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​Canstruction

October 16th, 2019

West Acres Mall

Sunday, October 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Competition: build gigantic structures made of cans. Teams of volunteers, food donated to local food banks. Strict rules. Rule 10, no horseplay. Do not remove a can from the bottom row or the structure may collapse and it will take hours to clean up the mess.

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​Silent Movie Night

October 16th, 2019

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N

Saturday, October 19, 7:30 p.m.

“For Heaven’s Sake” (1926), starring Harold Lloyd. Exhibit: rarely seen Fargo Theatre artifacts dating from 1926. Fresco paintings, salvaged railings, orchestra music stands, and decorative plasterwork. Pre-show music by Ryan Hardy, virtuoso theatre organist.

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​A History of Cheddar

October 16th, 2019

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N

Saturday, October 19, 7 p.m.

Tom Perry whips it on you. It isn’t just supermarket cheese. Specialty cheddar, made on a small scale, is rubbed with oil or lard and wrapped in cloth. Didn’t know that? Don’t get cheesed off! Better yet, go see the kind fromagers at Luna Fargo, 1545 University Dr S.

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​Real Estate Investor Training

October 16th, 2019

Friday, October 18, 7 p.m., or any time you register for.

battstrategies.com

Just the name scares you. It’s such a big, long-term deal. You need reassurance, that and somebody to hold your hand. Interactivity, networking, lots of good advice so you don’t go underwater and that’s not the Red River we’re talking about. Free of charge.

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Just for one day art show

October 9th, 2019

Saturday, October 12, 4-9 p.m.

813 Main Avenue West, West Fargo, ND

Group exhibition featuring the work of Beau Fraase, Anne Bradley and many more. Multidisciplinary exhibition examining what the word hero really means. Afterparty held at M&J Brand Saloon with live music by Ultrasound.

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Fargo Brewing 9th Anniversary Weekend

October 9th, 2019

October 17-19

Fargo Brewing Company

To celebrate Fargo Brewing Company’s anniversary Big Boy will be doing a popup and there will be a re-release of Sodbuster Porter, available by can and tap. The second release will be Belgian Dubbel with Black Currant. Other festivities include: Chicken Sh*t Bingo, local bands, carriage rides, pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples, pie eating contest, games and much more. Happy Anniversary FBC!

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Fargo Ideas: An Evening of Conversation

October 9th, 2019

Wednesday, October 16, 7-9:30 p.m.

The Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo

Inspired by the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fargo IDEAS will bring the spirit of inquisitive discussion and the exchange of ideas to the Fargo-Moorhead region. Join us for an evening of conversation featuring a collection Aspen Institute experts in conversation with local leaders. 

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4-Week Pole Fit Series

October 9th, 2019

Sunday, October 13, 5:45-6:45

FM Aerial and movement arts, 508 Oak St. N, Fargo

This is a pole fitness class designed for people who are completely new to pole, people who have taken a long hiatus and want to start from the very beginning, or for people who are familiar with pole but want a conditioning class that will help build their upper body strength on both sides, while also learning the names of all the spins, grips, and holds.

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​Fergus Falls Monster Mash

October 9th, 2019

Saturday, October 12, 5-11 p.m.

The Spot, 220 W. Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls MN

Fergus Brewing Company will be debuting their newest fall brew: Toastie Ghostie. Fill your caldron with this brew and enjoy other drink specials--be sure to come in costume and listen to live music from Sonus Nexus and performances by DJ Frankenlegs and DJ Slice Launcher! Music starts at 6 p.m. 

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Author Event w/ Marcie R. Rendon

October 2nd, 2019

Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Zandbroz Variety, 420 N Broadway, Fargo

Rendon is the author of 'Murder on the Red River', and most recently, "Girl Gone Missing.”

Marcie Rendon is a citizen of the White Earth Nation. Her novel, “Girl Gone Missing” is the second in the Cash Blackbear series. The first, 'Murder on the Red River', won the Pinckley Women’s Debut Crime Novel Award, 2018. 

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