April 27th, 2016
Saturday, April 30, 5 p.m.
The New Direction, 14 Roberts St. N.
For the first time in over four years, Canadian hardcore band Comeback Kid will return to Fargo. The band formed in 2000 and released their debut LP three years later. Since then, they’ve released four more albums and one live release. This early show also features opening acts Exalt, Baltic to Boardwalk, Swing Low and Crab Legs.
April 27th, 2016
Saturday, April 30, 10 p.m.
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N.
Michigan burlesque troupe will be returning to Fargo and bringing with them the sort of weirdness they’ve been building on over the last decade. While they call themselves burlesque, the group offers much more through their mix of rock opera and sexy musical comedy. Local burlesque outfit Blue Belle’s Burlesque will perform as well.
April 27th, 2016
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Sunday, May 1, 1‐5 p.m.
The Rourke Art Gallery Museum, 521 Main Ave., Moorhead
The clay exhibition opening features utilitarian ceramics from over 20 artists. The exhibit, which runs from April 29 to June 5, will have a public opening starting at 1 p.m. May 1 with an artist talk at 2 p.m. A members‐only reception will be held April 29, from 5:30‐7:30 p.m. Admission to the public reception is free.
April 27th, 2016
Friday, April 29, 6 p.m.
Fargo Brewing Company, 610 University Drive N.
Local folk musician Amanda Standalone will be performing at the Fargo Brewing Company on Friday. The singer/songwriter has performed all over the Midwest and released an album titled “Millions of Blackbirds” with her band Amanda Standalone and the Pastryshop Girls in 2011. The song “Bird Flew Hard” was featured in the HBO documentary “Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life and Times of Katrina Gilbert.” Last year…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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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