Theatre, Live Performances & Cultural Events
Thursday, Aug. 4
Comedian Daniel Tosh at 7 p.m. at the Fargo Civic Center
Thursday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 6
The 30th Anniversary of We Fest with Alabama, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, The Charlie Daniels Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Willie Nelson, Jerrod Niemann, Troubadour, Sunny Sweeney, Hitchville, and more; the music starts at 10:45 p.m. daily.
Thursday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 13
Rent presented by the Crimson Creek Players at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks
Thursday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 7
Rent at 7:30 p.m. at the FM Community Theatre in South Fargo
Sunday, Aug. 7
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and pioneer shock rocker Alice Cooper with Pop Evil at 8 p.m. at the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Concert in the Garden with William Elliott at 6 p.m. at the North Dakota Museum of Art in Grand Forks
Tuesdays in the Park free concert from 6-7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park; Habitat for Humanity will provide a picnic dinner with the freewill offering benefitting Habitat and Community Connections; Ulen Centennial Band will be performing big band, jazz, classic marches, patriotic favorites and other concert band classics
Tuesday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Aug. 10
Rent presented by the Crimson Creek Players at 7:30 p.m. daily at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks
Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10
A Totally Trollwood Musical, Into the Woods at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Fargo South High School Theatre
Wednesday, Aug. 10
One of the most original singer/songwriters, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead
Pubs & Clubs
Thursday, Aug. 4
Carmen the Cactus at 9 p.m. at the Hub in Fargo
Dirty Word at the Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis, S.D.
Troubaour at the WeFest Main Stage at Soo Ranch Pass in Detroit Lakes, MN
Jake McVey at 7 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Blind Corn Liquor Pickers at 7:30 p.m. at the HoDo Lounge downtown Fargo
Friday, Aug. 5
The Appleseed Cast at 10 p.m. at the Aquarium in Fargo
24 Seven at the Edgemont, S.D. Street Dance
8th Hour at the Ram in Valley City, N.D.
Boomtown at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Carmen the Cactus at the Hub in Fargo
Face for Radio at Chase on the Lake in Walker, Minn.
Joyride at The Otter in Ottertail, Minn.
The Plowboyz at the Cancer Benefit in Lancaster, Minn.
The SOL Band at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Triple Play at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Tripwire in Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Two Days Notice at Big Ds in Grand Forks
Jake McVey at 7 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Michael D. Band at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Saturday, Aug. 6
Michael D. Band at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at 9 p.m. at the Hub in Fargo
24 Seven at the Stanton, N.D. Street Dance
32 Below at the Thief River Falls, Minn. Street Dance
8th Hour at the Brandon, Minn. Street Dance
Betty Does at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo, N.D.
Boomtown at the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Dirty Word at the Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis, S.D.
Face for Radio at Chase on the Lake in Walker, Minn.
Fuse/Vibe at Longboat Days in Bemidji, Minn.
Joyride at the Otter in Ottertail, Minn.
Nasty Habit at the Ghent, Minn. Street Dance
October Road at the Morton County Fair in New Salem, N.D.
The Past Due Band at the Eagles in Valley City, N.D.
The Plowboyz at the Tri-Lakes Roadhouse in Lake Park, Minn.
Silverado at the Firemans Dance at Elbow Lake, MN
The SOL Band at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Triple Play at the M&J Saloon in West Fargo
Two Days Notice at the Cove in Devils Lake, N.D.
Jake McVey at 7 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
UFC #133 Evans vs. Davis Showing at 8 p.m. at the Hub in Fargo
Sunday, Aug. 7
Dirty Word at the Loud American Roadhouse at Sturgis, S.D.
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Carmen the Cactus at the River Arts in Moorhead
Dirty Word at the Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis, S.D.
Wednesday, August 10
Salsa Dance Club of Fargo Moorhead meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastgate Center in Moorhead
Carmen the Cactus at OLearys in Moorhead
Dirty Word at the Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis, S.D.
October Road at the Big Ds in Fargo
Karaoke
Thursday, Aug. 4
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, Aug. 5
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 with Deb at 9 p.m. at the Crowbar in Sabin, Minn.
Saturday, Aug. 6
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 p.m. at the Silver Dollar in West Fargo, N.D.
Karaoke at 2 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Monday, Aug. 8
Karaoke with Frank Collins at 9 p.m. at the Rooters Bar in Fargo
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Peppers Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Bowler in Fargo
Wednesday, Aug. 10
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
Community Events
Thursday, Aug. 4
Cruisin Broadway from 5-9 p.m. downtown Fargo to see great classic cars, enjoy the downtown with music and food and friends
Around the World Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party with crafts, games food and fun starting at 2 p.m. at the Main Fargo Library downtown; free
Community Events (contd)
Digital Photography Class at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library; free
Teen Art Show & Book Swap where area teens can exhibit their artwork and swap their gently used books for some new to them reads starting at 4 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.fargolibrary.org or call Bree, the Teen Librarian, at 476-5978 or email teens@cityoffargo.com. Free. Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo / 476-4040.
