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The Tanya ad Noel ‘Scotch’ Anderson benefit

March 11th, 2020

Sunday, March 15, 3-7 pm

El Zagal Shrine, 1429 3rd St N, Fargo

Scotch is a local radio personality, artist and all around good citizen. He and his family need a little help. His lovely wife of 25 years, Tanya was diagnosed with GIST cancer and started taking a chemo pill last July, she’s experiencing a rare side effect and is now suffering from acute liver failure. Show some support and come for the hotdish feed. Stay for the live music, silent auction, bake sale, and live art.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 11th, 2020

Saturday, March 14, 11 am- 2 pm

Downtown Fargo

One of Fargo’s favorite traditions. DOn’t forget your candy bags-- Slainte!

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Frisky Presents: TGIF Burlesque Revue

March 11th, 2020

Friday, March 13, 9 pm - 12 am

Fargo VFW Club, 202 N Broadway, Fargo

Take in and google some of Fargo’s finest performers. Frisk E. Business, Michelleaneous, Hex LaVae, Ariel Ola, an extra special debut and maybe a few surprises TBA.

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Mikey D’s Birthday!

March 4th, 2020

Tuesday, March 10, 8:30 pm- howlin’

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Kwaician Traylor, Brandon Laplante and Mikey D join forces to celebrate Mikey D’s birthday. Dust off your dancing shoes and iron your fancy pants and be sure to wish Mikey D a happy birthday1

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2020 FM Women’s March

March 4th, 2020

Saturday, March 7,1 pm

NDSU Memorial Ballroom, Fargo

Doors open at 12 pm for sign making and opportunities to learn more about local organizations fighting the good fight. Speakers include: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Task Force director and co-founder Asasawemin Ikwe (Amanda Vivier) on Indigenous rights, North Dakota House Representative Karla Rose Hanson on reproductive rights, Activist Rebel Marie on transgender rights, Author and North Dakota House candidate Laetitia Mizero…

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Stay In Crew Lo Fi House Edition

March 4th, 2020

Saturday, March 7, 9pm- howlin’

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Talk about a twofer--killer music and a Jordash birthday bash all rolled into one! Stay In Crew presents a special edition Lo-Fi house night. Kajunga record's Private Guy as a special guest, with supporting resident DJs Misterfox, Jordash, and Tabby.

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Fargo Comedy Fest Pro Triple Feature

March 4th, 2020

March 6-7, 6:30 pm

The Cellar Comedy Club, 614 Main Ave, Fargo

Two nights of killer comedy acts so get ready to flex your funny bone at the cellar this weekend. Check out Randy Ankarlo, Comrade Tripp, and Nathan Fulsebakke. On Saturday catch Jeff Pfoser, Trish Cook, and Jenni Lou Russi.

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Special Reception : Mike Marth

March 4th, 2020

Friday, March 6, 6:30- 8 pm

Rourke Art Gallery & Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

Mike Marth received his BFA in Printmaking at Northwest Missouri State University, and his MFA in Painting from Southern Illinois State University at Carbondale in 1991.This is an exhibition you won’t want to miss. See why his paintings and mixed media pieces have been celebrated throughout the region.

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5th Annual NDSU Press Party

February 26th, 2020

Thursday, March 5, 7-9 pm

NDSU Alumni Center, 1241 N University Dr, Fargo

5th Annual NDSU Press Party featuring live music, snacks,cash bar, and six presenting authors including “Stringing Rosaries: The History, the Unforgivable, and the Healing of Northern Plains American Indian Boarding School Survivors” by Denise K. Lajimodiere, “Sons of the Wild Jackass: The Nonpartisan League in North Dakota” by Terry L. Shoptaugh, “Girl on a Float,” by Brian Bedard, “Harvest Widows”…

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‘Dakota Attitude’ Author Event

February 26th, 2020

Sunday, March 1, 2-3:30 pm

Zandbroz Variety, 420 N Broadway, Fargo

Between 2004 and 2018, Jim Puppe traveled to every town in North Dakota to talk to community elders about their lives. As a result his book “Dakota Attitude” was born. 617 stories straight from North Dakotans’ mouths.

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