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National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!

January 29th, 2020

Saturday, February 1, 8- 11 am

Scoop n’ Dough Candy Co, 206 Roberts Alley, Fargo

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start out your day with waffle or donut sundaes, cereal milkshakes, orange juice floats, and more. Enjoy a free cup of coffee with any breakfast purchase.

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Winter Wonderland Workshop

January 29th, 2020

Saturday, February 1, 10- 11 am

Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St N, Fargo

Nature of the North and the Fargo Public Library have put together a workshop to share camping ideas and teach winter survival skills. These guys know how to make winter safety COOL! Make a survival kit, complete with snacks and a craft to start your winter adventure off right. This event is most appropriate for families with children ages 5 and up.

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Fine Jewelry Showcase at The Rourke

January 29th, 2020

Friday, January 31, 6:30- 8 pm

Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

The first ever group exhibition of jewelers at The Rourke with special guest curator Lexie Rundquist of Aerow. Lexie is a self-taught studio artist working predominantly with copper and gemstones, who specializes in electroformed jewelry.

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Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow

January 22nd, 2020

Thursday, January 30, 7- 10 pm

The Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo

Kevin Smith is coming to town to show his latest and greatest motion picture, “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.” Followed by a Q&A. Can you believe Jay and Silent Bob hit the silver screen 25 years ago in “Clerks?” Neither can we. See you there!

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Calligraphy Valentines

January 22nd, 2020

Monday, January 27, 4:15- 6:15 pm

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Who doesn’t love a handmade gift? Make a one of a kind card by using calligraphy and watercolor.

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RadioFreeFargo Presents: Witchden And Green Altar w/ Locals

January 15th, 2020

Friday, January 17, 9pm

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Support KRFF and get ready to rock with Minneapolis based “Doom Merchants” Witchden, Sioux Falls sludge Green Altar, local black metal heroes of the tundra Demifiend, and Fargo’s finest stoner rock legends El Supremo.

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Jon Wayne and the Pain with Heavy is the Head & more

December 23rd, 2019

Sunday, December 29, 7-11 pm

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo

JWP incorporates musical ingredients, filled with vibrant acoustic-electronic riffs, coupled with a delicate splash of roots-reggae and socially conscious lyricism. Over the years, the band has developed a sort of “Deadhead” Midwest following, as a proven mainstay in the ever-evolving music and festival scene.

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Kids yoga workshop

December 23rd, 2019

Monday, December 30, 1:30-3:30 pm

Downtown Yoga Fargo, 216 Broadway, Fargo

Explore animal poses, dance and freeze in poses, develop logical thinking with puzzles and play yoga BINGO! Learn physical poses and calm yourselves with your breath and learn positive words of affirmation. This 2 hour workshop is for kids ages 6-12.

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Salsa Friday Christmas Dance Party

December 23rd, 2019

Friday, December 27, 8-11 pm

Spirit Room 111 N Broadway, Fargo

Celebrate the season with dancing! The event starts out at 8pm with a quick salsa lesson and the social starts at 9:15. No partner? No problem!

Dress Code: Ugly sweater

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Women Behind the Plow photo and storytelling exhibit

December 23rd, 2019

Thursday, December 23-26, 9 am-9 pm

Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St. N, Fargo

The exhibit features photos and stories and celebrates the contributions of German-Russian women on farms and in the rural communities of Emmons, Logan and McIntosh Counties in south-central North Dakota.

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