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…
May 12th, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 7- 9 p.m.
Spirit Room, 111 Broadway N., Fargo
Armed with a 12 string guitar, multi-octave voice and a mountain dulcimer, Claudia Schmidt combines story, song, poetry and a dash of theatre in a one-of-a-kind performance. With over 50 years of experience performing and writing under her belt, she recently released her 22nd album. The Francisco Bay Guardian wrote: “Schmidt’s shows are a lot like falling in love. You never know what’s going to happen next, chances are…
April 27th, 2025
Saturday, May 3, 7 p.m.-Midnight
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N., Fargo
Don’t miss the art party of the year! What goes on at the gala? There’s a silent art auction with music by Low Standards and DJ Star IV, hors d’oeuvres courtesy of VIP Catering, beverages by Chef’s Table Catering, tasty desserts a la Nichole’s Fine Pastry & Café and wine tasting by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops. Shake off the winter blues and add a little color to your life. Funds raised aid in providing…
April 22nd, 2025
Saturday, April 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave., Moorhead
Things are coming up rosy at the Rourke in a true feast of the senses during the third annual “Gallery in Bloom” exhibit. The pop-up exhibition features floral installations created by Steph Leininger of Botanica Floristry and classical guitar arrangements from Chris Argenziano of Twelve Strings. Artist talk starts at 2:15 p.m. Refreshments are provided. Find more info at https://www.therourke.org/.
April 17th, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 4 p.m.
Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave. N., Moorhead
Who here wants to taste a new beer? Try Money Honey, a peanut butter, banana and honey lager. $1 of every pint sold will be donated to the Pollinator Habitat Development in south Moorhead. In addition to a tasty new brew, there will be giveaways, including pollinator seeds to take home and plant. Learn what the buzz is about pollinators while catching a buzz at this family friendly (and free) event.
March 31st, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. doors open at 7 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo
Check out this cult classic on the big screen as a live band performs along with David Bowie’s vocals, all while basking in the Art Deco glory of the Fargo Theatre. Talk about a feast for the senses. And don’t forget the popcorn! https://fargotheatre.org/
March 15th, 2025
On view through March 31
215 N. 3rd St, Grand Forks
The Equal Rights Association (ERA NOW), Arts for Vets, and the Women’s Fund have joined forces in hosting an art exhibition in celebration of International Women’s Day. The 2025 International Women’s Day theme is “Accelerate Action.” Organizers of the event chose the words “Rise and Reclaim,” which were inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise” and the Maxine Waters quote “Reclaiming my time.” This…
March 15th, 2025
Friday, March 28, 6:30 p.m.
Parachigo, 14 8th Street S., Fargo
“The EVEN MORE Freewheelin' Jeffrey Lewis” is NYC based anti-folk pioneer Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage’s latest album, they’re kicking off their tour asap and they’re coming to Parachigo. Just when you think things can’t get any better we see that they’re sharing the bill with local heroes Grasping Straws, and Big Hank. This will be an all ages show you won’t want to miss!
https://www.facebook.com/Parachigo/
March 15th, 2025
March 21, 5-7 p.m.
Exhibition on view, now through April 15
Spirit Room, 111 Broadway N., Fargo
Check out this photography exhibition featuring 40 archival photographs of 15 local photographers. Works include a variety of subject matter including portraits, botanical pieces, landscapes and more. https://www.spiritroom.org/
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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…
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