May 26th, 2026
June 3-6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
FARGODOME, 2800 N. University Dr., Fargo
Do we dare call RibFest the ultimate summer kickoff in Fargo? Well, we just did. Enjoy succulent ribs, pulled pork, brisket and so much more. Featuring top notch entertainment with everything from bouncy houses for the kiddos to a Bison tailgate meat and greet — see what we did there?! Musical entertainment includes headlining acts such as The Spin Doctors, Chris Cagle, Foghat, Firehouse and Lita Ford. For more info, visit…
May 19th, 2026
By John Showalter
It’s that time of year again. The long-running battle of the bands at The Aquarium, Battle of the Hamm’s, is entering its twentieth year, and local bands will be facing off against last year’s champs, Boldmember. The price of entry for each contestant is a 30-pack of cold, refreshing Hamm’s beer (from the land of sky blue waters!) and the winner takes all the booze and the title belt.
What bands are playing this year and which ones are making their debut?
“The…
April 15th, 2026
By John Showalter
As hip-hop started to make its way into the national spotlight in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was largely split into two camps, “East Coast” and “West Coast”. Not content to be left out of a burgeoning new musical genre, the other parts of the country began to join in. It is against this backdrop that Aaron Dontez Yates, better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, made a name for himself.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Tech N9ne has established…
April 15th, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 7-10:30 p.m.
The Aquarium Fargo, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
Formed in 2017 and inspired by acts such as The Replacements, Pavement, Television and R.E.M., Minneapolis-based Products Band brings their Midwest indie sound to Fargo. Shine up your dancing shoes, as DJ Petty Things will be playing punk tape cuts between sets. aquariumfargo.com
March 16th, 2026
The Slow Death at The Aquarium
Saturday, March 21, doors at 7:30 p.m.
The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
The Slow Death is a punk supergroup led by Jesse Thorson, with members and collaborators that include members of The Ergs!, Dillinger Four, The Raging Nathans, Tiltwheel and more. The good news? They’re coming to The Aquarium and are sharing the stage with local heroes Hevvy Swetter, Tomb Psychology and Trash Boyardee.
March 2nd, 2026
Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway
FM Opera’s Artistic Director and tenor Joshua Kohl will be sharing the stage with internationally-renowned tenors Anthony Ciaramitaro and Luke Norvell to perform a variety of selections from “Romeo and Juliet,” “La Traviata,“ "Tosca” and a number of other favorites. For ticketing info please visit fmopera.org.
“The Three Tenors brought not only exceptional talent to millions of listeners around the world, but they…
January 12th, 2026
Saturday, January 17, doors at 7:30 p.m.
The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
The Slow Death is a punk supergroup led by Jesse Thorson, with members and collaborators that include members of The Ergs!, Dillinger Four, The Raging Nathans, Tiltwheel and more. The good news? They’re coming to the Aquarium and are sharing the stage with local heroes Home State, Hevvy Swetter, and Trash Boyardee. aquariumfargo.com/
September 16th, 2025
By Sabrina Hornung
Dakotah Faye is a hip-hop artist from Minot, North Dakota, and he’s had a busy year. He’s released two albums. This summer he opened for Tech N9ne in Sturgis and will be opening for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony at the UP District Festival Field in Fargo on September 25. At press time, he’s also preparing for his “Dog Days” tour.
He grew up listening to hip hop, for which he thanks his mom. She not only introduced him to Dr. Dre and Wu-Tang Clan, but…
August 19th, 2025
By John Showalter
Bluegrass is a genre of music that is often associated with the American South. Many people would express incredulity at being told there is a thriving bluegrass and folk music community in the Upper Midwest. That is one misconception that Aaron Niehaus, among others, seeks to dispel with Red River Roots, a music festival occurring in September at Crooked Lane Farm. Niehaus plays in a Fargo bluegrass band called Kohlrabi Soup that performs…
June 9th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
The Moorhead Public Library will offer three free, all-ages outdoor concerts featuring regional bands this summer. The series begins on June 12 with the Meat Rabbits, a group that blends traditional polka sounds with modern rock and pop music. The concert will be held outside the Moorhead Public Library (118 Fifth Street S. in Moorhead) from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Food will be available for purchase.
The series…
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By Dr Christopher Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Sollera For nearly fifty years, this region has known us as Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. We have answered late-night calls. Sat in hospital rooms. Walked with victim survivors…
By Michael M. Miller Francie M. Berg, native of Hettinger, N.D., edited an impressive book, “Ethnic Heritage in North Dakota,” published in 1983. She grew up on a ranch near Miles City, Montana. Her son, Richard Berg, is…
June 6-7StatewideYou grab a line and I’ll grab a pole — and if you’re a North Dakota resident, you can head on down to your favorite fishing hole, no license needed (for this weekend, anyway). All other rules still apply…
By Sabrina Hornung As the school year comes to a close, a new crop of young people are starting a new chapter in their lives. As a former young person, I’d like to offer my unsolicited advice. As cliche as it may sound, be the…
By Ed RaymondWere women created to do the work of God?One of the first requests made by new Pope Leo XIV was to invite an expert on the alt-right conservative Catholic organization known as Opus Dei to brief him about its…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Rick GionThe scarfing of canned fish and seafood products by online food influencer types is hard to miss on social media these days. Some of the consumed morsels range from exquisite to downright nasty. However, there are many…
June 3-6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.FARGODOME, 2800 N. University Dr., FargoDo we dare call RibFest the ultimate summer kickoff in Fargo? Well, we just did. Enjoy succulent ribs, pulled pork, brisket and so much more. Featuring top notch…
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By Greg Carlson Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan gives longtime pal Martin Short the celebrity documentary treatment in new Netflix movie “Marty, Life Is Short.” With a half century of show business experience under his belt, Short…
By Sabrina Hornung The Plains Art Museum has been a trailblazing force in the North Dakota art scene since its inception and it’s not slowing down any time soon. In fact, this summer they are preparing to break ground on a major…
Saturday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m.Transfiguration Fitness, 764 34th St. N., Unit P, FargoAn enchanting evening celebrating movement and creativity in a staff-student showcase. This is a family-friendly event showcasing pole, aerial…
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 Eli Liverani Cholesterol is probably one of the first molecules I have ever heard of in my childhood. Most of the relatives on my mother's side had high cholesterol in their blood, and apparently, levels above a certain range…
January 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead2026 marks 10 years of frosty fun! Enjoy sauna sessions with Log the Sauna, try Snowga (yoga in the snow), take a guided snowshoe nature hike, listen to live…
By Jim Fuglie I was out for a walk on a fine Bismarck spring evening, strolling down 4th St. alongside the state capitol grounds, when I noticed some dirt work being done on the spot where the former governor’s residence had…
