April 4th, 2018
Friday, April 6, 5:30-7:30pm
Fargo Billiards and Gastropub, 3234 43rd St S, Fargo
An all ages monthly gathering of North Dakota Women’s Network members and friends from across the state during Happy Hour--appetizers are half price before 6. Organized for leisurely discussion of mutual interests regarding social, political, and economic issues. If you aren’t in Fargo, look for other gatherings throughout the state in Bismarck, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Valley City,…
April 4th, 2018
April 6-7, 7pm
Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Avenue
Nate Abshire started his comedy career in 2009, the next year he finished runner-up in the “Funniest Person in the Twin Cities” contest. In 2012 he ventured west and was a semifinalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition and in 2013 Nate performed at Laughfest in their “Best of the Midwest” contest finishing runner-up. He has also opened for Mark Maron, Whitney Cummings, and The Sklar Brothers.
March 28th, 2018
Thursday, April 5 through April 26
Center for Creativity, Plains Art Museum, 720 1st Ave N
Artisans developed lost wax casting in the bronze age and most contemporary commercial jewelry is still produced this way. Includes all tools and materials; Instructors: Mike Kolesar and James Wolberg. $136; non-members $170; (701) 551-6100
March 28th, 2018
Thursday, April 5, 3-7pm
Drekker Brewing Co, 630 1st Ave N Ste 6
Buy yourself a beer and join us! Non-profits from the F-M area are looking for volunteers and board members. Would you like to offer your skills to assist the mission and vision of a non-profit? Open house style, stop by anytime. (701) 540-6808
March 28th, 2018
Sunday, April 1, 10am
Rustica Eatery & Tavern, 315 Main Ave, Moorhead
Six courses, featuring devilled eggs, pizza, Caesar salad or tabbouleh or crab bisque, pancakes, Swedish meatballs, toasted almonds and fresh berries. We won’t have room for the 6th course, dessert. $19; under 12, $9. (218) 227-5388
March 28th, 2018
Saturday, March 31, 10pm
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N 2nd floor
That name because they rarely appear. Among the best Grateful Dead-like jam bands, and so local they never go beyond the Fargo city limits. Impressive sound and lighting set-up by Mike Nelson & Josh Vorwerk. Hosted by Pat Lenertz & Diane Miller. $12, (701) 235-5913
March 28th, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 8pm
Hotel Donaldson, 101 Broadway N
Interesting and quite original. Rhythm section-based, combines the jazz tradition with hip-hop and rock. Originals and arrangements of jazz standards written by Lee. Repays listening or is a perfect background for drinks with friends at the HoDo. (701) 478-8888
March 28th, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 5-7pm
Kaddatz Galleries, 111 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls
Hornung’s work explores the prairie through a variety of mediums smiling cowgirls and vast landscapes. Mixed media, cyanotype, and scherenschnitte. Artist talk and reception Thursday, exhibit on view through the month of April.
March 21st, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 6-7:30pm
Make Room, 17 8th St S at Main Ave
They love indigo, a natural plant that produces the bluest of blues. Come and learn how to use indigo in dyeing, and practice the art of Shibori (Japanese tie-dye) to create gorgeous patterns, symmetrical and geometric or free-form and flowing. $30, (701) 203-2256
March 21st, 2018
Monday, March 26, 7-9pm
Dempsey’s Irish Pub, 226 Broadway N
John Pederson is proud of the orchestra he’s gathered, practicing a dying American art form and preserving our heritage in their Big Bands Charts and Composers Series. We don’t often have the chance to hear a big band swing, especially live. (701) 235-5913
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