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​Beer Brunch with Sol Ave Kitchen at Junkyard Brewing Company

October 23rd, 2019

Sunday, October 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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

This beer brunch will feature beer and food pairings provided by Sol Ave. Kitchen and Junkyard Brewing Co. Each person will get four tulips of beer paired with a different food course. Additionally, Chef Shea Severson of Sol Ave. and Allison Slavik of Junkyard will discuss the food, the beers, and why they taste so dang good together.

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Jack-o-Lantern contest and halloween party

October 23rd, 2019

Sunday, October 27, 7-10 p.m.

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave. Fargo

Bring in your jack-o-lantern for a chance to win a variety of prizes and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and bragging rights. All submissions will be displayed in the Red Raven courtyard as long as they last. Come in costume. Snacks and punch will be served!

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​Lick Narson

October 16th, 2019

The Aquarium, 3rd Ave & Broadway

Wednesday, October 23, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

The talented songwriter, local favorite and DJ hosting the Cult of Lick EP launch party. Electronic dance music but now striking out in new directions. Our favorite cuts: Desire, Hit ‘Em Like, and Insane. Last album title track Blooming too. Bring friends, hang out. 

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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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