Special Events
Thursday, July 21
Rangoli Art sessions at 11 a.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library and 2 p.m. at the downtown Main Library. For grades 1-6; all materials provided. Pre-registration is required. Register online or call 241-1495. Free.
Zoe Zelebration Zupper & Zilent Auction at 5:30 -8:30 p.m. at the El Zagel Shrine Temple in Fargo
The annual Watermelon Festival from 2-4 p.m. at the Lamb Park at 1325 14th Ave. South Moorhead (note location change due to the rising Red); free watermelon, pop, games, balloon sculpting, face painting and more
Show and Tales at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Learn about the full moons of summer at 7 p.m. at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead
Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24
Northwood, N.D. Old Fashioned Saturday with a Teen Dance, Adult Dance, Kiddie Parade, Blow up games, Shriners Clowns, Community Parade, Community Dinners, Demolition Derby, Pancake Breakfast, Street Food Vendors, Horse Demonstrations, Car Show, Fun for All! Complete schedule of events seen at WWW.DISCOVERNORTHWOOD.COM/NEWS.Htm
Friday, July 22
Free Friday Movies. Featuring The Little Princess (not rated) at noon and 3 p.m. at the Main Library, and at 1 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Free popcorn will be served.
Saturday, July 23
Shuffle off to Buffalo, N.D. for a Beach Party! Mud volleyball, horseshoes, 5K run, concessions, talent show, Minute to Win It Games, street dance by Bob and the Beachcombers and more at www.buffalond.com.
Sunday, July 24
The First United Congregational Church of Christ is holding its 30th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social from 1-4 p.m. on 8th Street in Moorhead. The cost is $5. For more information call (218) 236-1756.
Monday, July 25
Computer Basics 2 & Word Processing Basics at 10 a.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 701-476-5980 or visit the Information Desk at the Dr. James Carlson Library to register. Free
Danish ebleskiver at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library to learn how to cook and eat this delicious Danish pancake ball; free
Scrabble Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library every Monday night during the summer; all ages and experience levels welcome; free
Story & Craft Rainforest Animal starting at 11 a.m. at the Northport Library and at 2 p.m. at the Main Library. Join us for story time with lots of animal stories, activities and a small craft. All ages are welcome. Call 241-1495 for details. Free.
Penny and Pals Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at the RDJ Rec Center in South Fargo
Tuesday, July 26
3rd Annual Neighborhood Park Party from 6-8 p.m. at Ridgewood Park in Moorhead with Games Galore, a clown making balloon sculptures, a bubble station, face painting, music and a craft activity; free for the whole family
Wolf PACKtivities from 1-3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo to learn about wolvers and their behavior through games and activities
Red River Zoo Visit @ Carlson starting at 2 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. All ages are welcome. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register online or call 241-1495 for details. Free. Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo / 476-4040.
Crafts for Teens: Bottle Cap Jewelry. Make your own bottle cap jewelry to wear at 2 p.m. at the Main Library. All materials provided. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.fargolibrary.org or call Bree, the Teen Librarian, at 476-5978
Computer Basics 2 & Word Processing Basics at 6:30 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.
Park It! From 1-4 p.m. at Longfellow Park in NE Fargo where you create take home arts and crafts; all supplies provided free; adult supervision required
Chess Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library; free and all ages welcome every Tuesday evening.
Teen Computer Night from 4-8 p.m. at the Moorhead Library for young people to work on projects or play games; free
Critter Camp from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Storytime for 3-Kindergarden at 10:30 a.m. at the Moorhead Library
Two OClock Tuesdays Imaginations Destination: Judy Moody and Stink at 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble in Fargo
Wednesday, July 27
Furball the 10th Annual Fundraiser of the Red River Zoo from 6-11 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
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
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library to play Rock Band, Guitar Hero, board games and more; free
Sweet Surfboards at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble in Fargo
Crafts for Teens @ Northport: Bottle Cap Jewelry. Make your own bottle cap jewelry to wear and share at 2 p.m. at the Northport Library. All materials provided; free. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.fargolibrary.org or call Bree, the Teen Librarian, at 476-5978
Antarctic Iceberg Races at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library to race your iceberg across the finish line in this chilly contest
Seasonal or Ongoing
School Supply Drive through the United Way through Aug. 12 at many FM locations including Moorhead Center Mall, Wal-Mart; more information by calling Courtney at (701) 237-5050
Galleries
Art Connection
THE LAKE Photography Exhibit by Kay Ornberg through August 6
ecce art gallery
Bob Crowe: New Pastels through August 8
Jen Ward New Paintings
Elim Care Center Gallery
Just Geraniums a collection of geranium paintings by Karen Hartke through July
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
Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero photographs by Joel Meyerowitz through Sept. 11
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
Nicholes Fine Pastry
Acrylic paintings by Cheryl Cassman
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 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 21
The final performance of Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barker of Fleet Street presented by the Summer Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. at the Red River High School in Grand Forks
Thursday, July 21, through Saturday, July 23
The Music Man at 8:15 p.m. nightly at the IMAGINE Ampitheatre at the Bluestem Center for the Arts with the Trollwood Performing Arts School in their 33rd annual Mainstage Musical
Thursday, July 21 through Friday, July 29
The Sound of Music at 7:30 p.m. at the MSUM Hansen Theatre in Moorhead, performed live and on stage by the Straw Hat Summer Theatre
Friday, July 22
The Oak Ridge Boys in two live performances at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker, Minn.
