February 7th, 2018
Wednesday, February 14, 11am-12:30pm
Fargo City Commission Chambers
Speakers, march, and a meal to share with fellow marchers. Free and open to the public; PLEASE WEAR RED. Be inspired: hashtags include FindHer, ForHer, LoveHer, RespectHer, MMIW (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women), Sacred Sisters, SaveOurSisters.
February 7th, 2018
Thursday, February 15, 5pm
Baker Garden & Gift, 2733 University Dr S
Wide array of succulents: create your own succulent or cactus garden with the help of knowledgeable staff. Enjoy an easy-to-care-for display for your home. $20 includes soil and three two-inch succulents or cactuses, complete with container. (701) 237-6255
February 7th, 2018
Wednesday, February 14 6:30pm
K.K. Burgum Center, Plains Art Museum, 705 1st Ave N
One of Plains Art’s most popular programs, just because it’s fun. Wheel throwing and handbuilding, clay and tools provided. Class now full, get on waitlist. Plains Art may, we hope, respond to public demand and schedule another session. (701) 551-6100
February 7th, 2018
Saturday, February 10, 10pm
Hello, Mr. Soul, we dropped by to pick up a reason, for the thought that we caught, that this is the event of the season. We sincerely hope you’ve found your heart of gold and in the meantime, head on over to Sidestreet for a major Neil Young fix. 701-271-0092
February 7th, 2018
Saturday, February 10
Ramada Inn Ballroom, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo
4-howling: A Fargo tradition featuring Jennifer Lynn and The Groove Revival, The Joyann Parker Band, The Brandon Santini Band, and Tinsley Ellis. Wait, there’s more: after the fest be sure to check out the Groovetones in the lounge, free of charge to ticket holders.
February 7th, 2018
February 9 & 10, 10am-5pm
Moorhead Public Library 118 5th St S, Moorhead
Actually a bag sale: bring one and fill it with books and other items for only $5! And on Thursday, February 15, at 7pm, join the Pop Lit Book Club and discuss Jojo Moyes’ Me Before You, the unconventional romance and number one bestseller. (218) 233-7594
January 31st, 2018
Tuesday, February 6, 7pm
Junkyard Brewing, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead
They play banjo, guitar, ukulele, washboard, jug, kazoo, harmonica, whizbang, and rumba box. Kitty is the niece of reggae legend Bunny Wailer; Jack’s babysitter was Tiny Tim. It was meant to be and they are high school sweethearts.
(701) 936-5545
January 31st, 2018
Saturday, February 3, 1pm
Downtown Fargo District, within walking distance
One-of-a-kind experience: tour businesses, restaurants and lounges to sample what each of them has to offer! Many unique tastes right in Downtown Fargo that you will never know about until this event! $27, 21+, Tickets at Eventbrite, proceeds to local charities.
(218) 512-0515
January 31st, 2018
Saturday, February 3, 10am-5pm
MSUM Planetarium, 700 11th St S, Moorhead
Featuring One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure, playing every 45 minutes. Meet Sid the Science Kid. Drawings for prizes throughout the day. Lots of demos and activities for the whole family! FREE admission, tix on the day. Thanks, Moore Engineering!
(218) 477-2920
January 31st, 2018
Friday, February 2, 7pm
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N
Celebrate the music and legacy of the late artist through live renditions played by Fargo-Moorhead musicians. Pat Lenertz, Wicked Bees, Human Element, XPLOR, Stovepipes perform selections from Petty’s songbook, spanning his 40-year career.
(701) 404-9006
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