June 29th, 2016
From Friday, July 1,
Nichole’s Fine Pastry, 13 8th St S, Fargo
Street photography: everyday life, urban or rural. The beauty in every situation, if we just look for it. Encourages viewers to observe the beauty of chance moments in their own lives. Nichole’s is open on the first day of Lugo’s exhibit, and closed for the next four days, over the holiday weekend.
June 22nd, 2016
Thursday, June 30, 9:30pm
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Downtown Fargo.
From Seattle. Two ex-Melvins founded Big Business, sound described as stoner metal/sludge metal. Promising punk rockers Off With Their Heads quit touring after Ryan Young’s nervous breakdown; now they’re back and sound better than before. “Life is a war...art is shit.” -Andy the Doorbum. (701) 235-5913
June 22nd, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 1 - 4pm
Make Room, 806½ Main Ave, Fargo
Four-day workshop for readers, writers and makers aged 7-14. Paper making, bookbinding, art journaling, creative writing, publishing, young nerds meet other young nerds. Non-traditional classroom environment. Push reading and writing skills to the next level? Wishful thinking, but good luck to them. contact@makeroomfargo.com
June 22nd, 2016
Saturday, June 25, 1 - 7pm
27799 County Highway 34, Callaway, Minn.
Live music, wine and beer, local vendors, food truck. No word yet who the musicians will be -- might be Random Road and Gordon Christensen. No grape stomp contest this time, but it won’t be long. $10 includes festival wine glass, under 21 get in free. 50 miles from Fargo, 13 miles north of Detroit Lakes. (218) 844-5990
June 22nd, 2016
Saturday, June 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Unglued, 408 Broadway N, Downtown Fargo
Beginner level workshop, chains and stones provided. Learn the valuable skill of soldering while you make a simple statement piece with Lexie of Aerow. Learn how to connect a jump ring to a stone pendant with copper tape and basic soldering skills. $21, all supplies included. ungluedcraftfest@gmail.com
June 22nd, 2016
Friday, June 24, 7-11pm
The New Direction, 14 Roberts St (lower level), Downtown Fargo
All ages punk show. Commonwealth of American Natives plus Crab Legs, No Thumbs Up, Low Speed Chase, Out of Focus. Not that many people know about The New Direction yet. Check it out. Some part of the future is happening there. Let us know what you think. $6 newdirectionfargo@gmail.com
June 22nd, 2016
Friday, June 24, 7:30pm
Hansen Theatre, MSUM, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead
The Broadway hit. Rock star wannabe Robbie Heart, New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer and the life of the party until his fiancee Linda leaves him at the altar. 1985: hair was big, collars were up, and the wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room. MSUM box office, M-F noon to 4pm, (218) 477-2271
June 15th, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
The Rourke Art Gallery Museum, 521 Main Ave. Moorhead
A staple of Fargo-Moorhead art history. Over 90 artists from the midwest and beyond have been invited to participate in this group art exhibition, all reflecting upon the theme of “home”.
June 15th, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 10am-7pm
Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Red River Zoo! Fathers, children under two, and Red River Zoo members receive free admission. For all others, regular admission charges apply. The award-winning Zoo is home to over 600 animals representing 89 species. For more information, go to redriverzoo.org or call (701) 277-9240
June 15th, 2016
Sunday, June 19; gates 5pm; show 7pm
Bluestem Amphitheatre, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead
Several influences can be heard, but he has his own original style, is in the vanguard of country music. Songs “Cowboys and Angels,” “A Hell of a Night,” “Where It’s At.” Dustin was included in 2014’s Sexiest Men of Country. $29.50 - $55. (866) 300-8300
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