Theatre, Live Performances and Cultural Events
Thursday, Jan. 26
All City Orchestra at 7 p.m. at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Thursday, Jan. 26, Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28
Mike Brody at 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Friday, Jan. 27, S
aturday, Jan. 28
ND Dance & Drill Competition from 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Alerus Center in Fargo
Saturday, Jan. 28
Fargo-Moorhead Opera Winter Gala at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo; this is the winter fundraising with dinner, entertainment, a dance and silent auction; reservations strongly recommended.
Little Big Town at 7 p.m. at the Northern Lights Casino and EventCenter in Walker, Minn.
5-Alarm Cabaret Showcase presented at 8 p.m. with Dr. Diva as MC at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks
Joe Chvala and the Flying Foot Forum at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Monday, Jan. 30
Intro to Couponing from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Pubs and Clubs
Thursday, Jan. 26
Relentless at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Kathie Brekke celebrating a decade of Jazz Night from 7-9 p.m. at Basie’s in the Ramada in Fargo
24 Seven at Playmaker’s at the Hub in Fargo
Keri Noble at 9 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson downtown Fargo
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn
The Great Outdoors at the Lonesome Dove in Mandan, N.D.
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Friday, Jan. 27
Brooks West and Darrin Wentz perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Listening Room downtown Fargo
Pictures of Then at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
The Fillers at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s Public House downtown Fargo
Relentless at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
24 Seven at the El Roco in Grand Forks
8th Hour at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
Betty Does at Big D’s in Fargo
Face for Radio at the Hidwout in Harwood, N.D.
The Fat Cats at the Speak Easy in Deteroit Lakes, Minn.
Fat Daddy’s at Polly’s in Gafton, N.D.
Fuse/Vibe at JT Cigaro’s in Fargo
The Great Outdoors at the Lonesome Dove in Mandan, N.D.
Joyride at Oliver’s Bar and Grill in Fertile, Minn.
October Road at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Rhyme or Reason at the Trax Bar in Jamestown, N.D.
The Roosters at The Garage Bar in Moorhead
Silverado at the VFW in West Fargo
Smoking Gun at the AmVet’s Club in Fargo
The SOL Band at Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Tripwire at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Troubadour at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Tracy Lawrence at 8 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center in Mahnomen, Minn.
The Jade Monkey in the Lounge of the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
Hairball at 8:30 p.m. at the Venue of the Hub in Fargo
The Neptune Men from 7-11 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Saturday, Jan. 28
Hotel California – The Original Tribute to the Eagles at the Spirit Lake Casino
Broadway on Broadway at Studio 222 in Fargo
Carmen the Cactus at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Tim Mahoney from 9-11 p.m. at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Roster McCabe with Two Many Banjos at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Relentless at 7:30 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
DK Allstars at 9 p.m. at Playmakers in Fargo
The Jade Monkey in the Lounge of the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
24 Seven at the Holiday Inn in Deteroit Lakes, Minn.
8th Hour at the Eagles in Park Rapids, Minn.
Billy D and the Crystals at Legends in Breckenridge, Minn.
Betty Does at the Ram in Valley City, N.D.
Boomtown at the Last Chance Saloon in Grafton, N.D.
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
Face for Radio at the VFW in Valley City, N.D.
The Front Fenders at a benefit at the Speedway Event Center in West Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at JT Cigaro’s in Fargo
The Great Outdoors at the Lonesome Dove in Mandan, N.D.
October Road at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Silverado at the VFW in West Fargo
Smoking Gun at The Garage Bar in Moorhead
The SOL Band at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Tripwire at Z103 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
The Neptune Men from 7-11 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Troubadour at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Sunday, Jan. 29
The Great Outdoors at the Lonesome Dove in Mandan, N.D.
October Road from 9-11 p.m. at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Jazz Night at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Tuesday, Jan 24
Fargo Swings! starting at 8:30 p.m. in the Starlight Ballroom at the Avalon Ballroom in Fargo
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Virgil’s Western Wednesday’s at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW in West Fargo
Karaoke
Thursday, Jan. 26
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the JC Corral in
Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb from 8-midnight at the Teamsters in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Rooter’s Bar Karaoke at 9 p.m. in Fargo
Pickled Parrot Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Friday, Jan. 27
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Moorhead VFW in
Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Teamsters at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Pelican VFW in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Saturday, Jan. 28
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Karaoke at 2 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting
Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. at the Wild Rice in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo, N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Sunday, Jan. 29
DJ Bingham karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to closing at Big D’s in Fargo
Monday, Jan. 30
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in
Fargo
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Pepper’s Karaoke with Pepper at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
Karaoke at 7 p.m. at the Shooting Star Mustang Lounge in
Mahnomen, Minn.
