December 26th, 2024
Sunday, December 29, 9:30 a.m.
Cellar 624, 624 Main Avenue, Fargo
End the year on a high note with performances from the CyberHive Collective, pancakes and glitter (served separately of course). Brunch options include gluten free and vegetarian options, pancakes or banana pancakes, potatoes O'Brien, fruit and sausage (optional).
To purchase tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2vttrf9s
December 19th, 2024
Saturday, December 21, 7 p.m.
Drekker Brewing, 1666 1st Avenue N, Fargo
Embrace the naughty and celebrate the dark side of the solstice. From 7-close, Drekker’s mavens of mischief transform their taproom. There’s a photo booth, super special Sloosh and EYE SCREAM, perfect for a non-traditional night of holiday revelry among misfits!
December 4th, 2024
December 16, 18-20, 12 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N., Fargo
Don’t miss an annual Fargo Theatre holiday tradition. The Red River Theatre Organ Society presents (almost) a full week of holiday concerts on the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item.
December 2nd, 2024
December 6-22, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Theatre B, 215 10th St. N., Moorhead
The Nowaks have had miracles in the family since the Blessed Mother appeared in Grandpa’s barbershop back in 1942. But a deathbed confession makes them question everything. This big-hearted comedy takes place around a kitchen table in Buffalo, New York, but the characters feel like people we know, so we just might see a little bit of ourselves (and our own families) up on stage, just in…
November 26th, 2024
Saturday, December 7, 3-8 p.m.
Cows & Co Creamery, 7321 1st St. NE, Carrington ND
A European Christmas market meets good ol’ fashioned North Dakota fun during this holiday celebration. Enjoy food, merriment, hot drinks, cozy campfires on a cool night and the creamery’s famous farmstead cheese and gelato. Rumor has it that Santa and his reindeer have the event on their radar. Admission is $5 for adults. Children 18 and under are free.
https://cowsandcocreamery.com/
November 23rd, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 7-11:30 p.m.
The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 Broadway N., Fargo
Legendary post hardcore band Quicksand plays Fargo, with fellow New Yorkers Pilot to Gunner and local heroes Baltic to Boardwalk and Hevvy Swetter. Quicksand, founded in 1990, is an American post-hardcore band from New York City. Their sound has been compared to fellow post-hardcore bands Fugazi and Helmet.
October 29th, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 8 p.m.
The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, Fargo
The Minneapolis indie rock duo Bad Bad Hats hits the Fargo stage promoting their brand new, self-produced album titled “Bad Bad Hats.” Their name came from a song from the series based on the children’s book “Madeline," which they felt fit their youthful, catchy, playful melodies.
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/jade-presents-bad-bad-hats/
October 29th, 2024
November 7–December 14
The Arts Center, Jamestown
This invitational exhibition celebrates and highlights the creativity in the area by showcasing 6x6 inch works from artists of all ages, from emerging creatives to established professionals. The online auction opens November 11 and closes November 23.
https://live-jamestown-arts.pantheonsite.io/
October 29th, 2024
Saturday, November 2, 12-3 p.m.
North Dakota Heritage Center, 612 E. Boulevard Ave. Bismarck
Ambrotypist Shane Balkowitsch celebrates his third book of portraits, “Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective” with not only a signing, but with a drumming performance from Hunts Along, and a flute performance by Keith Bear, both of MHA nation.
October 21st, 2024
November 1-2, 9 p.m.
Downtown VFW, 202 N Broadway, Fargo
Eden Parker hosts two nights of music and mayhem with everything from original music, piano bar sing-alongs, to Halloween hymns. Dress up for the costume contest, drink up and grab a few jello shots, grab your favorite ghoul and be sure to polish up those dancing shoes, because Eden’s in town! And stay tuned, because he’s coming out with a new album and accompanying book, his largest undertaking to date.
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