Upcoming events.
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Jack Bryan Live
Spend your Thursday night with Jack Bryan at Joe Black's on Thursday, May 14th from 8–11 p.m. Bringing a mix of crowd favorites, acoustic rock, and laid-back energy, Jack always delivers a fun night of live music, good vibes, and singalong moments. Grab some friends, settle in with a drink, and kick off the weekend early with live music at one of downtown’s favorite spots.
Live Danish Folk Music with Kristian Bugge and WB Reid
East Grand Forks Campbell Library and North Country Fiddle and Dance present
A concert of Danish music, songs and stories.
KRISTIAN BUGGE, of Copenhagen, Denmark, (fiddle, vocals) and WB REID, of Seattle, ( guitar ) will take you on an entertaining journey through the traditions of Danish folk music with songs and stories in Danish and English, wild polkas, fiery reels, jigs and lyrical waltzes from every corner of Denmark.
Uncle Louie's Big, Sad Funeral
Everyone is invited to Uncle Louie's Big Sad Funeral on May 15 and 16 at the Empire Arts Center in downtown Grand Forks.
Louis Losino (Louie to friends and enemies) was the proud owner of Concrete Casualties, Inc. He was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club and an avid golfer and member of the Hoboken Italian-American Social Club. Many children were recipients of "Uncle Louie's" generosity. He was the major booster for the Hoboken Little League team and provided funding to build the new, adaptive playground on Kennedy Blvd, among many other charities and philanthropic endeavors which will surely gain him entrance to heaven.
Audience members are invited to wear black, funeral attire. The show is as interactive as the audience wishes to make it. They can sit back and take in the funeral fun, or engage with the characters.
Midtown District Mall Craft & Vendor Show
Join us for a spring shopping event with over 40 crafters and vendors all under one roof! You’ll find handmade goods, baked treats, crochet, home décor, and your favorite direct sales vendors including Norwex, Pampered Chef, and Color Street. Perfect time to shop local for Mother’s Day, grad gifts, or just because.
2026 Mayor's Choice Artist Award Reception
You are cordially invited to join us for the 2026 Mayor's Choice Artist Award Reception to honor Greg Vettel.
Hors D'oeuvres & Drinks Provided
Music by Jazz on Tap
Award Presentation at 6:00 PM
Rydell GMC Presents The Empire's Music Box
The Empire's monthly Music Box features 3 local acts, as well as an open-to-the-public jam at the start of every show. If you're interested in live, local music, the Music Box is the place to be! Come for the music, stay for the good vibes(and the free popcorn).
Doors open at 6:00 PM, open-jam starts at 7:00 PM
The Music Box is one of the only venues in Grand Forks that allows artists to play what they want, and our Music Box stage helps to give any musician a platform to perform, regardless the genre or experience.
Church of Cash
Whether you’ve been raised on the gritty, unforgettable songs of Johnny Cash or you’re just now discovering the power of his music, Church of Cash is a must-see experience. This band doesn’t just play the hits—they live them.
With unmatched energy and a style all their own, Church of Cash brings the music of the Man in Black to life while staying true to the heart of what made it legendary. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to preserving the soul of Cash’s songs—the stories of redemption, the struggle of being lost and found, the raw emotions of love and loss, and the haunting beauty of those iconic prison tunes.
With every performance, they don’t just cover Cash—they carry his spirit, inviting audiences to rediscover the music that still moves the world.
ArtWise: Lacey Anderson Photography Opening & Exhibit
ArtWise will exhibit Lacey Anderson's photography May 17-June 20, 2026. An opening will be on May 17 from 2:00-4:00.
Lacey Anderson is an educator, sociologist, and Garden Fellow at the GRO.UND Learning Gardens at the University of North Dakota. With more than fifteen years of teaching experience, her artistic practice is shaped by the concepts she explores in the classroom, including sustainability, social equity, advocacy, and care. She works across photography, embroidery, and assemblage to translate these ideas into visual form.
