September 10th, 2015
Tues, Sept. 15, 7 p.m.
Bluestem Amphitheater, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead, MN
Around since the mid 1990s, northwest based Modest Mouse return to the FM area for the first ever time outdoors on the heels of the release of their 6th album “Strangers To Ourselves”, their first in 8 years. Enigmatic frontman and songwriter Isaac Brock continues his quirky style on the new album which is a return to form for the group. Live the band can swell to 8 members on…
September 10th, 2015
Wed. Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
Bluestem Amphitheater, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead, MN
Legendary folk and Americana songwriter John Prine makes a special outdoor appearance at Bluestem much to the delight of his fans in the region. Discovered by recent Bluestem visitor Kris Kristofferson, Prine is probably most widely revered for his song “In Spite Of Ourselves” a duet with Iris DeMent which highlights his unique voice in spectacular fashion. This should be a night…
September 3rd, 2015
Tewaukon Music Festival
Sat, Sept. 5, 11 a.m.
Spend the day outdoors with you family and camping under the stars, listening to music from up and coming regional artists such as Kat Perkins, Tigirlily, Jessie Veeder, 2 Mile Finale and Frost Fire. With inflatable games, pony rides, face painting and much more, this festival will be a great way to spend Labor Day weekend. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for 6 to 17 year olds and free…
August 26th, 2015
Drekker Brewing Company, 630 1st Ave N, Fargo
Indulge in “Ugly Food,” fruits and vegetables that never make it into grocery stores, this Tuesday at Drekker. The potluck will highlight ways to accept foods of all shapes and sizes. Share a dish of ugly food from your own garden or just come and hang 
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August 26th, 2015
Bluestem, 801 50th Ave SW, MoorheadThe grooviest concert of the summer will take place this Sunday at Bluestem. Relive the music of ‘60s with some of the best groups of that era, including The Turtles feat. Flo & Eddie, Mark Lindsay, The Association, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Cowsills. Tickets are still available at jadepresents.com starting at $28.50
August 26th, 2015
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 community
engagement…
August 26th, 2015
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…
August 26th, 2015
With a street fair, parade, potato car races, potato sack races, potato carving, mashed potato wrestling and a Miss Tater Tot pageant the
Barnesville Potato Days Festival has something for every spud. For a full schedule of events www.potatodays.com
August 12th, 2015
FM PrideAug. 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. JonesFri, Aug. 14, 8…
August 5th, 2015
WE FestThurs. 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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