Open mic at 8 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in
Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Community
and Family Events
Thursday, Jan. 26, Friday, Jan. 27, Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29
Outlet Recreation from noon – 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon – 5 p.m. Sunday athe the Centennial Hall and Arena of the Fargo Civic Center
Thursday, Jan. 26
Ventriloquest James Wedgwood presents the Sugarbeet Series! at the LARL Libraries at 10:30 a.m. in Hawley, 4 p.m. at the Hendrum LINK Site and 7 p.m. at the Climax Library; free and open to the publicFargo Force vs. Sioux City from7-9 p.m. at the Scheel’s Arena in Fargo
Snowman Party for Kids starting at 4 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library in Fargo. Join us to make a sock snowman craft and decorate snowman cupcakes; for kids in grades K-6. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. All materials provided. Call 241-1495 for details.
Aspiring Artist from 6-8 p.m. at the RDJ Rec Center in Fargo for ages 10-13
Friday, Jan. 27, Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29
RRV & Marine Products Show from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday at the Fargodome
Saturday, Jan. 28
Opening reception for Art on the Plains XI from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with music by Pavlov’s Daughter, a talk by juror Hesse McGraw, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo
Sunday, Jan. 29
Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. at the Riverside Christian School in East Grand Forks
De-Clutter Your Office Workshop, a 60-minute class presented by professional organizer Melissa Schmalenberger to teach you tips and tricks to controlling the clutter in your office starting at 2 p.m. at the Main Library. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 701-241-1492 or visit the Information Desk at the Main Library to register. Free.
Board Game Bonanza from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library in Fargo. Join us to play lots of classic board games. For kids of all ages; families welcome! Call 241-1495 for details. Free.
Monday, Jan. 30
Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesday, Jan. 31
All ages are welcome for Chess Night at 6:30 p.m. at the
Moorhead Library
Teen computer night from 4-8 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Storytime at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Galleries
Cyrus M. Running Gallery
Annual Concordia Faculty Art Exhibition
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
“Northern Exposures” Photography Exhibit through March 31
Hjemkomst Center
Ordinary Vikings: a collection of 30 bog stav sculptures hanging as sculptures through mid-January
“The Boom: 1945-1960 in Clay County” opening reception from 3:30 – 6 p.m. Jan. 27 is free and open to the public
MSUM Roland Dille Gallery
Minnesota Women Clay Artist Juried Exhibit through Jan. 26
NDSU Memorial Union
Creating Esonia, a new interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian houses through Jan. 21
“Passive Architecture” with creative solutions for sun shading devices
“Endless Forms Most Beautiful” through Feb. 25
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“indiVISUAL II” photography by Dan Francis through March 3
“Oltvedt on Eighth” paintings by Carl Oltvedt
through February 4
“Places and Things” acrylic paintings by Cheryl Cassman through February 4
One Oak Place, Fargo
Hjemkomst Artists Diana Shea, Cynthia Schatzke, Cathi Koenig, Judi Koehmstedt, Diane Johnson, Gary Hoagland, Carole Gulland, Marilyn Geske, Donna Chalimonczyk, Karl Benzenberg, and Teresa Ali through January
Plains Art Museum
Art on the Plains XI through May 20 with an opening reception at 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 29th at the Plains
Witness to Life: A Photo Journal of Hospice Care through Feb. 5
“Birch Bark, Clay, Pixels, Paint: New Work in the Museum
Collection” through April 15
You Like This: A Democratic Approach to the Permanent Collection through Jan. 29
Rourke Art Gallery
“The Ceramic Community” through January 15
Rourke Art Museum
Kirk Williams with “Parades, Ta-Da!” and “Pastels in Dreams” through Feb. 26
“Stoked: Five Artists of Fire and Clay” through January
Spirit Room
“Home is where the Art is” recycled art show through Feb. 4
Three Rivers Arts Council
Breckenridge-Wahpeton Sports Photo Exhibition through Feb. 29
Total Picture Design
“Coming Home” paintings by Dan Jones through January 31
Velkommen: Grand Forks
“A Scandinavian Collective: Julestemning (Spirit of Christmas) a collection of art from Norway and Sweden
Seasonal Events
“The Little Star that Could” through March 5 at 7 p.m. Monday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead; call 218-477-2920 for more information
See the real “Fargo Wood Chipper” from the set of the Oscar-winning film at the FM Visitors Center in Fargo
Youth Open Gyms program in cooperation with Fargo Public Schools provides use of neighborhood elementary gymns for games Saturdays and Sundays at various hours; see www.fargoparks.com for full schedule through March 13.
Indoor Swimming Pool open hours from 1-5 p.m. through March 25, Saturdays and Sundays at the Fargo South Pool
Mark Your Calendars!
Jan. 28: Broadway on Broadway at Studio 222 in Fargo
Feb. 2: Winter Dance Party with a tribute to the Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Richie Valens at the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
Feb. 4: Old time barn dance at the Robert Johnson Activity Center in Fargo
Feb. 10: Chubby Checker at the Shooting Star Casino
Feb. 10-18: Annie at the FMCT
Feb: 19: Gene Krupa Orchestra at the Northern Lights Casino
Feb. 23: The Past Due Band plays the 23rd Annual Ronald McDonald House Sweetheart Ball!
Feb. 24: Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis at the Shooting Star
Please send your event information for publication in
the Metrolights column by Monday of each week to
leybou@gmail.com or call (218) 284-1288.