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​Sneak Peek Open House

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.

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​Vagina Monologues

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.

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​February Valley City Bluegrass Jam Session

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.

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​I’ll Cover You: Dinner, Ditties and Dancing

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:…

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​Fargo Winter Blues Festival

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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​Comedy, punk, hip hop RACC benefit

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.

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​Cocktails and Cabaret

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.

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​Lavender Daughter

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.

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​TV Timeout

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.

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Josef’s Annual Fashion Awards 2017

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.

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