May 21 Wednesday
“The Art of Making Do: Folk Culture and Heritage of Germans From Russia” is now on exhibit at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.
This exhibition, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of German Russian immigrants through their folk culture and heritage, is a partnership of the Tri-County Tourism Alliance and the State Historical Society of North Dakota. “The German Russian immigrants left an indelible mark on North Dakota and our current world,” said Bill Peterson, director of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. “We all recognize the importance of that community and the lessons they have left us if we just take the time to look.”
Before sustainability practices like repurposing, reusing, and recycling became widespread, resourceful German Russian immigrants relied on these techniques to build new lives on the prairie. “The Art of Making Do” highlights how these homesteaders transformed their surroundings through traditional skills brought from the old country, crafting textiles, embroidery, woodcarvings, and ironwork that shaped their homes and communities.
While many early folk art pieces have been lost, the traditions, trades, and skills embodied by German Russian immigrants continue to thrive. Enjoy historical and contemporary folk art and metalwork from Logan, McIntosh, and Emmons counties, and the State Historical Society collections. The exhibit will remain on view through September 2025.
The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Find upcoming events at history.nd.gov/events.
NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAYYour Missouri Valley Family YMCA is happy to once again host a community fair as we celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day.Beginning at 9am on Wednesday, May 21, the Y will host a special social event, featuring area vendors, door prizes, educational sessions, wellness screenings, fitness demonstrations and much more. Event highlights include blood pressure, bone density and cholesterol screenings, speaker presentations about topics regarding improved living and independence relevant to older active adults, and group classes like chair yoga, water fitness and stretch and restore. Free and open to the community, this National Senior Health and Fitness Day trade show will provide outstanding information, resources and opportunities for seniors. For the week of May 19-23, seniors are welcome to use the Y for free, enjoy a wide variety of group fitness classes, and participate in gatherings to include BINGO, brain games and a potluck. Visit bismarckymca.org for a full schedule.
America’s largest interactive comedy murder dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.
Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Open Mic Comedy in the Cellar
Up to 25 comedians3 or 5 minute sets
Every Wednesday NightSign-up 7:30, show 8pm
Free Event!21+STAGE TIME IS NOT GUARANTEED
The CellarUnderground Comedy ClubBelow Front Street TaproomDowntown Fargo
May 22 Thursday
May 23 Friday
Hel's Füry Tattoo Fest returns to Brewhalla for three days of ink, odd and macabre, May 23-25!
The industry's finest tattoo artists will descend upon Fargo to shock, delight and capture the minds of many at this festival-style event, while attendees have the opportunity to be tattooed by the best artists in one location and meet the minds of those responsible for the most imaginative and unique tattoos out there.
May 24 Saturday