Theatre, Live Performances and Cultural Events
Thursday, March 15
“Soup in the Studio” presented by the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals to provide an evening of food, fun and fundraising with Global Friend Coalition at 6 p.m. at the Muddy Waters Clay Center in Grand Forks.
Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16
“Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” at 7 p.m. at the Schroeder Middle School in Grand Forks for their annual spring musical
Friday, March 16
American country music artist James Otto, a MuzikMafia member, performs at 8 p.m. at the Dakota Magic Casino and Resort in Hankinson, N.D.
Saturday, March 17
9th Annual Celtic Festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead
Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18
Ravel, Haydn & Bartok, the Masterworks concert Series, at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall in Fargo
FM Roller Derby Girls Double Header home game at 7 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Auditorium in Fargo
Kris Shaw headlining the show with Nola J opening at 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Courtney’s Comedy Club in Moorhead
Saturday, March 17
Enjoy some “Dreamin’ Out Loud’ when Trace Adkins performs some of his 20 Billboard hits at 8 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on the UND campus in Grand Forks
Sunday, March 18
Fergus Falls Concert Series from 7:30-9 p.m. at the KSS Auditorium with the Fry Street Quartet
Monday, March 19
Called “Funnyman of the People,” Jim Gaffigan Comedian Concert at 9:30 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Center Arena downtown Fargo
Schroeder Middle School Orchestra’s spring concert at 7 p.m. in Grand Forks
Pubs and Clubs Thursday, March 15
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Exit 1 Lounge in Hankinson, N.D.
Celtic Music Jam at 7:30 p.m. at the Spot in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Drew Nelson perform folk music at AC4TAfrom 7:30-9 p.m. at A Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at the Wigwam Resort in Baudette, Minn.
The Roosters at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Shackshakers at 7:30 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen, Minn.
Evergreen Grass Band at 7:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
Jazz at Basie’s in the Ramada Plaza from 7-9 p.m. each Thursday
Peaceful Plains presents Mindfunk All-Stars feat, Baktatr with Burn Brighter at 10 p.m. at the Aquarium in Fargo
Friday, March 16
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Exit 1 Lounge in Hankinson, N.D.
Shackshakers at 7:30 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen, Minn.
The Front Fenders at 9 p.m. at the Radisson downtown Fargo
24 Seven at the VFW in West Fargo
32 Below at Sports on Tap in Minot, N.D.
8th Hour at the last Chance in Grafton, N.D.
Betty Does at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
Boomtown at KJ’s Bar in Leeds, N.D.
Face for Radio at Dempsey’s in Fargo
Double Forte at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
The Fillers at Legends in Breckenridge, Minn.
The Great Outdoors at the Wigwam Resort in Baudette, Minn.
October Road at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Rhyme or Reason at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
The Roosters at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Silverado at the VFW in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Saturday, March 17
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Exit 1 Lounge in Hankinson, N.D.
Shackshakers at 7:30 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen, Minn.
24 Seven at the VFW in West Fargo
32 Below at Big D’s in Grand Forks
8th Hour at the Eagles in Park Rapids, Minn.
Acoustic Addiction at Hooligan’s in West Fargo
Betty Does at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
The Dead Beats at Zorba’s in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Dirty Word at the Benson County Events Center in Maddock, N.D.
Double Forte at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
The Fat Cats at Whiskey River in Perham, Minn.
Fat Daddy’s at Captain T’s in Lisbon, N.D.
The Front Fenders at Bennigan’s in Moorhead
The Great Outdoor at the Wigwam Resort in Baudette, Minn.
Joyride at the VFW in Valley City, N.D.
Nasty Habit at Bug-A-Boo Bay in Alexandria, Minn.
October Road at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Our Last Secret at the Corner Bar in Janestown, N.D.
The Roosters at the Fireman’s Dance in Jackson, Minn.
Silverado at the Clarissa Ballroom for the Fireman’s Dance in Clarissa, Minn.
The Shaker’s at the Tri-Lakes Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn.
Sunday, March 18
Jazz every Sunday night at the Red Raven in Fargo
Tuesday, March 20
Red Raven Comedy Night from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor on Main in Fargo; free; performers sign up from 8:45-9:15 p.m.
Karaoke Thursday, March 15
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
Jam and Open Mic Night at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Rooter’s Bar Karaoke at 9 p.m. in Fargo
Pickled Parrot Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Friday, March 16
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 8 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.
WE Fest Karaoke Roundup Contest starting Friday evenings at the AmericInn of Moorhead March 23 with the in house finals on April 27; contact Tina or Michael at (218) 287-7100 ext. 7339 or email tina@americannofmoorhead.com for more information.
Saturday, March 17
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. Dewey’s in Kindred, N.D.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo, N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
WE FEST Karaoke Roundup at 2 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, MN. Through April 14 the top two singers will move onto the in-house finals each week; in-house finals April 21
Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Page, N.D.
