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​Fargo Feminist First Friday

May 2nd, 2018

Friday, May 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Fargo Billiards and 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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​Re: Generation Tour with Abe, Arlo and Sarah Lee Guthrie

May 2nd, 2018

Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.

Historic Holmes Theatre, 800-898 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN

Arlo Guthrie, folk music royalty, Woodstock veteran and son of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie hits the stage with the next generation of Guthries--his children Abe and Sarah Lee. Maybe best known for “Alice’s Restaurant,” Guthrie’s powerful and often satirical writing style has captured the heart and ears of folk enthusiasts everywhere.

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​The 4onthefloor with Stovepipes

April 25th, 2018

Friday, April 27, 9pm-howling

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway

With each member armed with a bass drum this footstompin’ four piece is here to kick FM into a dance-dance overdrive. There’s a reason they’ve oft been referred to as one of the most entertaining bands in the midwest.

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​Come to Wurst to elect the best!

April 25th, 2018

Tuesday, May 1, 5:30-7:30

Wurst Bier Hall, 630 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Live auction, local celebrities, a brat bar, and a cash bar for a suggested $35 donation. All proceeds benefit the 2018 Democratic legislative campaigns in Cass County. Also a little birdie told us it’s Rick Gion’s birthday to boot--so let’s celebrate with a boot!

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​Escape from the Zoo+the Antidonts with Mr. Meaner

April 25th, 2018

Wednesday, May 2, 9pm-howling

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway

Featuring members of Daze N Daze--Houston based Escape from the Zoo is coming to Fargo to thrash your socks off for the show of the year. Keep an ear out for the Antidonts and local heroes: Mr. Meaner, Pass The Flask, Super Cruiser, and Germ Circus.

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​Kid’s Science Day: Female Scientists

April 25th, 2018

Saturday, April 28, 1-4pm

Comstock House, 506 8th St S, Moorhead

Costumed historians discuss the work of female scientists from the Victorian era through the early 20th century. Learn about their contributions in the fields of archaeology, astronomy, solar energy and DNA.

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Glitz & Growlers

April 25th, 2018

Saturday, April 28, 9pm

Prairie Brothers Brewing Company, 4474 23rd Ave South, Fargo

Pole performances, contortionists, glitter, glamorama, burlesque and beer. Who could ask for anything more? Performances by Ketel Wonder, Frisk E. Business, Ava X. Posed, Sasha Savage, Monaco Maneater, and KC Vine.

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​Hip Hop for Hope

April 25th, 2018

Friday, April 27, 7pm

Great Plains Ballroom at NDSU Memorial Union

Each year he NDSU Hip Hop team puts on an event that will benefit a local charity. This year all of the proceeds will go to CHARISM. Their show will feature singers, dancers, rappers, comedians and even the talents of local yo-yo artist Jon Narum.

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​Foosball League in the cellar

April 25th, 2018

Thursdays, 6-9pm

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo

Front Street Taproom is now hosting a weekly foosball league in the cellar every Thursday. It’s free to join and weekly attendance isn’t mandatory but encouraged. All you have to do is show up and keep your eye on the ball!

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Sub:Culture 99 Radio Free Fargo Friday Night Freq takeover

April 18th, 2018

Wednesday, April 25, 9pm-howling

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway, Fargo

You may have heard their sick beats on 95.9 lpfm on Friday's from 5pm-midnight. Now you can dance your pants off in the presence of the minds behind ”The Riverside Redux,””The Weekly Rinse,” “This is Sugar” hosted by Josh aka DJ KLMNOP, “Dubnown” hosted by Kid-0 and Wissota, and “Bass Sick Beats” hosted by Star IV.

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