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​Cheech & Chong

May 16th, 2018

Friday, May 18, 8-9:30 p.m.

Shooting Star Casino, 777 Casino Road, Mahnomen

Counterculture kings Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are still smokin’ and they’ll be at Shooting Star Casino with special guest Shelby Chong. 

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​Dearly Departed with Barnaby Jones, Know Signal and Grime

May 16th, 2018

Friday, May 18, 9 p.m.

The Garage Bar, 3108 9th St S, Moorhead

Local stoner sludge heroes Barnaby Jones, and Fargo rockers Know Signal share the bill with a little capitol city metal ala Grime. Who’s ready to bang their heads?

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​Crowe Farm Retreats : 25 Years Celebrating Art and Nature

May 9th, 2018


Saturday, May 12, 1:30-3:30pm

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

Public opening for a group exhibition of artwork by Jim Conaway, Bob Crowe, Zhimin Guan, Dan Jones, Paul Kellett, and Carl Oltvedt. Artist talk starts at 2pm. For the past 25 years, a group of artists have gathered every autumn for a long weekend of painting and good times. It all started at Solinger's Resort on Lake Lida. It then changed to Bob Crowe's family lake cabin and then shifted to the Crowe…

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​Transgender Youth: How to be a Good Ally

May 9th, 2018

Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Christ, 406 8th St S, Moorhead

Transgender youth need adult and peer allies! This workshop will provide participants with the proper tools to be a transgender youth ally. Panel of Presenters will include two Transgender Activists, a Therapist who works with clients who identify as Transgender, and the sponsor of the GSA at a local high school. Over 80% of LGBTQ+ youth have been assaulted or threatened, and every instance of…

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​Studio 614: A Disco Party

May 9th, 2018

Saturday, May 12, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Front Street Tap Room, 614 Main Avenue Fargo

Is it hot in here of is it just the Saturday Night Fever taking over? Break out your dancing shoes and 70s threads because DJ Yanni and Garret Hoy are taking over below Front Street with some sweet 70s grooves.

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​FM Wing Challenge!

May 9th, 2018

Friday, May 11, 3 - 8 p.m.

Southwest Arena, 4404 23rd Ave S, Fargo

Wing enthusiasts can anticipate a beer garden, concessions, a bean bag tournament.. and WINGS! There will be a special fundraising portion to this event with members of Lukas “The Dutch Destroyer” Kuster’s family selling their bracelets for the Live Like Lukas Foundation. A little bird told us that Thundar the NDSU Bison Mascot will be in attendance too.

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​Mr. Kingsmen Hooker and Hero Drag Party

May 9th, 2018

Friday, May 11, 8:30pm-howling

The Garage Bar, 3108 9th St S, Moorhead

OK, you had us at hookers and heroes! Gear up for a night of all inclusive entertainment with a little razzle dazzle drag magic at the Garage Bar this weekend. 

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​Afroman

May 9th, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 7:30pm

226 N Broadway, Fargo

He doesn’t just stop with hip hop see the man in action with his soul singin’ double neck guitar playin’ ways. Featuring Zeus Rebel, Yadda Man and Luke Wiley. All tickets purchased for the April 6 date will be honored. 

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​Migrasong: A Norwegian Folk Musical

May 2nd, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 6:30-8 p.m.

Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead

A multimedia feast for the eyes and ears. This Norwegian folk musical will be performed in Norwegian by artists Reidun Horvei and Inger - Kristine Riber. It explores the stories and songs that were brought to the United States with the 19th century Norwegian immigrants. This event is in collaboration with MUHO, the Western Norway Emigration Center and will be performed in the Hopperstad…

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Zine Launch Party/Artist Talk

May 2nd, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 6-8 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Resident artist Cayla Skillin-Brauchle is scoping out FM for fodder for her hand drawn and screen printed zine. Come to the launch, learn about the project and bring home a copy of the zine. First 30 visitors have the opportunity to aid in the creation of the limited edition zine.

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