by C.S. Hagen | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | August 2nd, 2017
Wednesday, August 2, 5pm-2am
Zorbaz, 402 W Lake Dr, Detroit Lakes
“What’s the big DL?” said Raul Gomez. We’ll tell ya. Come off the beach after 5pm, wear a Zorbaz T-shirt and get a discount on beer and pizza. Live acoustic guitar and songs by composer Mike Hokanson from 6pm. 218-847-5305
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 31st, 2017
Tuesday, August 1, 4-7pm
Gooseberry Park, small pavilion
100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead
Creative Care for Reaching Independence was founded by a group of parents in 1977, to provide services to persons with disabilities, and they’re still going strong. Their pulled pork picnic is free and open to the public. 218-236-6730
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 26th, 2017
Thursday July 27, 5pm
Downtown Casselton
Take a day trip and cruise down to Casselton. Free car show, 50/50 raffle, cash, prizes, fun galore and just maybe an engine blow up. Hot rods on hot sod? Count us in. Hosted by the Swanks, hit songs “Ghost Train” and “Down in Flames.”
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 19th, 2017
July 24-27, 1pm
Make Room, 806½ Main Ave, Fargo
4-day arts-intensive camp! Water has qualities of impermanence, imperfection, and fluidity, all fantastic areas of practice for growing artists. Art Camp will include a wide variety of media and studio art experimentations. Ages 5+; www.makeroomfargo.com
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 19th, 2017
Tuesday, July 25, 5:30-8pm
Riverfront Park, Moorhead, along the river behind Usher’s
Youth and their families are invited to learn the basics of fishing and try to land a big one. Free event! Fishing license is not required for youth 15 and under. Participants are encouraged to bring fishing poles. Information, email Kimberly@riverkeepers.org
by John Strand | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 19th, 2017
Avalon Events Center, Fargo
Saturday, July 22 at 9 PM - 12 AM
An all ages showcase of Fargo’s premier rap talent. Featuring the talents of Cannon, Mil, I.G., and Allen Nolan.Performers were hand picked not only because of their talents but because of their dedication and contributions to the local rap scene.
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 19th, 2017
4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo
Saturday, July 22, 10am-5pm
Free kids admission, free lunch at 11am while supplies last. Where does your food come from? How does a pizza grow? What does a combine do? Find out the answers. Farmers, scientists, and zookeepers create a fun-filled day.
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 19th, 2017
Friday, July 21, 8pm
Red Raven, 916 Main Ave, Fargo
It’s a ha-ha sad, not a cry-cry sad. Five stand-up comics try to out-sad each other. Free of charge, benefits First Link, the suicide prevention hotline (call 211). We’ll be there. We only get laughed at when we’re not trying to be funny. 701-478-7337
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 19th, 2017
Friday, July 21, doors 9pm, show 10pm-1am
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway upstairs
Unmissable performance in support of their new double album A Walk With Love and Death. “You’ll sleep with the lights on after listening,” says drummer Dale Crover. 21+, expensive but worth it: $18 at Dempsey’s, Orange Records, or ticketweb; $20 door.
by HPR Staff | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | July 15th, 2017
Saturday, July 15, 4-9pm
The Spirit Room, 111 Broadway, Fargo
Bachata is a simple dance from the Dominican Republic with “almost every move” possible in its four-beat sequence. Workshop designed to help couples find their rhythm. Partner required, space for 20 couples. Techniques learned can be used in several other dances. 701-237-0230
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