September 3rd, 2025
Saturday, September 6, 2-7:30 p.m.
217 U.S. Highway 75, Wolverton, MN
Food, vendors, live music, keynote speakers, pickle tastings and a chance to enter your pickled wares in a pickle contest: that’s one way to get pickled and you can count us in! Want to partake in the pickle contest? Bring a quart and compete for the best in sweet, savory, or spicy categories, but keep in mind that contestants must be present at 7:30 when the winners will be announced. Come hungry, come curious.…
August 19th, 2025
August 28, 6-8 p.m.
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N., Fargo
See this major exhibition firsthand and hear about Rimer Cardillo’s work from the artist himself at 7 p.m. Cardillo is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary artist. “For over five decades, Cardillo’s work has served as a powerful meditation on the interconnected forces of ecological collapse, cultural erasure, and political displacement,” a Plains Art Museum statement about his work reads. “His practice…
July 29th, 2025
Monday, August 11
Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo
“Saw The Musical” premiered Off-Broadway in the Fall of 2023, parodying the events of the first “Saw” film. It has been described as “a love story with fluidity (and lots more fluids).” Some may argue that the movie redefined the horror genre with its psychological horror and physical violence. This version will still leave you screaming…with laughter. Mature audiences only. Tickets available at JadePresents.com or at…
July 29th, 2025
Saturday, August 9, 2-10 p.m
Harold’s on Main, 1330 Main Ave., Moorhead
The first annual Bright Beneath Fest is a celebration of the eclectic sounds of our region, featuring 12 bands live on the Harold’s stage. Bright Beneath Fest features the talents of Benefactor, Zero Place,Pursuit, No Divinity, Mother,The Crary Method, Home State, Rana Danta, Smokebomb,Jantzonia, Durow and Dhejemke. The musical styles are diverse and the crowd will be too. This is an all ages event. More info at
July 21st, 2025
Friday, July 25, doors at 8:30 p.m.
Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
"This is what you need to know about Daikaiju,” said Kelly Weidman. “They're loud. They're all instrumental (duh). And they're the band to see if you want to experience surf rock at its most offensive." Daikaiju, The Kabuki mask wearing, Kaiju-themed surf punk band is coming back to Fargo to deliver a monster performance. The Midwest tour comes after gigs in Europe, Eastern Asia and across North…
July 15th, 2025
July 18-19, 25-26 and August 2-3
North Dakota Horse Park, 5180 19th Ave. N., Fargo
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to place your bets — racing season is upon us! Not just horses will be racing this year; word on the street suggests Corgis will be racing one of the weekends too. In fact, there’s something for everyone this season. There’s a family day with games and activities for the kids, while Horses and Heroes day celebrates veterans, first responders and law enforcement. Casino…
May 28th, 2025
June 21, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N., Fargo
“We Watch Shudder,” Fargo’s favorite horror podcasters, bring on the darkness during the longest day of the year. The Darkest Day of Horror Film Festival features 12 hours of indie horror flicks for your viewing pleasure right and ready in the Fargo Theatre! These films are curated for horror fans by horror fans. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for updates. Learn more at www.wewatchshudder.com.
May 28th, 2025
June 5- August 10
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave. Moorhead
This juried group multidisciplinary exhibition of LGBTQIA+ artists arrives just in time for Pride month and extends all the way to FM Pride week in August. Visit therourke.org/2025prideentry for information.
May 19th, 2025
May 24-25, 1-4 p.m.
Yunker Farm & Dog Park, 1201 28th Avenue N., Fargo.
Who’s ready for a fun filled family friendly day of enchantment and imagination ignition? Kids of all ages file in for kite flying, a fairy parade, scavenger hunt, crafts and more. Create sidewalk art, build a fairy garden, explore the children’s garden and don’t forget to maximize the magical photo ops in your fairy best. Pics or it didn’t happen!
https://www.fargoparks.com/events-and-deadlines/fairy-fest
May 15th, 2025
Saturday, May 24, 7 p.m.
The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
Be a part of a 20+ year tradition: ten bands enter The Aquarium and just one leaves with the ultimate prize — 300 cans of Hamm’s beer and the coveted championship belt. 2024 champs Rana Danta will ascend the stage to defend their title against nine new contenders including Boldmember, MΩTHER, Crucial Tauntaun, Grandma’s Side Piece, JURON, Scum Rag, Smokebomb, Vasantha and Zero Fret. Your vote determines…
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By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.com Ten North Dakota communities will participate in the nationwide No Kings Day of Peaceful Action on October 18. The grassroots movement is a nonviolent protest against President Trump’s…
By Michael M. Millermichael.miller@ndsu.edu I would like to recognize some of the scholarly Germans from Russia from Canada and USA shared on the GRHC website. There are additional names not included here. If you have suggestions…
Friday, October 31, doors 8 p.m. show starts at 8:30 p.m.The Aquarium above Dempey’s, 226 N. Broadway, FargoThe annual Aquarium Halloween Cover Show is back and it is stacked. And this time there are a limited amount of presale…
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By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Now available on Amazon Prime following its world premiere last month as the opening night selection of the Toronto International Film Festival’s golden anniversary, “John Candy: I Like…
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Press release“Shakespeare with a sharpened edge.” To launch its 2025 – 2026 season, Theatre NDSU is thrilled to team up with Moorhead-based organization Theatre B to perform a co-production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By Ellie Liveranieli.liverani.ra@gmail.com When we are sick, all we want is a cure. You go to the doctor, they give you a pill, you take it for a bit, then you are cured. It happens. But unfortunately, it is not always the case. …
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By Vern Thompsonvern.thompson@rocketmail.comMoral accountability and the crisis of leadership As a recovering person living one day at a time for the last 35 years, I have learned not to judge others because I have not walked in…
