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​F-M Derby Girls Open Practice

May 24th, 2017

Sunday, May 28, 6-7pm 

Southwest Youth Hockey Arena 4404 23rd Ave S, Fargo 

Watch our practice and ask questions. See if Roller Derby is right for you. Dakota Men’s Roller Derby as well. Each visitor receives a welcome packet with everything needed to get started. 18+, no experience required, but previous skating experience a plus.

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​Industrial Dance Party

May 24th, 2017

Saturday, May 27, doors 9:30, music 10pm-2am 

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway, Fargo 

Russian DJ Jana Dark: Darkrad is her project and she’s the only member. She’s afraid of the unknown and we’re afraid of her. With Still, Monowolf, and Salmari, locals with similar preoccupations. Unusual and important show, 21+ and only $5 

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GSD Spring Gala

May 24th, 2017

Saturday, May 27, 2-9pm 

NDSU Festival Concert Hall 1340 Administration Ave, NDSU 

Campus Spring Dance Gala: each performance will feature different classes, dancers, and competition pieces. “We are excited to share the progress of our students in this year-end tradition and celebration.” For tickets, tututix.com/gsdpa.

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Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome’s Tribute to Chicago

May 24th, 2017

Friday, May 26, 7-9pm 

Sanctuary Events Center 670 4th Ave N, Fargo 

The best of the classic horn band hits: Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Blues Brothers, Average White Band, Genesis, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Commodores. PTFS voted best cover band 4 years in a row in HPR. 21+, $20, http://jadepresents.com/event/2017-post-traumatic-...

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​Ryan’s Atoms a tribute to Ryan Adams

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).

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​Parlor Talks: Viking Age Art

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.

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​F-M Rainbow Families Welcome Summer

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. 

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​Anything Goes Flea Market

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

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​American Craft Beer Week

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

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​Fargo Marathon

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

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