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.
September 19th, 2024
October 4-20, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Theatre B, 210 10th St. N in Moorhead
This funny, earnest and hopeful play is a breath of fresh air heading into election season. Playwright Heidi Schreck paid for her college tuition by giving speeches about the Constitution as a teenager and this play introduces the audience to her younger self by bringing those speeches to life. The action onstage examines the Constitution as a document and details how it has shaped both…
September 19th, 2024
September 28-29
Park Rapids and Heartland Lakes region, Minnesota
Hop in the car and cruise the backroads to visit artists’ studios and cultural destinations dotted throughout Heartland Lakes and Park Rapids. (If you’re lucky, you’ll see some colorful fall leaves as well. Fingers crossed!) The event is free and features 28 different sites and more than 100 artists. There’s no need to be an art expert to enjoy the fun since the event is open to all. heartlandarts.org/
September 19th, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 8 p.m.
The Cellar Comedy Club, 614 Main Ave., Fargo
You may know him as Marquay or you may know him as Morplay Katana. He DJs, he’s funny and now some of Fargo’s funniest are serving him right and ready. Featured comedians include Josh Dullea, David Standal, Blaise Kautzman, Bethany Abeln, Dylan Gronlund, Greg Hobbs, Parker Boone, Tim Jones, Yousha, Zack Rittenhouse, Ruby Richard, and Nathan Roe. $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door. The venue is located below Front…
September 19th, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
In and around Vergas, Minnesota
Meet 12 artists at eight locations, with prize drawings at each spot. Enjoy blacksmith demonstrations at Jody Marquardt’s farm (33454 Sybil Lake Road in Vergas) and art at Billy’s Corner Bar and Brianna Mae Designs in downtown Vergas. Play with clay at Carol JS Albright’s studio (1210 East Frazee Avenue in Frazee), see turning lathe demos at Dan Modrow’s Turning Nature Studio, or watch Leona Rogers…
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