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​First City of Arts: Studio Cruise

October 19th, 2016

October 21, 10am - Oct 22, 5pm

In and around Bemidji, Minn.

Bemidji has more than its share of visual, performance, and literary artists. 31 artists and artisans open their studios to the public amid pristine natural surroundings, and we can’t think of a better way to spend a weekend.

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​Amarok Tattoo Grand Opening

October 19th, 2016

Thursday, October 20, 7-10pm

Amarok Tattoo Parlor, 10 8th St N, Fargo

A very special meet and greet with Athena Funk, founder and mother of North Dakota Roller Derby and tattoo artist for roller derby athletes nationwide (for folks like us too, of course!). Accomplished and well travelled. Hosted by Sailor Jerry’s Rum. Drinks, swag giveaways, gift certificates, t-shirts, hoodies, and prints.

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​The Rocky Horror Experience

October 12th, 2016

October 20-22 & 27-29, 7:30pm

Broadway Theatre Garage, 409 Broadway N, Fargo

The cult classic, reimagined. There were entire audiences who had memorized every word and shouted them out. Inspired by Rocky’s fans, Experience Blur Theatre Company has taken audience participation to a new level. Thrills and chills, captivating spectacle. $15 advance, $20 door.

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​F-M Visual Artists Meet & Greet

October 12th, 2016

Tuesday, October 18, 7-9pm

Rourke Art Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

Meet artists and socialize while participating in “The Revenge of the Stickman” guerrilla drawing tactics activity. No drawing experience necessary. Enjoy libations and hor d’oeuvres. Free and open to the public. 

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​Peter and the Starcatcher

October 12th, 2016

Sunday, October 16, 2pm

The Stage at Island Park, 333 4th St S, Fargo

The Neverland you never got to hear about, origins of Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook, directed by Shannon Hill. $12, $18. For the full experience, see NDSU’s production of Peter Pan, currently at Festival Concert Hall, 12th Ave N & Bolley Dr, on campus. $5

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​Red Mountain, Diane Miller

October 12th, 2016

Saturday, October 15, 10pm-1am

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo

The avant garde pop band’s “Scowl Lightly” voted best album of the year in Duluth. Diane Miller is striking out in a new direction with original compositions, hip-hop tempo and jazz instrumentation. This we’ve got to see. $5 advance, $7 at the door, 21+

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​Special Breakfast

October 12th, 2016

Saturday, October 15, 7-11am

1815 11th St N, Moorhead

Swedish pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, sausages, eggs, and toast, comforting hot beverages, and only seven dollars! Hosted by the Moorhead Masonic Building Association. Proceeds to maintain the building and assist the community. What makes a pancake Swedish? One way to find out.  

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​Duckfest

October 12th, 2016

October 14-16

Bowdon, N.D.

A celebration of wildlife, hometown culture, and hunting. Great food, including traditional German and steak night. Family fair, art show with demonstrations, antique car show, tractor rodeo, plowing demonstration, duck race, concert and dance. Not so far away, 70 miles northwest of Jimtown.

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​Proof

October 5th, 2016

Wednesday, October 12, 2pm and 8pm

Comstock Theatre, Concordia College

Opening night, Concordia College Theatre’s first production of the year, by American playwright David Auburn. Themes of mental health awareness, gender issues, and the importance of trusting those around you. Intended for mature audiences. $10 adults, $5 seniors and students.

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​The Spill Canvas with Baltic to Boardwalk and Kyle Colby

October 5th, 2016

Sunday, October 9, 9pm-1am

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo

The well loved indie-rockers from Sioux Falls. Last chance to see them for awhile, as they disappear and write their first album in four years. B2B call selves punk diy hard rock; Kyle Colby was in a major-label touring band, went solo and sells CDs off of card tables. Good luck to him. 21+, $12.  

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