August 30th, 2017
Thursday, August 31, 1:30-4pm
Moorhead Dairy Queen, 24 8th St at Main Ave
Hockey fans! See the actual unfeasibly big Stanley Cup and Matt Cullen at the equally famous Moorhead Dairy Queen. Take photographs…
August 30th, 2017
Joshua and Ben Safdie, the NYC brothers whose independent spirit draws from a wide range of cinematic sources, reach their widest audience yet with “Good Time,” a frantic thriller that aspires to 1970s-era Big Apple grit.
Martin Scorsese is the first name on the end credit thank-you list, and “Good Time” will remind some viewers of “Mean Streets” and “Taxi Driver.” Multiple comparisons have also been made to “Dog Day Afternoon,” and the Safdie’s love-it-or-leave-it…
August 25th, 2017
Tuesday, August 29, 2-3pm
Woodlawn Park, 400 Woodlawn Park Drive, Moorhead MN
Timberwolves center Cole Aldrich, Asst. Coach Andy Greer and U.S. Bank will host a ribbon-cutting on a brand new court, thanks to their generous donation. After the ceremony, Cole and Andy will shoot around and do some one-on-one with local youth.
August 25th, 2017
Sunday, August 27
Woodlawn Park, 400 Woodlawn Park Dr, Moorhead
Kid-friendly rock and roll band Bazillions, food by Potato Brothers food truck, face painting, music and art making activities. Buzz Lab interns will bring mobile Hive. Taste different varieties of honey and have your fortune told by teen interns.
August 24th, 2017
Saturday, August 26, from 2pm to 2pm Sunday
Island Park, 302 7th St S, Fargo
Competitive arts and crafts festival, distinguished jury chooses winners. Shoppers and windowless window shoppers welcome, many unique items, food, and music. Organizer: Fargo Park District, 701-499-6060
August 20th, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 9:15-10:15am
F-M Community Theatre, 333 4th St S
On any Wednesday, join F-M’s entrepreneurship community to network and drink coffee. If you’re a sole proprietor type, it’s a good place to meet the like-minded. We at HPR, however, make better coffee than they do. www.emergingprairie.com/events/
August 20th, 2017
Monday, August 21, 11am-2pm
Roberts Commons, 625 2nd Ave N, Fargo
Celebrate with us! The sun will disappear behind the moon for two minutes around midday. Daylight will turn to twilight, the temperature will drop. Viewing on top of the parking ramp; please bring suitable dark glasses due to danger of looking at the sun.
August 18th, 2017
Sunday, August 20, noon-5pm
ND Horse Park, 5180 19th Ave N, Fargo
Food trucks from Fargo-Moorhead and all over the Upper Midwest. Soft drinks, alcohol, prize giveaways, kids jumpy gym, craft vendors, live band, live radio broadcast. Will Steve Heiland, our favorite mexitruck, be there? We hope so.
August 18th, 2017
Saturday, August 19, 6pm doors, 7pm show
Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N
Kwaician Traylor and Jaeden Schaan co-headline with The Knotties opening. Two Fargo-based singer songwriters and a blues rock band lighting up the finest stage in F-M. Canudiggit? All ages, $15 + fees. 701-239-8385
August 16th, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 5:30pm
Rheault Farm, 2902 25th Ave S, Fargo
Politicians and party officials speak. State Sen. Merrill Piepkorn (D-Fargo) provides music and entertainment. Bratwurst, burgers, salads and desserts provided. Free will donation $20. Community event, everyone welcome, Merrill’s nephew won’t be there.
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