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.
November 16th, 2016
Saturday, November 19, 1-3pm
Forest Inn, across from Douglas Lodge in Itasca State Park
Hike along Lake Itasca and Lyendecker Lake, and through stands of towering red pine, oak, and aspen. Dress for outdoors: boots that can get wet and muddy, water, energy snack, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, tick gaiters.
November 16th, 2016
Saturday, November 19, 11am-4pm
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
Explore and purchase unique and finely crafted works of Native American art. Traditional and contemporary Native jewelry and art. All proceeds go directly to the artists. Free and open to the public. lyoungbird@plainsart.org
November 16th, 2016
Friday, November 18, 10pm-1am
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
The last time D Mills & The Thrills and Kipp G put on a BB Tribute, it sold out. That was back in April and here they finally are again but bigger, better and bolder, and they hope a lot of revellers come. Party on, people!
November 16th, 2016
Friday, November 18, 5-9pm
Ecce Art Gallery, 216 N Broadway Fargo
Featuring furniture created by local craftsmen Tom Kemmer, J Earl Miller, Joshua Zeis, Mike Nelson, Brandon Laplante and Greg Sattler. If you can’t make the opening on Friday be sure to check out Ecce on small business Saturday.
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