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…
February 15th, 2024
Thursday, March 7
8 p.m.
Fargo Theatre
314 North Broadway
Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic albums over the past decade. This time they will perform Pink FLoyd’s iconic album, “Dark Side of the Moon,” in its entirety. But that’s not all! They will also perform a special set of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits and feature a multimedia presentation of visual stimulation to sweeten the deal. They may be sporting black jackets, but feel free to show up in blue jeans or…
February 15th, 2024
Thursday, February 29
6 p.m.
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
612 East Boulevard Ave, Bismarck
Celebrate the arts in the Bismarck-Mandan community. There will be in-person painting demonstrations, a live auction, a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, music and art activities for all attendees. Proceeds will benefit local arts non-profit organizations, including Arts for All, Bismarck Art and Galleries Association (BAGA), Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus, Central Dakota Children's Choir…
February 15th, 2024
Friday, February 23-Sunday, February 25
Alerus Center
1200 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks
Jurassic Quest is America's largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Attendees will walk through the Cretaceous period, the Jurassic period and the Triassic period and experience for themselves what it was like to walk among dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest features over 80 life-size dinosaurs in its events. In collaboration with leading paleontologists, each one was painstakingly replicated in every…
January 18th, 2024
Saturday, February 24
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
Odditorium Stage at Brewhalla
1702 First Ave. North, Fargo, ND 58102
Watch your favorite TV game shows come alive. Grab a numbered tear-away ticket and be a part of the raffle for an opportunity to participate in this classic interactive game show experience. If you hold the golden ticket, prepare to match wits with local celebrities, laugh with local comedians, and go for the gusto for a chance to win fabulous prizes.…
January 18th, 2024
February 10-11
Fargo Ramada by Wyndham
3333 13th Ave. South, Fargo, ND 58103
For aficionados of true crime, this event features a range of guests, from FBI and police investigators to journalists, podcasters, independent investigators, psychics and paranormal experts and film, television and literary personalities, as well as vendors. Representatives from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women group and the Wetterling Foundation will be in attendance. Basic day passes start at…
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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…
September 18- October 18Open House Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Open House and Reception Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.The Arts House, 409 East Caledonia Ave., Hillsboro, ND John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) was…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com I’m going to go ahead and say it. I have trust issues with a lot of things and artificial intelligence (AI) is one of them. Yes, it’s a tool that can sit shotgun and make your everyday tasks…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comIf a child is drowning in a ditch, will you get your shoes muddy? “Big Moma” Leah Drumwright was a Black slave in the 19th century who had one of her numerous babies and was nursing an infant.…
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 Gionrickgion@gmail.com There seems to be a renaissance in Italian restaurants in the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. It’s a welcome change from just sporting an Olive Garden as a lone option. No offense to Marilyn Hagerty’s…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.com Bluegrass is a genre of music that is often associated with the American South. Many people would express incredulity at being told there is a thriving bluegrass and folk music community…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com As a follow-up to “The Whale,” a raucous adaptation of the first novel in Charlie Huston’s Henry Thompson series was a good choice for eclectic auteur Darren Aronofksy, whose bold visions…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com 2025 marks three years of the Annual Vergas Area Backroads Art Crawl. The art crawl is sponsored by the Vergas Arts Club. The Arts Club also happens to be part of the Vegas Community Club and both…
Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comPenn & Teller are returning to their roots. The legendary magic and comedy duo will appear on the Crown Stage at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, Minnesota, where they first…
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 Dr. Marc Sapir, MD, MPHjessica@pellienpublicrelations.com Across America, families are quietly struggling with a rising challenge: how to care for aging parents, siblings, grandparents, neighbors and friends. Most seniors want…
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…
