Valley Arts and Entertainment: October 22-28
To submit an event for October 29 – November 4, please email Jamee Larson at larja72@hotmail.com
Pumpkin Decorating:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Northport
Date: Oct 22
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free
For kids of all ages, the library is hosting an open house decorating party for pumpkins! Please bring one pumpkin per child; the library will supply all the decorations. Snacks will be served. Call 241-1495 for details.
Artist Opening Reception:
Location: Plains Art Museum
Date: Oct 22
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers, $5 for students
Reception for Laura Youngbird’s “Common Thread” exhibit that runs through Feb. 6.
Wags, Whiskers & Wine Event:
Location: NDSU Alumni Center in Fargo
Date: Oct 22
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $50
A silent/live auction and wine tasting, fundraising event to help raise money for the Homeward Animal Shelter in Fargo.
Friends of Fargo Public Library-Literary Event:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Main
Date: Oct 22
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, 2015. Join local authors, Jill Kandel and Terry Hinnenkamp as they discuss their book, “From the Trails of Africa to the Ghost Towns of North Dakota.” Refreshments-Door Prizes-Book Signing.
New York Polyphony:
Location: Gaede Stage at MSUM in Moorhead
Date: Oct 22
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $12 for students, $24 for MSUM alumni, faculty and staff, and $28 for adults
Part of the MSUM Cheryl Nelson Lossett Performing Arts Series.
Bloody Andrew Jackson:
Location: Askanase Auditorium / Askanase Hall at NDSU in Fargo
Date: Oct 22-24, 28
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Students $10, seniors $18, adults $20
A raucous look at one of our nation’s founding rock stars, reinventing the life of our seventh president. Minimum age recommendation of 13 years old. Language, sexual innuendo, and mature situations.
Cabaret:
Location: The Stage at Island Park
Date: Oct 22-25
Time: 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday
Cost: $10-$20
The story of Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in Berlin, and Sally Bowles, a singer at the seedy Kit Kat Klub.
Scottish Rite Language Center Annual Rummage Sale and Breakfast:
Location: Scottish Rite Language Center at 1405 3rd St. N. in Fargo
Date: Oct 23-24
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm Saturday
Cost: $6
Breakfast served Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m., French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee for $6, rummage sale will run Friday and Saturday. Proceeds benefit the language center.
American Association of University Women Used Book Sale:
Location: Moorhead Center Mall
Date: Oct 23-25
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Friday and Saturday, 12:00 – 5:00pm Sunday
Cost: Free
The 57th annual used book sale by the Fargo-Moorhead branch of the American Association of University Women takes place Oct 23-Oct. 25. Books for readers of all ages can be dropped off at the space adjacent to the atrium on the east end of the mall Oct. 16 through Oct. 21. All proceeds support local and national AAUW scholarships.
Friends of the Moorhead Library Book Sale:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: Oct 23-24
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
The Friends of the Moorhead Library Book Sale will be happening October 23rd and October 24th. Stop by to purchase used books to help support the Friends of the Moorhead Library!
Our Redeemer Church Turkey Supper:
Location: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Moorhead
Date: Oct 23
Time: 4:30pm
Cost: $5-$11
Annual Turkey Supper- Roast Turkey with all the trimmings.
First Lutheran Church Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner:
Location: First Lutheran Church in Fargo
Date: Oct 23
Time: 4:30pm
Cost: $15
Part of First Lutheran’s tradition is to host a Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner every fall. Besides great lutefisk, we serve meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. It’s a great time and great meal for everyone! The women of the FLCW will be selling delicious baked goods as well.
Spooky School Bus Ride:
Location: YMCA in Fargo
Date: Oct 23
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers
Join King Kandy and Princess Lolly and other wacky characters from Candy Land on their spooky school bus ride through Lindenwood Park! Also available in the Basketball Gym will be gum drop castles, games, splash darts, ‘Tromp through the Swamp’ and more! Fun for the whole family!
Silent Movie and Big Band Night:
Location: Fargo Theatre
Date: Oct 23-24
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $14 in advance, $16 at the door
The movie on the big screen will be “Sparrows,” a drama-comedy starring Mary Pickford, with a live and original score by Lance E. Johnson on the Wurlitzer pipe organ, Doug Hamilton will serve as emcee, also featuring The Fargo Big Bang All-Stars and the Fargo Theatre singers.
