ridge, 6325 Giant's Ridge Road, Biwabik. (rock)

BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Carlton VFW, 124 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. (rock)

SHACKSHAKERS, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oly's Duluth Pub Downtown, 323 W. First St.

Call 722-7100. Go to www.olysduluthpub.com . (rock)

THE NEW RELICS, 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the Reef Bar, 2002 London Road. Free. Call 724-9845. (rock)

FIRED UP, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aces on 29th, 2827 Oakes Ave., Superior. Free. Call 392-2546. (rock)

LAKE CITY SMOKIN' SECTION, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Lost Isle Bar & Restaurant, 1675 Highway 210, Carlton. (blues-inspired classic rock)

BREAKING SILENCE, 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Gopher Bar & Grill, 402 N. Central Ave. (rock)

Saturday

WINTER JIG HIGHLAND DANCE COMPETITION, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. Fourth St. The Duluth Scottish Heritage Association's third annual Winter Jig Scottish Highland Dance Competition. International and regional highland dancers compete to the music of live bagpipes in front of a national judge. From beginning to premier levels of traditional highland dance. Call 724.7365. Go to duluthscots.com.

OMNIUMGATHERUM, 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Beaner's Central 324 N. Central Ave. Features local storyteller Elizabeth Nordell and a magic show with Robert and Lynn Hallbrook from 3-5 p.m. and comedy show with Tommy Ryman, Cy Amundson, LeAnn Diller and Dar the Star at 8 p.m. Free from 3-5 p.m.; $5 for comedy show.

COMEDY PRO TOUR FEATURING WARD ANDERSON AND WILLIAM ALEXANDER, 6:30 p.m. as well as 9 p.m. Saturday, Dubh Linn Irish Pub, 109 W. Superior St. Reservations recommended. Ward Anderson's high-energy, physical comedy has made him a favorite with club audiences and on college campuses all over the East Coast who are caught off-guard by his over-the-top performances. William Alexander will leave you in stitches with his rapid-fire, high-energy antics about past relationships, his childhood, his family and the stupid things stupid people do. Cost: $10. Call 727-1559. Go to www.dubhlinnirishpub.com .

HARBOR SQUARES SQUARE DANCE, 8 p.m. Saturday, Superior Senior Center. Workshop at 7:30 p.m. Callers: Roger Lueth and Jim Berg.

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JAZZ SESSION, 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park Drive. Call 722-5577. Go to www.clubsaratoga.com . (jazz)

STUBBORN COUNTRY, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hugo's, 1898 Highway 44, Brimson. Call (218) 848-2220. (country)

WES HADRICH, 8 p.m. Saturday, Amazing Grace Bakery & Cafe, 394 S. Lake Ave. Canal Park. (Americana)

DULUTH SUPERIOR SYMPHONY "Classical 4," 8 p.m. Saturday, DECC Auditorium. Tickets: $24-$51 for adults; half-price for students. Go to www.dsso.com . (classical)

FAT CHANCE, 9 p.m. Saturday, Kro Bar in Brule. (rock)

RUSS & THE RETURNABLES, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Boogie's Iron River Saloon, 7610 Highway 2, Iron River. Free. (rock)

COYOTE, 10 p.m. Saturday, Carmody Irish Pub, 308 E. Superior St.

COAL CAR CABOOSE WITH MIKEY TALENTED, 10 p.m. Saturday, the Rex, Fitger's Brewery, 600 E. Superior St. (ska punk)

PETE HOFMANN AND THE MEASURED DOSES, 10 p.m. Saturday, Fitger's Brewhouse, 600 E. Superior St.

Sunday

"ARABOOLIES OF LIBERTY STREET," by Duluth Playhouse Children's Theatre, 2 p.m. Sunday as well as 7 p.m. Jan. 22-23, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 24 and 2 p.m. Jan. 25, The Duluth Playhouse, 506 W. Michigan St. Tickets: $9 for adults, $7 for ages 17 and younger. Call 733-7555. Go to www.duluthplayhouse.org .

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CHMIELEWSKI'S, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Lost Isle, Highway 210, Carlton. Cover: $5. Call 384-4755. (polka)

HANK THUNANDER, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Hibbing VFW, 704 W. 41st St. Cover: $7. (polka)

COOL DISPOSITION, 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Oly's Pub, 323 W. First St. Cover: $3. (blues)

CELLO DREAMS, 7 p.m. Sunday, Amazing Grace Bakery & Cafe, 394 S. Lake Ave. Canal Park. (improvisational cello)

Monday

HIGHLAND DANCE LESSONS, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Jan. 26, First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Second St. Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Highland Dance Classes are open enrollment. Beginners class Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (advanced class 5:30-6:30 p.m.) at First Presbyterian Church in Duluth. Details at the DSHA Web site at www.duluthscots.com . Cost: Per semester fee of $90 per dancer or $115 per family. Prorated semester session fees available and discounts available for both families and DSHA members. Call 724-7365. Go to www.duluthscots.com .

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BILLY BARNARD, 6-8 p.m. Monday, the Shack, 3301 Belknap St., Superior. Free. (jazz)

Tuesday

OPEN SKATING, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Heritage Sports Center, 120 S. 30th Ave. W. Bring your own skates. Free. Call 730-4300.

Wednesday

CLOQUET SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE,

1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Cloquet VFW, 210 Arch St., Cloquet. Music by Lorren Lindevig and his orchestra. Call 879-8851.

OPEN SKATING, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Heritage Sports Center, 120 S. 30th Ave. W. Bring your own skates. Free. Call 730-4300.

TUBULAR STUDIOS PRESENTS "LATE NIGHT SWING," 8 p.m. Wednesdays through May 31, the Venue at Mohaupt Block, 2024 W. Superior St. 8-9 p.m. East Coast lessons, 9-10 p.m. Lindy Hop lessons and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. open dance. Lessons start on basics on first Wednesday, progressing through four levels over the month, repeating every month. Cost: $5. Call (952) 239-2272.

COMEDY SHOW WITH VENTRILOQUIST PETER HEFTY AND HIS LITTLE FRIEND JUSTIN, 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Shack, 3301 Belknap St., Superior. Tickets: $7 in advance, $9 at door. Call 392-3463.

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OPERA "LA RONDINE" screens Wednesday, Duluth 10 Marcus Theatres, live in HD. Tickets: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children. Go to www.marcustheatres.com for details. (opera)

PAUL NEWBERG AND FRIENDS, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thirsty's Bar, 601 Tower Ave., Superior. Call 392-5821. Go to www.myspace.com/paulnewberg . (acoustic rock)

Seeking Talent

WINTER JAZZ PROGRAM seeks students in grades 8-12 to audition for winter jazz program, 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Superior Middle School, Hammond Avenue in Superior or Jan. 24 at Hermantown Middle School, 4289 Ugstad Road, Hermantown. Jazz program will be held two Saturdays a month through May. Tuition: $80. Call 364-2234. Go to www.nymp.net .