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RadioFreeFargo Presents: Witchden And Green Altar w/ Locals

January 15th, 2020

Friday, January 17, 9pm

The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo

Support KRFF and get ready to rock with Minneapolis based “Doom Merchants” Witchden, Sioux Falls sludge Green Altar, local black metal heroes of the tundra Demifiend, and Fargo’s finest stoner rock legends El Supremo.

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Jon Wayne and the Pain with Heavy is the Head & more

December 23rd, 2019

Sunday, December 29, 7-11 pm

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo

JWP incorporates musical ingredients, filled with vibrant acoustic-electronic riffs, coupled with a delicate splash of roots-reggae and socially conscious lyricism. Over the years, the band has developed a sort of “Deadhead” Midwest following, as a proven mainstay in the ever-evolving music and festival scene.

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Kids yoga workshop

December 23rd, 2019

Monday, December 30, 1:30-3:30 pm

Downtown Yoga Fargo, 216 Broadway, Fargo

Explore animal poses, dance and freeze in poses, develop logical thinking with puzzles and play yoga BINGO! Learn physical poses and calm yourselves with your breath and learn positive words of affirmation. This 2 hour workshop is for kids ages 6-12.

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Salsa Friday Christmas Dance Party

December 23rd, 2019

Friday, December 27, 8-11 pm

Spirit Room 111 N Broadway, Fargo

Celebrate the season with dancing! The event starts out at 8pm with a quick salsa lesson and the social starts at 9:15. No partner? No problem!

Dress Code: Ugly sweater

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Women Behind the Plow photo and storytelling exhibit

December 23rd, 2019

Thursday, December 23-26, 9 am-9 pm

Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St. N, Fargo

The exhibit features photos and stories and celebrates the contributions of German-Russian women on farms and in the rural communities of Emmons, Logan and McIntosh Counties in south-central North Dakota.

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HARAOKE - Harold’s Xmas Karaoke Party!

December 23rd, 2019

Wednesday, December 25, 9pm-howling

Harold’s on Main, 1330 Main Ave. Moorhead

If you weren’t already in the holiday spirit Harold’s has a state-of-the-art karaoke system with over 35,000 songs to choose from. “Haraoke” will be a new weekly party from your friends at Harold’s.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 18th, 2019

December 19, 20, & 21 at 7:30 pm

December 21 & 22 at 2 pm

Concordia College Theatre, 901 8th St S, Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre, Moorhead

Adapted from the animated television special by Charles M. Schulz, see your favorite Peanuts characters come to life in this heart-warming holiday classic!

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Printing in Pairs: Snowflake Pillow Cases

December 18th, 2019

Friday, December 20, 6:30-8:30 pm

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Whether you’re creating with your best friend, first date or partner check out this fun printmaking project for two at the Plains. Each pair will create a project that they can take home!

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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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