December 27th, 2017
Wednesday, January 17, 6pm
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
“Interested in learning about ceramics?” asks Kristen Berg Rheault. “This is where Gabe and I started. This weekly class starts in January, and would make a hell of a Christmas gift to yourself!” At the K. K. Burgum Center for Creativity, around in the back. 701-551-6100
December 27th, 2017
Saturday January 13, 10pm-1:30am
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N, Downtown
Support and celebrate your local frequency with MAUL, Alien Conspiracy, 13th Chapter, Thrållfrost, and Sangha. Metal of the black and death variety. Let us rock or heads will roll. Corpse paint is optional.
December 27th, 2017
Saturday, January 6, 7pm
Red Raven Espresso Parlor 916 Main Ave, Fargo
QBob Bucko Jr, the interesting Iowan guitarist; “Ignatz-style power drifts, Sonny Sharrock moves, I sh*t you not,” says SoundCloud. Bob is grateful to the Raven for this all-ages show, hopes you stuff yourself and tip your barista well. $5 at the door or anytime, Jones. 701-478-7337
December 27th, 2017
Friday, January 5, 7:30-9:30am
Theatre B 215 10th St N, Moorhead
Ugly Food of the North hosts monthly meetings to discuss food topics of importance to the F-M community. Q&A session with Nola J. Storm and Jack Wood. We love those names, they have to be a couple. Free and open to the public; all are welcome. 701-729-8880
December 20th, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 6pm
U.S. Bank Plaza, Broadway, Downtown
Let's march together and help the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless honor those who have lost their lives while homeless. Procession leaving U.S. Bank Plaza at 6pm; Memorial Service at 6:30pm at Elim Lutheran Church, 321 9th St N. 651-645-7332
December 20th, 2017
Thursday, December 28, 8-11pm
HoDo, 101 Broadway N, 701-478-1000
The talented singer-songwriter and her rock band. Storytelling songs, sophisticated sound with broad appeal, the first event after the Christmas void and no cover. Where did her name come from? Reina del Cid, that was Ximena Díaz, who died 900 years ago.
December 20th, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 10:45am
Drekker Brewing Co, 630 1st Ave N Ste 6
Yoga and more than yoga, bulk up and get ripped. Includes a beer or root beer. $5 ticket also accesses food and drink specials. 63 people might be going but the class is limited to 30, and Crossfit Ice House recommends all deliberate speed. 701-540-6808
December 20th, 2017
Friday, December 22
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway 2nd floor, Downtown
A big show at The Aquarium, the first time in Fargo for Thriftworks, the electronica producer known for colossal bass notes. Supported by Dakota Faye, Chuck Wayne, and The Human Element. 21+, $15 advance, $18 door. 701-235-5913
December 20th, 2017
Friday, December 22, 7:30-10pm
Fargo Brewing Co, 610 University Dr N
Twenty four comedians and jokers who think they might be comedians get five minutes each to try themselves out before a half-drunk and thus receptive audience. Sign-up sheet available 7:30-8pm. Many unique beers and ales, but of course. 701-478-2337
December 20th, 2017
Friday, December 22, 5-8pm
Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo
“There is no free lunch,” authority figures told us. But there is if you can wait till Friday at 5pm. Better yet, FST will open one of their masterpieces, Surly Barrel Aged Darkness 2016, to celebrate the end of the 12 Days of Darkness. 701-566-7226
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