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​Artist-led Summer camps: Monster Mash

July 25th, 2018

July 30, 31, 9 a.m.

Center for Creativity at Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Under the eye of local artist Punchgut, refine your skill and develop your inner creature feature by spending your day filling your sketchbook with monsters. Draw, collaborate and eventually transform your drawings into stickers. Workshop is open to ages 9-12.

Cost: $52 members / $65 non-members

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​Brother Ali w/ deM atlaS, Nooky Jones & D Mills & The Thrills

July 18th, 2018

Thursday, July 26 at 5 p.m.-midnight

Fargo Brewing Company, 610 N University, Fargo

Hip hop artist, community activist, and member of Rhymesayers, Brother Ali will appear with Nooky Jones at The Fargo Brewing Company. Nooky Jones was described as "Equal parts Stevie Wonder, D'Angelo and Prince..." by Heavy Rotation on NPR. Also Keep an ear out for Fargo’s own D Mills and the Thrills.

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​Aber Days 2018

July 18th, 2018

July 21-22

816 N Broadway, Abercrombie, ND

5K run, parade, vendor blender, rodeo to support Abercrombie volunteer fire department, street dance featuring Redline and much much more. Family friendly small town fun. Be sure to check out Fort Abercrombie Historic Site while you’re there!

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​Comedy in the Cellar: Tommy Ryman

July 18th, 2018

July 20-21, 6:30 p.m.

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo

Early in his career, Ryman has opened for the likes of Louie Anderson, Maria Bamford, and Nick Swardson and was invited to perform at the Great American Comedy Festival at the Johnny Carson Theater. He was featured as one of the “Twin Cities’ Funniest People” by Metro Magazine and is signed with StandUp! Records. Fargo favorite Nathan Fulsebakke opens.

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​4th Annual Summer Art Sale

July 18th, 2018

July 20-21, 9 a.m.-

Center for Creativity at Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo

The Summer Art Sale features unique works of art in ceramic and printmaking by emerging and professional artists from across the region. Proceeds support the participating artists and the Robert Kurkowski Ceramic Studio in the Center for Creativity. Support local art and artists .Only two blocks off Broadway on First Avenue North. 

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​Jason Kander fundraiser for the Dem-NPL Field Program

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…

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​NDMOA Concerts in the Garden: Frances Cone

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.

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​Fort Ransom Sodbuster Days

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. 

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​Red River Market Opening Day

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

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​Friday the 13th Roast Battle

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.

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