Hockey Academy Tournament Series:
Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks
Date: May 16 – 19
Time: Doors open one hour prior to game time. Thursday game time 7:00pm, Friday 9:30am, Saturday 8:00am, Sunday 8:00am
Cost: Free
The Fourth Annual Hockey Academy Tournament Series for Boys AAA 02/03/04.
Fish and Smelt Fry:
Location: El Zagal Shrine Center at 1429 3rd St. N. in Fargo
Date: May 16
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: $15 advance, $18 at the door
All-you-can-eat, includes coleslaw, baked beans and more, also meat raffles with slabs of bacon, Canadian bacon, ham, 21 and older only, proceeds benefit Arab Patrol Nobles of El Zagal.
Wing Young Huie Artist Reception:
Location: Plains Art Museum at 704 1st Ave., N in Fargo
Date: May 16
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free for members, $5 students, $10 non-members
For the opening of the Minneapolis-based photographer’s exhibit, “Hidden Fargo in Plain Sight,” images taken during his residency at the museum in October; gallery talk, karaoke, ping pong, appetizers and cash bar.
“Les Miserables”:
Location: Hawley High School
Date: May 16 – 18
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $8
The musical will be presented by the Hawley High School Music Department.
Beyond Functional: Artworks by Paul Ide:
Location: DK Custom Framing at Gallery 14 at 14 Roberts St. in Fargo
Date: May 16
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Spray paint mural artist combines his graffiti techniques with his ceramics. DJ Stupid Birthday spins during opening reception. On display through July 13.
Nature Adventure:
Location: Lindenwood Rotary Shelter at 1905 Roger Maris Dr. in Fargo
Date: May 16
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Food, crafts, games and nature activities.
Friday Night Races:
Location: River Cities Speedway at 2300 Gateway Dr. in Grand Forks
Date: Every Friday from May 17 through September 13
Time: Hot Laps at 6:30pm, Racing at 7:30pm
Every Friday, mid-April through mid-September, River Cities Speedway will be alive with the sights and sounds of Premier Racing! Outlaw Sprints, Late Models, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks will all vying for the checkered flag on one of the region’s best 1/3-mile dirt tracks.
Syttende Mai Celebration:
Location: Sons of Norway at 722 2nd Ave N in Fargo
Date: May 17
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Cost: $14 adults, $7 ages 6-12
Torsk and meatball dinner, potatoes, vegetable, salads, flat bread, buns, dessert, coffee.
NY Times Bestselling Author Event: Roxana Saberi:
Location: Ferguson Books & Media South End at 3750 32nd Ave S in Grand Forks
Date: May 17
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Iranian captive, North Dakota native, journalist and bestselling author Roxana Saberi spent months in captivity in Iran on espionage charges. The U.S. State Department including the Secretary of State at the time Hillary Clinton was heavily involved with her case. In her book, she describes her experiences. At 6:15 pm she will have a reading from her book, describe a little about her experiences first hand, and will have a question and answer period.
Syttende Mai Polsefest:
Location: Hjemkomst Center at 202 1st Ave N in Moorhead
Date: May 17
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Hot dogs and lefse sold for $2, beverages and ice cream also for sale. Proceeds benefit the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County.
Eric Taylor in Concert:
Location: The Spirit Room at 111 Broadway in Fargo
Date: May 17
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: 415
Legendary singer-songwriter and storyteller.
Gotta’ Dance 2013:
Location: Reineke Festival Concert Hall, North Dakota State University in Fargo
Date: May 17 – 18
Time: Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 12:30pm
Presented by Bonnie Haney School of Dance and Performing Co., a showcase of many different styles of dance.
Syttende Mai Celebration:
Location: First Lutheran Church at 619 Broadway in Fargo
Date: May 17
Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm
Cost: $10
Entertainment by the Sons of Norway Accordion Band, also lunch, rommegrot, lefse and other Scandinavian delicacies.
Willie Nelson in Concert:
Location: Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, MN
Date: May 17
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $40, $65, and $80
One of the most prolific singer-songwriters in the history of music, Nelson has hundreds of hit songs, more than 30 feature films, multiple books and a legendary personality.
Fargo Marathon:
Location: Starts at Fargodome
Date: March 17 – 18
BCBS of ND 5k run/walk on Friday at 6:30pm. Radio FM 10k run/walk on Saturday at 7:00am. Valley News Live ½ marathon on Saturday at 7:30am. Scheels Fargo Marathon on Saturday at 8:15pm. More information can be obtained at www.fargomarathon.com.
Post-race concert will be held on Saturday at 7:00pm. Tickets are $12.
Safety Safari:
Location: Red River Zoo at 4255 23rd Ave S in Fargo
Date: May 18
Time: 3:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Enjoy the animals and learn about child safety through fun activities, games, a rollover simulator and more, bike helmets and fittings are also available for a $10 donation.
Go Murphy CD Release Party:
Location: O’Leary’s Pub, 808 30th Ave. S. in Moorhead
Date: May 18
Time: 9:00pm – 1:30am
Cost: Free
For their album “A Is A” featuring comedy acts by Erik Block and Matt Novotny and special music guests HPP.
Rumble in the Valley Roller Derby Tournament:
Location: Purpur Arena in Grand Forks
Date: May 18
Time: Action starts at 9:30 am, Championship Bout at 8 pm
Cost: $5 for an all day pass, kids 10 and under are free.
