January 11th, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 8 PM DOORS, 8:30- 11 PM MOVIE
The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo
Vanilla Ice’s classic tale of a big city boy who raps his way into a small town girl’s heart. This movie is credited as being one of the biggest Hollywood bombs of the 90s and Grindflicks is also going to play some vintage movies and vintage Vanilla Ice videos to get you in the mood. $7
January 11th, 2017
Monday, January 16, 6- 7 PM
Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead
Chef Ryan Nitschke has selected beer and cheese pairings from Luna and Aaron Juhnke of Junkyard Brewing Company. For this dinner, each person will get four half pint tulips of beer paired with cheeses plus crackers and accompaniments. Ryan and Aaron will also discuss the cheeses, beers and why they taste good together. Limit 28 tickets. Email questions to junkyardbrewingco@gmail.com
January 11th, 2017
Saturday, January 14, 7- 8:45 PM
The Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo
ND Academy of Dance presents “Alice in Wonderland”. By interweaving all-genres, this production takes you on a unique, one-of-a-kind experience through a land of wonder with all original choreography. Tickets: Adult $15, Student $10, children four and under free. Tickets available at ND Academy of Dance or at the door the day of the show.
January 11th, 2017
Monday, January 16, 7- 9 PM
Concordia College, 901 8th St S, Moorhead
Shaun King is a Senior justice journalist for the New York Daily News. He is also a commentator for The Young Turks and The Tom Joyner Morning Show. King will speak about his experiences and his activism for the Black Lives Matter movement.
December 21st, 2016
Thursday, January 12, 4-8pm
118 N Broadway, Fargo
Bundle up your kids, grab your friends, and warm up with some hot cocoa and coffee samples at each of the participating businesses. Explore the unique shops downtown Fargo has to offer--but be sure to come early to pick up your map and downtown Fargo coffee mug at the Black Building.
December 21st, 2016
Friday, January 6, 8:30pm-1am
The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo
John Solomon front man of Minneapolis based indie folk rock band Communist Daughter may have had his ups and downs--but fortunately for us, the band is making an appearance in Fargo on their latest tour to promote their highly anticipated second album “The Cracks that Built the Wall.”
December 21st, 2016
Thursday, January 12, 7:30-10pm
Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
Not only is he a stand up comedian he is a producer and ventriloquist. In fact he has even been credited for reviving the art. His characters are known to be ill tempered, not entirely politically correct, yet perfectly imbalanced. Hence the name. According to Pollstar, he is the top-grossing standup act in North America.
December 21st, 2016
Saturday, January 7, 10pm-howling
The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo
Former Fargo noise rock legends GodheadSilo return to their home turf. The duo cut their teeth on the early 90s FM punk/noise scene, moved to Olympia Washington and eventually released albums through the independent labels Kill Rock Stars and Sub Pop Records. We have a feeling it might get loud--and that’s a good thing
December 21st, 2016
Friday, January 6, 7-11:30pm
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave. N, Fargo
San Francisco based hip hop artist Aesop Rock could be called a storyteller--or even a poet, known for his clever wordplay. His lyrics have been published in the “New York Times”, and Yale University's Anthology of Rap in late 2010. We recommend you check out his latest video “Hey Kirby”--it certainly made our day.
December 21st, 2016
Thursday, Dec. 22, noon
314 N Broadway, Fargo
A holiday tradition made possible by our friends at The Fargo Theatre and the American Theatre Organ Society. Lance Johnson will be be playing our holiday favorites while tickling the ivories of the iconic fully restored Wurlitzer organ. Admission is free but a non perishable food item is suggested and will be donated to the Emergency food pantry.
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