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​Hiahli’s Good Party

January 1st, 2023

Friday, January 6; 6pm doors, 7pm music

The Aquarium, Fargo

Hiahli is a live hip-hop act armed with instruments of rock n roll. This Fargo, ND-based group formed in 2020. They were awarded grants through The Arts Partnership to produce a series of studio recordings with multimedia accompaniment.

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​Storytime: An Early Literacy Experience

December 18th, 2022

Moorhead Public Library, 118 5th St S

Tue, Dec 27, 10:30–11am

Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 30-45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun.

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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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