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Happy In Fargo 2-19-25

February 19, 2025 Edition
So Many Activities!
Check out the calendars for Brewhalla, Unglued and The 1889 for events & workshops. Some sell out early, so look at them well in advance. The Fargo Moorhead CVB website is also a great events calendar resource.
Sourdough for Beginners - 2/19 6pm The 1889
Doggie Date Night - 2/20 5-8pm Brewhalla
Fargo Nerd Nite - 2/20 7pm Front Street Taproom
Story Time in the Children's Gallery - 2/21 4pm Rourke Art Gallery
Boozy Book Fair - 2/21 4-8pm Boiler Room
Top Gun Double Feature - 2/21 6pm Fargo Air Museum
Berlin Night - 2/21 9pm Wild Terra
Y2Klub: Red40 Rave - 2/21 9pm Parachigo
Guerrilla Embroidery Workshop, with Red River Creatives Collective - 2/22 2pm Rourke Art Gallery
Monday Game Nights - 2/24 4-10pm Brewhalla
StartupBREW Fargo - 2/26 8:30am Prairie Den
CreativeMornings Fargo - 2/28 8am Plains Art Museum
Music Makes The People Come Together - follow Fargo Underground to stay up to speed on music (& more). Many concerts promoted by Jade Presents (see here).
Donny Dahl Acoustic Nights - 2/19 9pm Dempsey’s
Acoustic Fest - 2/20 6pm Suite Shots
Aaron & Darian - 2/21 7pm Troll Lounge
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ - 2/21 8pm Fargo Theatre
Salty Dog - 2/21 9:30pm Dempsey’s
Slamabama - 2/22 8:30pm Murphy’s Pub
Big Band Bash - 2/23 1:30pm TAK Music Venue
LOL - follow Jade Presents, The Cellar At Front Street Taproom, Boss’s Comedy Club to catch most local shows
Open Mic Comedy - Wednesdays at 8pm The Cellar At Front Street Taproom
Howie Mandel - 2/19 Scheels Arena
Josh Wolf - 2/20 Fargo Theatre
Greg Coleman & James Stanley - 2/21-2/22 The Cellar At Front Street Taproom
Katie Boyle & Chase Raeder - 2/28-3/1 The Cellar At Front Street Taproom
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. Also check out Page Admin’s features on Prairie Public’s Prairie Plates.
Stuff Your Stanley - 2/19 2-9pm Lundy’s Ice Cream
You may have saw that Nova Eatery plans to takeover the old Bernbaums spot. As part of that, they are utilizing this crowdfunding campaign to access some early/faster $.
A Celebration of Women Taste Makers: A dinner with Chef Andrea Baumgardner - 3/6 701 Eateries
A plug for this local startup that created their new food-related tech. Here is what a recent social post described: “Introducing MealSphere, the best thing to ever happen to your kitchen! AI works as the centerpiece that holds everything together. Imagine a tool that doesn't just manage your kitchen, but KNOWS your kitchen. Generate recipes with your dietary needs in mind, generate weekly meal plans in seconds, and manage your pantry and shopping list with incredible AI intelligence. Sign up today for your 30 day free trial!”
Stage & Screen & Arts & Humanities
What’s playing at the Fargo Theatre? They just came out with their Classic Film Series schedule through August. I’ll definitely be attending a few of those.
The Liong King Jr. - 2/19 & 2/20 7:30pm TAK Music Venue
Abraham Lincoln: The Night before Gettysburg - 2/20 6pm Moorhead Public Library
Dr. Ride's American Beach House - 2/20-2/22, 2/27-3/1 NDSU Walsh Studio Theatre
Birds Of North America - 2/21-3/9 Theatre B
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony’s “A Night at the Oscars!” - 2/22 7:30pm Fargo Theatre
Fargo Think & Drink. Justice on Trial: Does Fair Process Matter More Than the Verdict? - 2/23 4pm Troll Lounge
Beetlejuice Jr. - 2/27-3/2 Horizon School in Moorhead
FM Opera: Scalia/Ginsburg & Trial By Jury - 2/28-3/2 Concordia College
Miss Nelson is Missing - 2/28-3/16 FMCT
Acts Of Kindness
Check out all the individuals you can support via Lend A Hand Up.
Brandi DesMarais Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction - 2/23 Sts. Anne & Joachim Church
If you know of upcoming fundraisers, etc., please feel free to email [email protected].
Shout-outs & Shameless Plugs & Misc
There are two Minnesota related entrepreneurial pitch competitions accepting applications. One is Detroit Lakes-specific and the other is for West Central MN (must reside in counties of Becker, Benton, Clay, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, Wright.)
If you are a North Dakota homeowner, the 2025 property tax credit application portal is open. Homeowners with an approved application may receive up to a $500 credit against their property tax obligation. To be eligible for the credit, you must own a home (house, mobile home, town home, duplex, or condo) in North Dakota, and reside in it as your primary residence.
POMP – A Brewhalla Wedding Experience - 2/23 Noon-4pm Brewhalla
gBeta Fargo Winter 2025 Showcase - 2/27 6pm Sanctuary Events Center. I’ve always enjoyed these gener8tor showcases to hear the startups present, as well as mingle with other attendees. FREE but registration required.
Fargo Film Festival is a month away. Be like me and get it on your calendar, including maybe some PTO to enjoy an entire day of watching films.
Tiny Things, co-founded by Jackie and Jordan Maahs, is an innovative gift shop offering miniature and novelty items, blending art, humor, and design. Located inside Brewhalla, it aims to create an immersive shopping experience where every tiny piece tells a story. The grand opening celebration from February 21-23 will feature exclusive products, giveaways, and a one-of-a-kind retail experience in Fargo.
Save The Date
Red River Valley Home & Garden Show - 2/28-3/2 Fargodome
Terri Clark - 2/28 Shooting Star Casino
15th Annual Unglued: Craft Fest - 3/7 & 3/8 West Acres Mall
Gin Blossoms - 3/14 Shooting Star Casino
Fargo Film Festival - 3/18-3/22 Fargo Theatre
The Breakfast Club with Molly Ringwald - 3/22 Fargo Theatre
Fargo Think & Drink: Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories - 3/23 Troll Lounge
2025 She Overcomes Women’s Conference - 3/27 Synclaire Events Venue
An Evening With The Outsiders With Special Guest C. Thomas Howell - 3/28 Fargo Theatre
Fargo PRCA Rodeo - 3/28-3/29 Fargodome
Tom Segura - 4/17 Scheels Arena
MURS - 4/24 The Aquarium
Tiffany Haddish - 5/9 Dakota Magic Casino
ZZ Top & The Wallflowers - 6/10 Bluestem
Chicago (band not the musical) - 6/14 Scheels Arena
Trampled By Turtles - 7/19 UP District Festival Field
Sierra Ferrell - 7/28 UP District Festival Field
Rainbow Kitten Surprise with Medium Build - 8/5 UP District Festival Field