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​Beer & Charcuterie Dinner

January 17th, 2018

Monday, January 22, 6:30pm

Junkyard Brewing Co., 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead Unique pairings selected by Chef Ryan Nitschke from Luna Fargo and Aaron Juhnke of JBC. Four half-pint tulips of beer paired with meats from Luna, plus tasty little snacks and sauces. Ryan and Aaron discuss charcuterie. $20, 36 tickets only. 701-936-5545

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​Silent Reading Party

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

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​Escuela, Noxious Ghoul, + More

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

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​2018 F-M Women’s March: A Step Beyond the March

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.

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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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