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
September 21st, 2016
Tuesday, September 27, gates 5pm; show 6pm
Bluestem Amphitheatre, 801 50th Ave SW, Moorhead
Millions of records sold, thousands of miles on the road, collaborate with the best, are the best at what they do. G Love & Special Sauce (one band, not two) does alternative hip hop, is known for their “sloppy” and laid back blues sound. Originally scheduled for August 9 -- all tickets sold for that date will be honored.
September 21st, 2016
Sunday, September 25, 12-5pm
Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St S, Fargo
Barrel train and horse-drawn carriage rides, straw bale maze, carnival games, strolling clown with balloon animals, Clay County 4-H animals, face painting, arts and crafts in the Peter Peter Pumpkin Factory, pumpkin decoration, and more than a thousand pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch, all of them for sale.
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