Special Events
Thursday, July 14
Show and Tales at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo to enjoy a story and learn more about the amazing animals
Kids Build the Eiffel Tower event at 11 a.m. at the Carlson Library in Fargo for kids K-2, pre-registration required at (701) 241-1495.
Family storytime (Pajama Jamboree, kids can come in PJs) at 6:30 p.m. at the Carlson Library in Fargo
Movies @ Main featuring “An American in Paris” at 6:30 p.m. downtown at the Main Library in Fargo; free popcorn and a free gift card to Marcus Theatre at the end of the movie
Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 16
The 98th Annual Clay County Fair with 4H exhibits, livestock shows, a demolition derby, the Mighty Thomas Carnival, and more in Barnesville, Minn, Learn more at www.claycountyfair.org
The Seven Lag Stevne, a yearly gathering of descendants of Norwegian immigrants at the Best Western Doublewood Inn and Conference Center in Fargo with tours, genealogy classes, movies and more
Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16
36th Annual Fargo downtown Street Fair, N.D.’s largest free outdoor event starting at 10 a.m. daily with hundreds of vendors, musicians and entertainment downtown Fargo
Saturday, July 16
Free Friday movie featuring “The Tale of Despereaux” at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Library in south Fargo; free, with popcorn served
Chocolat and Chocolate Tasting for the whole family at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library to watch the movie and enjoy chocolate; free
Ramp Jam at the Plains from 1-4 p.m. with a street course open to skateboards, bikers and inline skates in front of the Plains Art Museum with Emcee Kipp G and Tony the Butcher to provide entertainment through the afternoon; all riders must sign a release for to ride the course with parental permission for those under 18
Bike Jamboree and Bike-In Movie Night at 5:30 p.m. at the Plains Art Museum: hop on your two-wheeler and pedal down to the PAM for an evening of bike and art activities including “Pee-Wees Big Adventure” and free ice cream
Hip Hop Don’t Stop 3 at 9 a.m. at the Arctic Audio Building at 14 8th Street So. In Fargo where you can observe some of the premier street artists, STUN, EACH2, TOIL, and JAPL as they create a collarborative aerosol art mural
Monday, July 18
Read the book and see the movie, “The Joy Luck Club” starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Carlson Library in South Fargo; light refreshments will be served
Race the Red Canoe & Kayak Races at 5:30 and 7 p.m. at Lindenwood Park in Fargo with multiple race divisions and awards to the top three finishers in each division; all participants receive a t-shirt; registration required
EAA Flying Fortress WWII B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” Bomber Tour and Rides at the Fargo Air Museum; call for more information (701) 293-8043
Tuesday, July 19
Yoga for Kids for kids in grades K-2 at 11 a.m. at the Carlson Library in south Fargo and kids grade 3-6 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library in Fargo; all materials provided, pre-registration required at (701) 241-1495.
