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
January 31st, 2018
February 2, noon-9pm; Feb 3, 1:30-9pm
Grand Hotel, 1505 North Broadway, Minot ND
Oenophiles and growers shouldn’t miss this one. Eminent authorities discuss a wide selection of topics, such as emerging pests and high acidic winemaking in the Midwest, including our own Greg Cook (Saturday, 11:15am) and Lisa Cook (Saturday, 3:30pm).
(701) 735-4493
January 26th, 2018
Friday, January 26, 7pm
Avalon Events Center, 2525 9th Ave S
Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Enjoy decadent desserts, silent and live auctions, and a cash bar. Benefits ND WIN Abortion Access Fund, assisting women seeking abortion and reproductive healthcare services in ND. 701-478-9600
January 26th, 2018
Friday, January 26, 6pm
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N upstairs
Brady Deboer has a heart condition and a stroke which has kept him in the hospital for months. Long recovery, cardiac rehab, speech therapy. Free food, silent auction, bake sale, donation jars. Area's best DJs, hosts Cassie C & Brian N. 701-235-5913
January 18th, 2018
Wednesday, January 24, 6pm
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N
The very first showing of “Homegrown: From Farm to Fargo,” a half-hour documentary shot, written, edited and produced by mass communication and journalism students at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Free and open to the public. 701-239-8385
January 18th, 2018
Tuesday, January 23, 6pm
First Congregational Church, 406 8th St S, Moorhead
What precinct caucuses are, how to participate, how to write, present, and advance resolutions. What happens at your county, senate district convention, congressional district, and state conventions, and how you can be a delegate. 320-269-2984.
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
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
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
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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