Show and Tales at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 8 at the South Elmwood Park in West Fargo
Zooniversity: Lights Camera, and Animals at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Catch a Falling Star at 7 p.m. at the MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead
Lil Fishermans Derby & clinic from 5-8 p.m. at Dike East in Fargo
Friday, Aug. 5
Free Friday Movie Tangled from 1-3 p.m. at the Carlson Branch and from noon -2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Fargo Library with free popcorn
Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7
Flekkefest focusing on Ages of Ag with Elvis, Idol, Fireworks, a 5K walk/run, Fly-In, Inflatables, Freddie Prez, Harkingleleg fiddle group and more; see www.flekkefest,net for more information
Saturday, Aug. 6
Conservation Carnival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Red River Zoo with a variety of activities and games while learning about conservation
Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7
Fiber Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Rheault Farms in So. Fargo with demonstrations, vendors, concessions, and more
Sunday, Aug. 7
The 35th Annual Classic Car, Boat and Motorcycle Show will be held at 8 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Fairgrounds with a car corral, swap meet, church service at 10:30 a.m., lunch stand by the 4H, music and entertainment.
Park River Bible Camp presents Sound of the Trumpet featuring Joel Finnesgard at 7 p.m. at the PRBC Chapel with refreshments.
Sunday, Aug. 7, Tues. Aug. 9, Wed. Aug. 10, and Friday, Aug. 12
Watch amazing fireworks at the 2011 Rhapsody on the Red Pyrotechnics Convention at dusk nightly at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo; tickets available at the fair office, online and at area Stop-N-Go stores.
Monday, Aug. 8
Me-N-My Shadow from 3:30-5 p.m. at the RDJ Rec Center in Fargo to make a craft with your 3-5 year-old child
Scrabble Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Outdoor Movie Night at dusk at Island Park in Fargo featuring Aladdin
Computer Stressed?! Class. An informal session to help you get answers to your computer questions about email, word processing, fonts, the Internet, etc.. in 90-minute, hands-on session. Feel free to bring your own laptop 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
Pajama Jamboree Family Story at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown Fargo Library
Summer Book & Movie Club at Carlson from 5-8 p.m. at the Carlson Library in So. Fargo
Monday, Aug. 8 through Thursday, Aug. 11
Animals on the Move, walk, hop or fly to the zoo to discover the variety of ways animals get around; 9-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Park It! to create arts and crafts from 1-4 p.m. at Roosevelt Park in Fargo
Teen Computer Night from 4-8 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Riverarts family friendly outdoor festival with music, horse drawn carriage rides, games, activities, art and crafts, food vendors, farmers market and more at Memorial Park in No. Moorhead
Unraveled Crafters from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. For novice and expert crafters alike. Call Lori West at 476-5977 or lwest@cityoffargo.com for details. Free.
Computer Stressed?! Class. An informal session to help you get answers to your computer questions about email, word processing, fonts, the Internet, etc.. in 90-minute, hands-on session. Feel free to bring your own laptop 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 10
Grace Lutheran Church of Erhard, Minn. presents a Country Gospel Show at 7 p.m.; food and fellowship follow the concert
Wii Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Zoo in You from 5:30-
9 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Animals on the Move from 9-11:30 and 1:30-3 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Instrument Petting Zoo at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Storytime 3- Kindergarden at 10:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library
Furry Friends Pet Walk at 5:30 p.m. at the Courts Plus Fitness Center in Fargo
Seasonal or Ongoing
The United Way School Supply Drive continues with various drop off sites across the community. Call (701) 237-5050 or email cjones@unitedwaycassclay.org for locations and needs; for children in Cass and Clay Counties
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 Come out and see the flying Grumman F8F Bearcat! The Bearcat will be flown by the Horseman at the Fargo AirShow Aug. 13-14.
Gallery 4
Encaustic painting and monotypes by Hilda Twichell and acrylic collage abstracts by June Brantner through August
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero: Photographs by Joel Merowitz through Sept. 11
Georgetown: Transportation Crossroads
Hjemkomst Center
My Journey, My Story through Thanksgiving
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
Nicholes Fine Pastry
Whats Up With Stairs photography by Lynn Fundingsland
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
Ulen Sword Museum
Featuring Scandinavian artifacts and Viking swords; through the summer
Seasonal Events
Help local school children through the United Way School Supply Drive now through Aug. 12. Drop off new backpacks and school supplies at various drop-off sites in the area.
Mark Your Calendars!
Aug. 12: ZZ Top at the Dakota Magic Casino
Aug. 16: Brandi Carlile with Ivan and Alyosha at the Fargo Theatre
Aug. 16: George Thorogood with Eddie Shaw at the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead
Aug. 24: FM symphony and the Post-Traumatic Funk syndrome at the Bluestem Center
Sept. 3: Championship Bull Riding; Dakota Magic
Sept. 9: Greater Moorhead Days Parade
Sept. 18: Trace Adkins: Dakota Magic Casino
Aug. 19: Brad Garrett at the Shooting Star Casino
Aug. 21: Kenny Rogers at the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
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