October 12th, 2016
October 20-22 & 27-29, 7:30pm
Broadway Theatre Garage, 409 Broadway N, Fargo
The cult classic, reimagined. There were entire audiences who had memorized every word and shouted them out. Inspired by Rocky’s fans, Experience Blur Theatre Company has taken audience participation to a new level. Thrills and chills, captivating spectacle. $15 advance, $20 door.
October 12th, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 7-9pm
Rourke Art Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead
Meet artists and socialize while participating in “The Revenge of the Stickman” guerrilla drawing tactics activity. No drawing experience necessary. Enjoy libations and hor d’oeuvres. Free and open to the public.
October 12th, 2016
Sunday, October 16, 2pm
The Stage at Island Park, 333 4th St S, Fargo
The Neverland you never got to hear about, origins of Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook, directed by Shannon Hill. $12, $18. For the full experience, see NDSU’s production of Peter Pan, currently at Festival Concert Hall, 12th Ave N & Bolley Dr, on campus. $5
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
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