December 13th, 2017
Friday, December 15, 4-9pm
Jessie Blue, 716 Main Ave Ten South of Main Avenue
Businesses are having a party and Jessie Blue is the place to start. Passport ($25) gives you a drink ticket, access to store specials, registration for door prizes, and a chocolate treat bar. All ticket proceeds to the YWCA. 701-630-4766
December 13th, 2017
At 7pm on Dec 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30; Sunday, Dec 17 & 24, 2pm
Theatre B’s new home, 215 Tenth Street North, Moorhead
One-woman show starring Carrie Wintersteen. The uncertainty of a rock star’s comeback tour: nostalgia, new beginnings, self-actualization. American Sign Language: Dec 16; audio description, Dec 23. Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=th...
December 13th, 2017
Thursday, December 14, 8-11pm
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway 2nd Floor, Downtown
Free concert with five bands, to collect food for those in need. Please bring canned tuna, peanut butter, canned fruit, rice, pasta, toilet paper, bar soap. Three of our favorite peeps, Kristen Berg Rheault, Gabe Rheault, and Diane Miller, are going. 701-235-5913
December 6th, 2017
Thursday, December 14, 6 PM
Square One Rental Kitchen, 1407 1st Ave N, Fargo
In this class you will learn the essentials of preparing sushi rice, a California Roll, Bagel Roll and a Spicy Tuna Roll. Hands-on class, Chef Randall demonstrates. Please note: involves the handling and consumption of raw fish. $65, 701-388-1137
December 6th, 2017
Sunday, December 10, 7pm
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N
Unmissable, a huge addition to their repertoire. Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs, Eastern Orthodoxy. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies,” Russian Ave Maria from Rachmaninoff’s Vespers. $15, tickets300.com 701-404-9006
December 6th, 2017
Sunday, December 10, 11am-5pm
Twist, 220 Broadway N, Downtown
Superb Chicago street food, recommended by HPR restaurant critic Logan Macrae. What they offer is too good to be called a hot dog. Polish and Italian sausage, beef sandwiches, beverages. A good shopping break and one day only at this pop-up location. 701-526-0149
December 6th, 2017
Saturday, December 9, 1pm
Fargo VFW, 202 Broadway N (behind Toscana)
There is no admission fee, you are just asked to bring something for the Gladys Ray shelter, whose volunteers will take free-will donations. U.S. Bank Plaza group photo, hourly visits to downtown businesses, Pickled Parrot prize giveaway at 7:30pm. 701-235-8243
December 6th, 2017
Friday, December 8, 10pm-1:30am
Dempsey’s, 226 Broadway, Downtown
An under-appreciated local cover band who play every conceivable kind of music. We like everything about them, including the way they dress. Do they take requests? We’re shy about that and never have asked them. You do it for us. 701-235-5913
December 6th, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 8pm
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Downtown
Pays tribute and celebrates legendary Sun Records recording artists Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis & Johnny Cash. A full catalogue of classic rock n’ roll hits, plus a special selection of holiday tunes, all done up in rockabilly style. 701-239-8385
November 26th, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 7-9pm
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Downtown
National tour: 60-foot growing Christmas Tree, 7 Russian heritage backdrops, 10-foot tall puppets, 40 dancers from all major Russian companies; and 100 costumes, hand-made in Russia at a 300-year-old theatrical shop that also builds for La Scala. 701-239-8385
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