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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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Fargo Feminist [SECOND] Friday: July

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,…

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​Hello Dolly!

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.”

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​Comedy Roast of Erik Block

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!

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​2018 Winnipeg Folk Fest

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!

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