Thursday, June 28
Red River Watercolor Society Art Fair known as 8th Street Art formerly on 8th St. in Fargo now held at Davy Park, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 210 – 8th Street N. Moorhead, Minn. with over 30 area artists participating
Bethany Annual Carnival with food and games from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 201 S. University in Fargo; the event is open to the public.
Teen movie event: “The Muppets” from 2-4 p.m. at the Fargo Main Public Library
Park It! to create take home arts and crafts from 1-4 at Madison Park in Fargo
Learn how to make hemp jewelry at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Nanoscience: It’s Itsy-Bitsier than Teeny-Tiny! from 2-3 p.m. at the Carlson Branch of the Fargo Library
Farmers’ Market at Dike East Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dike East Park in Fargo
Meet the Dogs! at 6 p.m. at PetSmart to meet the dogs from 4 Luv of Dog Rescue in Fargo
Sun Celebration open house from 5 – 10 p.m. at Trollwood Performing Arts School in Moorhead
Nightlife:
“Lucky $tiff” performed by the Straw Hat Players at 7:30 p.m. at the Gaede Stage at MSUM in Moorhead through June 29
Disney’s The Aristocats Kids at 7:30 p.m. at the Stage at Island Park in Fargo through Sunday
Musical Theater Camp presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” at 7 p.m. at the Moorhead High School Auditorium
Mary Marshal and Russ Peterson “Live at the Lodge” from 5-8 p.m. at the Lodge on Lake Detroit, Minn.- free
Alison Scott at 8 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
The Dave Ferreria Trio from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at Maxwell’s in Fargo
Blue Wailers at 6 p.m. at Uncorked in Fargo
Celtic Jam at 7 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Dustin Thomas at 9:30 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Beware the Vine with special guests comedian JD Provorse, singer/songwriter Katy Diers and the Indie/pop of Orange Sun Daze at 6:30 p.m. at the Drunken Noodle in East Grand Forks
Red River Skies: Summer Planets at 7 p.m. at the MSUM Planetarium
Connect the Parks: Acoustic Picnic with artists and take-out food to find your Pocket Parks from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Grand Forks; more at http://connecttheparks.weebly.com/
Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler and Rooter’s Bar in Fargo and at 9:30 p.m. at Specks’ Bar in Fargo and the Garage Bar in Moorhead
Thursday, June 28 through Saturday, June 30
“Ruthless” at 7:30 June 28-30 at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks
Friday, June 29, Saturday, June 29, Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1
Outdoor theatre performances of “Romeo & Juliet” at the Bandshell at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday at the Detroit Lakes, Minn. City Park and Pavilion
Friday, June 29
Free Friday movies at 1 p.m. at the Carlson and Main Fargo Library; free popcorn
Nightlife:
Dance to classic rock and roll at 10 p.m. at John Alexander’s in Moorhead
Anthony Chaput at 9:30 p.m. at the VFW downtown Fargo
Blind Joe at 10 p.m. at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Poitin at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Radio Moscow at 9 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
San Haven Chuckle at 9:30 p.m. at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Vindictus at 9 p.m. at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
32 Below at the Hawley, Minn. street dance
Boomtown at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Face for Radio at The Otter in Ottertail, Minn.
Fuse/Vibe at the VFW in West Fargo
Helena Handbasket at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at Cadillac Ranch at the Hub in Fargo
The SOL Band at the Tri-Lake’s Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn.
Karaoke at Mulligan’s in the AmericInn and Vic’s Bar & Grill in Moorhead, the Teamsters in Fargo
Friday, June 28, 29 30, July 1 and through July 6, 7, and 8
Outdoor theatre performances of “Romeo & Juliet”
Saturday, June 30
Airplane raffle drawing at 11 a.m. at the Fargo Air Museum; drive in for a burger or brat and get ready to watch a lucky person win the Cessna Skylane!
