August 1st, 2018
Saturday, August 4, 5-8 p.m.
Spirit Room, 111 Broadway, Fargo
In celebration of the 2018 Scandinavian festival Pieper Bloomquist’s exhibition titled, “Past to Present: Decorative Swedish Folk Art in the Modern Age”opens at the Spirit Room. Grand Forks based Bloomquist is a master dalmalner ie Swedish folk painter. Dalmalgning is known for its illustrative storytelling nature and Bloomquist does just that.
August 1st, 2018
August 2-4, 7 p.m.
Heritage Garden and Amphitheatre, Woodlawn Park, Moorhead
A free performance from an original adaptation of Greek myth, history, and folklore. Focusing on the untold stories from Greek women of antiquity to shed light on the plight of modern women and the oppression they experience. Blankets will be provided. Incense will be burnt. Parental discretion is advised.
July 25th, 2018
Thursday, August 2, 6:30 p.m.
APT, A creative arts incubator, 225 4th Ave. N, Fargo
Miguel Danielson, Attorney, Danielson Legal will lead this workshop and will help visual and performance artists find answers to legal questions and concerns such as paying sales tax to protecting yourself from third parties stealing your work. This workshop is a co-presentation of Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts and The Arts Partnership made possible by Springboard for the Arts.
Registration:
July 25th, 2018
Wednesday, August 1, 6 p.m.
Island Park, 302 7th St S, Fargo
OK, You had us at outdoor and all level yoga. FOGA (Fargo Organization Giving through Asana) hosts yoga classes to raise money and to encourage positive change in their endeavors. Yoga in the Park is co-hosted by the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties, Courts Plus Community Fitness, and the Fargo Park District. All donations from 2018 Yoga in the Park events benefit: YMCA Reach and Rise®, LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, YWCA and United…
July 25th, 2018
Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.
Hotel Donaldson, 101 N Broadway, Fargo
Demo led by Executive Chef Ryan Shearer. Limited space be sure to make your reservation soon!
July 25th, 2018
Monday, July 30, 7:30 p.m.
The Aquarium, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
After 15 years of touring, four albums, and dozens of 7"s later the dynamic Buffalo New York based indie rock band Lemuria is ever evolving. Be sure to catch openers Dusk and Katie Ellen.
July 25th, 2018
July 30, 31, 9 a.m.
Center for Creativity at Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
Under the eye of local artist Punchgut, refine your skill and develop your inner creature feature by spending your day filling your sketchbook with monsters. Draw, collaborate and eventually transform your drawings into stickers. Workshop is open to ages 9-12.
Cost: $52 members / $65 non-members
July 18th, 2018
Thursday, July 26 at 5 p.m.-midnight
Fargo Brewing Company, 610 N University, Fargo
Hip hop artist, community activist, and member of Rhymesayers, Brother Ali will appear with Nooky Jones at The Fargo Brewing Company. Nooky Jones was described as "Equal parts Stevie Wonder, D'Angelo and Prince..." by Heavy Rotation on NPR. Also Keep an ear out for Fargo’s own D Mills and the Thrills.
July 18th, 2018
July 21-22
816 N Broadway, Abercrombie, ND
5K run, parade, vendor blender, rodeo to support Abercrombie volunteer fire department, street dance featuring Redline and much much more. Family friendly small town fun. Be sure to check out Fort Abercrombie Historic Site while you’re there!
July 18th, 2018
July 20-21, 6:30 p.m.
Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo
Early in his career, Ryman has opened for the likes of Louie Anderson, Maria Bamford, and Nick Swardson and was invited to perform at the Great American Comedy Festival at the Johnny Carson Theater. He was featured as one of the “Twin Cities’ Funniest People” by Metro Magazine and is signed with StandUp! Records. Fargo favorite Nathan Fulsebakke opens.
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