Metro Lights: February 27 – March 5
“Dearly Departed” Performance:
Location: Fire Hall Theater in Grand Forks
Date: February 27 – March 1
Time: 7:30pm Thursday – Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday
Cost: Tickets are $15 and $12 for seniors, students and military with ID
You’ll die laughing at this hilarious comedy set somewhere between the Mason-Dixie line. And each performance will feature a different local celebrity actor: Look for Mayors Mike Brown (GF) and Stauss (EGF), as well as President Kelly from UND, among others!
“Forbidden Broadway” Performance:
Location: The Stage at Island Park
Date: February 27 – March 1
Time: Thursday – Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Cost: $10 – $20
The show is a cabaret revue sharply spoofing show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary and current Broadway musicals. “Forbidden Broadway” has mocked popular shows like the “Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked,” and “Les Miserables” to name a few. It also targets famous Broadway actors, writers, composers, directors, and choreographers and producers.
“The Shadow Box” Performance:
Location: Burtness Theatre Lab at 281 Centennial Drive in Grand Forks
Date: February 27 – March 1
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $5 – $10
The winner of the Tony for Best Drama and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, “The Shadow Box” is a timeless journey told with humor and heartache that will make you want to rush home to hug the people that you love a little more tightly. We live our lives as if they will have no end, believing there is always time to do more. When we discover the awful truth that life on this earth with all who are dear to us is not infinite, then we hope for one little ray of light to save us. At that moment, we live in The Shadow Box. This production contains strong language
“Sweeney Todd” Performance:
Location: NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Date: February 27 – March 2
Time: 7:30pm Thursday – Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday
Cost: $8 – $20
In dark, smoggy and feral London, Benjamin Barker has escaped from prison, returning to seek revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him, ravaged his young wife, and stole away his daughter. Barker’s private grievance eats away at him, and he gradually turns into a demonic serial killer – his thirst for blood expanding to include his unfortunate customers.
Luke Bryan in Concert:
Location: Fargodome
Date: February 28
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $29.75 – $59.75
ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan’s career now boasts over four million in album sales with seven #1 singles. His recent album,Crash My Party, sold 527,783 units in its first week of release in mid-August, making it the largest sales debut for a Country male artist since 2004. It also topped both the Billboard 200 and Country sales charts and is the third highest album to debut across all genres this year.
J&K Marine Boat Show:
Location: Fargo Civic Center
Date: February 28 – March 2
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Boat show season is here! Come see us and catch the fever!
Knight for a Princess:
Location: Alerus Center
Date: February 28 – March 1
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $25 per person
Experience a night of joy and memories to last a lifetime for a special little girl and her escort! This treasured event is for girls, age 16 & under and her escort (daddy, grandpa or a favorite uncle). Couples will enjoy a wonderful dinner, a photo memento, plus an evening of memorable dancing.
Awesome Art Afternoon:
Location: Robert D. Johnson Recreation Center at 1104 2ndAve. S. in Fargo
Date: March 1
Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to these interactive art programs to have fun while building a variety of take home projects. All creative materials will be provided. Adult supervision required.
Toughest Monster Trucks 2014:
Location: Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Date: March 1
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Kids 2-12 $10, adults $29 in advance ($2 additional the day of the show)
The Toughest Monster Truck Tour is coming back to Alerus Center with six of the nation’s toughest monster trucks including the return of Bigfoot and Toxic and for the first time ever in Grand Forks, Captain USA and Double Trouble…plus, fan favorites Equalizer and Red Solo Truck. In addition to the monster trucks competing in the wheelie, racing and freestyle competitions, freestyle motocross has been added to this year’s event as a feature act.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss:
Location: The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm at 1201 28th Ave N in Fargo
Date: March 2
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: Free
All things Dr. Seuss at Yunker Farm!
Fargo Film Festival Opening Night:
Location: Fargo Theatre at 314 Broadway in Fargo
Date: March 4
Time: 7:00pm
Screening of the award-winning documentary “Bending Steel,” special guests will be the film’s star Chris “Wonder” Schoeck and producer/cinematographer Ryan Scafuro. Festival runs through March 8.
High School Sports:
Boys’ Varsity Basketball:
February 27, 7:30pm – Fargo North vs. Shanley
February 27, 7:30pm – Fargo Davies vs. West Fargo
March 1 – March 4 – North Dakota East Region Tourney at Highest Seed
March 1 – Minnesota Section Tourney at St. Cloud
Girls’ Varsity Basketball:
February 27, 5:45pm – Fargo North vs. Shanley
February 27, 5:45 – Fargo Davies vs. West Fargo
March 4 – North Dakota East Region Tourney at Highest Seed
March 4 – Minnesota Section Tourney at Highest Seed
Swimming:
February 27 – March 1 – Minnesota Boys’ State Tourney at U of M
March 1 – North Dakota EDC Championship at Fargo Davies
Boys’ Varsity Hockey:
March 5 – Minnesota State Hockey at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul
Boys’ Varsity Wrestling:
February 27 – March 1 – Minnesota State Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul
Girls’ Varsity Gymnastics:
February 28 – March 1 – State Tournament at Bismarck