October 5th, 2016
October 8 & 9, 11am-3pm
Probstfield Farm, 4626 Oakport St N, Moorhead
Organic heirloom squash and pumpkins. Over 20 varieties, including Uncle David’s Dakota Dessert, Red Kuri, Early Dakota Howden, Blue Hubbard, Marina di Chioggia, Jack Be Little, Butternut, and Delicata. Three miles north of Moorhead -- call 612-558-4216 if you get lost on the way out.
October 5th, 2016
Friday, October 7, doors 6:30pm; show 7:15pm
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo
So bad they’re good! 7:15pm, 80s B-movie trailer show; 9pm, fan-made trailers (regional filmmakers, fake trailers for fake movies) + an 80s costume contest. Junkyard Brewing will serve beers to 21+. 9:15pm, 1984 cult full-length feature Breakin’. Guaranteed trashiest and cheesiest of the 80s! $10
October 5th, 2016
Friday, October 7, 7pm
Theatre B, 409 Broadway N, Fargo
We are so relieved that Theatre B is staying in Downtown Fargo, and right on Broadway in the former Schumacher’s Goodyear, renamed the Broadway Theatre Garage. Auditions for a new production are on Friday at 7pm. Theatre B is also looking for volunteer ushers. 701-729-8880 (and we like the new name!)
October 5th, 2016
Through October 31, weekdays 8am-5pm
Fargo City Hall, 200 3rd St N
The artist is featured in the Visions of Our Urban Landscape exhibition. Paintings tell the story of Knutson’s journey from his hometown, Minot, to the place he now calls home, right here in the Beet Bog. The familiar made new: street lights, construction areas, and graffiti. Free and open to the public.
September 28th, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 7-10pm
Bluestem Amphitheatre, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead
Pop-rapper with wide appeal, many hit singles: “Country Grammar,” “Hot in Herre,” “Grillz,” “Dilemma.” Unique style, from St. Louis. Sammy Adams hip-hops electronically. Check out LunchMoney, wildly successful in other English-speaking countries, underrated here. $35-69.50
September 28th, 2016
Wednesday, October 5, 7:30-9pm
MSUM, Gaede Stage, Roland Dille Center for the Arts
Opening night of MSUM’s theatre season, a farce set in Paris in 1708. Full of wit, bawdy humor, and contemporary references. Moves quickly, too complicated to explain -- if you miss anything, you’re lost, and that’s French farce for you.
September 28th, 2016
Monday, October 3, 5-8pm
Holiday Inn, 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo
30 local celebrities and chefs prepare soups for guests to try. Silent and live auctions; proceeds from the event go to support Churches United for the Homeless. Come join us, and learn about the compassionate work taking place at Churches United. Doors, 5pm; dinner starts at 6:30. $40
September 28th, 2016
Sunday, October 2; live concert, 7-9pm
Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead
Godfrey Birtill, from Lincolnshire, travels all over Scotland, Ireland, and Great Britain, bringing the glory of God and the Church of England hymnal into bars. Raise a mug of frosty, locally crafted beer, sing along to favorites. Info: http://www.junkyardbeer.com
September 28th, 2016
Saturday, October 1, 9:30-11pm
Radisson Hotel, 201 5th St N, Fargo
Level 2 Comedy Club presents Mike and Sam doing two shows per Saturday night. Is that the Colorado State Senator moonlighting? We’ll have to ask him. Has performed in hotel rooms, in cars, and on rooftops. Sam is prouder of himself than a crossfit mirror selfie. Justified? You decide.
September 28th, 2016
Friday, September 30, October 1, 7 & 8
1930 130th Ave S, Moorhead
Halloween preview. The surrounding woods teem with shocking creatures such as lumbering hideous zombies, killers, madmen, and clowns from South Carolina. This season inspired by “Nightmare on Elm Street.” We might take nieces and nephews and leave a few of them behind. $10
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