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​Seusstastic Day at the Main Library

February 28th, 2018

Saturday, March 3, 11am-noon

Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St N

“Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Let's have a party! Should we have it on a boat? Or should we have it with a goat? Should we read and sing with just one note? Join us for some stories and fun. We invite everyone!” - Undetermined authorship, (701) 241-1472

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​Jonny Lang, Three Dog Night

February 28th, 2018

Tickets from March 2, 11am

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N

Two good shows are coming to the Fargo Theatre this year and are likely to sell out. Jonny Lang is on Thursday, June 28, and Three Dog Night on Thursday, October 4. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, March 2 at 11am. Please visit www.etix.com

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​Bondy’s Underground Lounge

February 19th, 2018

Thursday, February 22, 7pm

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo 

The jazz musician and independent songwriter, making music for 20 years and performing for 10. Interesting, arranges in a dynamic and unorthodox fashion. On tour, sometimes hitch-hikes. Inviting atmosphere, free admission. (701) 566-7226

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​Beer and Cheese Dinner

February 19th, 2018

Monday, February 19, 6pm

Junkyard Brewing Company, Moorhead

Are you depressed after the weekend? Stuff yourself, that’s what we do. Booze doesn’t hurt either. We’ll let Aaron Juhnke and Ryan Nitschke choose the beer and cheeses for us -- and explain why they go so well together. Eventbrite or (701) 936-5545

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​Tapwater Shrimp, The Spicy Boys + more

February 19th, 2018

Sunday, February 18; 6:30 doors, 7pm show

Grandpa’s House, 702 5th St S, Moorhead

TS’s F-M debut (Sioux City indie/punk); TSB (Bismarck indie/emo); local faves Free Truman; Stovepipes (local blues/indie). All ages, $5 suggested donation for the out-of-town bands. We like to see a new venue. Check it out. (507) 848-1115 

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​Nik Nerburn, A String Too Short to Save

February 14th, 2018

Artist reception: Saturday, February 17, 6pm

Kaddatz Galleries, 111 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls MN

First regional solo photo exhibition for the Bemidji native, documentary filmmaker and photojournalist, featuring rural, marginalized, and changing communities. Unusual and interesting, irreverent, a talent to watch. (218) 998-4405

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​Solar System Explorers

February 14th, 2018

Sat, Feb 17, 10-11am (2-5 years old); Sun, Feb 18, 3-4pm (6-10 yrs.)

MSUM Planetarium, 700 11th St S, Moorhead

Grab your space passport and adventure with us to the far-off reaches of our solar system. Become an official Solar System Explorer! Each month, different planets to visit, but we will also take a look at what is up in our sky for that month. (218) 477-2920

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​The Hunchback of Notre Dame

February 14th, 2018

Opening night dinner: Friday, Feb 16, 6pm; doors 7pm, show 7:15 

Oak Grove Performing Arts, 124 Terrace N, Fargo 

Inspired interpretation of The Hunchback. What makes a monster and what makes a man? With the F-M Master Chorale, F-M Symphony Orchestra, over 100 voices on stage. 

Adults $12, students $8; Dinner, $50. Tickets @ eventbrite. (701) 373-7114

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​Remember the Hearts of Our Women

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.

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Succulent Night Fever

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

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