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​Dickens Village Festival

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

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​I Love the 90s Tour

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.

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​Benefit for the family of Scott Fonder

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.

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​Burn the Bird 5K & 10K

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

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​Holiday Lights Parade

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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​North Country Trail, Dr. Roberts Trail

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.

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​Native American Arts & Crafts

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

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​Licensed to Ill: a Beastie Boys Tribute

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!

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​Furniture Fair : Local maker’s showcase

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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​Purling Hiss with Les Dirty Frenchmen

November 9th, 2016

Thursday, November 17, 8:30 doors, 9pm- 12am show

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

The Philadelphia-based alternative rock band. Heavy use of distortion and white noise (that’s where the name comes from) “retains a cranky strangeness.” Started touring in 2009, never stopped. Like all bands, they look hostile in photos. $8, 21+  

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