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Pints & Politics

December 15th, 2022

Fargo Brewing Company

610 University Dr. N Fargo

Tuesday Dec. 20, 6:30 to 8 pm

Hosted by ACLU of North Dakota, Pints & Politics is an event in Fargo surrounding conversation and community building. It’s an opportunity to socialize and network with ACLU supporters, meet Cody Schuler, the ACLU of North Dakota’s advocacy manager, and learn how their mission is changing North Dakota.

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​Skate, Ride or Roll With Santa

December 15th, 2022

December 22, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

The Essentia Plaza at The Lights

300 32nd Avenue W. in West Fargo

This free and accessible event is the first of its kind and open to all. Bring wheelchairs, ice skates, sleds or any necessary mobility aids and come and play on the outdoor ice rink at The Lights. Stay for family-friendly games, hot chocolate, prizes and a visit from Santa Claus. The event is put on by Dare 2 Stand Out, which promotes inclusion and accessibility for all, regardless of…

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​Gypsy Wizard Queen

November 27th, 2022

Saturday, December 10, doors 8pm, show at 9pm

The Aquarium, Fargo

Heavy fuzz rock straight outta Fargo with Hevvy Swetter and Prediction of the Witch.

“Closely related to stoner rock, it tends to focus upon downtuned, heavy guitar. Vintage or boutique guitar/bass amps and pedals are usually the mainstay for the thick and dense sound.” Yeah, heavy fuzzy riffs and that ain’t the best part, which is that it is addictive. Do not miss! 

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​Holiday Winterfest and Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade

November 27th, 2022

Downtown Fargo and Moorhead

December 3

2:00-6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

downtownfargo.com

Fargo-Moorhead kicks off the holiday season with a spectacular lighted parade. Look for colorful floats, marching units, regal horses, lighted vehicles of all kinds and waving dignitaries from Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. The parade route starts at Center Avenue and 8th Street in Moorhead at 6:30 before cruising into Downtown Fargo. Make a day of it by stopping by the Holiday Winterfest on 2nd Avenue in…

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​AN ACT OF GOD

November 17th, 2022

Theatre B, 215 10th St N, Moorhead

Opening night, Friday, Nov 25, 7:30-9:30pm, tix $5 to $50

The theatre for the brave and curious in its 20th season! “In An Act of God, the universe’s greatest comedian, God, revises the Ten Commandments. She wants to clarify a few things.” “So deliriously funny as a sort of amateur theologian and stand-up comedy genius rolled into one.” “No mere spoof of Bible stories...In typical Theatre B fashion, An Act of God invites the audience to…

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​Welcome to My World: Susan Morrissey

November 16th, 2022

Friday November 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m (for members)

Sunday 20 November, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m (Public)

Rourke Art Gallery and Museum

In 1966 Jim O’Rourke presented Susan Morrissey her first art exhibition, now a lifetime of work graces its walls. Morrissey is a mixed media artist who originally hails from the wilds of Barnes County, and has exhibited throughout the country since 1979. Hear all about it at her 2 p.m. gallery talk on Sunday! The exhibition will be on view until January 2023.

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Glamour and Ghouls

November 1st, 2022

American Legion, East Grand Forks, Saturday, Nov. 5, doors 7pm, show 9pm

BJ Armani presents a drag show you won’t want to miss. 

Miss Rigby 2022 Bad Karma, All American Goddess 2022 Kamaree Williams, Shea Hazard and Clint Liquor.

"THIS SATURDAAAAAAAY  Costumes welcome!!!!!  Let's make some money for the Santa Claus Ladies!!!!"

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​One Book, One Community

October 22nd, 2022

The Centrum, Concordia College

Thursday, October 27 doors 6:30pm, presentation 7pm

Explore the themes of “The Night Watchman” with a free presentation by author Louise Erdrich, offered as part of the One Book, One Community Fargo Moorhead and West Fargo program. This event will be held at The Centrum on the campus of Concordia College. The doors will open at 6:30pm. Admission is free; pre-signed books will be available for purchase from Zandbroz Variety. Parking on the Concordia…

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​Blank Skate Project

October 22nd, 2022

Friday, October 28, 5-8pm

Fargo Brewing Company

Blank Skate Project

Friday, October 28, 5-8pm

Fargo Brewing Company

50 artists from throughout the area transform blank skateboards into individualized works of art, which will be auctioned off (silent auction) to benefit Hawks Nest, aka North Dakota Skateboarding Association. To promote visibility of skateboarding in the Fargo-Moorhead area to build more ramps, host more open skates, and get more kids on boards. A free of charge, all-ages…

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​North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival

October 22nd, 2022

In-person screenings statewide November 1 - December 6

Online at human-family.org/ndhrff/ November 6 - December 11

The state’s only film festival to focus on human rights, civil rights and social justice returns to Fargo November 1-5. Events include filmmaker workshops at the Plains Art Museum, lunches and panel discussions at the Fargo Public Library, and film screenings and Q&A sessions with filmmakers at the Fargo Theatre. The festival moves to The Empire Art Center in Grand Forks…

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