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
December 20th, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 6pm
Make Room, 17 8th St S, Fargo
The winter landscape makes a perfect subject. Beginners and intermediates are welcome to this class that will walk you through, step-by-step, the creation of a wonderland using watercolor paints and masking fluid. $35, pre-registration required. 701-203-2256
December 13th, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 6-9pm
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave N
Get in the Christmas spirit singing your favorite Christmas songs with friends and family. Music provided by the Good Shepherd band (Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd), cash/card full bar. An all-ages event and open to the public. 218-233-4980
December 13th, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 5pm
Blaze Pizza, 1443 42nd St S, Fargo; 701-552-7226
Blaze Fast-Fired Pizza is holding a fundraiser in support of The Lotus Center, the addiction resources center and one of the most deserving institutions in the city, at 200 5th St S, Moorhead, 218-284-1800. Online info is sketchy; call ahead and make sure it’s on.
December 13th, 2017
Saturday, December 16, 10pm
Sidestreet Grille & Pub, 404 4th Ave N
Every once in awhile, we like to hear Bob Marley songs all night. But that ain’t all, D Mills and Pat Lenertz support HITH. Have you tried Sidestreet? Good, reasonably priced food, long beer list, TV screens, pool tables, ND nicer than nice. 701-271-0092
December 13th, 2017
Friday, December 15, 5:30-6:30pm
Fargo Brewing Co., 610 University Dr N
Andrea Paradis and FBC present an unusual combination, yoga and beer. We’re not sure how that works, but we’ve had such good times there that we’re going. If anybody asks what we’re doing, we’ll say we fell off a bar stool. BYO yoga mat. 701-478-2337
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...
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