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​All Local Noise Show

April 21st, 2017

Saturday, April 22, 10 PM - 1 AM

Seagrave Studios, Fargo

This last minute Noise Show will consist of performances by Dakota Magick, Viator, People Garbage, Slave Society, Parliment Light and Soell. So, come and help break in the new PA system and raise some money for Seagrave Studios. $5 suggested donation for Seagrave Studios.

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​March for science

April 21st, 2017

Saturday, April 22, 3 - 4:30 PM

Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead

The March for Science is a the first step of a global movement to defend the role that science plays in our daily lives. There will be multiple marches held throughout the world to help defend science and its place in the political sphere. The march hopes to show that you cannot ignore scientific fact and still hope to keep planet Earth alive. MSUM will be hosting a rally and a teach-in in…

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​Last Action Movie Presents THE HEIST

April 21st, 2017

Saturday, April 22, 8 PM

Inspire Innovation Lab, 423 Main Ave, Moorhead

Last Action Movie is an improv troupe from Minneapolis, MN, and they are going to be performing on of their favorite programs, The Heist. Last Action Movie hope to create this movie, fully improvised, in 90 minutes with action and improvised combat. So come and watch to see how they achieve their goal. $10 at the door, $5 with military or student ID.

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​Last Action Movie Presents THE HEIST

April 19th, 2017

Saturday, April 22, 8 PM

Inspire Innovation Lab, 423 Main Ave, Moorhead

Last Action Movie is an improv troupe from Minneapolis, MN, and they are going to be performing on of their favorite programs, The Heist. Last Action Movie hope to create this movie, fully improvised, in 90 minutes with action and improvised combat. So come and watch to see how they achieve their goal. $10 at the door, $5 with military or student ID.

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​Marijuana Reform Rally

April 12th, 2017

Thursday, April 20, 2 - 6 PM

Bismarck ND Capitol Grounds, 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck

Come to the North Dakota State Capitol on 4-20 to rally and reform the way that marijuana is seen in the legal system. 

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​Vegan Bake Sale Fundraiser

April 12th, 2017

Thursday, April 20, 4 - 8 PM

Look: Project Space Gallery, 5 8th St S, Fargo

Help raise some funds for the 3rd annual VegFest in October by buying some vegan bakery! There will be cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and bread all made without eggs, dairy, or honey. Coffee, music, backed-good-themed art, and treats will also be offered. Finally, art raffles will be held every hour so you can get your chance to win some amazing art pieces.

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​The Butterfly Effect Film Screening

April 12th, 2017

Thursday, April 20, 6 - 8 PM

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

“The Butterfly Effect” is a film made by independent filmmaker Deb Wallwork. The film is a documentary about hope, beauty, transformation, and resilience. It presents stories from artists, teachers, farmers, Native Americans, and wildlife ecologists, who are concerned about the dwindling population of the monarch butterfly. The documentary weaves personal narrative, experimental film, and animation with the personal…

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​Funny Fargo People

April 12th, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, Doors 7 PM, Show 8 PM

Old Broadway, 22 Broadway N, Fargo

It’s time for some improv comedy! See Scott Ecker, Ben Baukol, Alex Stoks, Rachel Geinert, Reid Strand, Topher Williams, and Bill Lies perform on stage as they try to work with each other and make you laugh at the same time. Admission is $5 and there will be 2-4-1 drink specials during the show. 21+

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​Weedeater and Primitive Man

April 12th, 2017

Tuesday, April 18, Doors 8 PM, Show 9 PM - 12 AM

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N, 2nd floor, Fargo

Come to the Aquarium for a fantastic show with North Carolina’s stoner metal group Weedeater. Primitive Man will also be performing and SOTOS will open the show. Tickets are available in advance for $13 and at the door for $15. 21+

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​Nepalese Food Festival

April 12th, 2017

Saturday, April 15, 5 - 7:30 PM

Fargo Faith United Methodist Church, 909 19th Ave N, Fargo

Come to the Nepalese Food Festival and join the Nepalese Student Association of North Dakota State University in celebration of the Nepalese culture while enjoying delicious food. The organization has planned to have sel roti, chukauni, mo:mo, bara, and tea. There will also be a lucky draw game, a photo booth, Nepali music, and calligraphy. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

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