June 1st, 2016
Friday, June 3, 7 p.m.
Gaede Stage, MSUM, Moorhead
Last night for this musical scrapbook of memories of growing up Lutheran in the 1950s Midwest. Presented by the Straw Hat Players. The Gaede Stage, in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts, is a block north of 9th Avenue South, between 12th and 13th Streets South. MSUM Box Office, (218) 477-2271, open Mon-Fri, noon to 4 p.m.
May 25th, 2016
Thursday, June 2, 5-9pm
Downtown Fargo
Downtown crowded, Broadway bumper to bumper. We’ve seen a 1927 Willys-Knight with wood spoke wheels, an Indian motorcycle from the 1940s, a Mercedes 190SL convertible -- all of them well the trip.
May 25th, 2016
Wednesday, June 1, 6:30pm,
Comstock House, 506 8th Street S, Moorhead
Hatha Yoga classes with lovely surroundings, offered by the Spirit Room and Clay County HCS. No registration necessary, bring your own mat and water bottle. Classes will be cancelled in case of rain or temperatures below 60 degrees. We’re going anyway, even if nobody’s there.
matt.eidem@hcsmuseum.org
May 25th, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 7pm, The Boiler Room
The Boiler Room, 210 Broadway, Fargo
Inspired by HPR’s Cocktail Showdown? Would you like to learn to make cocktails? Now you can, tutored by award-winning experts at the Boiler Room Mixology Laboratory. Learn about different spirits and try your hand at making a cocktail yourself. Two mixologists host the class of 12, and the $30 registration fee includes four handcrafted cocktails plus appetizers. Downstairs in the historic Loretta building, the…
May 25th, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 9am-5pm
Ft Abercrombie, Abercrombie ND
Fort Abercrombie, founded in 1857, the original gateway to what would become North Dakota: Civil War reenactment, this year including guides with golf carts, who give tours and answer questions. And why not have lunch at the excellent Fort Saloon & Mess Hall? (701) 553-8513
May 25th, 2016
Friday, May 27, 9:30pm-1:45am
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs), 226 Broadway, Downtown Fargo
“Jordash: House/Techno; Guy Jean: Deep House/Dub Techno. We’re at it again, House ‘n Techno heads unite! Minimal lighting, solid dance floor, proper vibes.” $5/21+Friday
May 25th, 2016
Friday, May 27, 12 noon - 11:59pm,
The Former Goodyear Tire, 401 Broadway N, Fargo
FREE ADMISSION, Original Art by over 30 artists! Demos, original art available, meet some of the artists and yap. See the work of Punchgut, Athena Funk, Todd Bratrud and many many more.
May 18th, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 6-9 p.m.
Rourke Museum, 219 Main Ave, Moorhead
On May 24, 1976, for the first time, California wines were tasted with the finest Bordeaux and Burgundies by eminent French critics. Now, 40 years later, this historic event is recreated by Crate & Compass, Luna Fargo, Small Lot MN, The Wine Company, Riedel Glassware, and You you you! Not just wine but goodies of all descriptions to savor.
May 18th, 2016
Monday, May 23, 7-8:15 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo
“Filmmakers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste, from farm through retail all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year, they pledged to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away.”
May 18th, 2016
Friday, May 20, 7 p.m.
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs), 226 Broadway Upstairs
Major songwriting talent, many awards, world tour, be there or regret it ever after --They’ll go back to New Zealand and won’t come back for a long time. Many sold-out dates, still some tickets left as we go to press.
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