FM Symphony Orchestra Standalone Concert
2026-03-01 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Memorial Auditorium at Concordia College

FM Quilters Guild Spring Retreat
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | The DoubleTree by Hilton & West Fargo Conference Center, 825 E Beaton Dr, West Fargo, N, 58078, United States
HOURS – The doors to the retreat will open at 8:00 AM on Friday, March 6th. You will be able to sew until 11:45pm Friday and Saturday, and until 4:00pm on Sunday.
COST – The cost for the retreat is $120.00 for members and $155.00 for non-members for the entire weekend.
LODGING – Hotel rooms will be available at a negotiated rate of $140 for 1 King Bed (includes sofa bed) or $160 for 2 queen beds (includes sofa bed) if you mention the Fargo Moorhead Quilters Retreat 2026 when you call for reservations. The rate is good at both the DoubleTree by Hilton 701-551-0120 or Homewood Suites by Hilton 701-551-5800. Please make reservations on or before the cutoff day of February 10th, 2026. The rates are good for the night of March 5th if you want to arrive the night before.
FOOD – Box lunches on Saturday are included with registration. Menu options will be sent to registrants closer to the retreat date. All other meals will be on your own. For your convenience there is a restaurant and bar in the hotel, or there are many other local restaurant options in the area. Coffee, water and snacks will be provided.
SEATING – Each participant is allocated a 6’ table for their work space. If you would like to sit near friends, please list their names below. We will try our best to accommodate requests.
REGISTRATION – Early registration for members will be accepted at the Holiday Luncheon. Registration opens on the website December 1st, 2025. The registration fee is non-refundable but is transferrable to another person. If the event is cancelled, refunds will be given. You may mail your registration form and fee to Fargo Moorhead Quilters, Attn: Retreat Registration, PO Box 2662, Fargo, ND 58108. Make checks payable to Fargo Moorhead Quilters. Registration will be on a first come basis and will be confirmed by email or phone. Questions? Contact Julie Desrocher at 218-689-0406 or julie.desrocher25@gmail.com, or Jennifer Lefor at 701-566-4914 or jenlefor@gmail.com.

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*Image is courtesy of Aying Zhang of Joy Studios

Periphery: Paintings and Reduction Relief Prints by Eric A. Johnson
2026-03-06 - 2026-04-12 | The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum is pleased to announce Periphery: Paintings and Reduction Relief Prints by Eric A. Johnson, which features acrylic paintings, reduction relief prints, and print blocks by the artist. The exclusive Member Preview for the exhibit is on Friday 6 March from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and the Public Reception is on Sunday 22 March from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with a gallery talk by the artist at 2 p.m. The exhibit will be on display in the Main Gallery at the museum building from 6 March to 12 April.
Eric A. Johnson is a printmaker and painter known for works that exhibit bold color, expressive line work, and emotionally charged imagery. Raised as the youngest of six children on a farm near Embden, North Dakota, Eric’s early life was shaped by the rhythms of rural work and the quiet, expansive landscapes that continue to influence his artistic voice.
Eric discovered his passion for printmaking while studying at North Dakota State University, where he became deeply connected to the reduction relief technique pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Hidalgo Arnéra. He later earned his MFA from the University of North Dakota, where he began developing the cityscape series that remains central to his practice.
Over more than two decades, Eric has built a significant regional presence as both an artist and educator. He has taught at area colleges and universities and has served as Master Printer in the NDSU Visual Arts Department for multiple editions through the university’s PEARS program. His work has been featured in solo exhibitions at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum and in traveling exhibitions across North Dakota and Montana, which have earned recognition for emotional depth and technical mastery.
Eric is the founder of Big Oak Press, his printmaking studio in Hillsboro, North Dakota, where he continues to produce new work and explore the expressive possibilities of his art.
Exhibition Statement
Within this exhibition, Eric A. Johnson has on display his latest series, consisting of controlled drip acrylic paintings and reduction relief prints. The concept of periphery is reflected in what remains of the cuts and what is applied to the canvases, shaped as much by what has been removed as by what is left behind.
The acrylic paintings use a controlled drip technique to suggest atmospheric landscapes, forms that feel familiar yet resist precise identification. Alongside the paintings, reduction relief prints extend this visual language. Built through a process of carving and layering from a single block, each print is an act of commitment and elimination.
The dual meaning of “periphery,” as both the outer limits of an area and what we perceive indirectly, just beyond our central focus, guides this exhibition. Periphery as an examination of what exists at the edge of vision, memory, and landscape. These works consider how meaning forms at the margins.