Through her work, Anderson invites viewers to slow down and look closely. By focusing on small, easily overlooked moments, Biodiversity in Bloom highlights the interconnected relationships between humans and the natural world, suggesting that care for the environment is inseparable from broader questions of justice, responsibility, and collective well-being.
River Forks Watercolor Society
Experienced and beginning painters are welcome to join this group of water media painters! Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month!
Ancestral Sounds - Greater Grand Forks Symphony
Get Ancestral Sounds Concert Tickets Now! This is a must see event incorporating indigenous instruments and new technologies! We look forward to seeing you soon!
ArtSee at the North Dakota Museum of Art
ArtSee is completely free and open to the public.
ArtSee is a space for artists of all skills & mediums to share their art. Since the first ArtSee event in 2006, we have brought together hundreds of artists from the greater Grand Forks area to the North Dakota Museum of Art. From painting to word carving, ArtSee is the event of the year for all mediums. ArtSee’s purpose is to create a space for artists to connect with the community and to highlight the creative talent that we have right here in the Greater Grand Forks Region. ArtSee is GGFYP’s way of providing support for the Greater Grand Forks art community.
Jack Bryan Live
Jack Bryan is heading back to the Sin Bin on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30PM. Known for his upbeat energy and engaging stage presence, Jack brings a mix of crowd-favorite covers and original songs that blend folk and pop influences. It’s the perfect way to kick back, enjoy live music, and spend the evening with friends!
City Band Spring Concert
Lights, music… ACTION!
Join the Grand Forks City Band for a night at the movies for a free concert!
Travel from galaxies far, far away to sweeping deserts and unforgettable adventures with music from Star Wars, How to Train Your Dragon, Lawrence of Arabia, Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, and Pirates of Penzance!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for an epic cinematic soundtrack experience you won’t want to miss!
Concerts in the Galleries - Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments & New Technoloiges
The Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies is an exciting and unusual ensemble of musicians and composers who combine instruments from the past and present as well as ritual theater, masks and dance. Members of the ensemble are former students of the award-winning conductor/composer Alejandro Iglesias Rossi, who founded OIANT in Argentina in 2000 to combine the unique sounds of native instruments of the Americas with European instruments and modern digital technology. All the musicians have built their musical instruments after researching their histories, based, in many cases, on models recovered from archaeological sites. The repertoire includes both traditional folk music and new compositions designed to explore sounds that come from combining technologies of the past and the present.
Jack Bryan Live
Get ready for a great night out—Jack Bryan is hitting the stage at Judy's Tavern on May 1st.
Join us for an evening of live music, good company, and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're meeting up with friends or just looking for something to do, it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend early.
Live music. Cold drinks. A great local crowd.
Muddy Waters Clay Center Annual Spring Show Case
Muddy Waters Clay Center will be holding their annual Spring Show Case on Thursday, April 30th from 1-7pm, May 1st from 3-7pm and Saturday May 2nd from 10am - 4pm. Shop for garden pots and decor, unique gifts, enjoy treats, tours, meet the artists and register for door prizes.
North Country Fiddle and Dance Community Folk Dance
North Country Fiddle and Dance return to Bernie’s Restaurant this Saturday, April 25th! Come enjoy traditional American folk dances, such as reels, barn-dance squares, circle mixers and more! All are welcome!
Our town - UND Theatre
UND Theatre closes its 2025-26 season with Thornton Wilder’s classic, “Our Town.” This Pulitzer Prize-winning play, written in 1938, has been a staple of American theatre since.
“Our Town” is a deceptively simple, deeply moving portrait of life in small-town America at the turn of the 20th century. Narrated by the all-knowing Stage Manager, the play sweeps us through the births, loves and losses of Grover’s Corners’ residents, revealing how life’s seemingly ordinary moments — stringing beans, sharing gossip, walking home from choir — are, in fact, extraordinary.
UND Theatre students, faculty and staff are thankful for your support and look forward to seeing you at Burtness Theatre for the final performance of the season.