Park It! From 1-4 p.m. at Lewis & Clark Park in South Fargo where you create take home arts and crafts; all supplies provided free; adult supervision required
Critter Camp from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Pepsi Appreciation Days with free pool admission, hotdogs and Pepsi products at the Northside Rec Pool in Fargo; check with Fargo Parks for times at www.fargoparks.com
Storytime at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Tuesday Tunes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Great Northern Park on Broadway in Fargo
Wednesday, July 20
Hit the Big Time Talent Show for Kids & Teens event showcases performances by talented area kids and teens; guest judges will award prizes; show starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library in Fargo
Family Fun Concerts from 7-8:30 p.m. at Roosevelt Park in Fargo; arts, crafts, face painting and local bands; free
“Critter Camp, Survival of the Fittest” from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Seasonal or Ongoing
Learn about the full moons of summer at 7 p.m. July 14, 14, 21, and 28 at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead
Galleries
Art Connection
“THE LAKE Photography Exhibit by Kay Ornberg through August 6
ecce art gallery
Bob Crowe: New Pastels through August 8 with an opening reception from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 14
Jen Ward – New Paintings
Elim Care Center Gallery
“Just Geraniums” a collection of geranium paintings by Karen Hartke through July
Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks
“East as Art Three” images from the Landsat 5 and 7 satellites through July 16
Fargo Air Museum
100 Years of Naval Aviation Exhibit”
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
“Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero: Photographs by Joel Merowitz through Sept. 11
Georgetown: Transportation Crossroads
Hjemkomst Center
18th Annual National Juried Watermedia Exhibition through Sept. 19
“Coming to Clay County: 50 Years of Immigration” through October
HoDo Gallery in the Hotel Donaldson
Dan Jones Art Show on display
Plains Art Museum
“Big Country: FMVA Scale the Plains” through Sept. 3
“Collectors Humble and Extrordinaire: The Herbert and Dorothy Vogel Gift” through August 14
“Art=Food: Wait and See” by Chris Walla through Aug. 14
“Thomas Rex Kemmer: Local Spots” through Aug. 27
Rourke Art Museum
“Drawn to the West: The Life and Art of William Perl” watercolors and drawings; through August 28
The 52nd Midwestern Invitational Exhibition: 100 artists on the theme “What Would Dante Do” through September 4
Rourke Gallery
George Pfeifer recent paintings and watercolors through August 21
John Scott Postovit Opening Summer in Thailand from July 17 through August 21
Three Rivers Arts Council in the Wahpeton Community Center
Brad Waldera ‘Baseball’ Photography Exhibit through July 31
Theatre, Live Performances & Cultural Events
Thursday, July 14
The 1st Annual Listening Room Outdoor Stage during the Fargo Street Fair from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the US Bank Plaza at Broadway and 2nd in Fargo featuring Anthony Chaput, Darrin Wentz, Carmen the Cactus, Eden Parker, Fancy That, Less Than Organic, Little Winter, Michael Pink & his Band, Shane Maland, John Crowston, Keith & Renee and Michael Whisler
Concordia Summer Music Series at 7:30 p.m. under the Bell Tower (Christiansen Recital hall rain site) featuring Concordia Music Faculty in Moorhead
Thursday, July 14 and Friday, July 15
“All Together Now” an all-girl musical revue presented by the Summer Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks
Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 17
“The Illusion” presented by Second Stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Theatre B on Main downtown Fargo
Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 16
“The Music Man” at 8:15 p.m. nightly at the IMAGINE Ampitheatre by the Trollwood Performing Arts School in their 33rd annual Mainstage Musical
Friday, July 15
Keith & Renee at 7:30 p.m. at the Listening Room downtown Fargo
Sunday, July 17
Steel Pulse at 8 p.m. at the Historic Fargo Theatre downtown
John Scott Postovit Opening Summer in Thailand reception for a show of new pastels and featuring a gallery talk from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Rourke Art Gallery in Moorhead
Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21
“Sweeney Todd” a musical thriller presented by the Summer Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. at the Red River High School in Grand Forks
Monday, July 18
Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow in her “100 Miles from Memphis” tour at 8 p.m. at the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead
“Broadway in Concert” featuring Adam Pascal with special guest, and Moorhead’s own, Becky Gulsvig in a rare treat at 7:30 p.m. at the FM Community Theatre in Fargo
Fargo Rock Concerts from 7-9 p.m. at the Dike West Skate Park with 8th Hour and Rhyme or Reason sponsored by Fargo Parks; free
Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20
“Cinderella x 4 – the World’s Favorite Fairytale” at 7 p.m. nightly performed by the Gooseberry Park Players at Concordia Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre in Moorhead
Tuesday, July 19
Tuesdays in the Park featuring Mark Fogelson at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Lakes, Minn. City Park
Wednesday, July 20
Family Fun Concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Trollwood Park in Fargo
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, July 14
Post Traumatic Horns at 8 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
Jazz at 8 p.m. every Thursday night featuring the Jordan Christianson Group at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
24 Seven at the Beer Gardens of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
The Front Fenders at KJ’s Bar in Leeds, N.D.
Kid Hollywood at the Street Dance in New England, N.D.
