FARGO, N.D. — Theatre B opens its production of Topher Payne’s biting comedy ‘Perfect Arrangement’ Friday, exposing the cracks in the postwar American dream. Bob and Norma, State Department employees, face pressure to identify “sexual deviants” among colleagues. Their own union? A cover for relationships with the neighbors next door.

Director Rob Kimbro calls it a sitcom-style romp with sharp commentary on conformity. The cast delivers rapid-fire laughs amid the Lavender Scare era’s paranoia. Shows run at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 8, with Sunday matinees added later. Tickets start at $12 and climb to $75. More details at theatreb.org.

ABBA fans have an earlier treat Thursday. Mania: The ABBA Tribute recreates the Swedish superstars’ glory days at Fargo Theatre. Dressed as Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid, the band nails the costumes, choreography and hits like ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Waterloo.’ Music kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $37.75 to $135.25 via jadepresents.com.

Storm chaser Reed Timmer brings his adrenaline-fueled tales to the same venue Friday. The extreme meteorologist pilots a 200-mph armored SUV straight into tornadoes to gauge their fury. He shares discoveries from the previous 8 p.m. event. Tickets cost $45.75 to $57.25 at jadepresents.com.

Saturday offers cultural kicks. The Vietnamese American Association hosts Fargo-Moorhead’s first Tết festival at the Fargo Air Museum, celebrating the Year of the Horse. Expect lion dances, traditional music, dances and food from 6 to 8:30 p.m. All-inclusive tickets are $10 or $15.

Country music heats up TAK Music Venue at 2 p.m. Saturday. Local act Merrill Piepkorn & The Radio Stars kick off with vintage Western swing. Jessie Veeder, a Watford City singer and InForum columnist, follows with a solo set, joined briefly by her father, Gene. The full lineup jams together to close. Advance tickets run $25; door price is $30 at takmusicvenue.com.

Scores from cinema greats fill Fargo Theatre Saturday evening. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra’s Night at the Oscars features conductor Jane Linde Capistran leading themes from ‘Titanic,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Stardust’ and ‘Caravan.’ The program highlights how music shapes film moods, from epic strings to chilling ambiences.

Sunday swings into big band territory at TAK Music Venue. FM Kicks Band’s Big Band Bash runs 1:30 to 5 p.m., showcasing El Zagal Shrine Big Band, Beachfront Big Band, Diggin’ Justice Big Band, Red River Orchestra, Dakota Jazz Band, Classic Swing Band and FM Kicks Band. Adults pay $20, college students $10, kids 18 and under enter free. Check fmkicksband.com.

These events pack Fargo’s venues through the weekend, blending laughs, thrills and traditions amid winter’s end.