January 17th, 2018
Sunday, January 21, 3-5pm
Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave
Order a drink, pick a cozy spot, and read the book you brought or just checked out -- librarians are here to help! A dollar of the price of every beer is donated to the Fargo Public Library. Vinyl background music, librarian-provided snacks, 21+ 701-566-7226
January 17th, 2018
Saturday, January 20, 6:30pm
Red Raven, 916 Main Ave
After the march, check out the bands at the Red Raven, too many to list. Escuela describes their sound as “Ithaca, New York powerviolence grind.” Cool. We’re homeys and the Raven is one of our favorite places to hang. 701-478-7337
January 17th, 2018
Saturday, January 20, 12:30pm
Fargo Civic Center (lower level, Centennial Hall)
We, normally not all that interested in politics, must now resist oppression by our government and elected representatives. 12:30pm: sign making; 1pm: rally with speakers; 1:30pm: March proudly in the midst of the progressive community.
January 17th, 2018
Hero Build Dedication
Thursday, January 18, 6-7pm
308 9th Avenue North, Fargo
Please join Habitat for Humanity: welcome the John family to their new home and honor Officer Jason Moszer in the place where he gave his life to keep us safe. Tour the home, meet the family, and thank Habitat for Humanity for building the house. 218-284-5253
December 27th, 2017
Red River Women's Clinic
Any Wednesday, 8am-3pm 512 1st Ave N, Fargo
The Clinic’s volunteer escorts are out there in all weathers, doing some of the most essential work in the state. Join them! The Clinic needs escorts every Wednesday, rain, shine, or snow. Never escorted before? Email them at Info@RedRiverWomensClinic.com 701-298-9999
December 27th, 2017
Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 7:30pm
Fargo Brewing Company, 610 University Drive N
Slam poetry and open mic. Show us what you’ve got! All inclusive and all supportive. This event happens the third Thursday of every month. Budding writers: Be there or be a rhombus. Spectators: Be there and grab a beer.
December 27th, 2017
Wednesday, January 17, 6pm
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
“Interested in learning about ceramics?” asks Kristen Berg Rheault. “This is where Gabe and I started. This weekly class starts in January, and would make a hell of a Christmas gift to yourself!” At the K. K. Burgum Center for Creativity, around in the back. 701-551-6100
December 27th, 2017
Saturday January 13, 10pm-1:30am
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N, Downtown
Support and celebrate your local frequency with MAUL, Alien Conspiracy, 13th Chapter, Thrållfrost, and Sangha. Metal of the black and death variety. Let us rock or heads will roll. Corpse paint is optional.
December 27th, 2017
Saturday, January 6, 7pm
Red Raven Espresso Parlor 916 Main Ave, Fargo
QBob Bucko Jr, the interesting Iowan guitarist; “Ignatz-style power drifts, Sonny Sharrock moves, I sh*t you not,” says SoundCloud. Bob is grateful to the Raven for this all-ages show, hopes you stuff yourself and tip your barista well. $5 at the door or anytime, Jones. 701-478-7337
December 27th, 2017
Friday, January 5, 7:30-9:30am
Theatre B 215 10th St N, Moorhead
Ugly Food of the North hosts monthly meetings to discuss food topics of importance to the F-M community. Q&A session with Nola J. Storm and Jack Wood. We love those names, they have to be a couple. Free and open to the public; all are welcome. 701-729-8880
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