Sunday, July 24
German Folk Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rheault Farm in Fargo; dance to an authentic German band, explore German displays, presentations, crafts and foods.
Monday, July 25
MSUM Summer Concert Series with pre-show organ music at 7:15 and The Cameraman at 7:30 p.m. at Weld Hall on the MSUM Campus in Moorhead Tickets are $4 at the door. More information at (218) 477-2131.
Summer Movie Nights at dusk for fun in the park at Island Park in Fargo; call (701) 298-6915 for weather cancellations; free
Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24
Cinderella x 4 the Worlds Favorite Fairytale at 7 p.m. nightly Wed. through Saturday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, performed by the Gooseberry Park Players at Concordia Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre in Moorhead
Tuesday, July 26
Tuesdays in the Park featuring Cecelia Erholtz at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Lakes, Minn. City Park
3rd Annual Neighborhood Park Parties from 6-8 p.m. at Ridgewood Park in Moorhead with Games Galore Cars 5in1 Combo, a clown making balloon sculptures, a bubble station, face painting, music, and a craft activity. All activities are free so bring the whole family! For more information about Neighborhood Park Parties, call Moorhead Parks and Recreation at 2182995340 or visit www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks
Wednesday, July 27
Family Fun Concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Trollwood Park in Fargo
Free Phil Hansen Football Camp open to boys and girls ages 5-13 from 4-6 p.m. for ages 5-9, and 6-8 p.m. for ages 10-13 with 12 interactive drills, a sportsmanship discussion with Phil Hansen and more. Adult volunteers are needed. Contact Brent Wolf at 218-844-4221 ext. 118 for more information. The rain location will be the Detroit Lakes, Minn. Community and Cultural Center.
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, July 21
Jazz at 8 p.m. every Thursday night featuring the Nat Dickey and Friends at Studio 222 downtown Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at the Elks Club in Fargo
Friday, July 22
Keegan Ginther Memorial Show with DJ BAKTATR, Ofoshow, Tom Pecksmamp, Brant and Melissa Meimi and more at 9 p.m. at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Thunder Ridge at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
24 Seven at the Knickerbocker in Hickson, N.D.
32 Below at the Knickerbocker in HIckson, N.D.
The Dead Beats at the Cormorant Inn in Lake Park, Minn.
Dirty White at the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
Flashback at the Labour Club in Valley City, N.D.
Nasty Habit at the Street Dance in Millerville, Minn.
October Road at the Sandbar in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Silverado at the Summerfest in Red Lake Falls, Minn
Push at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes, Minn
The Roosters at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Tripwire at Michigan Days in Michigan, N.D.
Tune in Tokyo at Playmakers Sports Bar/The Hub in Fargo
Eden Parker Band at 10 p.m. at Dempseys in Fargo
Erik Koskinen with Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers at 8:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
Saturday, July 23
Thunder Ridge at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
24 Seven at the Proz in Devils Lake, N.D.
Smiling Politely with Obsidian, A Dying Tide, Ride the Clich at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
32 Below at Whiskey River in Perham, Minn.
8th Hour at The Otter in Ottertail, Minn.
Betty Does at the Wahpeton, N.D. Street Dance
Billy D & the Crystals at the Street Dance in Deer Creek, Minn.
Carmen the Cactus at the Street Dance in Langdon, N.D.
The Dead Beats at Cormorant Inn in Lake Park, Minn.
Dirty White at the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
The Fat Cats at the Street Dance in Frazee, Minn.
Fat Daddys at the Street Dance in Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Joyride at the Street Dance in Walcott, N.D.
Kid Hollywood at the Cowboy Bar in Bottineau, N.D.
Nasty Habit at the Street Dance in Battle Creek, MN
October Road at the Michigan Days in Michigan, N.D.
The Plowboyz at Ratzos Pool Hall in Barnesville, Minn.
Rhyme or Reason at the Big Ds in Grand Forks, N.D.
The Roosters at the Street Dance in Casselton, N.D.
Silverado at the Street Dance in Northwood, N.D.
Tripwire at the Street Dance in Pine River, Minn.
Troubadour at the Grant County Fair in Herman, Minn.
Tune in Tokyo at the Hub in Fargo
Sunday, July 24
The Dead Beats at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
October Road at the Windbreak in Fargo
Tuesday, July 26
Weekly DJ Show hosted by DJ BAKTATR at the Nestor Tavern in Fargo
Karaoke
Thursday, July 21
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 22
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 Pelican Rapids, Minn. VFW
Saturday, July 23
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 the Wild Rice in Fargo, N.D.
Monday, July 24
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, July 25
Peppers Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, July 26
Peppers Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. at the Northern in Fargo
The Karaoke Lady at 8:30 p.m. at Specks Bar in Fargo
Mark Your Calendars!
July 28: Dwight Yoakam at the Spirit Lake Casino in Devils Lake, N.D.
August 7: Alice Cooper with Pop Evil at the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead
August 10: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead
August 12: ZZ Top at the Dakota Magic Casino
August 16: Brandi Carlile with Ivan and Alyosha at the Fargo Theatre
August 16: George Thorogood with Eddie Shaw at the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead
August 19: Brad Garrett at the Shooting Star Casino
August 26: Kenny Rogers 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.