Country singer Dylan Scott is set to perform at Scheels Arena in Fargo on Saturday, showcasing his successful music career that has seen him release just ten singles since his debut in 2015. Each of these singles has achieved significant milestones, with Scott topping the US Country Airplay chart four times. The concert begins at 19:30 and will feature opening acts by Josh Ross and Zach John King. Tickets are available for between $25 and $70.15, as announced on the venue’s website.
Scott first gained attention with his 2013 hit “Makin’ This Boy Go Crazy.” His ascent continued with the number one single “My Girl” in 2016, followed by further successes with “New Truck” in 2021 and “Can’t Have Mine (Find You a Girl)” in 2022. Other popular tracks include “Hooked,” “Nobody,” “Boys Back Home,” and “This Town’s Been Too Good to Us.”
Local Arts and Culture Events
In addition to Scott’s performance, Fargo is bustling with cultural activities this weekend. The Fargo-Moorhead Opera opens its season with a presentation of Giacomo Puccini’s “La Traviata” at the Festival Concert Hall on the North Dakota State University campus. The show features soprano Sarah Tucker in the role of Violetta and tenor Hayden Smith making his local debut as Alfredo. Performances are scheduled for 19:30 on Friday and 14:00 on Sunday, with tickets priced from $21 to $78.75.
Theatre B has also joined forces with North Dakota State University to present a fresh adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet.” Directed by Jon Micheels Leiseth, this version blends styles from the Italian Renaissance with 1940s Italy. Following a successful opening weekend, the romantic drama will be showcased at Theatre B in Moorhead. Tickets for upcoming performances are available for between $12 and $75, with some shows already sold out.
Community Events and Celebrations
On Saturday, Fargo’s vibrant arts scene will also feature a classic film screening of “The Phantom of the Opera,” originally released in 1925. This silent horror masterpiece will be accompanied by live music from the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, conducted by Jane Linde Capistran. The film will be introduced by filmmaker and Concordia College professor Greg Carlson at the Fargo Theatre, starting at 19:00. Tickets for this unique experience are priced at $40.
For vinyl enthusiasts, the Fargo Record Fair will take place on Saturday at Brewhalla. This event will feature a variety of vendors with records spanning various genres, appealing to collectors and casual listeners alike. The fair opens at 10:00 and runs until 17:00, with an admission fee of $5.
Additionally, the Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony, along with the Horace High School Band and Valley Winds Concert Band from Apple Valley, Minnesota, will present a concert titled “Winds United” at Horace High School at 19:30. The concert will include works by composers such as J.S. Bach and John Philip Sousa. This event is free and open to the public, making it an accessible cultural experience for the community.
Finally, singer Diane Miller is returning to The Aquarium for the first time in four years. Miller, who has recently made a name for herself in Minneapolis, will perform alongside Fargo native Zippy Laske and the TBA Trio. The show begins at 19:30, with tickets priced at $20.
As Fargo’s arts and entertainment scene continues to thrive, this weekend promises a diverse array of events that cater to various interests, from country music to opera, film, and community performances.
