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​2016 FMVA Big Show

April 13th, 2016

Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead 

For several weeks this spring, the lower level gallery of Hjemkomst Center will be filled with art from Fargo‐Moorhead Visual Artists members. This includes work by educators, emerging artists and established artists. The exhibition runs from April 15 to June 10. A public reception will be held May 3 from 5‐7 p.m. and will offer the public an opportunity to not only meet the artists but hear the artists talk about…

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​Beastie Boys Tribute with D Mills & The Thrills and Kipp G

April 13th, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 6 p.m.

Fargo Brewing Company, 610 University Drive N.

Come celebrate the release of Fargo Brewing Company’s double IPA 1.21 Gigahops as D Mills & The Thrills and Kipp G perform an entire set of songs by the New York City hip‐hop legends The Beastie Boys. The 1.21 Gigahops features over seven pounds of hops per barrel. While the new beer is intensely hoppy, it’s also very drinkable beer. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

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All‐Ages Benefit Show for Women in Need

April 13th, 2016

Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

The New Direction, 14 Roberts St. N.

Six bands take the stage in a show set up to provide donations to North Dakota Women in Need. The show will feature Fargo hardcore act Swing Low and Fargo punk band Crab Legs. Also playing are Bemidji’s Shannon Murray, Moorhead’s Free Truman, Grazing, and Independent Study. The cost is $5 a person although more donations are welcome.

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​That Spring Art Thing

April 13th, 2016

Saturday and Sunday, April 16‐17

Ramada Plaza & Suites, 1635 42nd St. S.

One of the premiere fine arts shows in the area returns for its 14th year. That Spring Art Thing will feature art from 20 artists in the Fargo‐Moorhead area. Mixed media, fiber art collage, paintings, fused glass, jewelry, sculptures and more will be displayed and available to purchase. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, with a public reception from 3‐7 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission…

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​Too Funk to Drunk Tour: Megan Hamilton and The Bermudas, with Stone Soul and More

April 13th, 2016

Friday, April 15, 9 p.m.

The Nestor Tavern, 1001 NP Ave. N.

Minneapolis vocalist Megan Hamilton brings her ghetto funk sound to Fargo with live band The Bermudas. Hamilton’s European sound is inspired by glitch hop, old school samples and future funk. Electro funk and soul DJ and trumpeter Stone Soul will open, along with Minneapolis future funk DJ Guggenz and Missoula, Mont., future bass DJ Peanut Butter.

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​Classic Film Series: Fargo – “Fargo at 20”

April 13th, 2016

Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N.

As a celebration of the movie “Fargo” reaching the 20‐year mark, the Fargo Theatre decided to include the film as its April classic. The Fargo‐Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau will display the woodchipper from the movie under the marquee from 5‐7:30 p.m and woodchipper merchandise will be for sale as well. Prairie Public will host a Fargo accent contest. For those interested, details can be found on the Facebook page…

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​Not Ben Shin with The Contraceptives, No Thumbs Up, Free Truman and Owen Broke

April 6th, 2016

Saturday, April 9, 6:30 p.m.

The New Direction, 14 Roberts St. N.

Nebraskan anti-folk musician Not Ben Shin returns to Fargo in a show featuring several local acts. Grand Forks punk band The Contraceptives will perform along with ska-punk group No Thumbs Up, indie-surf group Free Truman and folk musician Owen Broke. This is an all-ages show.

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​The Tell Off: S4, April

April 6th, 2016

Saturday, April 9, 7:30-10 p.m.

Drekker Brewing Company, 630 First Ave. N. Suite 6

For the past seven months, The Tell has given people a chance to tell a true personal story in front of an audience within six minutes. Now the winners of each month will go head to head, sharing a new story as they compete for a cash prize in the conclusion of this season of The Tell. Unlike past months, there will be no theme for The Tell Off.

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​Hell on Heels Drag Show

April 6th, 2016

Saturday, April 9, 7:30

Jerry’s Bar, 1500 11th St. N, Moorhead

See the talents of Mia Starr, Sasha Maria, and Androgyna Galaxy and your hostess with the mostess Kelly Coxsyn. Special guest Oliver Longtime will also grace the stage--but that’s not all folks.. Pre show pre-gaming will involve drag bingo to benefit the Pride Collective and Community 

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​The Reminders featuring DJ Man-o-wax and Mama(2)

April 6th, 2016

Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m.

HB Sound and Light, 101 N 8th St., Grand Forks

Caravanserai: American Voices spotlights contemporary Muslim-American musicians from across the nation. The Reminders are a husband and wife hip hop duo based out of Colorado. Their performance is the second and final part of the Caravanserai series.

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