May 16th, 2024
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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…
March 21st, 2024
Saturday, March 23
Red River Valley Fairgrounds
1805 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
For utterly original finds, head to the Fargo Junk Market. The spring incarnation of this recurring event (a favorite since 2012) features handmade, repurposed and upcycled treasures from artists, makers and pickers from all around the region. Score eye-catching art, handmade jewelry and cool clothing, plus intriguing junk, antiques, collectables and primitives. There are plenty of vintage treasures, thrifted…
March 21st, 2024
April 1-7
Once the founders of Florida Food Waste Prevention Week met the founders of California's Food Waste Prevention Week in 2020, the ball really started rolling. In 2021, the good word started to spread to more states, cities and organizations, forming a movement. Last year. over 600 partners across 11 countries and 48 states joined the mission to educate and inspire. By reducing food waste, we support a healthier environment, address food insecurity in our communities and save…
March 21st, 2024
April 4-5
Belle Mehus Auditorium
201 N 6th St., Bismarck
Enjoy two fantastic nights of short films celebrating award-winning, local and international films at the Belle Mehus Auditorium in Bismarck. Thursday, April 4 will feature local and human-interest films with a panel discussion of both local filmmakers and scholars. Two-day and individual passes are available.
February 15th, 2024
Saturday, March 16
11 a.m.
Downtown Fargo
Wear something green and celebrate spring during Fargo-Moorhead’s premier parade. Thousands of spectators line the streets, so arrive early to snag a prime spot. This community celebration of Irish pride is celebrating 27 years of fun and it’s a whole vibe. Look for marching bands, decorated floats, prancing horses, movers and shakers waving from vehicles, festive bagpipes, community groups and local businesses. Don’t forget to bring a bag…
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By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comDairy Queen restaurants across the country will raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals during Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, July 31. At least one dollar from every Blizzard…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comFM Pride Week returns to the Fargo-Moorhead metro August 3-10. A snapshot of events are listed below. Discover event descriptions and locations as well as volunteer opportunities online at…
Monday, August 11Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo “Saw The Musical” premiered Off-Broadway in the Fall of 2023, parodying the events of the first “Saw” film. It has been described as “a love story with fluidity (and…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com On July fourth, Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest took place at Coney Island. The winners, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo, reigned victorious. Chestnut earned his 17th title by…
By Ed Raymondfargogadly@gmail.comNotes about terror, tyranny, torture, freedom, laws, lies, and truthWhen Vice President Mike Pence needed an answer to a question about the 2020 presidential election that might end American…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Rick Gion and Simone Wairickgion@gmail.com The Red River Market returned to downtown Fargo on Saturday, July 12. The event will take place every Saturday except July 19. (That date will be moved to Sunday, July 20, due to the…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comThe Moorhead Public Library will offer three free, all-ages outdoor concerts featuring regional bands this summer. The series begins on June 12 with the Meat Rabbits, a group that blends…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com When I first heard the premise for “Oh, Hi!” — which has been described as a “romantic comedy” if you imagine a twisted sense of the term — visions of two Stephen King novels popped…
Press ReleaseTouchmark at Harwood Groves will host a special artist reception featuring renowned glass artist Jon Offutt on Tuesday, July 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the community’s auditorium. The event celebrates Offutt’s temporary…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comPhoto by Yvonne Denault There is something intimate and personal about plays. Even in our age of multimillion dollar Hollywood productions and droves of streaming services, watching actors…
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 Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comCaregivers for school-aged children and teenagers are encouraged to bring them to back-to-school immunization clinics scheduled for every Tuesday in August. Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH)…
By Alicia Underlee NelsonProtests against President Trump’s policies and the cuts made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planned across North Dakota and western Minnesota Friday, April 4 and…
By Vern Thompsonvern.thompson@rocketmail.com Working in the Bakken oil fields of the Williston Basin is so different from my home in Fargo. I'm not judging, because the people working and living in western North Dakota are very…
