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Fargo-Moorhead Comic-con 9

February 20th, 2019

February 22-23, 9 a.m.

Ramada Fargo, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo

Featuring comics writer Eliot Rahal, DC/Marvel Comic Creator Joel “Mojo” Moen, and local comic hero Noel “Scotch” Anderson and so many more. Look for vendors of all things comics, memorabilia, jewelry and trinkets. Keep an eye out for games and video game tournaments. FMCC will also feature an assortment of panels and workshops, films and videos and a costume contest for kids (Saturday, 2pm) and costume contest for adults…

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​Classic Film: City Lights

February 20th, 2019

Thursday, March 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo

This silent classic stars the iconic Charlie Chaplin as a lovable tramp who falls in love with a beautiful blind girl. One night only!

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​Unwined February

February 13th, 2019

Thursday, February 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

650 40th Ave S, West Fargo

The area’s premier evening of Yoga, wine, cheese and community. Luna Fargo restaurant owner and wine/cheese expert, Nikki Berglund, will select 3 pairings to follow a yoga session. 14 yr (1200 hr) veteran instructor Sarah Piersol, has carefully selected yoga poses (asanas) guaranteed to relax and unwind. 

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​Small Houses with Jake Ingamar, Walker Rider and Plumslugger

February 13th, 2019

Sunday, February 17, 8-11:30 p.m.

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Small Houses is a solo indie folk project based out of Austin Texas, featuring the songs, photos and poems of Flint, MI native, Jeremy Quentin. Audiences can anticipate finger-style guitar playing and 35mm renderings. 

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​The Red Raven’s 8th annual erotic art show

February 13th, 2019

Saturday, February 16, 6-10 p.m.

Red Raven Espresson Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo

Indulge in the pleasures of titilating art, specialty drinks, treats, raffles and a primo date destination for Valentine’s weekend. All proceeds from the raffles go to Planned Parenthood.

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​Art party Vol.2

February 13th, 2019

Naturally, Fled, 2019 Silver gelatin contact print - by Tessa BeckSaturday, February 16, 12 p.m.-12 a.m.

Wild Terra Cider, 6 12th St. N, Fargo

A day to fully immerse yourself in Fargo art and specialty drinks. Visual art from Brett Lysne, Austin Martz, Bridget Solsaa, Grace Clark, Aaron Bernal Aguilar, Christina Perleberg, Hideuhs, Laura Forgie, Sam Gunderson, and Tessa Beck. Experience an Interactive Dual Projection by Bill Craig. DJs start at 8pm: NightFox, Kerosine, Jake Pawlik and Icarus Redux. 

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2019 Fargo Regional National History Competition

February 13th, 2019

Friday February 15, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

NDSU Memorial Union, 1401 Administration Ave, Fargo 

NDSU’s Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies are bringing back the Fargo National History Day Regional. Middle and high school students will present their projects and compete for a spot in the NHD state competition on April 12, 2019, at the North Dakota Heritage Center and Museum in Bismarck. Select winners at the state level will earn the chance to compete in the National…

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​Scandinavian buffet rescheduled

February 6th, 2019

Monday, February 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

NDSU Memorial Union, 1401 Administration Ave. Fargo

Uffda! NDSU Dining will be hosting their 43rd annual Scandinavian buffet at the NDSU Memorial Union. $12 per person--skol!

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​Elmer Thompson the inventor reception​

February 6th, 2019

Sunday, February 10, 3:30 p.m.

North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Dr, Grand Forks

Elmer O. Thompson (1891-1984) was a self taught photographer and inventor. He started out as the official photographer at the State Normal and Industrial School in Ellendale and eventually went on to earn an electrical engineering degree at the University of California, served in the Signal Corps in Paris in WWI, and then moved to the center of technological innovation in New York City. Mr. Thompson…

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​2019 Winter Bluesfest

February 6th, 2019

Saturday, February 9, 4 p.m.

Ramada Fargo 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo

Toronzo Cannon, Harper & Midwest Kind, Big George Jackson, and 3rd Street Blues Band will all be taking the stage for the 19th annual Winter’s Bluesfest.

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