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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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​Clay for Couples—Valentine’s Day

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

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​A Tribute to the Music of Neil Young

February 7th, 2018

Saturday, February 10, 10pm

Sidestreet Grille & Pub

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

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​18th Annual Winter Blues Festival

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.

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​Mini Book Sale

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

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​Jack and Kitty: Vaudeville Jug Band Folk

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

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​Downtown Fargo Sampler

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

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​4th Annual Stars of PBS

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

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A Tribute to the Late Tom Petty

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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​Totally Gay 80’s Dance Party

January 31st, 2018

Friday, February 2, 9pm-12:30am

Radisson Hotel, 201 5th St N, Fargo

Dress in your best 80s attire and dance the night away to your favorite 80’s Classics! $10 Cover | Live DJ, cash bar | 21+. For the past 11 years, a group of dedicated volunteers has produced F-M Pride as a community celebration, as we move closer to full equality.

(701) 232-7363

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