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​2025 Chinese New Year Celebration

January 6th, 2025

Sunday, January 19, 2-6:45 p.m.

Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Avenue N, Fargo

It’s a taste of Chinatown in Fargotown, an exciting cultural celebration filled with captivating performances including dragon dancers, vendors, activities for all ages and a 12+ course Chinese buffet. Doors open at 2 p.m., the show lasts from 3 to 5 p.m. and the buffet starts at 5:15 p.m. Tickets include admission to the performances as well as the buffet dinner.

To purchase tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ykafzf9c

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​Herbalism for Winter Wellness

December 30th, 2024

Sunday, January 5, 1-2:30 p.m.

Mystic Moth Studio, 608 Main Ave, Fargo

Learn about the power of wellness through plants! Discover herbs that can boost your immune system, just in time for cold and flu season. Score recipes for herbal remedies, tinctures and warming teas. You’ll leave this class with a head full of knowledge, a tincture and a tea blend.

To purchase tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ymwthtrf

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​New Year’s Drag Brunch

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

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​Krampus Night

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!

https://drekkerbrewing.com/

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​Holiday Pipes Organ Concert Series

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.

https://fargotheatre.org/

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Miracle on South Division Street

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…

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​Christmas at the Creamery

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/

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​Quicksand and Pilot to Gunner

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.

https://aquariumfargo.com/

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Bad Bad Hats

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/

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​6×6 Anniversary Show: A Celebration of 60 Years of Creativity

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/

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