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Mooncats (Campfire Folk) from Beulah ND Live at Junkyard Brewing

August 28th, 2019

Friday, August 30, 9-11 p.m.

Junkyard Brewing, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead

From the heart of North Dakota, Mooncats is a “Americonscious Campfire Folk” band playing music that gets the crowd moving, grooving, and thinking!

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​Closing of “Guillermo Guardia: Recent Works” at Plains Art Museum

August 28th, 2019

Saturday, August 31, 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

The exhibition will showcase new ceramic works by Guillermo Guardia, created since he moved to the Twin Cities in 2017. Recent Works will include sculptures from his three well-known series: Puzzle, Baby Devil, and Immigration, as well as his new series, Memories of Home. His well-crafted and richly decorated pottery will also be on display. This is an exhibition you will not want to miss!

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​2019 Northern Narratives Book Launch and Reception

August 28th, 2019

Thursday, August 29, 7-8 p.m.

Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St N, Fargo

“Northern Narratives” is the library’s third publication of work produced by local and regional authors. This writing project is generously supported by the Friends of the Fargo Public Library. Several of the authors will be present and will read from their submitted pieces. Light refreshments will be served.

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​Underground Vintage Night

August 21st, 2019

Thursday, August 29, 6-10 p.m.

This Skateshop, 625 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Shop vintage, enjoy a complimentary drink, play some vintage board games, VHS movies will be projected on the wall. It’s predicted that it will be an epic night for all!

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​Roast Battle at the Cellar Comedy Club

August 21st, 2019

Saturday, August 24, 8-10 p.m.

The Cellar comedy club, 614 Main Ave, Fargo

Two comedians go head to head in a battle of wits for ultimate supremacy, bragging rights, and of course, cold hard CASH. These are not just simple "Ya Mama" jokes. The competitors will be getting personal with their opponent.. No topic is off-limits!! 

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​VotV Presents XXXtra Credit! A night of Books and Burlesque 18+

August 21st, 2019

Saturday, August 24, 7-10 p.m.

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo

The Valkyries of the Valley are at it again! Frisk E. Business, Holly Handful, Sasha Savage, Michelle Pearson (Michelleaneous), Rebel Rouser, and for the first time taking a Valkyries stage, Honey Bea! College special: $5 with valid college ID

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​Fourth Annual JJ’s Hog Roast for Hospice

August 21st, 2019

August 23-24

51943 County Hwy 9, Pelican Rapids, MN

Two-day event includes a car and bike show, music provided by the band Skyline and UpTown Entertainment DJ Service, a traditional hog roast, petting zoo, bounce house and cornhole tournament. For a full schedule of events and to pre-register for the car and bike show, visit http://www.jjshogroast.com.Jeffrey “JJ” Bruns, Jr., died at 28 in 2015 because of an accidental death. His family wanted to memorialize his name in a special way…

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​Hollipalooza

August 21st, 2019

Friday, August 23, 7-10 p.m.

Holiday Inn Fargo, 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

Featuring live music by Skyline and Slamabama. Full bar killer tunes and good company. Who could ask for anything more?

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​Barnesville Potato Days

August 14th, 2019

August 23-24 Barnesville, MN

With events such as mashed potato wrestling and Miss Tater Tot Pageant what’s not to love and what’s not to celebrate about the spud? There’s also a killer parade, delicious food and home-fried small town hospitality.

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​Lesson and Social Dance at Island Park

August 14th, 2019

Tuesday, August 20, 7:00 pm - 10:00 p.m

Island Park Gazebo, Fargo

Who’s up for a little Swing Dance 101? In this two Week Series start with the basics! Learn the fundamentals of swing, refine your dancing, improve your comfort and make friends along the way. A little bird also told us that Tuesday night dances at the gazebo are in the works now too!

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