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.
Summer Splash:
Location: Moorhead Municipal Pool at 800 19th St S
Date: June 20
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Summer Splash features free admission, pop, games, diving contest, Games Galore inflatable slip-n-slide, and more!
Zhimin Guan Opening Reception:
Location: ecce gallery, 216 Broadway in Fargo
Date: June 20
Time: 5:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: Free
His “Summit Series” show is on display through July 7.
Rachel Izen:
Location: The Stage at Island Park, 333 4th St. S. in Fargo
Date: June 20
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Broadway and West End actress showcases her vocal talents in a premiere cabaret performance, “Brits on Broadway,” featuring local guest artists Samuel Krauth, Crystal Cossette, Emily Olig, Charlie Phillips and Scott Brusven.
“Godspell”:
Location: Hansen Theatre, Roland Dille Center for the Arts, MSUM
Date: June 20 – 21
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $10 – $25, membership packages available.
Presented by the Straw Hat Players, based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, this musical features a string of well-loved songs including “Day By Day.”
“Lone Star” Performance:
Location: Fire Hall Theatre at 412 2nd Ave. N. in Grand Forks
Date: June 20 – 21
Time: 9:30pm
Cost: $8
Once the local high school hero, Roy is back in town after a hitch in Vietnam and trying to re-establish his position in the community. There three things he loves: his country; his thunderbird and his wife. What happens when all three are threatened?
North Dakota Army National Guard’s 188th Army Band:
Location: U.S. Bank Plaza, Downtown Fargo
Date: June 21
Time: 11:45am
Cost: Free
Maris Friendship Celebration:
Location: The Avalon Events Center at 613 1st Ave N in Fargo
Date: June 21
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: $30
Summer tasting luncheon hosted by Pat Maris, silent auction. one-of-a-kind Roger Maris Quilt raffle. exclusive Maris Friendship Celebration pendant designed by Wimmer’s Jewelry, gift bag for each guest, style show. Photo booth, proceeds benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley, Roger Maris Cancer Center and Shanley High School.
“Winnie the Pooh Kids”
Location: The Stage at Island Park, 333 4th St. S. in Fargo
Date: June 21
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $6 – $14
Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film.
Roy Clark in Concert:
Location: Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, Minn.
Date: June 21
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $15, $25, and $35
Best known as the host of television’s memorable country variety show, “Hee Haw.” he is also one of the most influential figures in the country music industry.
“The Princess and the Pea” Performance:
Location: Historic Holmes Theatre, 826 Summit Ave. in Detroit Lakes
Date: June 21 – 22
Time: 7:00pm Friday, 10:30am Saturday
Cost: Adults $5, Children $3
Add together two crazy kingdoms, Leprechauns, a Prince, a Princess, a real-live Pea plus a cast of characters and you get a version of “Princess & the Pea” that is definitely not what you’re expecting. Local actors grade 1-12 perform an original musical adaptation of this classic tale with a twist.
Dr. Doolittle Day:
Location: Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave. S. in Fargo
Date: June 22
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free for children who bring a stuffed animal
Learn how the zoo’s veterinary staff keeps the animals healthy. Events include a teddy bear clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a blow gun competition at 2 p.m. Children can also get their veterinary passport stamped to win a giant stuffed animal prize from the gift shop.
Comstock House Tours:
Location: 506 8th St. S. in Moorhead
Date: June 22 – 23
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: Adults $6, Seniors/Students $5, Children (6-17) $4, children 5 and under are free.
Author Tommy Zurhellen:
Location: Zandbroz Variety, 420 Broadway in Fargo
Date: June 22
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
He will sign copies of his book, “Apostle Islands: The Sequel to Nazareth, North Dakota.”
Blues on the Red Summer Music Series 2013:
Location: Town Square in downtown Grand Forks
Date: June 22
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. Things kick off the 2013 season on June 22 with two headliners…the Dustin Pittsley Band and Randy McAllister. July 27 will feature Steve Sullivan & the Factory and opener Dirty D & the Derelicts. On August 24, headliner Alex Jenkins & the Bombers will perform, along with opener the Mooseknuckle.