Saturday Movie at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Children’s Storytime at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble in Fargo
Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dike East Park in Fargo
Nightlife:
Stonecreep with Wings of the Fallen, Imperion & Systemic Infection at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Dance to classic rock and roll at 10 p.m. at John Alexander’s in Moorhead
Eden Parker Band at 9:30 p.m. at the VFW downtown
The San Haven Chuckle at 9:30 p.m. at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
The Dead Beats at the Teamsters in Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at the VFW in West Fargo
Helena Handbaset at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Karaoke at Rhombus Guys, Slammer’s, O’Kelly’s and the Bowler in Fargo and Vic’s Bar & Grill in Moorhead
Sunday, July 1
Nightlife:
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit with Dann K & Black Casket at 9 p.m. at the Aquarium in Fargo
Jazz at the Red Raven from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Monday, July 2
Origami Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Nightlife:
Karaoke at Chumley’s in Moorhead, Rooters Bar in Fargo, Open Mic at Jitter’s Coffee Bar in Fargo and the weekly Jam Session at the Pickled Parrot downtown Fargo
Tuesday, July 3
Tie-Dye Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Yunker Farms in Fargo
Crafts for Teens from 2-3 p.m. at the Carlson Branch of the Fargo Library
Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Dike East Park in Fargo
Story & Craft from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library
Nightlife:
Storytime at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesdays in the Park with Dennis Craswell, The Castaway, at 7 p.m. at the City Park in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Swing Dancing at 7 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo
Russ Peterson and the funk commission at 8 p.m. at the Avalon downtown Fargo
Karaoke at Dempsey’s and Woody’s Bar, Open Mic at JT Cigarros and Sidestreet Grille & Pub at Howard Johnson’s in Fargo
Jokes happen from 9:30-11:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Comedy Night on Main in Fargo
Happy Birthday, America! Wednesday, July 4
Bonanzaville 4th of July Celebration from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. with rides, scavenger hunts, free American flags and food vendors at the historic village in West Fargo
Happy Birthday USA from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Yunker Farms in north Fargo
MSUM Annual 4th of July Celebration with carnival rides, ice cream social, a parade and fireworks. See their web site for details on this day long celebration: http://www.mnstate.edu/july4/
Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at the Moorhead Library
Nightlife:
Fireworks at dusk at Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Karaoke at the Doublewood Lounge, Pickled Parrot, Speck’s Bar in Fargo and the Garage Bar in Moorhead; Open Mic at the Rhombus and Side Street Grille
Band information furnished in part by FargoBands.com
Galleries Art Connection
The work of Kay Ornberg
Gallery 14
J. Earl Miller’s a Scenic Overlook Art display Tuesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at DK Framing in Fargo
Fargo Air Museum
Iraq/Afghanistan Exhibit through Sept. 30
Hjemkomst Center
19th Annual National Juried Watermedia Exhibition through Sept. 15
NDSU Memorial Union Gallery
LA Huffman Photography of the American West through July 20
The Non-Repeatable Print by Nichole Maury
North Dakota Museum of Art
Walter Piehl, permanent collection
One Oak Place
The work of Sherbanoo Aziz through July
Plains Art Museum
“Virtual Ruralality: Portraits in wood by Fred Cogelow” through Aug. 17
“Marjorie Schlossman: Symphony of Color” through Aug. 26
John Offutt: “Dakota Horizons” through Aug. 19
“The Return of the Sodbuster: Luis Jimenez in Fargo” through Sept. 9
Rourke Museum
Midwestern Invitational Art Exhibition
Donovan Widmer and Wesley L. Smith through July 1
“Robert A Nelson: A Retrospective” through Sept. 2
Spirit Room
“Celebrate Sweden” textiles by Kelly Marshall
Seasonal Events:
Red River Skies: Summer Planets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the MSUM Planetarium through Aug. 16
Imagination’s Destination at 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Barnes & Noble in Fargo where grades K-6 will explore different destinations with reading and doing activities.
Baby Bounce Storytime Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Moorhead Library
Free Summer Saturday Movies and popcorn at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library; call for titles
Mark Your Calendars:
June 29: Bachman & Turner at the Northern Lights Casino
June 30: Marty Stuart LIVE at the Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls
July 10- 15: Red River Valley Fair
July 13: Ronnie Milsap at the Fargo Theatre
July 13: Clay Walker at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen
July 14: Loretta Lynn at the Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls, Minn.
July 27: Ted Nugent at the Shooting Star in Mahnomen, Minn.
July 31: Mary Chapin Carpenter at the Fargo Theatre
Aug. 8-12: American Barnstormers at the Fargo Air Museum
Aug. 19: Bob Dylan at the Fargo Civic
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