February 23rd, 2017
Wednesday, March 1, 10 PM - 12 AM
Dempsey’s Public House, 226 Broadway N, Fargo
Zen People will be making their fourth stop during their tour in Fargo on Wednesday night. The concert will also have performances by Cold Sweat, Jantzonia, Shawn Who and New Reign. 21 years or older.
February 23rd, 2017
Saturday February 25, 1:30 - 4 PM
The Rourke Art Gallery Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead
The Rourke presents two new solo shows in the Main Gallery this weekend. The first one consists of sculptural tables from Bridging the Great Divide by Brandon LaPlante and the second consists of screenprints from Play by Cameron Seibold. LaPlante will have a gallery talk starting at 2 PM and Seibold will follow starting at 3 PM. This event is free.
February 16th, 2017
Saturday, February 18, 2 - 4 PM
Kaddatz Gallery, 111 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls
Michael Weatherly is a Minnesota based contemporary printmaker. His art is “characterized by vibrant colors, material elements and stark black lines mainly depicting human figures and faces.” At this event you can meet the artist and learn more about his printing process.
February 16th, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 7 - 11 PM
Ecce Events, 216 Broadway N, Fargo
Come downtown for some swing dancing! Whether you want swing lessons just want to dance to some vintage, this is the place for you. All skill levels are welcome to this event and there are no partners required. $8 per person or $5 with student ID.
February 16th, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 7 - 10 PM
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo
PROF will be performing at the Sanctuary Events Center and will be featuring special guests Metasota, Finding Novyon and Willie Wonka. This event is 21 and older and tickets cost $20.
February 16th, 2017
Saturday, February 18, 1 - 5 PM
Prairie Roots, 1213 NP Ave N, Fargo
This event is a sneak peek at the new Prairie Roots Food Co-op community-owned grocery store-in-progress. There will be fun things to do and see for everyone in the family as well as catering by Bernbaums and -20 Coffee. There will also be farmers and board members on site to answer all of your questions.
February 9th, 2017
Tuesday, February 14, 6 - 7:30 PM
NDSU Memorial Union Century Theatre, 1401 Administration Ave, Fargo
The Vagina Monologues is made up of multiple monologues read by many different women and is written from the perspective of the vagina. Each of the monologues deals with an aspect of the feminine experience. The recurring theme of all the monologues is the vagina as a source of female empowerment. Tickets are $7 and will benefit the FM Rape and Abuse Crisis Center.
February 9th, 2017
Saturday, February 11, 1 - 5 PM
Barnes County Museum, 315 Central Ave N, Valley City
This jam session, sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of North Dakota and the Barnes County Museum, will feature acoustic-only music from professionals as well as beginning bluegrass musicians. This event is free and open to all ages.
February 9th, 2017
Tuesday, February 14, Doors 6 PM, Dinner 7 - 10 PM
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo
Spend Valentine’s Day at the Sanctuary Events Center for an evening filled with food, music and dancing. A social hour opens the event before the four-course dinner. During the social hour and the meal, the Gay Men’s Choir will be performing some classic musical tunes as well as some new works. Afterwards the dancing begins with swing dance lessons and some swing music. Pre-Sale tickets:…
February 9th, 2017
Saturday, February 11, 4 PM - 1 AM
Baymont Inn & Suites, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo
The 17th Annual Winter Blues Festival will feature musical stylings of four different blues bands throughout the course of the night. After the last band plays there will also be a jam session with the Blue Wailers in the Baymont Inn Lounge. For all ages. Get your tickets early for $27.
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