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​Mental Health Exhibit and Reception

May 30th, 2018

Thursday, May 31, 5-7 p.m.

APT a creative incubator, 225 4th Ave. N, Fargo

APT and The Arts Partnership believe that exposure to art improves quality of life. Sometimes it can even save a life. This exhibit was curated to highlight local artists who use art as therapy. The reception will include a reading from ooet Emily Vieweg and a talk from professional clinical counselor Ashley Stielow. Stielow provides therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a variety of…

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​Dakota Fine Art: Grand opening reception

May 23rd, 2018

Thursday, May 31, 5-9 p.m.

11 8th St S, Fargo

Nine regional artists join forces in Fargo’s newest artist collective gallery. Along with the core group of artists, art enthusiasts can anticipate guest artists and great opportunities to network and connect with local artists and enhance their lives with art.

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​Diplo

May 23rd, 2018

Thursday, May 31, 8 p.m.

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo

Musician, DJ, producer Thomas Wesley Pentz aka Diplo is a force to be reckoned with. “Pentz has 235+ show dates under his belt in 2015 alone, and three 2016 Grammy Nominations including Producer of the Year, Best Dance Recording, and Best Dance/Electronic Album.” Not to be confused with Diplo aka Ethan Hawke.

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​Drone Focus Conference

May 23rd, 2018

May 30-31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fargo Civic Center, 207 4th St N, Fargo

This two day event will feature main stage speakers, interactive workshops, focused lunches, and more. Connect and network with experts, enthusiasts and leaders in the drone industry. Check out: https://dronefocuscon.com/ to learn more.

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​Full Moon Yoga with Oils

May 23rd, 2018

Tuesday, May 29, 5:45-6:30 p.m.

Moorhead Massage and Wellness, 202 8th St S

Yoga with “Practice designed with nature’s rhythms in mind.” Oil diffusers will be filled with astrology inspired oil selections. We’re intrigued--what does it all mean? Come and find out! Open to all levels.

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​Hot Mess Harlots present: A Night at the Movies

May 23rd, 2018

Saturday, May, 26, 9 p.m.

The Sanctuary Bar and Bistro, 9816 21st St. N, Moorhead

Drag performances inspired by your favorite songs and movie moments along with movie trivia and prizes. See Best of the Best award winner Tequila Mockingbird in action!

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​Studio 6 Broadway Open House

May 23rd, 2018

Thursday, May 24, 5-7 p.m.

Studio 6, 6 N Broadway, Fargo

The space will serve as an FMCT expansion featuring an 80-100 seat performance venue, a large rehearsal hall, and small practice spaces. The space will be an expansion of educational offerings for students and adults starting this fall and will be used as a secondary rehearsal space for FMCT’s ten show production schedule for next season.

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​HPRs 2018 Best of the Best Awards Night

May 16th, 2018


Sunday, May 20, 6 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Ladies and gentlemen start your engines... the votes are in. Erik Block will be the master of ceremonies while DJ Dextrious keeps the tunes rolling. Come celebrate our terrifically talented community of movers and shakers! Doors @ 6. Awards @ 7. Cash wine and beer bar. 

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Island Park Swing Dancing

May 16th, 2018

Tuesday, May 22, 7-10 p.m.

Island Park, 302 7th St S, Fargo

Meet up at the Island Park Gazebo for Tuesday night swing dancing. This free event starts with a quick crash course in swing dance at 7 p.m. and the music and social dancing starts around 7:30. No partner or dance experience required. 

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​FMGMC Sing Out

May 16th, 2018

Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m.

Bethesda Lutheran Church, 401 40th Ave S, Moorhead

Under the direction of Angel Lira, this year’s spring concert includes music that observes all spectrums of the LGBTQ+ community exploring themes of celebration and parody as well as works and defiance, all exploring what it means to be a gay person in 2018.

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