March 22nd, 2017
March 16-30, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
The Broadway Theatre Garage, 409 Broadway, Fargo
A dark comedy play about the God-fearing children of Cypress, Texas, who go to a local church and practice their Christian puppet ministry. But when one boy discovers that his puppet has a mind of its own, everything changes. The puppet, Tyrone, is foul-mouthed and scandalous. He shocks the congregation with outrageous insinuations and prompts everyone to fight with their primal natures while teaching them about…
March 22nd, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 8 PM - 2 AM
Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N Broadway
The night will start out with a friendly roast among local comedians followed by some of the area’s finest hip hop acts, who will be taking the stage to compete for prizes and bragging rights. Sounds provided by local hero Shawn Who. The night will close with Minneapolis based Beat Boxer, Emcee, Producer, and hip hop veteran Carnage the executioner.
March 22nd, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 10 PM - 2 AM
Seagrave Studios, Fargo
Minneapolis Noise Night is presented by Black Ring Rituals Records and will consist of performances by Minneapolis stars Anthony Amelang, Grin, and Salts. There will also be performances by some local bands: Pretty Girl Problems, Salmari, and Violent; No Regard. $5.
March 22nd, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 7 - 10 PM
The Bomb Shelter, 325 10th St N, Fargo
Lenny Alanis is releasing his first album. He’s been making music since 2009 with mentors like Charlie Mizza, Coolie, Ken C, and Lost Angel Crew. The party will consist of performances by THE LAW, Young Therobreds, Thee United Empire, and Coolie.
March 22nd, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 1 PM
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead
The River Ravens is a Viking Age living history group in Fargo-Moorhead. The group is looking to expand their memberships by finding others who are interested in Viking Age Scandinavia. They are looking for people who would like to participate in their annual public events and as long as you participate in at least one, your membership is free.
March 22nd, 2017
Friday, March 24, 6 - 8 PM
The Rourke Art Gallery Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead
Rourke members and friends are welcome to come out to the special opening reception of “Grass” this Friday. The show is a two-person exhibition. There are photographs by John Borge and paintings by Jonathan Rutter. Both artists capture the prairie lands of Minnesota. “Grass” will be held in the Main Gallery and refreshments will be provided.
March 15th, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 9pm
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway, Fargo
In 2010, they got drunk together, played music all night and decided they were made for each other. See if you agree. You sure as frack will -- they are nationally recognized, play some of the best bluegrass in the land. $13, 21+
March 15th, 2017
March 22, 9am-5pm; March 23, 9am-3pm
FargoDome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo
They picked the right place for this one -- not the Oil Patch or the Coal Hole but right here in the Beet Bog! Trade show with many exhibits, bringing together sugar beet growers and allied industries. Free admission and free parking.
March 15th, 2017
March 21-25
Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway
Celebrating its 17th year, the Fargo Film Festival is the premier motion picture festival in the state, check out the fargofilmfestival.org for more information and updates.
March 15th, 2017
All day Monday, March 20
Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Ave N, Moorhead
The exhibition matches local artist Ken Anderson with intern Jouis Zurn, surveying historical and alternative processes of photographic printing, including cyanotype, photogravure, salted paper, silver gelatins, and carbon transfers
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