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​Comedy in the cellar with Bryan Miller

June 13th, 2018

June 15 and June 16, 7 p.m.

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo

Former editor cumm comic Bryan Miller made his network television debut by catching the eye of Craig Ferguson and was invited to do a spot on CBS’s The Late Late Show. He has since participated in multiple comedy festivals, is a recurring opener for Minnesota Public Radio’s comedy variety show Wits, and has appeared on a number of radio broadcasts and podcasts.

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​Women’s Self Defense

June 6th, 2018

Sunday, June 10, 1-4 p.m.

MPX Fargo, 3955 40th Ave. South, Fargo

Learn verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies and physical techniques that may aid you to escape and defend yourself and potentially prevent violent attacks. 

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​Fargo Pridefest Brunch

June 6th, 2018

Sunday, June 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Holiday Inn Fargo, 3803 13th Ave, S

Celebrate Sunday funday in style with a bottomless brunch. Pancakes, hasbrowns, eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, pastries, fruit… along with top notch drag performances, what more can you ask for? 

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​Gasper’s Spring Dance Gala

June 6th, 2018

Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m. or 6 p.m.

Gasper’s School of Dance and Performing Arts, 524 7th St N, Fargo

Two shows, one day come see what’s cooking at Gasper’s. See the progression of wee ballerinas to adult performances in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop dance and more.

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​Yoga on the farm

June 6th, 2018

Saturday, June 9, 5:30-9 a.m.

Solberg Farms, 11680 36th St. S, Horace

Grab some coffee and salute the sun at the Solberg Farm. Just ten minutes out of Fargo, have an enlightening yoga experience with a light breakfast to follow.

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​Jon Wayne and the Human Element with Wayne Suchy

June 6th, 2018

Friday, June 8, 8 p.m.-howling

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Join Jon Wayne minus the Pain, on this night he’ll be backed by Fargo’s heroes The Human

Element. Be sure to check out Wayne Suchy as well!

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​Creative Voices Talk: John Hitchcock

June 6th, 2018

Thursday June 7, 6-7 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Wisconsin based Artist in Residence and printmakerJohn Hitchcock talks about his practice, and his series currently on view at the museum. Also pencil in his upcoming Print Blitz workshop on June 26.

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Daniel Tiger is the special guest at 2018 Share A Story

June 6th, 2018

PBS Kids character Daniel Tiger at the annual Share A Story Family Literacy Event

FARGO, N.D., June 5, 2018 

Children and families can enjoy a free event filled with storytelling, activities, STEM experiences and a visit from PBS Kids character Daniel Tiger at the annual Share A Story Family Literacy Event. The FREE family event is Saturday, June 9, 9 am to 2 pm. at Rheault Farm in Fargo, and is hosted by Prairie Public, Fargo Parks, and United Way of Cass-Clay.

Every child can take home a…

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​Corks and Canvas Art and Wine Walk

May 30th, 2018

Thursday, June 7, 5-9 p.m.

Downtown Fargo

Do you like wine? Do you like art? If so--have we got an event for you! Downtown businesses will be hosting regional artists and inviting art and wine enthusiasts with open arms and open doors. Wristbands available at all participating businesses.

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​Public opening: Mike Lien

May 30th, 2018

Sunday, June 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Rourke Art Gallery and Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

"Coming Home : Mike Lien's legacy returns" is a collection of work from the late Fargo Forum and New York Times photojournalist. Robert Gaffaney will lead a gallery talk at 2 p.m.

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