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Merry FUPmas with FUP and Bryce Midas

December 24th, 2015

Saturday, Dec. 26, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. 

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs), 226 Broadway 

Back for the third year, FUP will play some tunes as part of their annual holiday tradition all while celebrating being your friend. Former Fargoan Bryce Midas will perform as well, with Atomly Lee DJing and Tim Jones as MCing for some comic relief.

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Free Christmas Eve Dinners for the Needy

December 24th, 2015

Free Christmas Eve and Day Dinners for the Needy

at Olivet Lutheran and Churches United

Olivet Lutheran Church at 1330 University Drive South in Fargo will have a Christmas Eve dinner on December 24th from 6 to 8 pm. 

Churches United For The Homeless at 1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, will have Christmas Eve December 24th and Christmas Day December 25th dinner from 5:30 to 7 pm.

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Islamic Society Open House

December 18th, 2015

Sunday, Dec. 20, 2-4 p.m.

Islamic Center, 601 28th Ave. S., Fargo

The Islamic Society of Fargo-Moorhead is welcoming the community to observe Islamic worship, learn about Islam, meet Muslim community members and sample ethnic food. The event will allow the public to meet their Muslim neighbors and clarify misunderstandings as a way of countering the growing fear and stereotypes about Muslims due to political rhetoric and conflict in the Middle East. The society aims for the event to have…

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Dead Larry CD Release, with Kapeesh

December 18th, 2015

Saturday, Dec. 19, 9 p.m.

The Nestor Tavern, 1001 NP Ave. N., Fargo

High energy, rock, dance and funk act Dead Larry will be bringing the release of their latest album “Mona-Lisa Stellarum” to Fargo. Kapeesh, Fargo’s own diverse rock band, will be performing at the event.

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Holiday Fruitcake Mini-Fest with Michael Pink

December 18th, 2015

Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m.

Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 First Ave. N., Moorhead

Shown last year before a screening of “Star Wars Holiday Special,” “Holiday Fruitcake Mini-Fest” is a short compilation of weird and disturbing clips of holiday specials, cartoons and Christmas movie trailers. After the screening, musician Michael Pink is set to hit the stage, playing his blend of pop rock and alternative country.

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FM Ballet’s the Classic Nutcracker

December 17th, 2015

Dec. 18-19 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 19-20 at 2 p.m.

NDSU Festival Concert Hall and Beckwith Recital Hall, 12th Avenue North and Bolley Drive, Fargo

Holiday classic “The Nutcracker” will be performed by the Fargo-Moorhead Ballet as part of their annual tradition. The ballet will feature original choreography by Artistic Director Matt Gasper and live music by Wonderland Orchestra, directed by Christina Yi-Ping Chen-Beyers. The 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday will be performed by understudy leads.…

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Noon Organ Concerts

December 17th, 2015

Dec. 17-18 and 21-23, 12 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N.

Your favorite holiday tunes will be played on the mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ on several days leading right up to Christmas. The shows are free and open to the public and will give audience members the chance to donate non-perishables to the food bank.

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Late Night Holiday Craft Market

December 17th, 2015

Thursday, Dec. 17, 5-10 p.m. 

Drekker Brewing Company, 630 First Ave. N., Suite 6, Fargo 

The first ever Drekker Brewing Late Night Craft Market will allow you to get some Christmas shopping done all while enjoying a beer. Promising some of the coolest vendors selling crafty gifts in the tap room, the event will allow you to fill some stockings with hand-made goods.

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Laatikko/Box: A Musical Performance by Sara Pajunen

December 12th, 2015

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m.

Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead

Sara Pajunen is a Minneapolis-based Finnish American violinist, and is drawn to immigration stories. She knows the story all too well of leaving the familiar for the unknown. For her performance she will combine spoken word and new technology, with her own music.

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All is Bright! An Afternoon of Holiday Music with FMGMC

December 10th, 2015

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N., Fargo

Under direction of Angel Lira, Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men’s Chorus will perform their second Christmas show, singing a wide range of holiday music. In addition to old favorites, they will perform the complete collection of Dan Forrest arrangements of holiday music for men’s choir.

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