Friends of the FPL Fall Book Sale:
Location: Fargo Public Library (all three branches)
Date: Oct 24-25
Time: Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm, Sunday 1:00 – 4:30pm
Cost: Fre
Friends of the Fargo Public Library’s Fall Used Book Sale at all three libraries. Books generally cost between 50 cents and $2. Note: Northport Branch sale on Saturday only.
Pancake Breakfast:
Location: Masonic Family Center at 1815 11th St. N. in Moorhead
Date: Oct 24 (Every Saturday)
Time: 7:00 – 11:00am
Cost: $7
Dine in or carry out. Swedish and buttermilk pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee, a la carte available. Mini bazaar and home-baked items weekly. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Children’s Show:
Location: MSUM Planetarium in Moorhead
Date: Oct 24 – November 23 (Every Saturday)
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $3-$6
Join the residents of the popular children’s PBS television show as they explore the wonders of The Sky above Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Watch the sunset from Daniel’s clock. Go stargazing from the roof of King Friday’s castle. In addition, find out if Lady Elaine Fairchild can catch the Moon for her museum in this computer-animated version of the popular children’s television show.
Fargo Record Fair:
Location: Fargo Brewing Company at 610 N. University in Fargo
Date: Oct 24
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Event will be set up in the brewing and canning space at the brewery.
Pumpkin Decorating:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Carlson Branch
Date: Oct 24
Time: 10:00am
Cost: Free
For kids of all ages, the library is hosting an open house decorating party for pumpkins! Please bring one pumpkin per child; the library will supply all the decorations. Snacks will be served. Call 241-1495 for details.
Moonlight Monster Mash:
Location: Fargo Youth Commission
Date: Oct 24
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $3
Vampires, ghosts and skeletons welcome. All participants are encouraged to wear a costume and dance the night away. Explore the haunted attic, play ghoulish games, and trick-or-treat for some spooky snacks. Enjoy a live DJ all night long and a spooktacular entertainment show at 7:30 pm. Parental supervision required.
NDSU Choral Concert featuring Eric Whitacre:
Location: Festival Concert Hall at NDSU
Date: Oct 24
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Students $10, adults $25
Eric Whitacre is one of today’s most popular and frequently-performed composers, and will conduct NDSU choral ensembles in a concert featuring his works and of other leading composers. (701)231-7969.
Holy Spirit Fall Festival:
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 1420 7th Street N in Fargo
Date: Oct 25
Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
Cost: Adults $10, kids 4-12 $4. Takeout is $10
We will be featuring a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, a silent auction, baked goods & candy sale, bingo, kids’ games, cake walk and more. Please join us for a day of fun, fabulous food and fellowship.
Jazz into Fall Concert featuring Sarah Morrau & Tom Carvell:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Main
Date: Oct 25
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Jazz into Fall Concert featuring Sarah Morrau & Tom Carvell A Sunday afternoon concert series featuring local jazz musicians. The final concert features Sarah Morrau & Tom Carvell. Free and open to the public.
An Old Guy with a Clarinet:
Location: Eventide in Moorhead on Monday, Ecumen Evergreens in Moorhead on Tuesday
Date: Oct 26-27
Time: Monday 7:00pm, Tuesday 2:00pm
Cost: Free
R. Tracy Myers plays a mixture of jazz, Dixieland, sacred and blues tunes; free and open to the public.
“Northern Lights”:
Location: Fargo Theatre
Date: Oct 26
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Free screening of the film to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Nonpartisan Leagues in North Dakota, the film tells the story of small Midwestern farmers as they fight to save their way of life, film will be followed by discussions about the film, the impact the NPL has had on the cultural and political fabric of North Dakota, John Hanson, the film’s director, will attend the screening.
Just Friends: An Evening of Poetry and Jazz:
Location: Glasrud Auditorium at MSUM in Moorhead
Date: Oct 27
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Featuring David Ferreira, Mark Vinz and Bill Law as part of the McGrath Visiting Writers Series; free and open to the public.
Trunk and Treat:
Location: Calvary Church at Village Green in Moorhead
Date: Oct 28
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Trunk and Treat Calvary Church at Village Green will be hosting our 7th annual Trunk and Treat event. We will be providing trunks with candy, bounce house (pending weather), meal for the entire family and a character hunt!! This event will be taking place the Wednesday before Halloween. Join us in this great opportunity of fellowship and fun.