Dayglow, World’s Largest Paint Party, at 8 p.m. at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo
‘Appy Hour at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorhead Library to share your favorite apps
Meet and Greet Photographer Hilary Ellison from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nicole’s Fine Pastry in Fargo
Nightlife:
DJ Spooky (AKA Subliminal Kid) with a live multimedia performance from 7-9 p.m. at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo
Rachel’s Challenge at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks on the UND Campus
Kegs and Canvas: Art + Ale Walk from 5-9 p.m. at the Unglued on Broadway in Fargo
An American Icon: A Tribute to Johnny Cash starring Doug Allen and Nicole Evans at 8 p.m. at the Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, S.D.
Tripwire at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Concordia Homecoming bonfire and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. at the Jake Christianson Stadium in Moorhead
Fat Daddy’s at 9 p.m. at the Windbreak Saloon in Fargo
Karaoke at Big D’s, Rooter’s Bar, Speck’s, the Garage Bar and Pickled Parrot; Pepper at the Bowler, open mic at Dempsey’s
Trivia night at Vic’s Bar and Grill in Moorhead
Music Montage from 6-8 p.m. at the Great Northern Park in Fargo
Thursday, October 11, Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13
“Good People” at 7:30 p.m. evenings through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Theatre B in Fargo
“Anonymous” at 7:30 through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at NDSU Askanasa Auditorium in Fargo
Friday, October 12
Paracon: 2012 Paranormal Convention with the Midwest Paranormal Files at 11:30 a.m., Stanton Friedman at 1 p.m., and more all day at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn.
Archives Exhibit at the Offutt Concourse “Rooted in Heritage: Homecoming through the Generations” on the Concordia Campus in Moorhead
Nightlife:
Kyle Kinane with Spencer Dobson, Adam Quesnell and JD Provorse at 8 p.m. at the Stage at Island Park in Fargo
24 Seven at the VFW in West Fargo
32 below at DK’s Lounge and Casino in Williston, N.D.
Face for Radio at O’Leary’s in Moorhead
Fat Daddy’s at the Alibi Lounge of the Vista Inn in Fargo
Fuse/Vibe at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Silverado at the Ho Sports Bar and Casino in Grand Forks
Smoking Gun at the Labor Club in Valley City, N.D.
The SOL Band at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Tripwire at Big D’s in Grand Forks
Troubadour at Hagge’s in Mapleton, N.D.
NDSU Family Weekend for a weekend of fun activities; email ndsu.parents@ndsu.edu
Pinup on the Plains 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Plains Art Museum downtown Fargo, a celebration of women for women; wear your favorite pinup attire for discounted photos, door prizes and more.
Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Game at 7 p.m. at MSUM Nemzek Hall in Moorhead
Soap at 9:30 p.m. at the Aquarium downtown Fargo
War Pony at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
Karaoke at Big D’s, Mulligans, the Teamsters in Fargo and Vic’s Bar and Grill in Moorhead
Dempsey’s Public House Trivia at 6 p.m. downtown Fargo
Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13
Oktoberfest 2012 at 4 p.m. Friday with the official Tapping of the Keg ceremony. Kegs and Eggs at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pickled Parrot in downtown Fargo and a line-up of fun events at oktoberfestfargo.com.
The Marion Eucharistic Congress from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Fargo Civic Center downtown
Saturday, October 13
Second Saturday Movies at 2 p.m. at the Moorhead Library; call 218.233.7594 for more information
American Diabetes Association Fargo Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes at 9:30 a.m. at the Scheels Arena in Fargo
Kid Quest Family Day from 1-4 p.m. at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo; free
Hoppin Hoedown from 7-9:30 p.m. at Roosevelt Elementary School in Fargo
The 27th Annual Great Giveaway from 8 a.m. to noon at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Fargo; take what you can use and pay what you are able; all types of items available
A Breakfast & Annual Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fargo Masonic Center No. Fargo with breakfast until 10:30 a.m.
Fall Festival Supper from 4-7 p.m. at the Christ the King Church in Moorhead
Blessing of the Animals at 1 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational United church of Christ at North Broadway in Fargo; please use carriers and leashes
Hoppin’ Hoedown from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Robert D. Johnson Rec Center in Fargo
Nightlife:
Graffiti and Hip Hop Festival with DJ Spooky at 8 p.m. at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo
Homecoming Concert from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Concordia Memorial Auditorium in Moorhead; free and open to the public
Six Appeal – A Capella – Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen, Minn.
War Pony at the Exit 1 Lounge of the Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, N.D.
24 Seven at the VFW in West Fargo
Boomtown at Heroes and Legends in Mayville, N.D.
Carmen the Cactus at JC Chumley’s in Moorhead
Dirty Word at the Windbreak in Fargo
The Fat Cats at Rick’s Bar in Fargo
The Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome at the House of Rock at the Hub in Fargo
Q5 at the Sidestreet Grille and Pub in Fargo
Rhyme or Reason at the Burnt Creek in Bismarck, N.D.
The Shaker’s at the Oktoberfest at the VFW in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Silverado at the Ho Sports Bar & Casino in Grand Forks
Smoking Gun at the Labor Club in Valley City, N.D.
The SOL Band at the Spirits Lounge of the Holiday Inn in Fargo
Troubadour at Rudy Spooks Barn Dance in Kindred, N.D.
Karaoke at O’Kelly’s in Fargo and Vic’s Bar and Grill in Moorhead
Sunday, October 14
Church Dinners:
St. Agnes Church Turkey Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hunter, N.D.
