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​Hero Build Dedication

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

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​Red River Women’s Clinic

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

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Outlet: Open Mic Poetry Night

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.

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​Introductory Ceramics: January-March

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

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KRFF 95.9 Presents: Maul, Alien Conspiracy and more!

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.

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​Venereal Crush with The Electric Blankets and Hope Chest

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

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​First Fridays at B: January Edition

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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​F-M Homeless Memorial March

December 20th, 2017

Thursday, December 21, 6pm

U.S. Bank Plaza, Broadway, Downtown

Let's march together and help the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless honor those who have lost their lives while homeless. Procession leaving U.S. Bank Plaza at 6pm; Memorial Service at 6:30pm at Elim Lutheran Church, 321 9th St N. 651-645-7332

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​Reina del Cid: Album Release Party

December 20th, 2017

Thursday, December 28, 8-11pm

HoDo, 101 Broadway N, 701-478-1000

The talented singer-songwriter and her rock band. Storytelling songs, sophisticated sound with broad appeal, the first event after the Christmas void and no cover. Where did her name come from? Reina del Cid, that was Ximena Díaz, who died 900 years ago. 

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​Flux Pop Up Class

December 20th, 2017

Saturday, December 23, 10:45am

Drekker Brewing Co, 630 1st Ave N Ste 6

Yoga and more than yoga, bulk up and get ripped. Includes a beer or root beer. $5 ticket also accesses food and drink specials. 63 people might be going but the class is limited to 30, and Crossfit Ice House recommends all deliberate speed. 701-540-6808

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