Sunday, March 18
DJ Bingham karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to closing at Big D’s
in Fargo
Monday, March 19
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, March 20
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Dempsey’s karaoke at 9 p.m. downtown Fargo
JT Cigarro Open Mic at 8 p.m. in SW Fargo
Wednesday, March 21
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 Jam at 9:30 p.m. at the Sidestreet Grille and Pub in Fargo
Community and Family Events Thursday, March 15
Crafts for Teens: T-Shirt Makeover from 4-5 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library
“Ships of the Desert” event at 3:15 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo to learn about camels and llamas
Teen Night from 7-9 p.m. at Rheault Farms in Fargo
Oscar Movies at Main featuring “Spellbound” at 6:30 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library
Thursday, March 15, Friday, March 16, Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18
Red River Bible & Prophecy Conference with speakers Roger Oakland, Chuck Missler, Ray Yungen, Eric Barger and David Hockingat in 20 sessions over the four days from 1-9 p.m.Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. –noon Sunday at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead
Friday, March 16, Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18
Moorhead Ice Show at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Moorhead Sports Center
Saturday, March 17
Everyone is Irish for St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 3 p.m. downtown Fargo
Lake Agassiz Pacers St. Patrick’s 5K with registration from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Great Northern Bicycle on Broadway in Fargo and the St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run at 3 p.m. downtown Fargo-Moorhead
FM Crusaders Motorcycle Club Annual Bike Show from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo
Paws for Reading: Reading Therapy pets from 1-3 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library
ZooVentures Predator-Prey from 2-3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Sunday, Marcy 18
Chapel Choir Home Concert from 4-6 p.m. at Concordia Concert Knutson Campus Center Centrum in Moorhead
Magic Tree House Book Club for Kids from 2-3 p.m. at the Carlson Branch of the Fargo Library
Winter Art Auction with wine and hors ‘Oeuvres at 3 p.m., a live auction at 4 p.m. at the Pekin, N.D. City auditorium presented by Nelson County Arts
8th Annual Down in the Valley Event to benefit the Chaplaincy program, presented by Valley Memorial Homes at 2 p.m. at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks with gardening tips and music from the Allegro Orchestra
Cosmic Bowling from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the West Acres Bowl in Fargo
American Gold Gymnastics presents its 30th annual spring Gold-N-Motion “Rocking the Country” at 3 p.m. at Concordia College Fieldhouse in Moorhead
Monday, March 19
Kid’s Crafts: Make Your Own 3D Glasses from 4-5 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library Northport Branch in Fargo
Toddler & Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. for kids ages 18 months to 6 years at the Northport branch of the Fargo Public Library
“Williston Basin: Is the Boom Here to Stay?” a brief market and economic update; free, RSVP at (701) 232-9388
Wednesday, March 21
“Homeschooling Resources at Your Library” from 2-3 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22
Pete Hautman, young adult writer, book signing and presentation at the following LARL sites: Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Ada Library, 4 p.m. at the Moorhead Library and 7 p.m. at the Hawley Library; Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Crookston Library, 1:30 p.m. at the Climax Library and 4 p.m. at the Hendrum LINK Site; these events are free and open to the public
Galleries Cyrus M. Running Gallery
Annual Concordia Faculty Art Exhibition
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
“Northern Exposures” Photography Exhibit through March 31
Essentia Health’s Atrium
FMVA The Little Art Show through April 30
Hjemkomst Center
“The Seeds of Victory: Home Gardening Posters from the World Wars” on display March 20 through June 18
“Exploring Now: 365 Days to 50” and “The sheARTS Project: Art Hats for Breast Cancer Awareness through Mar. 26
“The Boom: 1945-1960 in Clay County”
NDSU Memorial Union
A traveling exhibit that explores and uncovers Nazi persecution of homosexuals; exhibit on display through March 25
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
“indiVISUAL II” photography by Dan
Francis through March 24
“Bloom into Spring” water color paintings by Betty Peterson through April 28 with a public reception from 4-6 p.m. March 15
North Dakota Museum of Art
“Living Through Violence: The Oncebay Textile Family” Photography and Textile Exhibition through March 20
Plains Art Museum
“Birdhouses” designed by second-year NDSU architecture students March 19 through April 2
“Jubileum! The Screen Printed Art of
Miss Amy Jo” designer and printmaker through June 3
The Misfit Cup Liberation Project through April 1
Art on the Plains XI through May 20
“Pizza is a Vegetable” Lori Larusso’s installation in the ongoing Art=Food installation series created for Café Muse through May 30
“Birch Bark, Clay, Pixels, Paint: New Work in the Museum Collection” through April 15
Rourke Museum
“Charles Thysell: Past and Present: Paintings and Drawings from 2001-2011” through April 22
“Robert A Nelson: A Retrospective”
Rourke Art Gallery
“A Return to Clonmacnoise: A celebration of James o’Rourke” through April 8
Jay Hopkins, “Down Home”
Three Rivers Arts Council
“Pencil Sketches” by Sam Hill through April 30
Seasonal Events
Mondays: Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. and Toddler Storytime (for kids under age 3) at 10 a.m. at the Main Fargo Library downtown, through April 11, registration required by calling (701) 241-1495
Tuesdays: Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. and Toddler Preschool at 10:30 a.m. through April 10 at the Northport Branch of the Fargo Library; registration required at (701) 241-1495
Moorhead (LARL) Library: Mondays: Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library; Tuesdays: Storytime at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays: Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
See the real “Fargo Wood Chipper” from the set of the Oscar-winning film at the FM Visitors Center in Fargo
Indoor Swimming Pool open hours from 1-5 p.m. through March 25, Saturdays and Sundays at the Fargo South Pool
Mark Your Calendars!
March 23: Vince Gill in a sold out at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
March 24: Elton John at the Ralph in Grand Forks
April 1: Damn Yankees at the Chester Fritz
April 6: BJ Thomas at the Dakota Sioux Casino
April 14-15: RRV Motorcycle Show at the Alerus Center
April 15: Charlotte’s Web at the Chester Fritz
April 21: Lee Ann Womack at the Spirit Lake Casino
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.