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.
February 9th, 2017
Saturday, February 11, Doors 8:30 PM, Show 9 PM - 2 AM
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N, Fargo
This event will benefit the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center while also providing a fantastic line-up of local stand-up comedy, punk rock and hip-hop talents. Some of the performers consist of local pop punk band What Kingswood Needs, local punk rock band Too Fast For Frank and Fargo-Moorhead “Comedy Queen” Michelle Pearson. Recommended donation of $5.
February 1st, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 6 - 8 PM
Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 4th St S, Fargo
Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early this year on Giving Hearts Day. Professional entertainment will be provided by Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead. Appetizers and drinks will be served as well. So bring your sweetheart or a friend to this 21 or older event.
February 1st, 2017
Saturday, February 4, 7 - 11 PM
Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo
The Twin Cities grungy surf rock band Lavender Daughter will be playing at Red Raven. Free Truman a local surf punk band and Gneil a local indie rock band will be opening the show. Music starts at 7 PM and costs $5 for all ages.
February 1st, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 - 9 PM
The Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo
This event, brought to you by the American Advertising Federation of North Dakota (AAF-ND), will consist of a panel of advertising experts critiquing the best and worst commercials from this year’s Superbowl. There will also be a cash bar provided by Sidestreet. Tickets are available for $15 early or $20 at the door.
February 1st, 2017
Saturday, February 4, Doors 6 PM, Show 7 - 12 AM
Ramada Plaza and Suites, 1635 42nd St S, Fargo
Over 250 models will take the stage to model for Josef’s School of Hair Design’s 12th annual student competition. There will also be live entertainment, music and of course cutting edge fashion, makeup, and hair designs.
February 1st, 2017
Saturday, February 4, 12 - 4 PM
Fargo VFW Club, 202 Broadway N, Fargo
This event will consist of some of the best chilli from the area that you can taste after the judging process. While you wait, have a Coor’s Light or any beverage of your choice. The winner of the cook off will be moving on to the regional championship so hope that your favorite wins! This event is for ages 21 and older only.
February 1st, 2017
Friday, February 3, 9 PM - 12 AM
Comstock Memorial Union 114, MSUM, Moorhead
A drag show featuring both student and professional Drag Queens and Kings. The event is free but it is encouraged to bring a few dollars to give to the Queens and Kings during their performance. If you arrive early there will also be free t-shirts.
January 25th, 2017
Wednesday, Febraury 1, 4 - 7 PM
Fargo Billiards and Gastropub, 3234 43rd St S, Fargo
An evening of beer sampling from places like Fargo Brewing Company, Lakefront Brewery and Rhombus Guys Brewing Company as well as free appetizers like BBQ Smokies, Chicken Wings and MAN-CHOS. Men’s Hair Company will also be on site to “Shave to Save”. The event will be donating to Essentia to aid their research and care for cancer. $25 or $35 the day of the event.
January 25th, 2017
Monday, January 30, 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Marcus West Acres 14 Cinema, 4101 17th Ave S, Fargo
Embrace is a documentary created to explore the way women think about their bodies and how to change the negativity of not fitting “the mold”. $11
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