October 2nd, 2019
Saturday, October 5, 3-5 p.m.
Glasrud Auditorium, Weld Hall
Documentary film by MSUM Alumni Keri Pickett, followed by discussion by filmmaker and Winona Laduke. In 1993, Keri Pickett received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award and in 2018 a life-time achievement award from Minnesota State University. She has been awarded grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and awarded fellowships from the Bush Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Jerome Foundation, and the Target Foundation as well as…
October 2nd, 2019
Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Red River Valley Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo
This year’s ChalkFest featured visual artist Mark Elton will create chalk artwork at the Zoo entrance. Elton is an artist, author, and animator. There will be performances by musicians, storytellers, and dancers. Local musician Ricot Aladin, Kicks Band of Fargo-Moorhead, Bill Thomas a storyteller, and musician, will be sharing various folk tales and musicThe FM Ballet will perform to Michael Jackson’s…
October 2nd, 2019
Friday, October 4, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
TAK Music Venue, 1710 Center Ave, Dilworth MN
Matt Aakre, Michael Pink and Shaun Mitzel Live join Rick Adams at TAK Music Venue for a show of epic proportions!
September 25th, 2019
Thursday, October 3, 8 p.m.
Fargo Civic Center, 207 4th St N, Fargo
“Listen to the music!” The iconic 70s rock group will be “Rockin’ down the highway” to grace the stage and the Fargo Civic.
September 25th, 2019
Tuesday, October 1, 5-8 p.m.
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead
"America's Monsters, Superheroes, and Villains: Our Culture at Play" comes from the Minneapolis-based project SuperMonsterCity, and offers a nostalgic and insightful look at America's supernatural favorites in vintage toys, models, trailers, and posters from one of the largest private collections in the United States. Be sure to come in costume!
September 25th, 2019
September 27-October 20
Theatre B, 215 10th St. N, Moorhead
Shakespeare's classic tale of ambition and deception. When a king dies, his eldest son should ascend the throne: "The king is dead; long live the king!." But that's not what happens in Denmark.
September 25th, 2019
September 27-29
Veterans Memorial Arena, 1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo
RIIE is an event combining two separate genres that align when we compare the skill, artistry, and expression shared by tattoos and motorcycles. The weekend-long, all ages event features live tattooing from local and regional artists, custom motorcycles, and much more. RIIE will be donating a portion of ticket sales to Make-A-Wish North Dakota.
September 25th, 2019
Thursday, September 26, 7 p.m.
Prairie Public
This 60-minute documentary tells the compelling stories of the women who settled the North Dakota prairie, and of the new generations, ages 15 to 92, who continue to work on the farm. These women embody the German-Russian expression “Arbeit macht das leben suess” … “Work makes life sweet.” The project was inspired by the book of the same name written and edited by Sue Balcom.
September 18th, 2019
September 25-29
Junkyard Brewing Co. 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead
Wednesday-Sunday, Junkyard Brewing will be celebrating Oktoberfest. You can bet your boots that each day brings different shenanigans. Whether it be beer releases, live music, history on tap, games, or food.
September 18th, 2019
Wednesdays, 9 p.m.
The Cellar-Comedy Club, 614 Main Ave. Fargo
Whether it's your first time on the mic or you're a seasoned comedian, you're welcome to hit the stage with some of your best material. Signup starts at 8:30pm, hosted by Marquay Belcher.
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