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​Jeff Dunham’s Perfectly Unbalanced Tour

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.

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​GodheadSilo with Corey J Brewer and FUP

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

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​Aesop Rock with Rob Sonic and DJ Zone with Homeboy Sandman

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.

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​Holiday Organ Concerts

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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​Home Free—A Country Christmas

December 14th, 2016

Thursday, December 22, doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm

Fargo Civic Center 207 4th St N, Fargo

As we go to press, there are only 11 seats left, all single seat only, at $26.50. There are also VIP tickets at $134.00. For that, you get the best seats in the house, crowd-free merchandise shopping, a one-song performance, and an autographed photo. All ages. 

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​Victory Wrap

December 14th, 2016

December 19-23, 4-8pm

(ending up at) Drekker Brewing, 630 1st Ave N, Fargo

More babies are born on September 15 than any other day, so they were conceived on or near Christmas Eve. This has nothing to do with the Victory Wrap event. Get your present wrapped for free, a token from the participating downtown store and a free beer at Drekker. 

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​Space Jesus, with Yheti, Toadface, and Swagn3tos

December 14th, 2016

Saturday, December 17, 9pm-1:30am

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs) 226 Broadway N, Fargo

Mostly electronic. SJ: commanding beats, dynamic performances; Yh and Tf wear eye makeup that makes them look like extraterrestrials; “Swagn3tos” refers to stylish confidence, magnetic charisma. Do they live up to their name? You tell us. $15, 21+

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​F-M Rainbow Families Holiday Party

December 14th, 2016

Saturday, December 17, 3:30-6:30pm

1st Congregational Church, 406 8th St S, Moorhead

Bingo, hot cocoa bar, Santa, potluck dinner, festive music, assembly of care packages for the homeless population. LGBT family-friendly, all-ages activities. ND State Representative Joshua A. Boschee as Santa Claus!

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​Funny Fargo People Improv Show

December 14th, 2016

Friday, December 16, 7pm

Inspire Lab, 423 Main Ave, Moorhead (in the strip mall near Grand Junction)

Performers include Scott Ecker, Michelle Pearson, Alex Stoks, Ben Baukol, Reid Strand, Topher Williams, Aimee Klein, and others. Improv doesn’t work without an audience, and they would love you to be part of it. $5

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​Holiday Art Market

December 14th, 2016

Friday, December 16, 1-5pm

Rourke Art Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

A group exhibition of small work for holiday giving. Not a bad gift solution for the hard-to-buy-for people on your list; and the present will be unique, not a bland monstrosity from the nearest swillmart. Info: www. therourke.org

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