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.
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
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…
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.
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.
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.
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”…
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.
February 26th, 2020
Sunday, March 1, 7:30 pm
Pickled Parrot, 505 3rd Ave N, Fargo
Don’t you just love it when two of your favorite things join forces--I mean drag AND comedy?
Featuring the talent of Eric Hendrickson, Sally Sweeny, Shea Hazzard and the ever sassy Sophie Le Piff
February 26th, 2020
Saturday, February 29, 7-10 pm
Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been charming audiences for over 50 years. South Africa’s Five Time Grammy Award winners, known worldwide for their uplifting a cappella vocal harmonies, and their vocal work on Paul Simon’s Graceland album amog other feats. Original members have welcomed a younger generation in their mission passing along a tradition of storytelling and song.
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