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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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​East Grand Forks Drag Show

April 5th, 2017

Saturday, April 8, Doors: 7 PM, Show: 9 PM - midnight

American Legion Post #157, 1009 Central Ave NW, East Grand Forks

Come down to the American Legion in East Grand Forks for an amazing drag show. Watch the drag queens dance and sing on stage performing songs from movies, moments from movies and maybe even a showtune. The event is 18+ and there is a $10 cover charge.

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​Creative Voices Talk

April 5th, 2017

Thursday, April 13, 6 - 7 PM

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Come and join the Plains Art Museum for a conversation with Native American fashion scholar Dr. Jessica Metcalfe. Metcalfe is the owner of Beyond Buckskin which is a website and boutique that is dedicated to promoting and selling Native-American-made fashion. Metcalfe has also co-curated exhibitions and taught college courses on Native American studies, studio art, art history and literature. She is currently focusing…

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Lorentzsen Conference and Luncheon

April 5th, 2017

Friday, April 7, 7:30 AM - 1 PM 

Concordia’s Offutt School of Business, 901 8th St S, Moorhead 

This half-day conference will consist of breakfast, a choice between two panel discussions and three informational sessions. The sessions include topics like “Inclusive Business Ethics,” an “Identity” table discussion and “Engagement and Inclusion for those Differently Wired.” Finally, the two panel discussions to choose from are “Diversity and Inclusion: Personal &…

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