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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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​Samothrace with He Whose Ox Is Gored

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.”

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​F-M Welcome Party

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!

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​River Paddling Excursion

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.

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​Fargo Marathon

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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​Trans Mentor Program

May 10th, 2017

Saturday, May 13, 12-4pm

1105 1st Ave S, Fargo

At the Pride Collective and Community Center, led by Faye Seidler. Advice and support for individuals in the trans community, questions answered. Free clothing drive: pick them out and try them on in a gender-neutral environment. www.pridecollective.com

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