November 30th, 2016
Friday, December 2, 7:30pm
1st Lutheran Church, 619 Broadway N, Fargo
200 students in five choirs and the Baroque Festival Orchestra present Handel’s monumental work, which has become a holiday tradition throughout the world. $17, seniors $12, students $7, 701-231-7969
November 30th, 2016
Thursday, December 1, 10pm-1am
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
Don’t miss: best electronic show in a long time. CloZee, from Toulouse, France, won UK Newcomer of the Year Award. Psymbionic: non-traditional sound design; infectious, danceable rhythms. 21+, $13 adv, $15 door.
November 22nd, 2016
Thursday, December 1, 7-9pm
Spirit Room, 111 Broadway N, Fargo
Hayden Swanson’s exhibit “#MillennialProbs” uses ceramics in a bright cartoonish manner to express millennial culture and its influence on society. Artist talk at 7:30pm. Event free of charge; beverages and food will be served.
November 22nd, 2016
November 29-30, from 8:30am
FargoDome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo
Attention, farmers: 24 symposiums about the latest developments, including new GMO traits and effective drone use. U.S. Senator Hoeven invited; ND Ag Commissioner Goehring confirmed. Free admission, $5 parking.
November 22nd, 2016
Saturday, November 26, doors 9:30pm; music 10pm-1:30am
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
Local but very heavy: Gorgatron (Death Metal), Alien Conspiracy, Demifiend (Black Metal--their first show!), Barnaby Jones (Sludge). Tickets $5, proceeds benefit KRFF 95.9, Radio Free Fargo. Drink beer, radio merchandise sale.
November 22nd, 2016
November 25-27, December 2-3 & 9-10
Garrison, N.D.
The Christmas capital of the Upper Midwest delights and entertains families from all over North Dakota, Montana, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Too many events to list. 75 miles north of Bismarck, www.dickensfestival.com
November 22nd, 2016
Friday, November 25, doors 5:30pm, show 7pm
Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo
List the artists and you know what it’s about: Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Spinderella, Color Me Badd, Coolio, Tone Loc, Young MC. A fun night out that doubles as an arena-sized dance party. All ages, general or reserved seats.
November 22nd, 2016
Friday, November 25, 9pm
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
A benefit hosted by the friends and family of the late Scott Fonder, who sadly passed away this past fall. Featuring musical performances by SOTOS, Jesse Thorson, Diane Miller, and Mike D. Silent auction and eats will be available. Show some love with a $5 suggested donation.
November 16th, 2016
Thursday, November 24, all day
YMCA, Fercho Branch, 400 1st Ave S, Fargo
Compete in a distance race and then go home for Thanksgiving dinner. 600 people did it last year, or at least part of it. Bring some canned food to contribute to the Great Plains Food Bank. www.soleMOTIONrace.com
November 16th, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 6:30-9pm
Broadway, Downtown Fargo
Hundreds of participants decorate their entries with lights. Parade floats, marching units, equestrian entries; mayors, city council and commission members including, tooting our own tuba, HPR Co-proprietor John Strand.
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