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​57th Midwestern Preview

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”.

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​Father’s Day at the Zoo

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

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​Dustin Lynch with Dylan Scott

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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​Justin Bieber

June 15th, 2016

Saturday, June 18, 7pm

Fargodome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo

Live in concert in his third worldwide tour, Purpose World Tour, 64 shows in all, in support of his fourth album, “Purpose.” From a modest background, was deservedly famous for being young and talented, now famous for being famous. Go see him, but don’t let him near your car or your sister. $127-$916. (701) 241-9100 

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​Grindflicks Totally 80s Party

June 15th, 2016

Friday, June 17, 9-11pm

Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead

Grindflicks will be setting up the big screen in the taproom. They’ll be showing vintage music videos and 80s movie trailers of, for example, “Buckaroo Banzai,” “The Apple,” and “Rock Aliens.” Open to the public and free of charge. (701) 936-5545

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​Tiger Blue, Falling, Burn Fetish

June 15th, 2016

Friday, June 17, 7-11pm

The New Direction, 14 Roberts St (lower level), Downtown Fargo

Not that many people know about The New Direction yet, and if you don’t, you might check it out. No exaggeration to say that some part of the future is unfolding there. This week’s respective subgenres: Minnesota Thrash, Minn. Experimental Rock, Minn. Noise Punk. Plus three local acts, six bands in four hours!

newdirectionfargo@gmail.com

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​Surly Beer Dinner

June 8th, 2016

Wednesday, June 15, 6 pm social, 6:30 pm dinner

Luna Fargo, Southside Shopping Center, 1545 University Dr S

Do not miss this one. Dinner with Surly founder Omar Ansari. Five beers: Cynicale, Overated, Furious, Bender, and the rare Russian Imperial Stout, 2015 Darkness. Paired with courses created by nationally recognized, award-winning chef Ryan Nitschke. $65 plus tax and tip. Call (701) 293-8818 to reserve your spot.

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Back Alley Classic Bike Bash

June 8th, 2016

Tuesday, June 14, 6 pm

Drekker Brewing, 630 1st Ave N, Fargo

F-M area classic motorcycles, riders, and enthusiasts. The crew over at Drekker Brewing has offered to shut down the alley behind the brewery to host the Back Alley Bash. Join them for great brews, good tunes, and a bunch of the best classic bikes from around Fargo-Moorhead. (701) 540-6808

jim@charpentiercreative.com; http://www.fmclassicbikenight.com/

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​Third Annual Restaurant Week

June 8th, 2016

June 9-18

Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo

Participating restaurants will offer two-course or three-course prix fixe meals.

Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies, Barbacoa, Basie’s (Ramada Plaza), Social Circle (Cambria Hotel), Drunken Noodle, Everest Tikka House, Fargo Billiards & Gastropub, Hennessy’s, Herd & Horns, Hotel Donaldson, India Palace, Labby’s, Luna Fargo, Old Broadway, Proof Artisan Distillers, Sazerac Alley, Spicy Pie, The Boiler Room, Three Lyons Pub, Toasted Frog, Zest…

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​Twin Peaks with NE-HI

June 8th, 2016

Sunday, June 12; doors 8 pm; music 9 pm; TP 11:55 pm

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway, Fargo

Very garage rock, primitive and satisfying. Best-known song: “Breakfast,” with more than 300 thousand YouTube views. Four friends scored a film and worked so well together that they formed NE-HI, Chicago’s favorite new band in the summer of 2014. Young and promising, catchy and unresolved.

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