Metro Lights: April 17 – 23
“Inequality for All” Free Public Screening:
Location: Fargo Theatre
Date: April 17
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Free public screening of Robert Reich’s award-winning documentary “Inequality for All” presented in partnership with the North Dakota AFL-CIO, North Dakota Community Action Partnership, American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota, North Dakota Economic Security and Prosperity Alliance (NDESPA), North Dakota Human Rights Coalition, and the City of Fargo of Human Relations Commission. Following the film there will be a panel discussion with individuals and organizations representing social services and public policy.
Sunset Boulevard– Movie Viewing and Discussion:
Location: Edgewood Vista and Village at 4440 37th Ave S in Fargo
Date: April 17
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Join Film Critic, Tony McRae, at the Edgewood Vista Theatre, for a viewing and discussion of the movie,Sunset Boulevard.
“Clybourne Park” Performance:
Location: Theatre B in Fargo
Date: April 17 – 19
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $5 – $20
Wickedly funny and fiercely provocative play about race, real estate and the volatile values of each inspired by Lorraine Hansberry’sA Raisin in the Sun.
“Last of the Boys” Performance:
Location: Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre
Date: April 17 – May 3
Time: Thursday – Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Cost: $15 or $12 for seniors, students, military
A powerful drama about two Vietnam Vets, a widow, a daughter, and the ghosts that haunt them.
Written by Steven Dietz, directed by Kathy Coudle-King, assisted by Patrick Pearson, starring Rob Howard, Jerry Whery, Emily Elisabeth Caballero, Sandy Grissom, and Camron Burton. Musical accompaniment by Ron Franz. Warrior Words – monologues by living ND Vets will be shared during intermission. Not intended for children.
24th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza:
Location: The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm at 1201 28th Ave N in Fargo
Date: April 18 – 19
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free for members, $5 fee per person for non-members.
Meet the Easter Bunny and Hope on over for The Extraordinary Egg Hunts at 11am, 1pm, & 3pm! Spring crafts, live chicks, and lots of family fun!
11thAnnual Easter Egg Scramble:
Location: Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Date: April 18 – 19
Time: Friday 4:00pm, Saturday 9:00am
Cost: $5, adults and ages 2 and under free
This event features 20,000 stuffed Easter eggs, prizes, face painting, games, Easter Bunny photos and more. All ages are welcome but the egg hunt is only open to children ages 2 to 8.
Easter Egg Hunt:
Location: El Zagal Shrine Center at 1429 3rd St N in Fargo
Date: April 19
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free
Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt. Clown, crafts, Easter Bunny and games. There will be 2 hunts: 11am and 12pm.
Men’s Roller Derby:
Location: Southwest Youth Hockey Arena at 4404 23rd Ave S in Fargo
Date: April 19
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $10 adults, $8 students, $5 kids 6-12, under 6 free
Rock City Riot takes on the BisMan Bomberz . This North Dakota rivalry is growing with every bout. Watch the golden locks of Hard Thor tangle with the afro curls of Johnson! But don’t come just for the hair, come for the hits!
Hypnotist Sailesh:
Location: Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN
Date: April 19
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $10
Dubbed by many as “The World’s Best Hypnotist,” his live performances takes audience members on a fantastical journey using hypnosis, improv, music and interactivity to create a whole lot of laughter and fun.
Easter Buffet:
Location: Sons of Norway at 722 2nd Ave. N. in Fargo
Date: April 20
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: Adults $11, ages 6 – 12 $5.50
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., pancakes, French toast bake, scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, rommegrot, juice and coffee; $11, adults, $5.50 ages 6-12.
Frederick Blanch Book Signing:
Location: Crookston Public Library at 110 N Ash St in Crookston
Date: April 21
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Free
The Crookston Public Library is pleased to announce Minnesota author Frederick Blanch will present his book,Last Words: Frederick’s Bionary, which provides an account of his life using key words to provide focus. Blanch was a child during the Great Depression in a tiny Minnesotan farming community; and his working life included stints as a printer, actor, beekeeper, television producer, and photographer.Last Wordswas nominated for a Minnesota Book Award.
High School Sports:
Girls Varsity Softball:
April 17, 4:30pm – Fargo South vs. Devils Lake
April 17, 5:00pm – Fargo North vs. Hawley
April 17, 6:30pm – Fargo Davies vs. Red River
April 22, 4:30pm – Fargo North vs. West Fargo
April 22, 4:30pm – Fargo South vs. Grand Forks Central
April 22, 6:30pm – Fargo Davies vs. Valley City
Boys Varsity Baseball:
April 17, 7:00pm – Moorhead vs. Fargo North
April 22, 5:00 & 7:00pm – Fargo North vs. Fargo South
Girls Varsity Soccer:
April 17, 7:00pm – Fargo North vs. Red River
April 17, 7:00pm – Fargo Davies vs. West Fargo
April 22, 7:00pm – Fargo North vs. Fargo Davies