Theatre B presents 'Perfect Arrangement'
2026-02-21 07:00 | Theatre B, 215 N 10th St, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
by Topher Payne
It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: Both Bob and Norma are gay, and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover.
Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap classic sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door.
Performances:
Fridays at 7:30 pm: February 20, 27, March 6
Saturdays at 7:30 pm: February 21, 28, March 7
Sundays at 2:00 pm: February 22, March 1 & 8
Sunday Salon and ASL Performance: Sunday, March 7
“As hiding gets harder, pitch-perfect comedy ensues: slamming doors, strange disguises, preposterous excuses [….] Eventually, the four must decide whether face-saving domestic lies are worth it, or whether ostracism beats living in fear. In our own era of surveillance and paranoia, their mid-century problems don’t feel so far away.” – The New Yorker

“This is truly what a play should be. Thought-provoking, but with loads of laughs, this terrific show strikes the perfect balance between harsh social criticism and comedy.” – Triangle Arts & Entertainment

Mothers of Invention - Gals Guide Presentation
2026-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Avenue North, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
What do the windshield wiper, the home security system, coffee filters, and WiFi have in common? They were all invented by women. Learn about these mothers of invention during women’s history month.
Presented by Leah Leach, founder of Gal’s Guide
Saturday, March 7, 2026
12pm – 1pm

Swing Social & Line Dance Classes
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Vibe Fitness, 1617 32nd Ave S, Suite O, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Starting March 7, we’re holding a beginner-friendly, 4-week lesson series that seeks to teach you everything you need to jump into swing dance. Each class has two parts – the first half is dedicated to teaching you partnered swing dance, while the second half will teach you a classic jazz line dance. After four weeks, you will have the knowledge you need to not only feel comfortable on the social dance floor, but also join us in dancing both the Shim Sham and the Jitterbug Stroll, two line dances that you will see frequently at our events and at swing dance events around the world. Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/swing-social-and-line-dance-classes
$50 per person for the entire series; $35 for students with school ID. No partner or previous experience required. No outdoor footwear – please either bring a separate pair of clean shoes or dance in socks to help protect our venue’s floors.
When:
Saturdays, Starting March 7
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where:
Vibe Fitness
1617 32nd Ave S, Suite O
Fargo

Sensory Sundays at Plains Art Museum
2026-03-01 11:00 - 14:00
We embrace the unique qualities of all who walk through our doors and appreciate that many visitors need to explore the Museum in different ways. For individuals and families who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment, we offer Sensory Sundays on the first Sunday afternoon of every month. At each event, loud gallery sounds and strong scents are avoided, and Art Explorer Bags are available for check-out at the front desk.

Free • Red River Singles Potluck Plus Games • March 8th
2026-03-08 15:00 - 19:00 | Ascension Lutheran, 2820 12th Ave S, Moorhead, M, 56560, United States
Sunday, March 8th 3-7pm meet at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2820 12th Ave S, Moorhead • Main food item available until gone • More info: https://www.red-river-singles.org/
Our moto is “Meet New People – Make New Friends”

Bon Voyage: Titanic's Final Meal
2026-03-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Comstock House, 506 8th St S, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Join HCSCC Staff and Sam Wai as they create some of the final dishes served on the RMS Titanic. Meals on the Titanic for the First and Second Class drew heavy inspiration from Chef Auguste Escoffier, Head Chef for many of the Ritz hotels dotted across Europe and designer of the ship’s kitchen. While no exact recipes remained, some menus survived the sinking in the pockets of some passengers. Local wine and culinary expert Sam Wai has crafted a menu that draws from these sources and fits a modern palette.
This event has sold out.

Coffee and Critique
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
FREE to attend // All career levels and disciplines welcome.
Presented in collaboration with Fargo-Moorhead Visual Artists.

Red River Watercolor Society 33rd Annual National Watermedia Online Exhibition
2026-03-15 - 2026-05-31
Get your entries ready for the RRWS 33rd Annual National Juried Watermedia Online Exhibition
Juried by: Carrie Waller, AWS, NWS, TWSA
Over $5000 in cash and prizes
Entry Deadline May 31, 2026
(Notification of Acceptance July 2, 2026)
Download the Prospectus from
WWW.OnlineJuriedShows.com

Fargo Moorhead Area Music Club: Celebrate Strings
2026-01-19 13:00 - 14:30
Recital by the Lyra Trio: Jane Linda Capistran, violin; Elise Buffet Nelson, cello; and Amy Mercer, piano; local professional performers and educators.
First Presbyterian Church of Fargo, 650 2nd Ave North (across street from Fargo Post Office)
Free and open to the public. Free will offering for student scholarships. Everyone welcome.

