“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Play” Performance:
Location: Delmar J Hansen Theatre at 1104 7th Ave South (MSUM)
Date: July 25 – 26
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $10 – $25
Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, the story twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two.
“Shrek: The Musical”:
Location: Imagine Theatre, 801 50th Ave. S. in Moorhead
Date: July 25 – 27, July 31 – Aug 3
Time: 8:30pm
Cost: $20 – $30
Based on the Oscar-winning film, the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre is brought to a dazzling new life on the stage.
Grease Theatrical Performance:
Location: NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Date: July 25 – 28, July 30 – 31, August 1 – 2
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $15 – $25
Dilworth Loco Daze:
Location: Dilworth, MN
Date: July 25 – 28
Time: Varies
A fun-filled week full of activities for people of all ages. Full schedule can be viewed at www.locodaze.org.
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks vs. St. Paul Saints:
Location: Newman Outdoor Field at 1515 15th Ave. N. in Fargo
Date: July 25
Time: 12:30pm
Cost: $4 – $11
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
Antique Automobile Club of America Central Division National Fall Meet:
Location: Alerus Center is located at 1200 S. 42nd St. in Grand Forks
Date: July 26 – 27
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) will hold their Central Division National Fall Meet in Grand Forks, ND. Collectors from as far away as Kentucky and other states, as well as Canada will be attending. Viewing and judging times will be from 10 am-3 pm. that day.
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks vs. Sioux City Explorers:
Location: Newman Outdoor Field at 1515 15th Ave. N. in Fargo
Date: July 26 – 27
Time: 7:00pm Friday and Saturday, 1:00pm Sunday
Cost: $4 – $11
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
Midwest Waterfowl Fest:
Location: Scheels at 1551 45 St. S. in Fargo
Date: July 26 – 27
Time: 12:00 – 8:00pm Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pn Saturday
Don’t miss the 10th Annual Midwest Waterfowl Fest & Hunting Expo presented by Scheels, Fargo Parks and Federal Ammunition. All your favorite hunting vendors will all be in attendance with closeout deals to get you primed and prepped for the upcoming season whether you’re hunting waterfowl, upland or big game.
Blues on the Red Summer Music Series 2013:
Location: Town Square in downtown Grand Forks
Date: June 27
Time: 6:00 – 10:00pm
Cost: Free
This annual summer happening features the region’s top blues musicians and some of the best food around. July 27 will feature Steve Sullivan & the Factory and opener Dirty D & the Derelicts.
Halloween in July:
Location: Turtle River State Park
Date: July 27
Time: 6:00pm – 12:00am
Cost: Daily pass ($5) or annual pass ($25) required for park entry
Break out the Halloween costumes and prepare to enter the spookfest at Turtle River; costume contest, site decoration contest, trick or treating, and a Haunted Trail hike. Costume contest in the amphitheater at 6pm, prizes for the winners in several age groups. Trick or Treat through the campgrounds from 8:00-10:00pm, and test your nerves when the Haunted Trail opens at 10:00pm.
Cat’s Incredible Catfish Days:
Location: LaFave Park at DeMers to 2nd Ave NE in Grand Forks
Date: July 27 – 28
Time: TBA
This annual catfishing tournament brings in top anglers from all over North America. In addition to the tournament, there will also be a chili cook-off, games for kids, live entertainment, contests and food vendors.
Mount Kilimanjaro: Father-Daughter Climb:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Main Library
Date: July 29
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest free-standing mountain in the world. This fact did not deter Earle “Bud” Myers who is in his seventies from climbing to its 19,341 foot summit last summer. Hear and see details of his African journey before Myers and his daughter leave on their next adventure! Open to all ages.
Family Fun Night:
Location: Lincoln Park Drive in Grand Forks
Date: July 30
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
The GF Park District and Xcel Energy invite you to Family Fun Night, Chalk it Up, Just For Fun Parade, Ice Cream Social, Face Painting, Food and Family Games. Youth and adults of all ages, join us for a night of family fun!
Dwight Yoakam in Concert:
Location: Bluestem Center for the Arts at 801 50th Ave. S. in Moorhead
Date: July 30
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $40 and up
Dwight Yoakam is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music. Popular since the early 1980s, he has recorded more than twenty-one albums and compilations, charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 25 million records.
Community Block Party:
Location: Unicorn Park at 1603 3rd Avenue N in Fargo
Date: July 30
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Meet your neighbors at this fun family event. Sing your favorite karaoke song, play on inflatable games, take home a craft project and get your face painted. Enjoy free food while supplies last.
Avenue Q:
Location: Empire Arts Center at 415 Demers Ave in Grand Forks
Date: July 30 – Aug 3
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $15 for students, $17 for adults
Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud modern musical following a group of twentysomethings searching for their purpose in the big city. The performers utilize Sesame Street-esque puppets as they tell their tale with adult themes, humor, and song. This production is not appropriate for children.
John Hiatt & The Combo w/Holly Williams:
Location: Fargo Theatre at 314 Broadway
Date: July 31
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $27.50 – $37.50
John Hiatt’s career as a performer and songwriter has spanned more than 30 years, and his work has been covered by everyone from Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, BB King, and Bonnie Raitt, to Iggy Pop, Three Dog Night, and The Neville Brothers. His new album, Mystic Pinball, is Hiatt’s twentieth solo album and follows his acclaimed 2010 release, The Open Road.
Family Fun Concert Featuring Measures:
Location: Village West Park with Dog Park at 4415 9th Ave Cir S in Fargo
Date: July 31
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Local bands will entertain families with lively music. Get your face painted, jump in the bouncy castle and take home a craft project. This is a free event and there will be limited concessions for sale.