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​Volbeat with Killswitch Engage & Black Wizard

August 17th, 2016

Thursday, August 25, 7:30pm

Scheel’s Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo

The dominant Danish metal band. We said metal but the leader, Michael Poulson, is a big fan of Elvis and you can hear it. Breakthrough album ‘Beat the Meat;’ opened for Metallica and Megadeth. Last two albums ‘Guitar Gangsters,’ and ‘Outlaw Gentlemen’ were number one all over Europe. All ages. 

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​Fargo Food Truck Festival

August 17th, 2016

Friday, August 19, 1-6pm

ND Horse Park, 5180 19th Ave N, Fargo

Twenty food trucks, Shotgun Sally’s to serve drinks and sell weekend wristband passes, limit 1,000. Including at no extra charge the First Annual Horse Park Beach Volleyball Tourney, applications to play still available. Friday live entertainment: 32 Below, At the Emporium; Saturday, Michael Leier Band.

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Texas Hippie Coalition with Scott Biram

August 10th, 2016

Thursday, August 18; doors 7pm, show 8pm

The Sanctuary, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo

Heavy metal from Denison, Texas. Fans call them THC. Our favorite album is ‘Peacemaker.’ ‘Ride On’ is nice too: ‘...our way of letting everybody know that rock and roll ain’t dead.’ Oh, and the song off their second album, ‘Pissed Off and Mad About It.’ 21+

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100-PERSON-RIDE

August 10th, 2016

Tuesday, August 16, 6-9pm

Great Northern Bicycle Company, 425 Broadway N, Fargo

Is it your first time? Start at the back. Don’t make any sudden moves. Keep your hands near the brakes. Watch out for potholes, oil, speed bumps, and oncoming cars on narrow roads. It’s okay to spit or blow your nose, but first move away from the group. 

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​DigiTour Summer

August 10th, 2016

Saturday, August 13; doors 3pm, show 4pm

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway, Fargo

Different and interesting. Today’s hottest social media stars. Featured acts will include Jake T. Austin, Sammy Wilk, Baby Ariel, Dylan Dauzat, Weston Koury, Dyllan Murray and many more. All ages, reserved seating. 

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Source #4 with Jordash b2b aveey

August 10th, 2016

Saturday, August 13, 9:30pm 

The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 Broadway, Fargo 

Prepare to dance your pants off with this four hour back to back DJ set. It has been nearly four years since the two played back to back. Low lights, solid dance floor, and real good feel good vibes.

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​Free Developmental Screening

August 10th, 2016

Friday, August 12, 8am-4pm

Pediatric Therapy Partners, 3060 Frontier Way S, Fargo

Questions or concerns regarding your child’s development? Please call ahead to schedule a time for your free screening: (701) 364-3945. Early Intervention Partners can answer any questions you may have.

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​Aimee Klein’s night of skits and Tom Foolery

August 3rd, 2016

August 11-12, 7pm

Brews on Broadway, 409 Broadway, Fargo

Join Aimee and her comrades for a night filled with improv, sketch comedy, and even filmed sketches. Brews on Broadway is located in the former Schumacher Goodyear building on Broadway.

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Pens and Pints

August 3rd, 2016

Tuesday, August 9, 5:30pm

Zandbroz Variety, 420 North Broadway

Drinking and writing? This sounds like our kind of pub crawl! Register at Zandbroz and mosey on to Sazerac Alley, Dempsey’s, Wurst Bier Hall, and then on to No Bull. The final destination will be the Downtown Fargo VFW at 8:30 for an open mic session, where you can read your work and listen to the works of others. “Join us to create a draft while drinking a draft.”

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​Turnpike Troubadours

August 3rd, 2016

Monday, August 8, 5-9pm

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Avenue North

Oklahoma based Red Dirt country band the Turnpike Troubadours are coming to Fargo to promote their new album and to rock your socks--er--boots off. They’re a little rough around the edges but have a whole lotta soul. Playboy even gave them a nod mentioning they were one of three bands to check out in 2015.

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