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​StreetsAlive!

August 26th, 2015

Sun, Aug. 30, 12-5 p.m.

Downtown Fargo – Moorhead

Come enjoy the final StreetsAlive! of the summer to celebrate the many ways we move. There will be a three-mile loop of streets closed to motor vehicles to allow people to walk, run, bike, rollerblade or even dance. There’s no starting or ending point. Just hop on the route wherever you’d like. Along the route there will be vendor booths, demonstrations and food. This event aims to promote healthy living through communityengagement…

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​Jurassic Quest

August 26th, 2015

Fri, Aug. 28, 3-8 p.m.

Sat, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun, Aug. 30, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Avenue South, Fargo

Interact with more than 50 realistic and life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in the Jurassic Quest exhibit. There are T-Rex and Triceratops fossil digs, a “dino bounce” that has several dinosaur-themed inflatable games, face painting, crafts and many more fun activities for kids. Grab your young paleontologist and discover a new world together. Tickets are $21 for…

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Barnesville Potato Days Festival

August 26th, 2015

Downtown Barnesville, Minn.

Fri. Aug. 28 to Sat. Aug.29

With a street fair, parade, potato car races, potato sack races, potato carving, mashed potato wrestling and a Miss Tater Tot pageant theBarnesville Potato Days Festival has something for every spud. For a full schedule of events www.potatodays.com

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Best Bets: August 13 to August 20

August 12th, 2015

Photo by Raul GomezFM Pride

Aug. 13 to 16

Various Locations

There’s never been a more exciting year for Americans to celebrate LGBT pride than 2015. This Thursday to Sunday the excitement is taking over Fargo-Moorhead. Events include karaoke and trivia on Thursday, a dance party on Friday, a 5K, block and park parties on Saturday and a parade, rally and interfaith service on Sunday. All are welcome to these events. For the full schedule and more information, visit fmpride.com.

Booker T. Jones

Fri, Aug. 14, 8…

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Best Bets: August 6 to August 13

August 5th, 2015

WE Fest

Thurs. to Sat., Aug. 6 to 8

Soo Pass Ranch, 25526 Co Hwy 22, Detroit Lakes

With over 9,000 campsites, 50 concession stands, and three days of headlining stars, WE Fest has been one of the leading country music festivals in the nation since its inception in 1983. This all-ages event will host artists such as Dierks Bentley, Jake Owens and Eli Young band. Rascal Flatts will headline Thursday night, followed by Miranda Lambert on Friday night and Blake Shelton on Saturday night. Only…

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Best Bets 7-30-15 to 8-6-15

July 29th, 2015

Blue Moon

Thu, July 30 to Sun, Aug. 2

Pure Bliss Ranch, 2072 310th St, Waubun, MN

Pack the tent and get the firewood to spend the weekend at Pure Bliss Ranch campgrounds, connect with nature and enjoy good music. Bands such as Kid-O, SLiM and Eddy Franco will play late into Friday night. JAED, Spundose, Eon, jolt and many more will echo through Saturday night. There’s a $40 entrance fee at the gate on Thursday, $30 on Friday for the weekend and $25 day passes available on…

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Best Bets: July 23 to July 30

July 22nd, 2015

FMVA Visual Talks

Thu, July 23, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 First Ave. N, Fargo

Tim Lamey continues the FMVA Visual Talks this Thursday at the Plains Art Museum “about his ongoing photography project to capture the unique qualities of the areas of extraordinary interest and contrast them with surrounding oil development.” The Visual Talks series is about sharing personal, academic or historical artwork and creative experiences in the Fargo-Moorhead community. This event is…

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Best Bets: July 16 to July 23

July 15th, 2015

Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins

Wed, July 15 to Sat, July 18

Wed, July 22 to Sat, July 25

Wed, July 29 to Sat, Aug 1

Trollwood Performing Arts School, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead

For its 37th annual summer Mainstage Musical, Trollwood Performing Arts School is presenting Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins,” opening Wednesday, July 15. On campus, you’ll see meadows, woods, rivers, outdoor stages and a 2,500-seat amphitheater, making it a fun and pleasant place to…

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Best Bets: July 9 to July 16

July 9th, 2015

BBQ Against Bullying

Fri, July 10, 5:30 p.m - 8 p.m.

Pride Center, 1105 First Ave. S, Fargo

Support five local high school students fighting to stop bullying in a positive way this Friday. For just $5, people can enjoy either a hamburger or hot dog, chips, pop and an ice cream treat. The Fargo North High youths are raising money to fund their trip to Los Angeles to attend the award ceremony as finalists for their anti-bullying video, "Paper Hearts." The Great American NO BULL Challenge…

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Best Bets: July 2 to July 9

July 1st, 2015

Screaming For Silence, Fifth Hour and Nine Eyes

Fri, July 3, 9 p.m.

The Garage Bar, 3108 Ninth St S, Moorhead

Celebrate the eve of Independence Day with some hardcore rock ‘n’ roll. The headlining act Screaming For Silence is based out of Omaha and have a very approachable metal sound. Supporting acts include Fifth Hour and local band Nine Eyes. Tickets are $5 in advance (available at The Garage Bar) or $7 at the door. Attendees must be 21 or older.

Old-Fashioned Community Fourth of…

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