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​Aquarium Holiday Food Drive

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

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​Introduction to Sushi Class

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 

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​F-M Gay Men’s Chorus: A Shining Night

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

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​The Dog Father With a Twist

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

 

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​Fargo SantaCon for Charity

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

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​Downtown Sound at Dempsey’s

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

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​Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash: A Million Dollar Christmas

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

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​Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

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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​The Last, Last Call

November 25th, 2017

Sunday, November 26, 5:30-12am

The Nestor Tavern, 1001 NP Ave. N

After satiating the thirst of the Fargo/Moorhead community for over 100 years--47 at the current location, bid adieu to a downtown fixture, and celebrate in style. Drinks and memories a-plenty, friends, potluck, jam session, music featuring members of Rev’s, Sky Bodeen, Old Dog New Trick, and more!

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​Late Night Craft Party

November 9th, 2017

Thursday, November 16, 7-9pm

Unglued, 408 Broadway N, Fargo

Proof Artisan Distillers and Unglued present a craft party with four distinct projects and help from artists Ashley from AENDEE and Nicole Rae, not to mention a special cocktail and dessert, concocted especially for the Craft Party. Further information, 701-205-1597

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