Girls’ Fastpitch Softball Tournament (10-12-14-16 & 18 Year Old):
Location: Apollo Park in Grand Forks
Date: June 22 – 23
Time: All Day
Neighborfood Downtown Fargo:
Location: Downtown Fargo
Date: June 23
Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: $40 in advance, $45 day of
An afternoon celebration of food, family, and community, dine at eight different eateries in downtown Fargo, ticket will include food at each participating locations and a donation to local non-profits.
Mozart to Broadway:
Location: Historic Holmes Theatre, 826 Summit Ave. in Detroit Lakes
Date: June 23
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Adults $15, Students Free
Join Amber Estenson Schwarzrock, a Frazee native and graduate of DLHS, Peabody Conservatory, and The University of Maryland’s Opera Studio, along with pianist Paul Hiesler in another night of classical singing. This year’s program will be an exciting production of opera and Broadway scenes.
Pepsi Appreciation Day:
Location: Area Pools in Fargo
Date: June 24 – 25
Time: 1:00 – 10:30pm
Cost: Free
June 24 – Davies Recreational Pool at 7150 25th St. S.
June 25 – Southwest Recreation Pool at 1840 15th Ave. S.
Free pool admission all day. Free Pepsi products and hot dogs will be served at the beginning of the first session while supplies last.
Experience Shadow Wood Park:
Location: 3545 4th St. E. in West Fargo
Date: June 24
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Come out for an evening of fun events at the new Shadow Wood Park. Check out the splash pad, playground, outdoor fitness equipment, basketball courts and gazebo. Magician Jeffrey Salveson will entertain kids of all ages with a Comedy Magic Show at 6:30pm. Free Sno-cones will be served.
2013 Summer Concerts in the Garden Series:
Location: Museum’s sculpture garden, on the University of North Dakota campus, located at 261
Centennial Drive in Grand Forks
Date: June 25
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the door and free for those 12 and younger
The popular North Dakota Museum of Art Concerts in the Garden series is back again this summer! The first performance features Chastity Brown performing soul/jazz/blues.
“Lend Me a Tenor”:
Location: Gaede Stage, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Date: June 25 – 26
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $10-$25, membership packages available
Presented by the Straw Hat Players, a madcap, screwball comedy from Ken Ludwig, one of the greatest American farce writers.
RiverArts:
Location: Memorial Park at 210 8th St. N. in Moorhead
Date: June 25
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Outdoor concert featuring “Penny & Pals”, tae kwon do demo, River Keepers fishing clinic, vendors, games and activities for kids, horse-drawn carriage rides, food, and more!
Celebrating Summer at the Library:
Location: East Grand Forks Public Library at 422 4th St. NW
Date: June 26
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Summer activity sessions for K-6th grades. Special guest presentations, crafts, library time and friends to enjoy.
Gooseberry Park Players Performance:
Location: James Carlson Library in Fargo & Main Library in Fargo
Date: June 26
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am (Carlson), 11:30am – 12:30pm (Main)
Cost: Free
All ages are welcome for this special performance by the Gooseberry Park Players featuring scenes from their production of “Oklahoma!”
“The Music Man” Performance:
Location: Central Cass High School at 802 5th St N in Casselton
Date: June 26
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $5 – $15
A production of Rural Cass Community Theatre.
Summerthing Kids!:
Location: University Park in Grand Forks
Date: June 26 – 27
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
This arts festival for kids features tents full of hands-on activities that tots will love. They can build stuff, paint stuff, glue stuff, bubble stuff…well you get the idea. Don’t forget, there will be great music the whole family will enjoy!
Greater Grand Forks Fair:
Location: Grand Forks County Fairgrounds at 2300 Gateway Dr.
Date: June 26 – 30
Time: tba
More information can be obtained at www.grandforksfair.com