Empire Arts Center

09/13/2026

Meet Taiyamo Denku, one of our three featured artists for this month's Music Box! Join us September 19th at 7:00PM behind the Empire for our annual outdoor music box!

Doors open at 6:00 PM, open-jam starts at 7:00 PM

Tickets available by donation at the door. Recommended Donation of $10.

09/09/2026

Meet TBD Trio, one of our featured artists for the September Music Box! Come out on September 19th at 7:00PM to see these amazing artist at our annual OUTDOOR Music Box!

Doors open at 6:00 PM, open-jam starts at 7:00 PM

Tickets available by donation at the door. Recommended Donation of $10.

09/09/2026

This Weekend at the Empire, we are packed with events! Check out our CommonGround film screening, Jennifer Lyn and the Groove Revival, our Wizard of Oz Book Discussion, Late Nite @ the Empire, and Jazz in the Gallery!

For dates, tickets, and more information visit empireartscenter.com, email us at [email protected], or call us at 701.746.5500

09/08/2026

London's West End in Grand Forks...

The Empire is proud to have partnered with National Theatre Live to bring you 8 amazing plays to our screen! Starting in October with Frankenstein, we'll have multiple screenings of the best The West End has to offer! Check out our website for all our screenings.

Want to schedule a screening for your school or group? Email us at [email protected]

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

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09/04/2026

Take a break from the regular "9 to 5" and come on down for our September Drag Queen Bingo Brunch! Snag your spot before it sells out!

Janessa Jaye Champagne and Myka host a Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. This month, we honor the late great Dolly Parton! Play for fun prizes, and test your Dolly Parton knowledge with trivia in between! One ticket includes breakfast and 5 BINGO cards. Additional Cards available for purchase at the door. Cash bar available!

This event is Ages 18 and up.

Get tickets at the link below or by calling 701-746-5500
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/81942803/drag-queen-bingo-brunch-grand-forks-empire-arts-center-studio-e-black-box

09/03/2026

On August 13th 2026, Happy Harry's held their 25th and final Golf Tournament fundraiser for the Empire Arts Center. We now are proud to announce that this year's fundraiser raised $50,323.66! This is the largest amount raised for the Empire since the tournament's beginning in 2001.

We want to thank everyone who came out and participated in the tournament, raffle, and silent auction. We'd also like to thank the people who volunteered their services and the businesses who donated that made this year's tournament go off without a hitch!

Finally, we can't give enough thanks to the Happy Harry's team for organizing and setting up the tournament. Due to your continued support this past 25 years, the Empire Arts Center has been able to grow our programming, and continue to be a beacon of arts and culture. Thank you Happy Harry's for all you do for us!

We hope to see everyone who came out to the tournament at one of our shows, where you can see firsthand the amazing things your support does!