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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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​Theatre NDSU presents: Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!

April 18th, 2018

April 20, 21 and the 26-28

Askanase Hall at NDSU located at the corner of 12th Avenue North and Albrecht Blvd

Based on the book by Barbara Park,, it’s the holiday season and Junie B. is gearing up for the class gift exchange. It’s all fun and games until her tattle-tale nemesis May gets in the way. In teaching her a lesson Junie B Jones learns a lesson herself.. What is it? See for yourself and maybe we’ll all learn a little something.

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​Bookbinding workshop

April 18th, 2018

April 21-22, 1pm-5pm

Center for creativity at Plains Art Museum, 720 1st Ave. N, Fargo

This single weekend workshop walks participants through two different book binding processes. The pamphlet stitch and Japanese stab binding. Learn the basics and build from there! Participants will create their own soft bound journal.

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​Back in Bloom: A welcome back show

April 18th, 2018

Saturday, April 21, 9pm

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

Who’s onboard for a bit of the ‘ol razzle dazzle? Bad Weather Burlesque is back after a hiatus and ready to shake rattle, roll. Gear up for a night of burlesque, belly dance, and comedy.

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​Red River Spring Market

April 18th, 2018

Saturday, April 21, 10am-2pm

Prairie Roots Food Co-op, 1213 NP Ave Fargo

This outdoor event will feature the Red River Market vendors you know and love. Something for everyone whether you’re looking to fill your pantry, household, belly or soul. Live music, food, art, and plenty of parking.

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ASAH 10 Year Anniversary

April 18th, 2018

Thursday, April 19, 5-7pm

Radisson Hotel, 201 5th St S, Fargo

An evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres celebrating 10 years of African Soul American Heart. ASAH just won a Spark Plug award from Giving Hearts Day for earning more than $30,000 in donations in less than 24 hours during Giving Hearts Day.

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​Wine not Wednesday: Wine club April 2018

April 11th, 2018

Wednesday, April 18, 5-7pm

Luna Fargo, 1545 University Drive, Fargo

Karen Harrington of Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits is bringing 6 wines to sample and paired with the finest of cheeses. There will also be an interactive chat about wine and cheese from 5:30-6:30pm. Special pricing for featured wines will be offered by Bernie's Wines and Liquors the night of the event. 

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​Silver Follies 2018 auditions

April 11th, 2018

Tuesday, April 17, 5-8pm

FMCT, 433 4th St S, Fargo

“Featuring performers aged 55+, Silver Follies demonstrates that performing is not only for the young, but also the young at heart.”Directed by Bill Lucas, this year’s Follies theme is Music & Mayhem. It will include musical numbers, dance, and a short, scripted play-within-a-play whodunit entitled “A Murdered Mystery.” 

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