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​Fargo Blues Festival

August 15th, 2018

August 17-18

Newman Outdoor Field

A fargo tradition! Acts for 2018 include: Ana Popovic, Curtis Salgado, Corey Stevens, Andy T Band, Anson Funderburgh, Heart & Soul, T-Roy Anderson, Kenny Neal, Tinsley Ellis, Carolyn Wonderland, Lamont Cranston, Lisa Wenger Band, and The Blue Wailers

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​Poetry/Spoken word at 20 Below

August 15th, 2018

Friday, August 17, 6-9 p.m.

20 Below Coffee, 14 N Roberts St, Fargo

R. H. Swaney and William Bortz are two spoken word poets are making a pitstop in Fargo on their midwest tour. Local heroes Ibukun Awosika and Emily Vieweg will be opening the evening. 

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​Unglued 6th birthday party!

August 15th, 2018

Friday, August 17, 4-8 p.m.

Unglued, 408 N Broadway, Fargo

Can you believe it’s been six years? Celebrate with cotton candy, mini champagnes, selfie booth, candy tasting with Yeobo Sweet Shop, giveaways, cool totes with purchase and much much more.

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​The Wicked Bees, Stovepipes, Runaway Ricochet, and Keenen Chalupa

August 15th, 2018

Friday, August 17, 9 p.m.-howling

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Formerly known as The Ska Skank Redemption, The Wicked Bees have made quite a name for themselves on the ska scene. Hold onto your hats Fargo Moorhead this is a show not to be missed!

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​Dale Days 2018

August 8th, 2018

August 16-18

Hotel Donaldson, 101 N Broadway, Fargo

Can you believe that the Hotel Donaldson is celebrating 15 years already? They’re dedicating a whole weekend of festivities for Dale Days this year. The fun starts Thursday expect “throwback specials,” hotel tours, and see live street artists at work. Evening patrons can anticipate a live music set from Dead Horses Thursday night.

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​A Scientific History of the 1918 Spanish Flu

August 8th, 2018

Tuesday, August 14, 6-7:30 p.m.

Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

Did you know there were more casualties from the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918 than casualties from WWI? Find out more from MSUM Biosciences professor Dr. Andrew Marry at this fascinating lecture.

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​Comstock House Yoga on the lawn

August 8th, 2018

Monday, August 13, 6-7 p.m.

Comstock House, 506 8th St S, Moorhead

Designed for all levels of yoga enthusiasts instructor Amanda Nordick will lead this yoga session on the lawn of the historic Comstock house. Class may be canceled in case of rain or temperatures dipping below 60 degrees. A small number of yoga mats are available.

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​Renewable Energy Rally

August 8th, 2018

Sunday, August 12, 1:30-6:15 p.m.

ND State Capitol Building, 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck

A little bird told us that green is the new black. Renewable Energy Rally will include music, food, electric vehicle displays and speakers. Speakers include: Former ND congressional candidate Chase Iron Eyes, chair of Dem-NPL Renewable Energy Caucus Brad Magnuson, and Phyllis Young organizer for the Lakota People’s Law Project and former Standing Rock tribal council member. Speakers start at 5:30.…

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​Ghost Wagon and the Pat Lenertz Band

August 8th, 2018

Friday, August 10, 10 p.m.-Howling

Sidestreet Grille & Pub, 404 4th Ave N, Fargo

Be sure to wear your dancing shoes Friday night as Twin Cities roots rockers join forces with The Pat Lenertz Band for an Americana jamboree like no other. 

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PRIDE kickoff party

August 8th, 2018

Thursday, August 9, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Sanctuary Bar and Bistro, Kragnes

Hosted by Miranda Madsen and Raven Knight headlines. Keep an eye out for Jack Lament, Cleo Rockelle, SHEa Hazard, Heidi Mi-Feelings, Leah Aaliyah, and your director, the hot mess herself, Tequila Mockingbird! 18+, 9 p.m., $8.

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