Animal Lover tour kickoff at 10 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Friday, July 15
San Haven Chuckle at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Montongator Joe at the Dakota Magic Exit 1 Lounge in Hankinson, N.D.
8th Hour at the Street Dance in Twin Valley, Minn.
SKITZOfrenic at 10 p.m. at the Hub in Fargo
The Deadbeats at the West Fargo VFW
At the Emporium at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Boomtown at the Street Dance in McVille, N.D.
Dirty Word at the Street Dance at LeRoy, Minn.
Fat Daddy’s at the Street Dance in New England, ND
Flashback at The Otter, in Ottertail, Minn.
The Front Fenders at the Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
October Road at the Old Broadway Street Dance in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at Polly’s in Grafton, N.D.
Triple Play at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tripwire at the Beer Gardens of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Two Days Notice at the Street Dance in Kensal, N.D.
Wicked Antix at the VFW in Fargo
Photosynthesizer and Cyma at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern downtown Fargo
Saturday, July 16
The Dirty Hurlers at 10 p.m. at Dempsey’s downtown Fargo
Montongator Joe at the Dakota Magic Exit 1 Lounge in Hankinson, N.D.
O’Fosho & D Mills and the Thrills at 10 p.m.
at the Aquarium
downtown Fargo
The Deadbeats at the West Fargo VFW
24 Seven at the Street Dance in Spiritwood, N.D.
8th Hour at the street dance in Lamoure, N.D.
At the Emporium at the street dance in Hope, N.D.
Betty Does at the street dance in New Salem, N.D.
Billy D & the Crystals at the street dance in Leeds, N.D.
Dirty Word at the street dance in Twin Valley, Minn
Face for Radio at the Beer Gardens at the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Fat Daddy’s at the street dance in Alberta, Minn.
Flashback at The Otter in Ottertail, Minn.
The Front Fenders at the street dance in Robinson, N.D.
Fuse/Vibe at the street dance in Ashby, Minn.
Joyride at the street dance in Hewitt, Minn.
October Road at the street dance in Braddock, N.D.
The Past Due Band at the street dance in Oslo, Minn.
The Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome at Symphony Rocks in Bemidji, Minn.
Rhyme or Reason at the Fireman’s Dance in Sisseton, N.D.
The Roosters at the street dance in Fosston, Minn.
Silverado at the street dance in Wishek, N.D.
Thunder Ridge at the street dance in Kennedy, Minn.
Triple Play at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Tune In Tokyo at the Beer Gardens of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo
Two Days Notice at the street dance in Sykeston, N.D.
Wicked Antix at the VFW in Fargo
The Wrong Men, Versus the Nothing, and Blackbeard is My Co Pilot at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern downtown
Sunday, July 17
Cornmeal at 9 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
Kyle Maxwell Doherty will be giving a concert of interactive electoacoustic works for percussion called: “Circuitry Unplugged” at 4 p.m. at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
Monday, July 18
Parabelles, Chaos In Question, and From Gravity to Graves at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern downtown
Tuesday, July 19
Johnny Butten from 5-7 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Cold Cave with Cult of Youth at 9:30 p.m. at the Aquarium in Fargo
Weekly DJ Show Hosted by BAKTAR, Uup and Out, Butters 30th Birthday, Dextrious and more at 10 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern downtown
Wednesday, July 20
Rooster McCabe at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson downtown Fargo
Karaoke
Thursday, July 14
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. with Dave 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, July 15
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the VFW in Moorhead, Minn.
Ashmore Karaoke with Pepper at the Teamsters at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.
Saturday, July 16
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Bordertown in West Fargo
Ashmore Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at Page, N.D.
Monday, July 17
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, July 18
Pepper’s Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, July 19
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!
July 22: Charley Pride at the Shooting Star Casino In Mahnomen, Minn.
July 22: Oak Ridge Boys at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker, Minn.
July 28: Dwight Yoakam at the Spirit Lake Casino in Devils Lake, N.D.
Aug. 12: ZZ Top at the Dakota Magic Casino
Aug. 19: Brad Garrett at the Shooting Star Casino
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