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​Funny Fargo People

November 9th, 2017

Wednesday, November 15, 8-10pm

Old Broadway, 22 Broadway N, Fargo

We could use a few laughs on Wednesday night, and maybe you could too. Long-form improvisation with Krissy Skajewski, Topher Williams, Reid Strand, Ben Baukol, Michelle Pearson, Rachel Geinert, and W. C. Lies (his name, really). 701-237-6161

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​Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner

November 9th, 2017

Sunday, November 12, 10:45am-1:30pm

Kringen Lodge 25 Sons of Norway, 722 7th Ave N, Fargo

Uffda! If you haven’t checked out the Sons of Norway--this would be the time to do so. Great food, great company, $16 adults/$8 ages 6-12

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​Native American Juried Arts and Crafts Festival

November 9th, 2017


Saturday, November 11, 11am-4pm

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Showcases Native American artists from all over the Upper Midwest in a juried competition. Unique handmade gifts in time for Christmas. All ages welcome; an adult must accompany children age 9 and younger. Free, open to the public. 701-476-4076

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​Max Johnk Quartet

November 9th, 2017

Thursday, November 9, 8-11pm

HoDo Lounge, 101 Broadway N, Fargo

Jazz with two horns, a bass and drums. “Chamber music discipline,” but “joyous,” say the reviews. We would add “originality,” and that when they jam, it works. Something worth hearing and hanging out at the HoDo, our idea of a night out. 701-478-8888

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​Winona LaDuke

November 8th, 2017

Thursday, November 9, 6-9pm

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

The economist and environmentalist who exposed forced sterilization of indigenous women, founded the support for tribal land claims, and was an anti-DAPL water protector, gives a talk at the Art of the Resistance exhibition. 701-406-4076

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​Music in the Parlor with Concordia College

November 3rd, 2017

Thursday, November 9, 6pm

Comstock House, 506 8th St S, Moorhead

Every Thursday this fall at 6pm, light refreshments and tours of the historic Comstock House. 7pm, classical music recitals by the talented students of the Concordia College Music Department. Child-friendly, 25 seats only. To reserve, call 218-291-4211

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​Hollywood Undead with Butcher Babies

November 3rd, 2017

Wednesday, November 8, 7-10pm

Sanctuary, 670 4th Ave N, Fargo

Genre-hopping six-piece celebrates the Day of the Dead. Wiseass wisdom, sharp songwriting honed over a decade on the road. Butcher Babies, from Los Angeles, depart from the overplayed, are noted for their explosive stage show. 701-404-9006

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Progress on the Prairie

November 3rd, 2017

Tuesday, November 7, 5:30-9pm

Ecce Art Gallery, 216 Broadway North, Fargo

Senator Olympia Snowe will be the featured speaker of the evening. Exemplary Leadership Award Recipient will be awarded to Dina Butcher and the Woman on the Move Award will be presented to Danielle Pinnick. 701-361-7067

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​‘The Good Life’

November 3rd, 2017

Monday, November 6, 6:30-9pm

Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St N, Fargo

A documentary film about wild rice harvesting on the White Earth Reservation; a community of agriculturists that still harvest rice and practice traditional ways. Edifying, leaves you in a good mood which is not bad these days. 701-241-1472

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​36th Annual Prairie Boutique

November 2nd, 2017

Saturday, November 4, 8am-4pm

Living Waters Church, 4451 40th Ave S, Fargo

Handmade high quality crafts and art. Sweets as well! Melissa Hudson is working on Christmas pieces and ornaments. Cortnee Jenson is excited about bringing her jewelry. 16 fine artists and crafters, vintage items as well. 701-282-0530 

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