July 13th, 2016
July 14-17
Clay County Fairgrounds, 620 Main Ave E, Barnesville, Minn.
Midway shows, entertainment, livestock, and food, concentrated Minnesota nice. More laid back than other regional fairs, and only 25 miles from Fargo-Moorhead. Will they have a combine demolition derby this year? We hope so.
July 13th, 2016
Friday, July 15, 8pm
Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Grindflicks sifted through hours of vintage Beach Movies to provide us with the wildest and wackiest clips with a wicked killer surf rock soundtrack provided by Goin out West radio show. The Live ChuckD Radio show will set the mood in the taproom early in the evening with some tempting tiki tracks. Be sure to stretch for the limbo contest!
July 6th, 2016
Thursday, July 14, 5-9pm
Downtown Fargo
Art and wine walk. Enjoy an evening stroll through Downtown, with wine sampling, live artists, and great shopping. 27 participating businesses where you can purchase a $20 Corks & Canvas wristband, enabling you to sample your choice of 54 wines at the 27 host establishments. (701) 241-1570
July 6th, 2016
Thursday, July 14, 4pm
Theatre B, 716 Main Ave, Fargo
A devised theatre piece created by the Performing Arts Scholars as part of North Dakota Governor’s Schools in partnership with Theatre B and Theatre NDSU. One night only, statewide tour.
July 6th, 2016
Tuesday, July 12
Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo
Opening day of the annual fair. Ag exhibits, rides, entertainment, midway shows and food. Chickens, cows, sheep, pigs and turkeys; wheat, corn, soy, sugar. Shows every evening, car racing, Bison Pride Day on Saturday. (701) 282-2200
July 6th, 2016
Saturday, July 9, doors 7pm, show 8pm
The Sanctuary, 670 4th Ave N, Downtown Fargo
Bouncy, danceable, bass-heavy: the eminent rapper from Seattle, two platinum singles and a Grammy award. People are still arguing about the meaning of his hit “Baby Got Back.” Go and decide for yourself. Our favorite: “Conditions of My Parole.” http://jadepresents.com/sir-mix-a-lot-fargo/
July 6th, 2016
Saturday, July 9, 9:45 p.m.
The Nestor Tavern, 1001 NP Ave. N, Fargo
Dance the night away to the sound of Fargo born and Oslo Norway based DJ Della. Her refined beats combine the best of the US House scene and the best of European influences. She is currently resident DJ at Oslo’s world-renowned clubs, The Villa and Jaeger.
July 6th, 2016
Friday, July 8, 10am-5pm
Nordic Needle, 1314 Gateway Dr SW, Fargo
35 pieces by one of the world’s foremost embroidery artists. Guaranteed by Nordic Needle to awe and inspire you. Hardanger embroidery is thought to have originated in ancient Persia; in Norway, the earliest pieces are from the area around the city of Hardanger, in about the year 1650. (800) 433-4321
June 29th, 2016
Thursday, July 7
Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave. Fargo
Spoken word night is returning to The Red Raven, during the first Thursday of each month. Speak, look, and listen all are welcome. Line up will be announced closer to the event and an open mic will follow the slam.
June 29th, 2016
Thursday, July 7, 5-9pm
Downtown Fargo
Every kind of rare and customized historic vehicle. In June we saw several 1940s cars with wooden bodywork, including an exquisite light gray 1946 Chrysler Town & Country. Explore up and down the street. You’ll be surprised what you find, and Broadway is never busier than on Cruisin’ day.
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