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​Hot Mess Harlots presents: Atomic Blondes

March 13th, 2019

Saturday, March 16, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Fargo Elks, 3435 N Broadway, Fargo

Blondes have more fun--or do they? Let’s find out… Performances inspired by the atomic blondes of pop music throughout history. Performers include Leah Aaliyah, Mia Starr, SHEa Hazard, Tequila Mockingbird, and special guests Autumn Summers with your host and additional special guest, Carmen Love!

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​Josef’s annual fashion awards 2019

March 13th, 2019

Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m.

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

After 14 years JAFA is one of Fargo Moorhead’s most exciting fashion events. This runway show includes the work of Josef's students majoring in hair artistry and makeup along with an alumni category. This event is all ages.

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​Café Murder Dinner Theatre at Chef’s Table Catering Private Event Space

March 6th, 2019

March 14-16, 6:30 p.m.

Chef’s table catering. 3241 42nd St S, Fargo

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT) and Chef’s Table Catering are partnering to present a whodunit dinner theatre performance of “Café Murder.” This unique interactive dinner theatre experience allows guests to help solve the murder mystery.

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​Classic Film: Grey Gardens

March 6th, 2019

Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo

The 1975 cult classic Maysles brothers documentary provided a glimpse into the daily life of eccentric mother-daughter duo Big Edie and Little Edie Beale, in the derelict mansion they share in the Hamptons.

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​MarchFourth with The Race Hoglund Quintet

March 6th, 2019

Thursday, March 14, 8 p.m. -12 a.m.

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

A colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock, and jazz. This larger-than-life group of musicians and acrobats tour the country year-round. Fifteen MarchFourth musicians traveled from Portland, Oregon to New Orleans, Louisiana to record their fourth studio album, MAGIC NUMBER, self-released in September 2016 and was fan-funded through Kickstarter.

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​Ladies ag night

March 6th, 2019

Thursday, March 14, 4:30-8 p.m.

Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo

Celebrate women in agriculture with Cass County Soil Conservation District's 14th Annual Ladies Ag Night. Keynote Speaker is singer/songwriter/writer Elisa Korenne. This event is free and open to the public with food fun, and entertainment. Cash bar available.

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Celtic Festival Saturday

March 6th, 2019

March 9, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead 

The 16th Annual Celtic Festival 2019 is a celebration of the rich culture of the seven Celtic Nations featuring the intriguing history, arts and traditions of Brittany, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Galicia, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.There will be plenty of music, food, dancing and folk arts.

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​4th Annual NDSU press party

February 27th, 2019


Thursday, March 7, 7-9 p.m.

NDSU Alumni Center, 1241 University Dr. N Fargo

Readings from some of the newest authors of NDSU Press! Live music from Catsank Trio, cash bar and refreshments. Free and open to the public. 

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​Waffle Night!

February 27th, 2019


Thursday, March 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Kringen Lodge 25 Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo

Come on down for Waffle Night, every first Thursday of the month!

Norwegian Waffles served with a variety of toppings, including everyone's favorite: gjetost! Free will donation, with a suggested donation of $5. Music for all ages in the Troll Lounge starting with Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Time Jam at 5:30-7:30, and Jazz Jam with students and teachers from Amped! Music School from 7:30-10:00.

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​Artist Talk: Kent Kapplinger and Anna Johnson

February 27th, 2019


Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 6 – 7 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Meet local printmakers Kent Kapplinger and Anna Johnson. Listen as they discuss their exhibitions, Beautiful Recollections: The Changing Seasons and Northern Lights by Kent Kapplinger and Layer by Layer: Recent Works by Anna Johnson.

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