Calendar of Events

Cabaret

Welcome to Northern Light Opera Company’s production of Kander & Ebb's classic musical, Cabaret. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. August 1, 5, 6 and 7 and at 3 p.m. August 2 and 8. Whether you are joining us in special cafe tables or in general admission seating, you will be drawn into the decadent world of the Weimar Cabaret in this immersive in-the-round production, which features music, dancing and a live full orchestra. Be dazzled by Sally Bowles and the Kit Kat Club, and witness the freewheeling world of 1930s Berlin change as darker forces rise to power. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are on sale now. Go to www.northernlightopera.org.

Paper Making Workshop

C.R.E.A.T.E. will sponsor a Paper Making Workshop with Jill Odegaard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 4 at the bus garage (on 4th Street West). All are invited to participate and be creative.

Cabaret

Welcome to Northern Light Opera Company’s production of Kander & Ebb's classic musical, Cabaret. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. August 5, 6 and 7 and at 3 p.m. August 8. Whether you are joining us in special cafe tables or in general admission seating, you will be drawn into the decadent world of the Weimar Cabaret in this immersive in-the-round production, which features music, dancing and a live full orchestra. Be dazzled by Sally Bowles and the Kit Kat Club, and witness the freewheeling world of 1930s Berlin change as darker forces rise to power. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are on sale now. Go to www.northernlightopera.org.

Hannah Lewis

Soprano Hannah Lewis will perform for the Noon Hour Concert from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, August 6 at Calvary Lutheran Church. She will sing classical art songs, an aria and some musical theater numbers. A free will offering.

Color Woodcut with Stencils Printing Workshop

Guest artist Heidi Allen will lead a Color Woodcut with Stencils Printing Workshop for ages 14-adults from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, August 6, 13 and 20 at Nemeth Art Center small gallery. All materials will be provided. Fee is $45 for all three sessions. Register with Community Education by calling 218-237-6600 or at www.parkrapidscomed.com.

Still Life Drawing Workshop

Local artist Liz Quaday will lead a Color Woodcut with Stencils Printing Workshop for ages 14-adults from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27 in the Nemeth Art Center Gallery. All materials will be provided. Fee is $450 for all four sessions. Register with Community Education by calling 218-237-6600 or at www.parkrapidscomed.com.

Joyann Parker Band

Hear Joyann Parker, an American roots and soul singer-songwriter, at the 2nd Street Stage Concert Thursday, August 6. The concert will start after Water Wars, approximately 7 p.m. Parker's powerhouse vocals and emotionally rich, genre-blending sound have made her one of the most compelling independent artists in today’s modern roots landscape. Arrive at 5 for the social hour and remember to bring your own chair.

2nd Saturday STEM

The Park Rapids Area Library STEM program at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8 will be a STEM Challenge. How many STEM activities can you complete? This event is open to all ages, but participants 8 years old and younger need to be accompanied by an older participant or adult. The activity will be held in the large meeting room downstairs.

Wyatt Parthun

Tenor Soloist Wyatt Parthun will perform for the Noon Hour Concert from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, August 13 at Calvary Lutheran Church. Parthun grew up in Lake George and has participated in music since he was seven-years-old. He started studying music seriously at 14, taking piano and voice lessons. Since that time, he participated in High School Choir and Theater and graduated from Bemidji State University in May 2026 with a degree in Piano and Voice. A free will offering will be accepted.

Stoneware Spoon Rest

Make a stoneware spoon rest in a class from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 13. This 8-inch handled spoon rest keeps the mess off the stove and counter. All the pottery, glazes and general supplies are included in the fee. After the class, the projects return with instructor Karen Moyer, Leaf River Pottery, to be fired. Seven to 10 days later the projects, individually bagged, are returned to Community Ed. You will be notified by email when they have arrived and you can pick them up. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. Fee is $34. Register with Community Education by calling 218-237-6600 or at www.parkrapidscomed.com.

Saltydog

Saltydog is a funk jam improvisational exploration that takes the audience and band on a journey through their playfully crafted, folk driven tunes. The band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. Hear them at the 2nd Street Stage Concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 13. Arrive at 5 for the social hour and remember to bring your own chair.

DIY Teddy Bear Workshop

Stuff and color your own teddy bear during a workshop at the Park Rapids Area Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 19. This was one of most popular events last summer! Space is limited so sign up early.

Sarah Hamrin

Performing for the Noon Hour Concert from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, August 20 at Calvary Lutheran Church will be Sarah Hamrin on Viola. She grew up in the Bemidji area and started musical study at the age of four. She earned a BM from Baylor University in 2020, where she studied with faculty on violin, viola and piano. Sarah has performed in a variety of ensembles and currently plays with the Bemidji Symphony and Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestras. She is also a pianist at Hubbard United Methodist Church. A free will offering will be accepted.

Matthew Lorenz

The Noon Hour Concert from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, August 27, at Calvary Lutheran Church will feature pianist Matthew Lorenz, a Chicago-based musician who is gaining prominence in the Midwest. Lorenz began his piano studies at age nine in Fargo and went on to earn a Master’s degree at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. He is known for his "powerful" playing style, which balances a broad musical perspective with heartfelt sensitivity and attention to detail. His repertoire spans composers ranging from Bach and Chopin to Rachmaninoff and Liszt. He will play a program of Chopin this summer which will include two Ballades, two Nocturnes and a Grande Valse Brilliant. The concerts are free of charge. A free will offering will be accepted.

End of Season Show

An End of Workshop Season Show is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, August 28 at Nemeth Art Center. Children, youth and adult works will be featured.

Remembering David R. Konshok

David W. Konshok will remember David R. Konshok, Park Rapids businessman and aviation hero, for the Hubbard County Historical Society program from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, August 31 at the Northwoods Bank Community Room. These programs are free and the public is invited to attend.

Art LEAP 2026

An annual fall driving tour of Heartland Lakes artists’ studios and Park Rapids, Minnesota area cultural destinations

Hop from studio to studio, learn process, appreciate skill and support the artists. Let fall’s natural beauty inspire you as it does the artists while you pass spectacular lakes and travel country roads.

Download/View the 2026 Event Guide.