August 22nd, 2018
Tuesday, August 28 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Dr, Grand Forks
Award-winning singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith is fixin’ to rock your socks off and tickle your funny bone. He’s been characterized as "Johnny Carson meets the Rolling Stones."
August 22nd, 2018
Saturday, August 25, 3:30-8:30 p.m.
Newman Outdoor Field
A wise man once said that “Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.” Soak up some sun and the beauty of being able to sample over 130 beers from local, regional and national brewmasters.
August 22nd, 2018
Saturday, August 25, 6-8 p.m.
Kaddatz Galleries, 111 W Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
MSUM alumni Naomi RaMona Schliesman will give her artist talk at 7 pm.The Silver Lining will be on display in the Kaddatz main gallery August 23 - September 29. According to her artist statement, “Her family’s frequent moves from home to home as well as her awareness of the disparate décor of home, school and church taught her the importance of applying ornamentation and aesthetic to making a…
August 22nd, 2018
Thursday, August 23, 8-11:30 p.m.
The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo
Genre defying experimental two-piece consisting of electric cello and drums.Kate Wakefield is an ex opera singer, has been writing and performing with live cello and vocal loops since 2014. Daisy Caplan was a core member of rock band Foxy Shazam and feminist punk band BABE RAGE.
August 15th, 2018
Thursday, August 23, 5-6:30 p.m.
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N
Dr. Craig Howe, Director of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS), will lead an art and poetry workshop in conjunction with the exhibition Lakota Emergence. Participants will look into the Lakota emergence narrative and will write original haikus and/or drawings based on the passages and artwork.
Free and open to the public.
August 15th, 2018
Sunday, August 19, 12-5 p.m.
4E Winery, 3766 156th Ave SE, Mapleton
Come enjoy arts, crafts, food and more from over 20 local makers, at the inaugural 4E makers market. While you’re there don’t forget to grab a glass or bottle of vino!
August 15th, 2018
August 17-18
Newman Outdoor Field
A fargo tradition! Acts for 2018 include: Ana Popovic, Curtis Salgado, Corey Stevens, Andy T Band, Anson Funderburgh, Heart & Soul, T-Roy Anderson, Kenny Neal, Tinsley Ellis, Carolyn Wonderland, Lamont Cranston, Lisa Wenger Band, and The Blue Wailers
August 15th, 2018
Friday, August 17, 6-9 p.m.
20 Below Coffee, 14 N Roberts St, Fargo
R. H. Swaney and William Bortz are two spoken word poets are making a pitstop in Fargo on their midwest tour. Local heroes Ibukun Awosika and Emily Vieweg will be opening the evening.
August 15th, 2018
Friday, August 17, 4-8 p.m.
Unglued, 408 N Broadway, Fargo
Can you believe it’s been six years? Celebrate with cotton candy, mini champagnes, selfie booth, candy tasting with Yeobo Sweet Shop, giveaways, cool totes with purchase and much much more.
August 15th, 2018
Friday, August 17, 9 p.m.-howling
The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo
Formerly known as The Ska Skank Redemption, The Wicked Bees have made quite a name for themselves on the ska scene. Hold onto your hats Fargo Moorhead this is a show not to be missed!
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