June 20th, 2024
June 22
11 a.m - 3 p.m. and 3- 6 p.m.
Words To Live By Bookstore
819 Center Avenue, Moorhead
The Moorhead Friends Writing Group (MFWG) is a group of 40 writers in 13 states and Canada. They have recently published their third anthology, “Tales from the Water’s Edge,” with an introduction by award-winning authors Melissa Prusi and Steven Hopstaken. They’re celebrating with a book signing party followed by a second book signing for Melissa Prusi and Steven Hopstaken. Can we say…
June 20th, 2024
By Faye Seidler and Sabrina Hornung
June might be the official Pride month, but why stop there? We’re celebrating Pride statewide, all summer long.
All information should be confirmed by checking out an organization website and talking with event planners. Some events may have limited capacity, age restrictions, or charge admission.
LGBTQ+ Trivia
June 20, 8 p.m.
Rhombus Guys
606 Main Ave, Fargo
Put your LGBTQIA+ history and pop culture knowledge to the…
May 16th, 2024
Need more events? Check out our July 2024 and August 2024 calendars. (They're cleverly split up to save you some scrolling.)
Spring Crows
Now - June 28, Spirit Room, Fargo
Forty artists display works centered around a crow theme. Opening reception on May 17.
Women of the West Art Show
Now - June 29, Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, Watford City
Amanda Heimbuch's mixed media art is inspired by western women.
May 16th, 2024
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Mandan Rodeo Days
July 2-4, Dale Pahlke Arena, Mandan
Roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding and more.
Art in the Park
July 3-4, Dykshoorn Park, Mandan
Celebrate the holiday with crafters, artists and artisans and thousands of spectators.
https://www.visitmandan.com/art-in-the-park-festival
Sertoma Fabulous Fourth and Fireworks
July 4, Sertoma Park,…
May 16th, 2024
Don't forget to check out our May-June and July 2024 calendars too.
Music and Art in the Park
August 1, Cavalier City Park, Cavalier
Watch the talent show, music from Whiskey Wheeler, food vendors and kids’ games.
https://www.ndtourism.com/cavalier/events/festivals-fairs/music-art-park
FM Kicks Band Concert
August 1, Jamestown Art Park, Jamestown
Free event, live jazz in the open air
https://fmkicksband.com/concerts/
Deuce of August
August 1-4, Mountain
Celebrating Icelandic Midwestern…
April 18th, 2024
Saturday, May 11
7 p.m., gates at 5 p.m.
Outdoors at Fargo Brewing Company
610 University Dr. N, Fargo
Wisconsin’s finest export, The Violent Femmes, started out in Milwaukee in 1981 as an acoustic punk band, and they’ve been making waves ever since. Their self-titled debut album debuted 41 years ago and it’s been 40 years since “Hallowed Ground” was released, and they will be playing both albums cover to cover at this show. Their debut album alone features such hits as “Blister…
April 18th, 2024
May 4-5
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.
Cornerstone Bank Arena
4404 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
This Fargo’s first LEGO convention for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages. The Construction Zone is equipped with bricks to build with. Watch and engage with live builds, and be sure to check out the galleries featuring life-sized and amazing sets.
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to Creations for Charity, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that sends LEGO sets to underprivileged…
April 18th, 2024
Thursday April 25-27, 7:30 pm
Sunday April 28, 2 p.m.
Lisbon Opera House,
413 Main St., Lisbon
This is community theatre at its finest, courtesy of the No Name Players in the beautifully restored Lisbon Opera House. The No Name Players started out as a group of folks in the community who wanted to find a way to raise funds for their historic Opera House via bi-annual performances in the spring and fall. The Opera House was built in 1889 and housed a plethora of different businesses in that…
April 18th, 2024
Saturday, April 20
2 p.m.
Moorhead Public Library
118 5th St. S, Moorhead
“The Greater Cumberland County Cooking Show,” is a short film that was recently screened at the Fargo Film Festival. Filmmaker Janet Brandeau is doing a mini-road trip around Minnesota for small town (and mid-size town) screenings. One of these stops happens to be in Moorhead. This event is free and open to the public and includes a screening of the film followed by discussion of food, friendship, and community.
March 21st, 2024
March 19-23
Fargo Theatre
314 Broadway N, Fargo
Check out luncheon panel discussions, pre-parties, a 2-minute movie contest, local, international and award-winning films for your viewing pleasure. Producer Will Greenfield will be making a special guest appearance, speaking on his film “Immaculate,” which will be showing at the festival. Greenfield was executive producer for season two of HBO’s hit series “Euphoria”, which garnered 16 Emmy nominations. Visit the website for more…
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By Winona LaDukewinona@winonaladuke.comIt’s been eight years since the Water Protectors were cleared off the banks of the Cannonball and Missouri Rivers. It was a bitter ending to a battle to protect the water; and for most of us…
By HPR Staff We’re all a part of building strong, healthy and inclusive communities. But the region’s non-profit organizations do a lot of the heavy lifting. Now it’s time for these organizations to step into the spotlight.…
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, Hjemkomst Center202 1st Avenue N., MoorheadLet’s be real, Irish culture is on everyone’s mind in mid-March, so why not expand your horizons and…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com 2025 marks us halfway through the roaring 2020s. Boy, am I glad I didn’t bob my hair for this go-around. It feels like we’re off to the wrong roar, opening Pandora’s box of what-the-Fox…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comLennon: “Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can!”On January 8, 2025, Timothy W. Rybeck of “The Atlantic" magazine published “How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days” with the…
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By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com As a food enthusiast, there’s nothing better than attending a local event featuring hotdish. And as far as hotdish events go, no place does it better than the fine folks at Brewhalla and Drekker…
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By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.comBong Joon-ho’s highly anticipated follow-up to the game-changing Oscar-winner “Parasite” was set to arrive in theaters last year, but the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike pushed the date. Was the…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.com Everyone has heard the adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” However, it is safe to say there are far more than a thousand in Mickey Smith’s photographs. When one hears…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comHigh Plains Reader had the opportunity to interview two mysterious new game show hosts named Milt and Bradley Barker about an upcoming event they will be putting on at Brewhalla. What…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By Josette Ciceronunapologeticallyanxiousme@gmail.com What does it mean to truly live in a community —or should I say, among community? It’s a question I have been wrestling with since I moved to Fargo-Moorhead in February 2022.…
By Faye Seidlerfayeseidler@gmail.com On Dec 5, the Turning Point USA chapter at North Dakota State University hosted an event called BisonFest. This event featured Chloe Cole, a former trans kid, known for detransitioning and…
By Gilbert Kuipersgilbertkuipers@outlook.com I live in North Dakota District 24 and have been challenging the district Republicans about their understanding of climate science for years. There has been no serious response to my…
