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Fargo Record Fair

October 17th, 2018

Saturday, October 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

El Zagel Shrine, 1429 3rd Street N., Fargo

Come check out the vinyl! The Fargo Record Fair and El Zagel Shrine are hosting this event. There will be vendors with thousands of records and other music related items!

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Art Party

October 17th, 2018

Saturday, October 20, Noon - Midnight

Wild Terra Cider, 6 12th Street N., Fargo

Come downtown for an art party like you’ve never seen! This art showcase features nine visual artists and three DJs. The visual starts at noon and the music cranks up at 5 p.m.

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Gourmet Soup Kitchen 2018

October 17th, 2018

Monday, October 22, 5 - 8 p.m.

Holiday Inn, 3803 13th Avenue S., Fargo

Soup for a cause! Churches United for the Homeless is hosting their signature fundraiser and are asking you to be a part of it. There will be silent and live auctions, gourmet chefs, social hour, and of course...soup!

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Antoin Glackin at Dempsey’s!

October 17th, 2018

October 19 - 21, 10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Dempsey’s Public House, 226 Broadway N., Fargo

Antoin Gackin is back - all the way from Ireland! He will be performing a variety of songs, from covers to originals. Come out and help welcome Antoin back to Fargo!

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Late Night Fall Craft Market

October 17th, 2018

Thursday, October 18, 5 - 10 p.m.

Brewhalla, 1666 1st Avenue N., Fargo

Have beer while you check out the crafts at this one-of-a-kind late night craft fair! There will be over 25 vendors on hand! This event is presented by Drekker Brewing and Unglued.

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Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos with Michael Shynes

October 10th, 2018

Friday, October 12, 7 p.m. – Midnight

The Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo

Dave Eichholz and Ted Manderfeld are coming to the Fargo Theatre for a night of intense laughs! For 17 years they have been entertaining audiences with this high energy, interactive show. All ages are welcome.

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Let’s Make Masks

October 10th, 2018

Wednesday, October 17, 7 – 9 p.m.

Midwest Mud, 225 4th Avenue N., Fargo

No mask for Halloween? No worries! Ages Kindergarten and up can make their own masks out of plaster paris and a wide variety of decorations! This event runs both October 17 & 24.

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Open Mic Night w/ Duster

October 10th, 2018

Monday, October 15, 7:30 – 11 p.m.

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Avenue, Fargo

Bring your friends, jokes, instruments, and creativity! Open Mic Night happens every Monday and it is a great time for everyone! One free beer for everyone who participates on stage!

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Wood Painting Party at Fargo Brewing Company

October 10th, 2018

Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fargo Brewing Company, 610 University Drive N., Fargo

Head over to Fargo Brewing Company for this unique painting experience. There is no free-handing or skill required! Registration for this event is $40.

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The Laramie Project

October 10th, 2018

Friday – Sunday, October 12 – 14

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 4th Street S, Fargo

The Laramie Project chronicles the year after the kidnapping and fatal assault of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, WY. Director Natalie Novacek’s true-life drama production corresponds with the 20th anniversary of Shepard’s death. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening, Sunday’s performance is a matinee at 2 p.m.

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