Metro Lights: January 22 – 28
The Monuments Men:
Location: West Fargo Public Library
Date: Jan 22
Time: 12:30pm
Cost: Free
The Monuments Men, PG-13. 118 minutes. 2014. A World War II platoon is given the task of going into Germany to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves. Free Popcorn, no registration required.
Artist Opening Reception:
Location: Ecce Art Gallery in Fargo
Date: Jan 22
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Reception for an exhibit of a series of unseen drawings and prints from artist Tim Ray that will be on display through Feb. 22.
Winter Craft Night:
Location: West Fargo Public Library
Date: Jan 22
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Come join us for a fun night of winter themed crafts including snow angles and icicles! *No registration required.
Red River Valley Boat and Marine Products Show:
Location: Fargodome
Date: Jan 23 – 25
Time: Friday 12:00 – 9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $7.50, adults, $2.50 children six to 12, free for children five and younger.
Boats, newest marine products and accessories, lifts and docks, trailers and riggings, electronics, live trout pond and more plus free daily seminars with walleye pro Tommy Skarlis and professional angler Jim Carroll.
55th Annual Red River Valley Coin Club Show:
Location: Baymont Inn & Suites in Fargo
Date: Jan 24 – 25
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
55th Annual Red River Valley Coin Club Show.
January Family Day:
Location: North Dakota Museum of Art
Date: Jan 24
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Family Day is a day where children of all ages and adults come together to work on projects that help us understand the Museum exhibit or learn about techniques and materials. It takes place on the last Saturday of the month during the school year, from 10 am to noon, unless otherwise noted. Drop in or stay the entire time. There is no admission, although donations to cover materials are always welcome. Free Parking is available, compliments of the Museum.
I Love You Night and Day Story Time:
Location: Barnes & Noble in Fargo
Date: Jan 24
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free
Join us for activities and story time featuring the lovely bookI Love You Night and Dayby Smriti Prasadam-Halls. Event is free and open to the public.
Saturday Flicks:
Location: West Fargo Public Library
Date: Jan 24
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Free
X-Men Days of Future Past. Free popcorn and a movie. Rated PG-13. Follow the whole X-men cast on their epic journey to the past to save the future in this exciting installment of X-Men saga.
Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Event:
Location: Itasca State Park
Date: Jan 24
Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. Come out and ski or snowshoe by the light of the moon and the kerosene lanterns along the trail. Trail follows the Many Lakes Road (South Entrance). Classic ski, skate ski or snowshoe at your own pace along the lantern lit route during this drop-in program. For added fun, bring along your s’mores fixings or hot dogs for cooking at the campfire or stop in and warm up at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center.
Open Swim:
Location: Fargo South High School
Date: Jan 25
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: $2.25 for children, $3.55 for adults
The public is welcome at the Fargo South High School Indoor Pool today for open swim.
Centennial Scholars Lecture:
Location: Knutson Campus Center at Concordia in Moorhead
Date: Jan 27
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
“Tunneling Times and Weak Measurements,” by Luiz Manzoni, associate professor of physics. Free and open to the public.
Look to the Stars: Telescope Basics:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Main
Date: Jan 27
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
If you recently got a telescope or are considering getting one, this workshop led by members the F-M Astronomy Club will teach the basics of how to use a telescope. Club members will be bringing their own telescopes to show the different types and how they work. You are welcome to bring your own telescope if you have questions about setting it up or using it. Weather permitting, a telescope will be set up outside to look at the moon.
The Home Garden Series:
Location: Family Service Center in Moorhead
Date: Jan 28
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $10
“Successful Seed Starting at Home,” sponsored by Cass County Extension Service. No pre-registration required.