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.
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+
November 9th, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 4-8pm
Hope Lutheran Church, 2900 Broadway N, Fargo
Mobility equals independence and HW strives to ensure that transportation is never a barrier to self-sufficiency. A family-friendly event to help people with disabilities and the elderly have access to specialized transportation. $10 and $6 for children under 12.
November 9th, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2:30pm
FargoDome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo
NDSU beat Indiana State last year, 28-14, in front of all their fans, and the Sycamores will be looking for revenge. NDSU has one of the best tailgating scenes around. Load your pickup bed, dress your pet dog in NDSU colors, and come on out!
November 9th, 2016
Friday, November 11, 8pm; November 13, 2pm
Frances Comstock Theatre, 901 8th St S, Moorhead
Whimsical and entertaining tale about family, life’s journey, and searching for the truth. Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman, tells tall tales, and his son Will is determined to find the truth behind them. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors.
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