December 14th, 2016
December 19-23, 4-8pm
(ending up at) Drekker Brewing, 630 1st Ave N, Fargo
More babies are born on September 15 than any other day, so they were conceived on or near Christmas Eve. This has nothing to do with the Victory Wrap event. Get your present wrapped for free, a token from the participating downtown store and a free beer at Drekker.
December 14th, 2016
Saturday, December 17, 9pm-1:30am
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs) 226 Broadway N, Fargo
Mostly electronic. SJ: commanding beats, dynamic performances; Yh and Tf wear eye makeup that makes them look like extraterrestrials; “Swagn3tos” refers to stylish confidence, magnetic charisma. Do they live up to their name? You tell us. $15, 21+
December 14th, 2016
Saturday, December 17, 3:30-6:30pm
1st Congregational Church, 406 8th St S, Moorhead
Bingo, hot cocoa bar, Santa, potluck dinner, festive music, assembly of care packages for the homeless population. LGBT family-friendly, all-ages activities. ND State Representative Joshua A. Boschee as Santa Claus!
December 14th, 2016
Friday, December 16, 7pm
Inspire Lab, 423 Main Ave, Moorhead (in the strip mall near Grand Junction)
Performers include Scott Ecker, Michelle Pearson, Alex Stoks, Ben Baukol, Reid Strand, Topher Williams, Aimee Klein, and others. Improv doesn’t work without an audience, and they would love you to be part of it. $5
December 14th, 2016
Friday, December 16, 1-5pm
Rourke Art Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead
A group exhibition of small work for holiday giving. Not a bad gift solution for the hard-to-buy-for people on your list; and the present will be unique, not a bland monstrosity from the nearest swillmart. Info: www. therourke.org
December 7th, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 6-8pm
Zandbroz Variety, 420 Broadway N, Fargo
Ten authors sign copies of their books, refreshments and treats provided. Cooks Molly Yeh and Amy Thielen; local favorites Marc DeCelle, Jacqueline Bussie, Troy Larson, Lin Enger, Jeff Kolpack, and Brian Peterson; poets Mark Vinz and Jamie Parsley. Free and open to the public.
December 7th, 2016
Tuesday, December 13, 9am-3pm
Salem Free Church, 1111 30th Ave S, Moorhead
FirstLink distributes gifts to children 0-18 and adults with special needs, who would not otherwise receive a Christmas gift. No cost, no pre-registration. Please don’t line up early -- doors open at 9am and it may be cold outside.
December 7th, 2016
Saturday, December 10, 11am-4pm
Black Building, 114 Broadway N, Fargo
Before West Acres, the Black Building was ground zero for retail. Now the Kilbourne Group, BB tenants, and pop-up shop vendors present a special shopping event, very Christmas-y and picturesque.
December 7th, 2016
Friday, December 9, doors 9:30pm
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
Outlaw Country Fargoan from NBC’s “The Voice.” Joe appeared at WE Fest last summer. One of the most successful solo artists in the Tri-State Area. Shaleen, from Hannaford, ND, won the 2014 Mayville State Talent Show.
December 7th, 2016
Friday, December 9, 9pm
Labor Club, 214 2nd St NE, Valley City
We know, we already told you about them, but one of the most satisfying musical pleasures is discovering a band that really has something, that isn’t very well known, and Bolder Shades of Blue is worth the trip out to Valley City.
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