Joe Eddie: Live at the Empire
Joe Eddie is a six-string slinger from the north plains Red River
Valley, always busy writing, recording, and performing his melodic,
guitar-laden, hand-crafted songs. A true grassroots troubadour — a
ramblin', gamblin' tumbleweed street flower — Joe has written over 500
songs and multiple books of poetry, while carrying a mental jukebox of
more than 1,000 covers. From fingerpicking sing-alongs to soul-stirring
ballads, from heartache blues to rock 'n roll that shakes the rafters,
Joe Eddie delivers on the promise of a story, one song at a time.
ArtWise Student Art Show
ArtWise will host its Student Art Show exhibiting artwork from K-12 students in public, private and home schools in the Greater Grand Forks area April 18-May 2. The artwork can be viewed in the Midtown District Mall or ArtWise Gallery Monday-Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm and Sunday noon-6:00 pm. Family activity days will include Saturday, April 18, noon-4:00, Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 3:00-7:00, and Saturday, April 25 from noon-5:00.
East Grand Forks Campbell Library - Project Constellation
On April 17th at 12pm, the East Grand Forks Campbell Library will host Project: Constellation for a free public Scandinavian cultural heritage program!
Project: Constellation is a violin/guitar husband and wife duo out of Grand Forks North Dakota.
Half the band is authentically Scandinavian and performs Scandinavian music sung in Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish.
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!
Concerts in the galleries: The Cavatina Duo
The Cavatina Duo has become one of the most impressive combinations of its kind in the world. “Style, sympathy, and technical aplomb . . . it's doubtful that the Cavatina's sophisticated and artistic playing could be surpassed.” —Fanfare Magazine
NDMOA: Gallery Talk, Workshop, and Drawing Session with SHOCK UC MSK
Renowned graffiti artist SHOCK UC MSK is featured in this exhibition with several mixed-media works produced with found materials from an abandoned flour mill. Many of these works bear the expressive and colorful mark-making that can be found in his graffiti work. An additional section of the exhibition features selected Blackbooks and sketchbooks from SHOCK’S personal archive as well as strikingly designed zines inspired by the setting of the abandoned flour mill.
World Ballet Company - Cinderella
Step into the magical world of Cinderella, live on stage!
The beloved fairy tale comes to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production that delights all ages, blending humor, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet.
World Ballet Company’s Cinderella features a dazzling cast of 40 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, exquisite hand-crafted sets, and enchanting choreography by Marina Kesler. From the mischievous evil stepsisters to the breathtaking ballroom scenes, every moment is filled with charm, wonder and everything you’ve loved about this story for years.
Join us for an unforgettable journey of magic, beauty, and the promise of "happily ever after." But remember, when the clock strikes midnight, everything will change…
Dogmahal: Zine Meetup
Enjoy a free event for zine and indie comic creators of all skill levels to meet and collaborate! Bring something you're working on or start something new. If you're interested in learning, there will be supplies and creative prompts to make yourself an easy, six page zine.
What is a Zine? Zines (short for fanzines) are DIY, self-published, small-circulation booklets (often photocopied) that provide a platform for niche, personal, or marginalized voices.
NDMOA: Family Day - Earth Moves
Family Day is a day where children of all ages and their accompanying adults come together to create, design, and construct. Each month, guests will explore new art techniques and materials inspired by the exhibitions that fill the galleries. Drop in or stay the entire time. There is no admission, although donations to cover materials are always welcome. Parking is free.
NDMoA: Curator Tours
Join Museum Curator Anna for an engaging tour of the current exhibitions. The tour is designed to provide insightful context to the artwork, but also to invite discussion and questions. Tours are free and open to the public.
North Country Fiddle and Dance Community Folk Dance
Live Music with Four Mile Portage, from Duluth! All join in, all ages are welcome; families, couples, singles
Traditional American folk dances: Reels, barn -dance squares, circle mixers and more...
All dances are taught and easy to learn!
Donations at the door
Jack Bryan Live at the Sin Bin - Spring Fling Show
Get ready for another unforgettable night—Jack Bryan is back at the Sin Bin on Friday, March 20th.
Known for his high-energy sets and crowd-favorite mixes, Jack Bryan brings a dynamic blend of sound that keeps the crowd engaged night long. Whether you’ve seen him before or this is your first time, you won’t want to miss the electric atmosphere he creates.
