Theatre, Live Performances and Cultural Events
Thursday, Aug. 25
Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos at 7 and 8:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Friday, Aug. 26
2nd Annual Fargo Comedy Festival featuring Darren Carter from 8-10:15 p.m. in the Fargo Civic Center Arena downtown
Saturday, Aug. 27
UFC #134 Silva vs. Okami Showing at 8 p.m. at the Hub in Fargo
Saturday, Aug. 27
and Sunday, Aug. 28
Island Park Craft Show with 160 crafts and juried arts booths, music, entertainment, carriage rides and food from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Island Park in Fargo
Tuesday, Aug. 30
Concerts in the Garden, a casual outdoor event featuring musicians from across the country at 6 p.m. presented at the North Dakota Museum of Art in Grand Forks
An Evening with Gaelic Storm at 8 p.m.at the FM Community Theatre in Fargo
Tuesdays in the Park at 7 p.m. with the Lakes Area Community Concert Band with classic wind band compositions, spirited marches, Broadway musicals and old hymns with dinner under the shelter by Habitat for Humanity from 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
An Evening with Don Williams at 7:30 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre downtown
Pubs and Clubs
Thursday, Aug. 25
Jazz every Thursday at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
O’Fosho at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson downtown Fargo
Wings of the Fallen, WWJD, and A Dying Tide at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Christian Simmons at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minn.
LIVE at the Lodge jazz featuring David Ferreira Trio and Russ Peterson; no cover charge at 8 p.m. at the Lodge on Lake in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
32 Below at Big D’s in Fargo
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at Roper’s Saloon in Superior, Wi.
Friday, Aug. 26
The Deadbeats from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Cure for the Common, Moolight Grammar, Pip Skid, Speed Dial 7, Yy, Daniel Heavens, FM Beatbox, and 9mm Bitchslap at 9 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
24 Seven at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
32 Below at the Red Carpet in St. Cloud, Minn.
Christian Simmons at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minn.
8th Hour at the Last Chance in Grafton, N.D.
Acoustic Addiction at Potato Days in Barnesville, Minn.
Betty Does at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Billy D * the Crystals at the Pavilion in Barrett, Minn.
The Blue Wailers at Potato Days in Barnesville, Minn.
The Dead Beats at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Face for Radio at the Spirits Lounge in the Holiday Inn in Fargo
The Front Fenders at Choppers Garage at the Cormorant Inn in Lake Park, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at Roper’s Saloon in Superior, WI.
Kid Hollywood at the street dance in Brainerd, Minn.
October Road at the Wakeside in Hankinson, N.D.
The Past Due Band at the Perham Lakeside Golf Club in Perham, Minn.
The Plowboyz at Ratzo’s Pool Hall in Barnesville, Minn.
The Roosters at the Tri-Lake’s Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn
Silverado at the street dance in Grygla, Minn.
The SOL Band at The Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Troubadour at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Saturday, Aug. 27
Gemini Syndrome, Kill the Sky and Matt Toka at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Christian Simmons at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minn.
8th Hour at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Betty Does at the Big D’s in Fargo
Billy D & the Crystals at the Fort Stevenson park in Garrison, N.D.
Boomtown at the Primetime in Breezy Point, Minn.
Carmen the Cactus at Billy’s Corner Bar in Vergas, Minn.
Face for Radio at the Spirits Lounge in the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at the street dance in Barnesville, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at Roper’s Saloon in Superior, WI.
October Road at Melvin’s in Spicer, Minn.
The Roosters at the Tri-Lake’s Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn.
Silverado at the Traverse County Fair in Wheaton, Minn.