Karena Ness: Encaustic Painter
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Gallery 4, 115 Roberts St. N., Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Artist Reception for Artist in Residence, Karena Ness, a painter of birds, flight and natural environments.
Join us at Gallery 4 for a Q & A and demonstration from the artist alongside some refreshments provided.
Let some local art be a part of your spring opener!
Gallery 4
115 Roberts St. N
Fargo, ND 58201
Saturday, March 21st
2 – 4 pm

National Lutheran Choir Concert
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 210 7th St. S., Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
The National Lutheran Choir under Artistic Director Jennaya Robison will be performing at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, Minnesota on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Presented in partnership with the Concordia Choir, this moving winter-to-spring concert traces the arc from winter’s stillness to spring’s awakening, featuring Shavon Lloyd’s “So Breaks the Sun”, Jake Runestad’s “Under This Tree” and “Nada te Turbe”, and Aaron McDermid’s “From Light to Light”, commissioned by the National Lutheran Choir in 2008.

Women's History Trivia
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Avenue North, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a fun trivia! Plus, there are prizes!!
How well do you know women of STEM? How about female filmmaking pioneers? How about women from all over the world? What about local gals? Gal’s Guide Library founder Leah Leach will host this interactive trivia night at the Hjemkomst Center. Bring your mobile device (smartphone or tablet) to play the game for a chance to win prizes. You’ll have so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning about history!
Open to all ages but designed for teens and adults.
Presented by Leah Leach, founder of Gal’s Guide
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6pm – 7pm
Part of FREE Tuesday nights (5pm-8pm)

Books and Brews book club at Junkyard West
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00
The Books & Brews crew of readers meet monthly at Junkyard Brewing Co. to discuss their latest read. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month. except in November and December 2025, we will meet 1 week early to avoid holiday conflicts. Find more information and the lineup of reads at www.junkyardwest.com.

FM Symphony Concert Strings and Attaca Strings
2026-04-12 16:00 - 17:00
Oak Grove High School Center for Performing Arts

Scandinavian Cultural Heritage Program
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | East Grand Forks Campbell Library, 422 4th Street NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721, United States
Project: Constellation is a violin/guitar husband and wife duo out of Grand Forks North Dakota.
Half the band is authentically Scandinavian since Santiago grew up in Sweden.
Project Constellation’s Scandinavian music contribution picks up from where most people’s knowledge of the Swedish/Norwegian languages and culture seems to have left off, 1890 – today. Enjoy Swedish and Norwegian Children’s songs, Eurovision winners, 80s rock, contemporary, holiday songs, and more.

FIRST 4 WEDNESDAYS IN APRIL 2026 • RUMBA LESSONS & DANCING • USA NLDC CHAPTER 2020 • SPECIAL DANCE APRIL 29th
2026-04-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
In April, we will learn the dance style of Rumba. Often called the “dance of love”, characterized by sensual movements, 4/4 time.
A Latin dance characterized by Cuban motion done to romantic Latin songs and music, the Rumba is a slow, sensuous, romantic dance which spotlights the lady and features much flirtation.
Popularized in the 1930s, is slower, often danced to a “slow-quick-quick” rhythm.
Sons of Norway • 722 2nd Ave N • Fargo • large back room
April 1, 8, 15, 22
**Special Event 7-10pm Live Music by Tim Mosser on April 29th
*6:30pm Advanced Rumba Lesson
*7pm Basic/Intermediate Rumba Lesson
*followed by general dancing to a variety of music until 9pm, which may include various styles of ballroom dance, line dancing, or mixers.
* COST
USA Dance Inc Members & Students: $5.00; Nonmembers: $10.00
Special Event additional $5
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*Singles and couples are welcome.
* No previous dance experience required.
* Meet Weekly
*Please bring dry shoes to change into for dancing. Outdoor shoes bring in dirt, moisture, and gravel.
* Special Events with live music throughout the year.
* Our chapter’s main emphasis is on social dancing and providing opportunities for the expansion of dancing skills for fun and enjoyment among all ages and capabilities.
*Check out our Website and Facebook for updates.
Website: https://www.northernlightsdanceclub.com
Facebook:
Northern Lights Dance Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/329617146319093/
We are a national organization where people can compete and if so desire go to the Olympics or to learn to dance for a wedding or various events or for the pure joy of dancing.
DANCING IS WHAT WE DO!

Decorative Hairwork workshop
2026-04-25 14:00 - 18:00 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Avenue North, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Learn the gimping technique of human hair weaving from master teacher Karen Keenan in the Elm Room at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead 2-6pm on Sat. April 25. $50 per person. Limit ten. Pre-register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/historicalandculturalsocietyofclaycounty/2068248