Grab your friends, plan your night out, and join us at the Sin Bin for great music, great vibes, and a packed house.
Hadestown
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.
Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
The Thumbelina Poems: Song Cycle for Soprano and Harp
Join us for the world premiere of The Thumbelina Poems: Song Cycle for Soprano and Harp! A new music work, this song cycle tells the classic fairy tale story of Thumbelina using the other-worldly qualities of both the voice and the harp. Three Grand Forks artists collaborated to bring The Thumbelina Poems to life; local poet Merie Kirby wrote the text, composer and harpist Callie Stadem wrote the music, and performances will feature Dr. Anne Christopherson as the soprano and Callie on the harp. Performances will consist of an author's talk by Merie Kirby, followed by a performance of the whole song cycle. There are two performances, the first of which is Saturday, Feb. 28th at 4:30 p.m. at UND’s Hughes Fine Arts Center in the recital hall. The second performance will be Sunday, March 15th at 3:30 p.m. at the Northwood High School performing arts center (Northwood, ND). This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. It is also funded in part by a grant from The Arts Partnership.
Arts for Vets: She Holds These Truths
Enjoy the opening reception “She Holds These Truths”! Hosted by Arts for Vets, this art show celebrates International Women’s Day, which includes the work of 2025 People’s Choice Winner Kelsey Clifford!
NDMoA - Re-arming Language: Post-graffiti Artists and Fables, Myths, and the Stories We Share
The North Dakota Museum of Art invites the public to an exhibition opening reception on March 5, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Join us to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions, Re-arming Language: Post-graffiti Artists and Fables, Myths, and the Stories We Share. Joe Ellis, Minneapolis-based artist and art broker will speak about Re-arming Language: Post-graffiti Artists. Ellis is also a curator whose mission is defined by promoting Graffiti as an art form and providing historical framework for its legacy. The works from the Museum’s collection on view here were selected with his informed knowledge of this legacy. Museum curator, Anna Sigrídur Arnar will also speak at the opening about Fables, Myth, and the Stories We Tell. The exhibition celebrates storytelling, an art universally shared between cultures, featuring work from the permanent collection of the Museum.
UND Wind Ensemble Concert & University Band Concert
We invite you to join us for this concert featuring the UND Wind Ensemble and University Band. The event will be livestreamed at und.edu/music/stream for those unable to join us in person.
3475 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202
Northern Valley Youth Orchestras Spring Concert
NVYO provides challenging symphonic opportunities for young musicians aged 9 to 21, within a supportive setting. Please support these amazing young people as they make music, make friends, and use their talents to make a difference in the community!
North Country Hootenanny 2: A Celebration of Regional Bluegrass Music
Step back into the magic for Year Two of the North Country Hootenanny!
MoonCats Productions is bringing the celebration back to Grand Forks — and this year’s winter gathering shines even brighter. Set inside the historic Empire Arts Center, the night unfolds with rich folk, Americana, and high-spirited bluegrass from an unforgettable trio of performers.
Midtown District Mall Craft & Vendor Show
Join us on February 28, 2026 | 9AM–3PM for a day of shopping, creativity, and community!
Discover handcrafted goods, unique vendors, gifts, home décor, fashion, treats, and more — all under one roof. Bring the family and support amazing local businesses while finding one-of-a-kind treasures.
📍 Midtown District Mall (formerly Grand Cities Mall)
🚗 Ample parking available
Follow Grand Cities Pop Up Shopping for updates and vendor sneak peeks!
Brad Williams Tall Tales Tour
Brad Williams' latest stand-up special, Starfish has racked up over 7.5 million YouTube views, fueling his rise as on of comedy's most original voices. Currently selling out theaters worldwide, Brad's high-energy shows blend razor-sharp punchlines with fearless personal storytelling.
He's appeared on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Netflix's The Degenerates, and top podcasts including The Joe Rogann Experience, Your Mom's House, and TigerBelly. An accomplished actor and the first stand-up to headline a Cirque du Soleil show, Brad's comedy connects, inspires, and leave audiences roaring.