Theatre, Live Performances and
Cultural Events
Thursday, March 1
Native American singer Larry Yazzie at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn. with the high energy Fancy Dance troupe.
Thursday, March 1, Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4
Disney’s “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Empire Arts Theatre in Grand Forks
Ward Anderson at 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Friday, March 2
Acoustical musicians Lehto & Wright perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Listening Room downtown Fargo
Thursday, March 1, Friday, March 2, Saturday, March 3
“Wokashi: A Program of Classic Japanese Kyogan Comedies” featuring guest artist Tokuro Miyake at 7:30 p.m. at the NDSU Askanase Auditorium in Fargo
Saturday, March 3
James Sewell Ballet, a contemporary dance company from Minneapolis joins violinist Ben Sung and pianist Jihye Change, and cellist Hrant Parsamian at 7:30 p.m. at the MSUM Hansen Theatre in Moorhead
University Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall at the NDSU Reineke Fine Arts Center in Fargo
Tri-College Jazz Combos at 6:30 p.m. at MSUM Weld Hall in Moorhead
FM Derby Girls Fan vs. Sioux City Roller Dames at 7 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Auditorium
Percussion Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. presented by the NDSU Division of Fine Arts at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo; free and open to the public
Monday, March 5
The Arsenal Trio of chamber music with cellist Hrant Parsamian, violinist Benjamin Sung and pianist Jihye Chang at 7 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Tuesday, March 6
Percussion Ensemble Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Festival Concert Hall at NDSU Reineke Fine Arts in Fargo
UND Band and Wind Ensemble at 8 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Tuesday, March 6 through March 10
The Fargo Film Festival with an international venue of independent, silent and classic films at the Historic Fargo Theatre
Pubs and Clubs
Thursday, March 1
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
The Fillers at Playmaker’s a the Hub in Fargo
The Great Outdoors at the Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
Hurt with Jeffro & Dying Tide at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Unified Soul at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Bros on Broadway at 8 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
Friday, March 2
24 Seven at the Original in Minot, N.D.
8th Hour at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Unified Soul at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Billy D & the Crystals at the VFW in West Fargo
Boomtown at the Eagles in Valley City, N.D.
The Dead Beats at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Dirty Word at the Doghouse in Maplewood, Minn.
The Fillers at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
Fuse/Vibe at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
The Great Outdoors at the Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
October Road at Army’s in Dickinson, N.D.
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
The Roosters at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Silverado at Cadillac Ranch at the Hub in Fargo
Smoking Gun at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Triple Play at the Labor Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tripwire at the Penalty Box in Ramsey, Minn.
Jeez Loueez at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
An EPIC nigh of Swing Dancing at the State College Sock Hop in Jack & Jill style; contact fmswingdanceclub@gmail.com for more info
Saturday, March 3
Old time barn dance at 7 p.m. at the Robert Johnson Activity Center with part of the proceeds to benefit the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health.; call and live music by the Ogg Creek Stringband.
Old Man Winter Roots & Blues Fest with Buddy Guy with the 4onthefloor, Quinn Sullivan, Johnson Family Band, Charlie Parr, Nathan Miller, Heavy is the Head, Moody River Band, Blind Joe, Inside Out Strings & Rob Ashe at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
Unified Soul at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
24 Seven at the Original in Minot, N.D.
8th Hour at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Acoustic Addiction at Lucky’s 13 Pub in Fargo
Betty Does at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Billy D and the Crystals at the VFW in West Fargo
Boomtown at the Eagles in Valley City, N.D.
Carmen and the Cactus at the Eagles in Park Rapids, Minn.
The Dead Beats at Specks Bar in Fargo
Dirty Word at the Red Carpet in St. Cloud, Minn.
Face for Radio at the Last Chance Bar in Grafton, N.D.
Fat Daddy’s at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
The Fillers at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
The Great Outdoors at the Rockin’ Horse in Minot, N.D.
October Road at The Buff in Jamestown, N.D.
The Playboyz at the Spare Time Bar in Hankinson, N.D.
The Roosters at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Smoking Gun at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Triple Play at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tripwire at Spikes in Faribault, Minn.
Troubadour at Z103 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Buddy Guy at the Hub in Fargo
Jeez Loueez at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Sunday, March 4
The Great Outdoors in Minot, N.D.
