May 29th, 2019
Thursday, June 6, 8 p.m.
The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo
“Pound for pound, Simon Joyner is my favorite lyricist of all time. He has shades of all the greats (Van Zandt, Cohen, Dylan) but exists in a space all his own ... He truly is an American songwriting treasure. It is my hope that more people will discover his music and share in the unique joy that it brings." – Conor Oberst
May 29th, 2019
June 4-August 17
Nichole’s Fine Pastry, 13 S 8th St, Fargo
Flora & Fauna is a joint exhibition of Botanical watercolors by Brandi Malarkey, and wildlife photography by Brigit Pruess. Along with the artwork, see why HPR readers have voted NFP as best dessert for HPR’s best bets!
May 29th, 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 5-8 p.m.
Comstock House, 506 8th St S, Moorhead, MN
On June 4, 1919, the U.S. Senate passed the 19th Amendment and sent it to the states for ratification. Celebrate the centennial with free ice cream, beer, champagne, games, house tours, and a 6:00pm ceremony.
HCSCC Executive Director Maureen Kelly Jonason will open the ceremony with a reading of local suffragist Clara Dillon Darrow's speech, "I Want a Vote." Vice President of the League of Women Voters of the Red River…
May 29th, 2019
Saturday, June 1, 12-4 p.m.
Enjoy PB&J sandwiches and one of Junkyard's iconic peanut butter flavored brew. Proceeds from this event go toward Moorhead Public Schools to reduce school lunch debt. Nearly 36% of students in MPS are eligible for free or reduced-price meals but unfortunately this program doesn’t cover negative account balances. Free will donation for the sandwiches but be sure to check out the silent auction items as well as the items up for raffle. No one should have to…
May 22nd, 2019
Wednesday, May 29, 5-8 p.m.
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
This event is an open house style maker’s session. Participants will receive an 11 inch canoe model and access to a supply buffet. Artist Hosts will be available to provide inspiration and support to help sketch out your ideas and assist in selecting materials. At the end of the evening the canoe is yours to take home to use as inspiration for a life sized version in the upcoming parade.
May 22nd, 2019
Thursday, May 30, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Fargo Brewing Company, 610 University Dr N, Fargo
Gogol Bordello with Nu Folk Rebel Alliance at The Fargo Brewing Company Outdoors Stage. Gogol Bordello formed in New York in 1999, combining their Eastern European musical influences with underground rock to form their distinct “gypsy punk” sound. Since its inception, Gogol Bordello has been a band of immigrants, with members hailing from Ukraine, Ecuador, Russia and Ethiopia.
May 22nd, 2019
May 24-26
Harmony Park Music Garden, Geneva MN
Featuring musical acts such as Keller Williams, Useful Jenkins, Driftwood, Kind Country, Frogleg, Clusterpluck, Stringdingers and more! There’s also a Forager’s Feast available through Forest to Fork. Jam out, eat wild food and join an informational discussions on a fast growing and impactful food trend.
May 22nd, 2019
Saturday, May 25, 12-2 p.m.
Wild Terra Cider, 6 12th St N, Fargo
Nature of the North is partnering with Nickel's Bike Shop to bring you a workshop geared towards everyday bicycle maintenance. Learn the essentials of getting your bike up and running, including: Tires, Brake Adjustments, chain and gear maintenance. Following the event, the group will take a bike ride together and visit a few of the local DIY Bike Stands you might not know of!
May 22nd, 2019
Friday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
TAK Music Venue, 1710 Center Ave, Dilworth
Five-time winner of Off Beat Magazine’s coveted Best of the Beat New Orleans Music Awards for best harmonica player, Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco, with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters, WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier and the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
May 15th, 2019
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead
Free lecture from Dakota Studies professor and Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate elder Dr. Clifford Canku. One of the authors of 'Dakota Prisoner of War Letters: Dakota Kaskapi Okicize Wowapi,' Canku delivers a history of the 1862 U.S. - Dakota War and an introduction to his work researching and translating the Dakota Prisoner of War Letters.
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