Special Events
Thursday, April 7
“Promoting Peace Through Art” with Drea Cook as she discusses her month in Rwanda at 7 p.m. at the Moorhead Library.
“The Science of Art Through Time” for elementary students to discover mixing raw ingredients to create pigments at 7 p.m. at the Moorhead Library.
“FMs 15 Minutes of Fame” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo for live music, drama, poetry and more.
Cirque Du Soleil – Dralion at 6:30 p.m. at the Fargodome
“Feast or Famine” a wolf program at 7 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Baby Bounce Storytime at 10 a.m. at the Moorhead Library
Friday, April 8
Free Friday movie featuring the movie Flipped starting at 1 p.m. at the Fargo Carlson Library. Free popcorn served. Call 476-4040 for more information
The Harlem Globetrotters at 6 p.m. at the Fargodome
Oldies Variety show and Social from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at River Pointe on 240 11th St. So. in Fargo
Butterfly Ball a semi-formal event for girls ages 4-12 and their dads, uncles, or grandfathers; tickets $12. At 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo
Saturday, April 9
Photo Solutions: Scrapbooking 101 Class at 9 a.m. at the Main Fargo Library. Learn quick and easy solutions for taking better photos, organizing your photos and displaying your photos of a related theme or event for this session; all other materials will be provided. Space is limited; pre-registration required online at www.fargolibrary or call 241-1492.
“Ceramic Science” at 10 a.m. at the Moorhead Library
Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10
Bounce-a-Palooza! from noon to 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Sports Center to “bounce” off some energy with Games Galore
Wednesday, April 13
The Minnesota Crime Wave Writers speak about writing and publishing at 1 p.m. at the Barnesville Library and 6:30p.m. at the Hawley Library sponsored by LARL
Seasonal
“Walk this Way 2011” a community walking program to promote walking and the trails system in the FM through May 17; go to www.fmwalk thisway.com
Theatre & Live Performances
Thursday, April 7
There is a different ending every time as the audience votes on the murderer at “the Mystery of Edwin Drood” at 7:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall Theatre in Grand Forks.
Music for the Heart at noon at Sanford Health Main Entrance on Broadway in Fargo
North and South American Folk Fusion with Emily Pinkerton at 8 p.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Forks.
Friday, April 8
Drew Nelson with guest Michael Whistler at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the FM Community Theatre in Fargo
Drew Nelson performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Listening Room at the Spirit Room in Fargo
Thursday, April 7,
Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9
Charlie Wiener at Courtney’s Comedy Club in the AmericInn in Moorhead; show times at 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Friday, April 8
FM Opera Presents: Pagliacci at 8 p.m. at the Festival Concert Hall of the Reineke Fine Arts Center in Fargo
Friday, April 8,
Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10
“Lend me a Tenor” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the FM community theatre in Fargo
Saturday, April 9
Percussion Ensemble concert at 4 p.m. at the Memorial Auditorium of Concordia College
Sunday, April 10
Premier of the UND Student String Quartet of 8 p.m. at the UND Hopper-Danley Memorial Chapel in Grand Forks
Yoji: Japan Earthquake/Tsunami benefit featuring performances by The Fabuki Daiko, taiko drum dancers, UND Keno Club Exhibition, crafts for children, a silent auction with all proceeds benefitting World Vision from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks.
Tuesday, April 12 through Thursday, April 14
“Curse of the Starving Class” about the California Tate family at odds with each other and trying to survive debt at 7:30 p.m. at the Burtness Theatre in Grand Forks
Galleries
Essentia Clinic Atrium
FMVA Little Show through April 29
Green Market Kitchen
“Exploring Now: 350 Days to 50” an interactive work in progress by Claudia M. Pratt through April 30
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
“Norwegian Footprints” color images of contemporary Norwegian-American around ND through June 27
“A Woman’s Perspective on the elements Multimedia Art Exhibition”
“Keeping Warm: Winter Wear and Pastimes” artifacts include a buffalo fur coat, children’s sleigh and photos
“The BIG Art Show” free and open to the public
Hjemkomst Center
“Coming to Clay County: 50 Years of Immigration” through October
Josie’s Corner
Artwork by students of Studio e
Memorial Union Gallery
“Accelerate Emerging Artists with Disabilities” through April 30 at NDSU in Fargo
Plains Art Museum
“The Print Renaissance Comes to Fargo” through May 29
“Wait and See” at the Café Muse through August 14
“Encoded Solution” through May 27
Rourke Museum
Open Studio through April 24
Spirit Room
“Pond Painting” landscape paintings by Kinble Bromley
Red River Espresso Parlor
“My Ladies, Your Ladies, Her Ladies” through April 30
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, April 7
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
Two Days Notice at the Red Carpet in St. Cloud, MN
Friday, April 8
Jon Wayne and the Pain at 8 p.m. at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
Dave Ferreira Trio with Tom Carvell
Singer/Songwriter Showcase at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Swing Dance Club from 8 to 1 p.m. at Nemzek Hall at MSUM in Moorhead
24 Seven at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
32 Below at Grandma’s Sports Garden in Duluth, Minn.
8th Hour at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Acoustic Addiction at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Betty Does at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Billy D & the Crystals at Legends in Breckenridge, Minn.
Boomtown at Ye Ole Tavern in Devils Lake, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at the El Roco at Grand Froks
Dirty Word at McKracken’s in Burnsville, Minn.
Face for Radio at the Alibi Lounge of the Vista Inn in Fargo
Fat Daddy’s at the Alberta Bar and Grill in Alberta, MN
Flashback at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
October Road at Big D’s in Fargo
The Plowboyz at O’Kelly’s in Fargo
Troubadour at the VFW in West Fargo
Tune in Tokyo at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Two Days Notice at the Buff in Jamestown, N.D.
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Bear Creek at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Saturday, April 8
24 Seven at the Spirit’s Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
32 Below at Denim & Diamonds in Hewitt, Minn.
8th Hour at Big Daddy’s in Grand Forks
Betty Does at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Carmen the Cactus at El Roco in Grand Forks
Face for Radio at the Alibi Longe of the vista Inn in Fargo
Fat Daddy’s at Fat Daddy’s in Alexandria, Minn.
Flashback at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Joyride at the Teamsters in Fargo
October Road at Big D’s in Fargo
Push at Zorba’s in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Tripwire at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
Troubadour at the VFW in West Fargo
Sunday, April 9
8th Hour at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Bear Creek at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Doug Allen at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Karaoke
Thursday, April 7
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the JC Corral in Dilworth, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke with Deb from 8 to 12 p.m. at the Teamsters in Fargo
Friday, April 8
Ashmore karaoke with Dave at 8 p.m. at the Pelican VFW in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Teamsters at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at the Moorhead VFW
Saturday, April 9
Ashmore Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. at the Wild Rice in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore karaoke at Bordertown in West Fargo
Monday, April 10
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, April 11
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, April 12
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8:30 p.m. at Speck’s Bar in Fargo
Mark Your Calendars!
April 14: The Music Man at the Chester Fritz in Grand Forks
April 15: Cinderella at 8 p.m. at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN
April 15: Kelly Pickler at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
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.