Jazz Night at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Monday, March 5
Allen Carter Big Band live at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
Tuesday, March 6
Jay & Silent Bob Get Old at the Fargo Theatre
Fargo Swings at 8:30 p.m. at the Avalon Event Center downtown Fargo
Red Raven Comedy Night from 9:30-11:30 p.m. on Main in Fargo
Karaoke and Open Mic
Thursday, March 1
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the JC Corral in
Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb from 8-midnight at the Teamsters in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Jam and Open Mic Night at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Rooter’s Bar Karaoke at 9 p.m. in Fargo
Pickled Parrot Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Friday, March 2
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Moorhead VFW in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Teamsters at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.
Saturday, March 3
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
We FEST Karaoke Roundup at 2 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. at the Silver Dollar in West Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo, N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Sunday, March 4
DJ Bingham Karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to closing at Big D’s in Fargo
Monday, March 5
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Monday Night Jam/Open Mic at 9:30 p.m. at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Tuesday, March 6
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, March 7
Pepper’s Karaoke with Pepper at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
Karaoke at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minn.
Rhombus Guys Open Mic at 9:30 p.m. on Main in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Dempsey’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. downtown Fargo
Open Mic at 10 p.m. at the Sidestreet Grill and Pub in Fargo
Open Jam at 9:30 p.m. at the Sidestreet Grille and Pub in Fargo
Woody’s Bar Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. in South Fargo
Community and Family Events
Friday, March 2
First Friday dance sponsored by Prairie Folk and Traditional Dance Institute at “The Space” from 8-10 p.m. in downtown Fargo; refreshments served
Friday, March 2, Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4
ISOC Fargo Nationals at 3:20 p.m. Friday, 8:20 a.m. Saturday and 10:55 a.m. Sunday at the Buffalo River Race Park in Glyndon, Minn.
Saturday, March 3
Maker’s Market fuses crafts and music for a fun entertaining event at 5 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Sunday, March 4 and Sunday, March 4
Dakota Territory Gun Collector’s Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Monday, March 5
Author Visit with Erik Block at 6:30 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library
Middle School Choral Festival at 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks
Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Computer Basics Class for beginners at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesday, March 6
All ages are welcome for Chess Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Teen computer night from 4-8 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Wednesday, March 7
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Galleries
Cyrus M. Running Gallery
Annual Concordia Faculty Art Exhibition
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
“Northern Exposures” Photography Exhibit through March 31
Gallery 4
Remodeled and reopened Tues-Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hjemkomst Center
“Exploring Now: 365 Days to 50” and “The sheARTS Project: Art Hats for Breast Cancer Awareness through Mar. 26
“The Boom: 1945-1960 in Clay County”
NDSU Memorial Union
NDAGA Show
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“indiVISUAL II” photography by Dan Francis through March 3
North Dakota Museum of Art
“Living Through Violence: The Oncebay Textile Family” Photography and Textile Exhibition through March 20
Plains Art Museum
March is Youth Art Month: enjoy the school spirit in a national observance emphasizing the value of art education for all children through April 1 with an opening reception March 4 from 1:30-4 p.m.
“Pizza is a Vegetable” through May 30
“Jubileum! The Screen Printed Art of Miss Amy Jo” designer and printmaker through June 3
The Misfit Cup Liberation Project through April 1
Art on the Plains XI through May 20
“Birch Bark, Clay, Pixels, Paint: New Work in the Museum Collection” through April 15
Rourke Art Gallery
Charles Thysell show opens March 4
Jay Hopkins “Down Home” through March 4
Gordon Mortensen, “A Fine Line”
Seasonal Events
“The Little Star that Could” through March 5 at 7 p.m. Mondays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead; call 218-477-2920 for more information
Youth Open Gyms program in cooperation with Fargo Public Schools provides use of neighborhood elementary gyms for games Saturdays and Sundays at various hours; see www.fargoparks.com for full schedule through
March 13.
Indoor Swimming Pool open hours from 1-5 p.m. through March 25, Saturdays and Sundays at the Fargo South Pool
Mark Your Calendars!
March 7-11: Clue, the Musical at the FMCT
March 9: Don Williams at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
March 13: Javier Colon at the FargoTheatre
March 17: FM Roller Derby Girls home game
March 17: St. Patty’s Day Parade downtown Fargo
March 17: Trace Adkins at the Chester Fritz
March 19: Jim Gaffigan Comedian Concert in Fargo
March 23: Vince Gill at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
March 24: Elton John at the Ralph in Grand Forks
April 1: Damn Yankees at the Chester Fritz
April 6: BJ Thomas at the Dakota Sioux Casino
April 13: Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show at the Chester Fritz
April 15: Charlotte’s Web at the Chester Fritz
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.