Rumble in the Valley Roller Derby Tournament. Concessions and vendors all day, beer garden opens at 5 pm, championship bout at 8 pm.
Safe Kids Day: Look Out Cook Out:
Location: Lincoln Drive Park at 120 Euclid Ave, 13th Ave & Lincoln Drive in Grand Forks
Date: May 18
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Join Safe Kids Grand Forks as we celebrate with a Safe Kids Day event at Lincoln Park. The event will feature safety stations with FUN and interactive games for kids. Grab your “passport” at registration and attend the stations to get signed up for GREAT prizes!!
There will be a BBQ/Picnic style lunch provided by the Texas Roadhouse for $5.00 per meal. All proceeds from the lunch will go to support Safe Kids programs in our community and region.
“Sky Zoo”:
Location: Planetarium, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Date: May 18
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $5, $2.50 for children 12 and younger, seniors and Tri-College students.
Explore the animal constellations of the night sky and the fantastic stories that have been told about them.
Bike and Kite Day:
Location: Rendezvous Park at 1055 3rd Ave. W. in West Fargo
Date: May 19
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Activities will include kite flying, and a Bike Rodeo. The West Fargo Police Department will be sponsoring a Bike Rodeo where youth can learn how to ride their bikes safely and practice using hand signals. Refreshments will be served. Free kites will be given out to the first 100 kids courtesy of Luther Family Ford. Mike Gee with Wings on Strings Kite Club will be flying large, colorful kites.
“Dark”:
Location: Planetarium, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Date: May 19 – 20
Time: Sunday 2:00pm, Monday 7:00pm
Cost: $5, $2.50 for children 12 and younger, seniors and Tri-College students.
A full dome movie that explains and explores the nature of dark matter, the missing 80 percent of the mass of the universe.
Annual Art Olson Swap Meet and Car Show:
Location: Bonanzaville at 1351 Main Ave. W. in West Fargo
Date: May 19
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $5
Summer Grind:
Location: Dike West at 310 4th St in Fargo
Date: May 19
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Beginners, intermediate and advanced skaters can demonstrate their skills during individual exhibitions, registration at 4:30 p.m.
Swing into Summer Safety and Fun:
Location: Scheels Arena at 5225 31st Ave S in Fargo
Date: May 20
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Features interactive safety stations which teach children about safety and exercise during the summer, including aquatics safety, lifejacket fittings, proper bike riding, healthy eating and more, door prizes, also a bouncy castle, bike tune ups, car seat checks, fire and ambulance truck tours, police car tours and many free activities
Fargo Public School Music Composition Recital:
Location: Beckwith Recital Hall at NDSU
Date: May 20
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Music students from North, South and Davies high schools will be presenting original compositions.
Addams Family Musical:
Location: Fargodome
Date: May 20
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $56.50, $46.50, $31.50
The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.
K9 Carnival:
Location: Yunker Farm, 1201 28th Ave. N. in Fargo
Date: May 20
Time: 5:00 – 10:00pm
Cost: Free
This is a fun and recreational event designed for dog enthusiasts. Pets participate in various categories with chances to win fun prizes. Categories include, but are not limited to: best costume, best trick, dog/owner look alike. Dog owners will be served hot dogs and Pepsi Product. The public is welcome to attend. Please note that this is not a professional dog competition. Register by 5:30pm.
“The Jungle Book”:
Location: Hvidsten Hall at Concordia College in Moorhead
Date: May 21
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: Free
The preprimary through 8th grade students at the Red River Valley Academy will be performing the play.
Community Block Party:
Location: Centennial Park at 4101 25th St. S. in Fargo
Date: May 21
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Karaoke, inflatable games, crafts, face painting, free food while supplies last.
Q98 Qzilla:
Location: The Venue at The Hub at 2525 9th Ave. S. in Fargo
Date: May 22
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: $28
Papa Roach, Clutch, Escape the Fate, The Sword, Otherwise and Lionize in concert. All ages welcome.
High School Sports:
Varsity Girls Tennis:
May 16 – May 18, tba –EDC Championships
Varsity Boys Tennis:
May 16, 4:30pm – Moorhead vs. Brainerd
May 17, 3:00pm – Moorhead vs. East Grand Forks
Varsity Girls Softball:
May 16, 4:30pm – Fargo North at Fargo South
May 16, 6:30pm – West Fargo vs. Shanley
May 17, 4:30pm – Fargo North vs. Valley City
May 18, 3:00pm – Fargo Davies vs. Red River
May 18, 11:00am – West Fargo vs. Grand Forks Central
May 18, 1:00pm – West Fargo vs. Warroad
May 18, 3:00pm – West Fargo vs. Roseau
Varsity Boys Baseball:
May 16, 5:00pm – Fargo Davies vs. Red River
May 16, 5:00pm – Fargo North vs. Fargo South
May 16, 5:00pm – West Fargo vs. Shanley
May 17, 4:00pm – Moorhead vs. Alexandria
May 18, 12:00pm – West Fargo vs. Wahpeton
May 20, 7:30pm – Fargo Davies vs. Moorhead
May 21, 4:00pm – Moorhead vs. Bemidji
Varsity Girls Soccer:
May 16, 7:00pm – Fargo Davies vs. Red River
May 16, 7:00pm – Fargo North vs. Fargo South
May 16, 7:00pm – West Fargo vs. Devils Lake
Varsity Track:
May 18, 1:00pm – EDC Championships at Fargo South