May 17th, 2017
Thursday May, 25, 8pm
Hotel Donaldson, 101 N Broadway
Local heroes play the songs of Ryan Adams. Keep an ear and an eye out for Ike Morsch (Davis?), Nathan Pitcher (Boots), Dale Hieb (Dirty Word), Max Johnk (Benefactor, Wild Amphora, Errorist), Mike Jenkins (Pat Lenertz Band, Deb Jenkins Band) and Rick Schroeder (Troubador, Thunder Ridge, Jeremiah James and the Prairie Pulse).
May 17th, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 6pm
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead
Tim Jorgensen will share his research and fascination with Viking Age art. Viking Age-themed food from the Rex Cafe, local beer from Drekker Brewing Company, a 60-90 minute presentation, and tours of the HCSCC museum. 21+, $15, members $10.
May 17th, 2017
Sunday, May 21, 12-3pm
Gooseberry Park, 100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead
Community organization offering family-friendly events and resources to LGBTQ+ families and their friends. All are welcome! Play yard games, go on a scavenger hunt, make rainbow bubble art. Potluck from noon until it’s gone.
May 17th, 2017
Saturday, May 20, 8am-3pm
Jamestown Civic Center
A shopping extravaganza for all. There will be booths with garage sale items, refurbished items, collectibles, antiques, plants, direct sales and craftspeople performing, like Court Greenlund, who also does Handwritten Forward. 701-252-4835
May 17th, 2017
May 18-21, 11am-10pm
Fargo Brewing Co, 610 University Dr N, Fargo
Do not miss Thursday’s feature: 2015 None More Black Russian Imperial Stout. Friday’s Belgian Dark with maple wood sounds next level too. Select casks and collaborations. Once a beer is tapped, it is served until it’s gone. 701-478-2337
May 17th, 2017
Saturday, May 20, 5:30am-11pm
FargoDome, 1800 University Dr N
Fargodome opens, begin lineup, pre-race chapel, starting line announcements, national anthem, invocation, dignitaries. Starts in this order: marathon, relay, half marathon, and 10k. All-day outdoor live 50-band concert, 27th mile pub crawl. 701-364-2786
May 17th, 2017
Friday, May 19, 9:30pm-midnight
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
Both from Seattle, both doom metal. “Preparation for our first tour stateside in way too long has begun. We’re coming for you to bring the slow and low, at a currently very sadly convenient political climate, to bring you heavy music for heavy f*cking times.”
May 10th, 2017
F-M Welcome PartyTuesday, May 16, 6-8:30pm
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo
Everybody is invited to a party to welcome now residents. And what a good idea, Greater F-M Economic Development Corporation, to offer tattoos to newcomers from faraway countries -- and their children. We’re sure nobody else has thought of this!
May 10th, 2017
Tuesday, May 16, 6-8pm
Hjemkomst Landing, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead
‘Animal Habitats Along the River,’ hosted by the Red River Zoo. $15 per person, including canoe or kayak rental; $10 if providing own vessel. In case of inclement weather, try again two days later, on Thursday. Info 218-299-5340, weather 218-236-0627.
May 10th, 2017
May 15-20
Fargodome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo
The Marathon is in its 13th year. With a full week of events, it’ll have something for everyone. Cyclothon, Furgo Dog Run, Largest Kid's Race, 5K Walk/Run, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon to the Relays, a distance for all! 701-364-2786
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