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Happy In Fargo 7-17-24
Downtown Street Fair Is This Week

July 17, 2024 Edition
Downtown Fargo Street Fair runs tomorrow through Saturday. Then keep in mind the Red River Market is then on Sunday this week.

So Many Activities!
StartupBREW Fargo - 7/17 8am Drekker Brewing
FM RedHawks vs Kane County Cougars - 7/17 7pm Newman Outdoor Field. Tyler’s Amazing Balance Act (surprising more entertaining than it sounds).
Downtown Fargo Street Fair - 7/18-7/20 Downtown Fargo
FM RedHawks vs Kane County Cougars - 7/18 7pm Newman Outdoor Field. Koozie Night.
FM RedHawks vs Kansas City Monarchs - 7/19 6pm Newman Outdoor Field. Postgame Fireworks.
Movie In The Park: Space Jam - 7/19 9pm Rheault Farm. And we’re talking the 90’s Michael Jordan version.
North Dakota Horse Park - races 7/20-7/21, 7/27-7/28 & 8/3-8/4
90’s Karaoke + Cornhole + Dunk Tank + Hog Roast - 7/20 times vary from 1-11pm Fargo Elks.
FM RedHawks vs Kansas City Monarchs - 7/20 6pm Newman Outdoor Field. Bucket Hat Giveaway.
FM RedHawks vs Kansas City Monarchs - 7/21 1pm Newman Outdoor Field. $1 Ice Cream Sandwiches.
National Hammock Day - 7/22 4-8pm Island Park
StartupBREW Fargo - 7/24 8am Drekker Brewing
TEDxFargo - 7/25 Civic Center
Music Makes The People Come Together - follow Fargo Undergroundto stay up to speed on music (& more). There are crazy amounts of concerts in July, with many promoted by Jade Presents (see here).
Bryan Bielanski - 7/17 7pm Parachigo
The Cropdusters - 7/18 6-8pm Island Park
Pierce The Veil - 7/18 6:30pm UP District Festival Field
Ella Rudd - 7/18 7pm Suite Shots
Arkaik, Cyborg Octopus, Dessiderium & Moonlapse - 7/18 8pm The Aquarium
Uptown - 7/18 9:30pm The Windbreak
Sleep Talk Skate Party: Big Hank, Ouchie & Horse Hockey - 7/19 6:30pm Parachigo
POP 2000 Tour - 7/19 7pm UP District Festival Field. Free for kids ages 12 & under.
Shotgun Facelift, Mvrrow, Frost Found Us & The Emptys - 7/19 8pm The Aquarium
Poitin - 7/19 9:30pm Dempsey’s
The Boys Of Summer - 7/19 9:30pm The Windbreak
Morgan Wade & John Moreland - 7/20 7pm UP District Festival Field
Killer Queen – A Tribute To Queen - 7/20 8pm Fargo Theatre
Big Hank, Moo Boots, Artificial Dopamine and Tomb Psychology - 7/20 8:30pm The Aquarium
The Boys Of Summer - 7/20 9:30pm The Windbreak
He Is Legend, Baltic to Boardwalk & Hostile Harmony - 7/21 6:30pm The Aquarium. All ages.
49 Winchester with Zandi Holup - 7/23 7pm UP District Festival Field
LOL - follow Jade Presents, The Cellar At Front Street Taproom, Boss’s Comedy Club to catch most local shows
Open Mic Comedy - Wednesdays at 9pm The Cellar At Front Street
Tom Thakkar - 7/26 8pm Boss’ Comedy Club
Comedy in the Cellar Showcase - 7/26 9pm The Cellar At Front Street
Stage & Screen & Arts & Humanities
What’s playing at the Fargo Theatre? Their Kids Flicks series on Tuesdays runs through 7/30.
Trollwood’s “The Addams Family” runs 7/16-7/20 & 7/23-27.
Get In My Belly!
Fargo Moorhead Eats - this Facebook Group is the best place in town to learn about local food & drink, and ask questions.
On The Hook Fish & Chips food truck is making a Fargo stop on Fri 7/19 from 11am-7pm in the Kohls parking lot.
Peking Restaurant in West Fargo is closing their doors on 8/24 after 30+ years of service. They are encouraging people to stop by one last time and their posts (by their family) state they want to share their gratitude of all the support over the years.
It’s Red River Market Season! TheRed River Market runs through the end of October in downtown Fargo, celebrating 10 years. A summer & fall must for many (thousands attend each year), if you’ve never been to it, you gotta go!
This week’s market is on Sunday 7/21, due to the street fair. Live performances include Max Johnk (10-11), Cooking Demonstration: Nicole Thom-Arens - Family Wellness (11-11:30), Stella (11:30-12:30), Emmy Miller (12:30-1) & Dhejemke (1-2).
Vendor Feature - Sourhouse Breads is a home-based sourdough artisan bakery. Using the simple power of flour, salt, and water along with centuries old baking techniques, bread can not only taste incredible, it can be a nutritious and healthy staple of your diet.

Sour House Breads
Acts Of Kindness
Check out all the individuals you can support via Lend A Hand Up.
Easton Hoffman Benefit - 7/17 5-8:30pm El Zagal Shrine
If you know of upcoming fundraisers, etc., please feel free to email [email protected].
Shout-outs & Shameless Plugs
Maven Collective, a pioneering female co-working and event space, opened its doors in June to the community with a soft launch. This innovative space is designed to empower moms by providing a professional and collaborative environment where they can work alongside their children. With an onsite children's center and nanny services, Maven Collective ensures that moms can be productive while staying close to their little ones. As we gear up for our grand opening later this summer, we invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone and the vibrant community we're building. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to experience the future of co-working at Maven Collective! Check out the 7/18 Grand Opening event.

Pic from inside the noice Maven Collective in downtown Fargo
Save The Date
Fargo AirSho - 7/27-7/28 Hector International Airport
Atmosphere, HEBL, NOFUN! - 8/8 UP District Festival Field
Stray Cats - 8/8 Bluestem
Dwight Yoakam with The Mavericks and Drayton Farley - 8/11 Bluestem
The Head And The Heart/Michigander - 8/20 Bluestem
Sturgill Simpson - 8/24 Bluestem
Nate Bargatze - 8/25 Fargodome
Spoon & Phantogram - 9/6 UP District Festival Field