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September 22nd, 2023

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September

Oktoberfest: 

Now-October 3

Wurst Bier Hall

Stein-holding competition, happy hour Mon-Fri from 4-6, wear your dirndl or lederhosen, German music.

https://wurstfargo.com/

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch

September 21-October 21

501 Fernwood dr, Bismarck

Bismarck family favorite, hay bale mazes, a pumpkin cannon, buy 40 varieties of pumpkins and holiday decor.. https://papaspumpkinpatch.com/

Acres of Terror

September 21- October 28

108 HWY 18 S, Leonard ND

Can you believe…

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​THE CARE OF TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX PATIENTS

July 22nd, 2023

Thu, Oct 12, 8am – Sat, Oct 14, 4pm

Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN

"Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options. This pioneering course offers cutting-edge perspectives and practical evidence-based principles for working with transgender and intersex individuals. Experts from Mayo Clinic's Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic instruct attendees in medical, surgical, psychosocial, legal and ethical issues in transgender and intersex…

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​FOLKWAYS NIGHT BAZAAR

July 15th, 2023

July 20 & September 21, 6-10 pm Fargo

Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Downtown Fargo

A magical evening of food, music, art, and performance. Shop from local artists, makers, and vintage shops. Celebrate our community's many talents through unique experiences and performances. With a mix of free kids’ activities, take and make crafts, and photo opps, as well as a variety of local vendors to shop from, Night Bazaar offers a wonder-filled evening for all.…

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​FARGO PARK DISTRICT: 701 DAY

June 25th, 2023

Fargo Broadway Square, 2nd Ave N & Broadway

Saturday, July 1, 11am-1pm

The ultimate celebration of North Dakota, honoring our beautiful state. Get ready for 701 Day at Broadway Square. Immerse yourself in a day filled with music, art, and learning, capture unforgettable moments with our themed photo ops. Connect with fellow North Dakotans and embrace the sense of community that makes our state special. Let’s celebrate our shared history, culture, and accomplishments together.…

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​HOW I SHOW MY PRIDE: LGBTQ+ DRAG SHOW

June 17th, 2023

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway upstairs from Dempsey’s

June 24, doors at 9pm, show starts at 10.

Varied and one-of-a-kind queer entertainment, showing off how unique each queer person’s artistic expressions can be. Presale available now, $10 or $15 at the door. Headliner Tank TopOff, special guests Luna Xadows, Prudence & Victoria Winters, and proud to be FargoMoorheadian NYXX, Kristina Matthews, birthday girl Orthelia, and Axiom Rose. All this at a time when we are under attack and need…

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​ROURKE ART GALLERY: 64th MIDWESTERN PREVIEW

June 15th, 2023

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

Sunday, June 18, doors open at 4pm; Awards Ceremony, 5:15pm

The Midwestern Exhibition marks the anniversary of Rourke Gallery, which opened on 18 June 1960. Be among the first to enjoy the work of 108 artists invited to incorporate the theme “Outside the Lines.” Tickets: Members $15, Non-Members $30, available for pre-purchase at the Museum during regular public viewing hours and at the door on the night of the Preview. Outdoor…

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​RIVER ARTS featuring THE GINA POWERS BAND

May 31st, 2023

Event by Moorhead Parks & Recreation and Swing Barrel Brewing Company, LLC

W. H. Davy Memorial Park, 1st Ave & 8th St N, Moorhead

Tuesday, June 27, 5:30-8pm

The Gina Powers Band + Petting Zoo

Heather & Thistle Pipes and Drums

Art activity w/ Christy Goulet (dreamcatchers)

On five Tuesdays in the summer, Moorhead Parks and Recreation presents RiverArts. Join us for cultural performances, artist-led demonstrations and activities, inflatables, yard games, a photo station and more fun for…

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Shake Hands With Danger at Dempsey’s

May 26th, 2023

Friday, June 16, 10pm. Local cover band playing all your favorite tunes from 90s' & 00's. Dempsey's Public House, 226 Broadway, Downtown Fargo.

 Live music delivered straight to your earholes. We have a variety of 90s-20xx era rock, pop, and electronic selections for your enjoyment. With a full light show, we bring an audiovisual feast.

https://dempseysfargo.com/

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RIVER PADDLING EXCURSIONS

May 23rd, 2023

Join Moorhead Parks and Recreation and River Keepers as we take a journey on the Red with our River Paddling Excursions. All skill levels are invited. Each session begins at 6pm with the basics of canoeing and kayaking. Please arrive by 5:30pm to get checked in. Pre-registration is required as vessels are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Excursions begin at the Hjemkomst Center landing.

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​BLOODYWOOD

May 2nd, 2023

Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St Chicago IL, 

Friday, May 12, 6pm 

One of the world’s hottest bands pioneers a sound that seamlessly fuses Indian folk instruments with metal to devastating effect. Expect to hear the percussive power of the mighty dhol, the melancholic…

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