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Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome

December 18th, 2019

December 20 & 21, 8 pm

Saturday, December 21, 2 pm

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave. N, Fargo

Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas and jingle your bells to the sounds of Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome!

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Baltic to Boardwalk Ten Year Anniversary Show at The Aquarium

December 18th, 2019

Friday, December 20, 8 pm- howling

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

They played their first show in a basement in north Moorhead on December 19th, 2009. “Here we are ten years later to celebrate all of the ups and downs of the last decade this band has existed.”

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Longest Night Music festival

December 18th, 2019

Saturday, December 21, 7 pm

24 N Main Avenue, New York Mills MN

Free concert and celebration of local musicians and community connections, to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Featuring the talents of Amanda Standalone, Dave Virnala, Ben Ranson, the NYM Community Band, Bruce Engebretson, Kevin Mastel and MORE!

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​2nd Annual Freeze Out Winter Festival and Coat Drive

December 11th, 2019

Saturday, December 14, 3-6 p.m.

Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

Play a game of winter Hammerschlagen and giant Jenga while sipping on a tasty beverage. Stumbeano's Coffee Roasters will be on site with hot coffee, cider, and hot cocoa available for purchase. They'll also be tapping some rare Junkyard beers exclusively for this event. Be sure to grab any spare winter gear you might have laying around to be donated to Churches United!

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​Holiday Concert : Hartford Street Brass

December 11th, 2019

Saturday, December 14, 3-4 p.m.

The Rourke Art Gallery and Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

An afternoon of holiday favorites from local brass quintet: Hartford Street Brass. Cookies and cocoa to be served.

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​Church of Cash Christmas Show w/ The Jensen Sisters

December 11th, 2019

Friday, December 13, 7-11 p.m.

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo

Who doesn’t love Johnny Cash? The Church of Cash will bring his music, with style and energy to fans everywhere.This time around they’ll be playing the greatest hits of Johnny Cash's songs along with holiday favorites. 

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​Mr. Kingsmen: After dark Drag Show

December 11th, 2019

Friday, December 13, 8 p.m.- 1 a.m.

Sidestreet Grille and Pub, 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo

Performances By, Landon McKock, Miss Kitty, Clint Liquor, Nyxx, Annie Conda,

Summer Fun, SheA Hazard and Kylo. Jareth Idol and Dolly Patron will be making their stage debut, now let’s cheer them on!

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​Comedy in the cellar: Triple Pro Showcase

December 11th, 2019

December 13-14, 7 p.m.

The Cellar Comedy Club, 614 Main Ave, Fargo

Three killer comedy acts featuring the talents of Spencer Dobson, Cooper Van Grol, and Courtney Baka. Doors Open at 6:30, no reserved Seating, cash bar in the cellar.

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​Local Women’s History Double Feature Film Premier

December 4th, 2019

Wednesday, December 11, 7-8 p.m.

Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo

Two short documentary films by the Fargo History Project tell a story of the long road to women’s suffrage in North Dakota and another of the significance of the Alba Bales Practice House on the NDSU campus. Each film is about 10-15 minutes long and will be followed by question and answer sessions with the public history students who produced them in Dr. Angela Smith’s digital history class this fall.

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​December ‘63 LIVE at Fargo Theatre

December 4th, 2019

Sunday, December 8, 7-10 p.m.

The Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo

The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons comes to life on the historic Fargo Theatre stage. December ’63 showcases all your favorite songs from Frankie Valli including the classics that have been captivating audiences for decades along with the most popular singles from the Broadway blockbuster musical, “The Jersey Boys.” This re-creation of a Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert will have you…

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