July 18th, 2018
Friday, July 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Fargo Brewing Company, 610 N University, Fargo
Jason Kander, former Missouri secretary of state, combat veteran and President of “Let America Vote” will be paying Fargo a visit for this special fundraiser on Friday. According to letamericavote.org “Let America Vote” was created by Kander in February 2017, “to fight back against proposals across the country that make it harder for eligible voters to exercise their constitutional right…
July 18th, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 6pm
North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks
Pack a lawn chair or a or a blanket and soak up some sun along with the sounds of Frances Cone. Compelling and soulful Indie pop straight out of Nashville. Chris Erickson of The Flea-Bitten Tramps opens the show.
To purchase tickets call (701) 777-4195.
July 11th, 2018
July 14-15
Fort Ransom, State Park, Fort Ransom, ND
A true testament to horsepower. Wheelwright demo with Fargo’s own Mike Kolesar, horse powered threshing and haying demos, demos of traditional arts and crafts and insights to pioneer life. Great food and great company with a beautiful backdrop. Bring your camping supplies and explore the Sheyenne river valley.
July 11th, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Red River Market, 409 Broadway, Fargo
Shop from over 60 local vendors. Grab brunch, sip on coffee or a drink while you're taking in live music by Eric Jacobson and The Jazz Committee. Enjoy kids activities with the Imagination Playground and YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties.
July 11th, 2018
Friday, July 13, 9 p.m.
Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo
Hosted by Jan Syverson this roast puts two comedians in a head to head battle roast before a panel of three judges. Nothing is sacred on this ground and the winner walks away with $100 in their pocket and bragging rights.
July 11th, 2018
Friday, July 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Fargo Billiards & Gastropub, 3234 43rd St. S, Fargo
An all ages monthly gathering of North Dakota Women’s Network members and friends from across the state during Happy Hour--appetizers are half price before 6. Organized for leisurely discussion of mutual interests regarding social, political, and economic issues. If you aren’t in Fargo, look for other gatherings throughout the state in Bismarck, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Valley City,…
July 11th, 2018
July 12-14, 18-21, 24-28, 8:30 p.m.
Bluestem Center for the Arts, 801 50th Ave. S, Moorhead
2018 marks 40 years of Trollwood. This classic musical celebrates the romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things.” Memorable music numbers include, “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Hello, Dolly!,” “Elegance,” and “It Only Takes a Moment.”
July 11th, 2018
Thursday, July 12, 8 p.m.
Aquarium, 226 N Broadway
Musician, writer, comedian,and general man about downtown Erik Block is hitting the dusty trail for Vegas and Fargo is giving him a proper farewell via roast. See a “murderous row” of comedians get their jabs in and FUP will close out the night. Good luck Erik--you’ll be missed!
June 27th, 2018
July 5-8
Bird’s Hill Provincial Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Check out over 70 artists from across the globe on nine stages in beautiful Birds Hill Provincial Park. A 45-year tradition celebrating people and music immersed in nature.
This year’s lineup includes:Sheryl Crow,Bahamas,Courtney Barnett,The Strumbellas,Elle King,Phoebe Bridgers,John Butler Trio,Natalie MacMaster,A Tribe Called Red,St. Paul and The Broken Bones,Whitney,Rhye,Julien Baker and more!
June 27th, 2018
Monday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Glasrud Auditorium
MSUM’s School of Media Arts & Design and the Red River Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society presents an evening of silent comedy shorts in honor of Dave Knutson, The films will be accompanied by live pipe-organ music in honor of Knudtson, who was a composer, musician, and classic film lover. Knudtson also taught radio and TV production for a while at MSUM, and played theater organ scores for MSUM’s Summer Cinema Series for more…
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