October 12th, 2016
Saturday, October 15, 10pm-1am
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
The avant garde pop band’s “Scowl Lightly” voted best album of the year in Duluth. Diane Miller is striking out in a new direction with original compositions, hip-hop tempo and jazz instrumentation. This we’ve got to see. $5 advance, $7 at the door, 21+
October 12th, 2016
Saturday, October 15, 7-11am
1815 11th St N, Moorhead
Swedish pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, sausages, eggs, and toast, comforting hot beverages, and only seven dollars! Hosted by the Moorhead Masonic Building Association. Proceeds to maintain the building and assist the community. What makes a pancake Swedish? One way to find out.
October 12th, 2016
October 14-16
Bowdon, N.D.
A celebration of wildlife, hometown culture, and hunting. Great food, including traditional German and steak night. Family fair, art show with demonstrations, antique car show, tractor rodeo, plowing demonstration, duck race, concert and dance. Not so far away, 70 miles northwest of Jimtown.
October 5th, 2016
Wednesday, October 12, 2pm and 8pm
Comstock Theatre, Concordia College
Opening night, Concordia College Theatre’s first production of the year, by American playwright David Auburn. Themes of mental health awareness, gender issues, and the importance of trusting those around you. Intended for mature audiences. $10 adults, $5 seniors and students.
October 5th, 2016
Sunday, October 9, 9pm-1am
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
The well loved indie-rockers from Sioux Falls. Last chance to see them for awhile, as they disappear and write their first album in four years. B2B call selves punk diy hard rock; Kyle Colby was in a major-label touring band, went solo and sells CDs off of card tables. Good luck to him. 21+, $12.
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
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