Smoking Gun at the Elks in Fargo
The SOL Band at The Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Troubadou at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Two Days Notice at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Sunday, Aug. 28
October Road at the Windbreak in Fargo
Monday, Aug. 29
Input, DJ Broken, 88 Key Moderators, Tojo at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Wednesday, Aug. 31
Salsa Dance Club at 6:30 p.m. at the EAstgate Event Center in Moorhead
Karaoke Thursday, Aug. 25
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. with Dave at the JC Corral in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb from 8 to 12 p.m. at the Teamsters in Fargo
Friday, Aug. 26
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the VFW in Moorhead, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Teamsters at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Dave at 8 p.m. at the VFW in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Saturday, Aug. 27
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. at the Wild Rice in Fargo
Karaoke at 2 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Monday, Aug. 29
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, Aug. 30
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Aug. 31
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8:30 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Community Events
Thursday, Aug. 25
Square Dancing at 1 p.m. at Josie’s Caf on Broadway downtown Fargo
2011 Select-a-Seat Party from 11-8 p.m. at the Scheels Arena in Fargo; free admission and parking, free pizza, chance to win prizes and meet head coach John Marks along with some Fargo Force players from 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 26
Keep the Ball Rollin’ Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. benefiting the Perry Nakonechny Youth Sports Fund at Kings Walk Golf Course a the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Rockin’ Rollin’ Rally includes a family fun skate, pasta dinner and race packet for Saturday’s marathon participants; free and open to the public at 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park Drive in Grand Forks
Saturday, Aug. 27
NPBGS Herb Harvest Workshop from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the NPBGS Greenhouse in Fargo
Rollin’ on the River, an inline skating marathon through the streets of Grand Forks beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks; for skaters with previous experience including novice beginners with a Professional Half Marathon, Recreational Full Marathon and Recreational Half Marathon being offered
Sunday, Aug. 28
Streets Alive from noon to 5 p.m. downtown Fargo with designated streets open to those who want walk, run, bike, baby stroll, roller blade or shop.
Monday, Aug. 29
Scrabble Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesday, Aug. 30
Chess Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Teen Computer Night from 4-8 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Two O’Clock Tuesday Imagination’s Destination: Telestrations at 2 p.m. for a pass and guess party game with hilarious and unpredictable outcomes at the Barnes & Noble in Fargo
Storytime at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Wednesday, Aug. 31
The 15th Annual Music on the Blacktop at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead with free ice cream, music, door prizes, games and more; campfire and songs at 8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair for this free community event.
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Galleries ecce art gallery
Jen Ward – New Paintings
Elim Care Center
Paintings of Sharon Gourde through August
Fargo Air Museum
100 Years of Naval Aviation Exhibit
Gallery 4
Encaustic painting and monotypes by Hilda Twichell and acrylic collage abstracts by June Brantner through August
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero: Photographs by Joel Merowitz through Sept. 11
Georgetown: Transportation Crossroads
Hjemkomst Center
My Journey, My Story through Thanksgiving
Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero photographs by Joel Meyerowitz through Sept. 11
18th Annual National Juried Watermedia Exhibition through Sept. 19
Coming to Clay County: 50 Years of Immigration through October
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
What’s Up With Stairs photography by Lynn Fundingsland
Cruisin – Vintage car photography by Les Skaropat
Plains Art Museum
Big Country: FMVA Scale the Plains through Sept. 3
Thomas Rex Kemmer: Local Spots through Aug. 27
Rourke Art Museum
Drawn to the West: The Life and Art of William Perl watercolors and drawings; through August 28
The 52nd Midwestern Invitational Exhibition: 100 artists on the theme What Would Dante Do through September 4
Rourke Gallery
Cody Bartz Connecting Species artist talk at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 in Moorhead
Ulen Sword Museum
Featuring Scandinavian artifacts and Viking swords; through the summer
Seasonal Events
Blessed Sacrament Soup Kitchen serves a meal from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. every Thursday for needy individuals or families at 210 5th Ave. West in West Fargo; call (701) 282-3321 for more information
Catch a Falling Star at 7 p.m. at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead to learn about the Perseid meteor shower each August
Mark Your Calendars!
Sept. 3: Championship Bull Riding; Dakota Magic
Sept. 6: Matt Nathanson at the Fargo Theatre
Sept. 9: Greater Moorhead Days Parade
Sept. 10-11: Sodbuster Days at Ft. Ransom, N.D.
Sept. 16: Gordon Lightfoot at the Shooting Star Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Sept. 18: Trace Adkins: Dakota Magic Casino
Sept. 23: Ronnie Dunn at the Shooting Star Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
SVACA 44th Annual Fall Festival in Ft. Ransom, N.D.
Oct. 1: Joe Diffy and John Conlee at the Spirit Lake Casino
Please send your event information for publication in the Metrolights column by Monday of each week to leybou@gmail.com or call (218) 284-1288.