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Turkey Dinner from 11 .m. to 1:30 p.m. in Hawley, Minn.
Chili Feed from 1-3 p.m. at the Niagara, N.D. Fire Hall with chili, baked potatoes, and chili dogs
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Animals of the Prairie Field Trip from noon to 4 p.m. at the Red River Zoo in Fargo
Lake Agassiz Concert Band at 3 p.m. at the West Fargo High School; free and open to the public
Wolf Awareness Week at the Red River Zoo; check the web site for details.
Apple Dumpling Day from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Rvierview Place Retirement Community’s 25th Annual event; open to the public with Myron Sommerfeld Orchestra, tours, bake sale, silent auction and more
Nightlife:
TobyMac at 7 p.m. at the Fargodome
Karaoke at Big D’s and Rhombus Guys in Fargo
Jazz at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor downtown Fargo
Monday, October 15
Teen YELL Program at 7 p.m. at the Moorhead Library for games, snacks, library volunteering, event planning and more
Preschool Storytime and Toddler Storytime
at 10 a.m. at the Carlson branch of the Fargo Public Library
Nightlife:
Karaoke at Chumley’s in Moorhead, Rooter’s in Fargo, a jam session at Jitter’s Coffee Bar and the Pickled Parrot in Fargo
Rhombus Guys Trivia at 9:30 p.m. in Fargo
Tuesday, October 16
Toddler and Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. at the Northport Fargo Library on Broadway
Nightlife:
Comedy night at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Jazz Ensemble from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Concordia Hvidsten Hall of Music in Moorhead; free and open to the public
Jazz Ensemble Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Buxton/Hanson hall at Concordia in Moorhead
Bingo at the Garage Bar in Moorhead
JT Cigarro, Open Mic,
Swing Dancing at 7 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo
Tuesday, October 16, Wednesday, October 17, Identity Theft Awareness Shred Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village Family Service Center in Fargo
Wednesday, October 17
Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. and Toddler Storytime at 10 a.m. at the Main Fargo Library downtown
FM Golden Notes performance at 2:30 p.m. at Bethany Homes at 201 South University in Fargo; free admission
Nightlife
The Buried Life at 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks on the UND Campus
Karaoke or open mic at Rhombus Guys, the Pickled Parrot, Speck’s Bar and Big D’s and Sidestreet in Fargo
Club information furnished in part by Fargobands.com.
Galleries Cyrus Running Gallery, Concordia College
“When Shall We Spread Our Sails?” the first exhibit of student works from Santorini, Greece
Nicole’s Fine Pastry
“Autumn Brings” photographs by Hilary Ellison, Fargo ND
“Farms, Flora, and Faces” paintings and notecards by Sara Ronnevik, Fergus Falls MN
“Fiber Vessels, Nests, & Ornaments” by Julie Richardson, Fargo ND through November 3, 2012
Plains Art Museum
Graffiti 101: The Foundation of Street Art through October 13
Hand Picked An Art=Food Installation by Su Legatt through March 2, 2013
A Creative Life: Honoring Charles Beck through Feb. 24, 2013
Red Raven Espresso Parlor
“Cosmic Skies” fiber art creations by Four20moon through Oct. 27
Red Door Art Gallery, Wahpeton
The paintings of Donna Chalimonczyk
Rourke Art Gallery Museum
Voyeurs: The Art of Billy Black Punchgut and Spider through Oct. 14
Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead
The paintings of Sharon Benzel through October
Seasonal Events:
The Pumpkin Patch at Dakota Carriage Company with a petting zoo, pumpkins, carriage rides and more through Halloween
Pumpkins ‘n’ Ponies from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Timberline Ranch for pony rides, hotdogs over a fire pit, wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and more east of Detroit Lakes, Minn.
One Book, One Community project Photo Contest for the FM area with different age categories. The theme is black and white photographs with a splash of red. More information at www.fmareaonebook.org.
Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch near Glyndon, Minn. with horse drawn rides, petting zoos, barrel cars, game area, straw maze, cowboy camp and more.
Reynold’s Community Betterment hosts its 7th annual haunted house with concessions served by the Central Valley High School FBLA chapter; contact 701.872.6188 for more information
Moorhead Library free weekly events:
–Seniors practice computer skills each Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. with library staff to assist.
–Teen computer lab from 4-8 p.m. each Tuesday
–Wii Wednesday resume from 6-8 p.m.
–Baby Bounce Storytime at 10 a.m. each Thursday
–Storytime at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays for exciting stories and activities
Teen Bookmark Design Contest for several categories of books with winning designs due by Oct. 22; visit your LARL location for more details.
Farmers’ Market at Dike East Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through October to purchase a variety of garden produce, breads, cookies, jams, jellies and salsa
Planetarium Show: “Cosmic Colors” from 2-3 p.m. Sundays and 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Bridges Hall #167 on the MSUM Campus in Moorhead
Mark Your Calendars:
Oct. 26: Sawyer Brown at the Spirit Lake Casino
Oct. 26: Big & Rich at the Shooting Star
Nov. 2: George Jones at the Shooting Star
Nov. 16: BB King at the Shooting Star Casino
Nov. 16: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at the Spirit Lake Casino
Nov. 17: Greater Tuna at the Shooting Star
Dec. 7: Sara Evans at the Shooting Star
Dec. 14: Wynonna Judd’s Rockin Christmas Show at the Spirit Lake Casino
Please send your event information for publication in the Metrolights column by Monday of each week to leybou@gmail.com or call (218) 284-1288.