EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
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Wileys’ Block Party
Friday, July 26 • 5 p.m.
Wileys, Sioux Falls
Deuces Casino & CAM Companies present the Nineth Annual Wileys’ Block Party, featuring LOCASH with special guest Denham.
Texas Hippie Coalition
Friday, July 26 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
Get ready to rock out with Texas Hippie Coalition, Kurt Deimer, and Samhain Saints at Bigs Bar. It's going to be epic.
Kelly Jackson
Friday, July 26 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Kelly Jackson is an international award-winning Native American artist. Her edgy and soulful pieces have gained admiration for their unique flare, soulful vocals, and remarkable ability to inspire and empower listeners.
Off With Their Heads
Friday, July 26 • 8 p.m.
Club David, Sioux Falls
Black Heart Booking presents Off With Their Heads, with special guests F is for Frank and Seagull Hazard.
A Year with Frog and Toad Kids
Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
Presented by the Premier Playhouse Education, this whimsical show follows two great friends — the cheerful and popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad — through four fun-filled seasons. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.
South Dakota Triathlon - RavineMan
Saturday, July 27 • 7:30 a.m.
Ravine Lake, Huron
A brain tumor awareness drive, this annual event is perfect for both the casual athlete and the seasoned racer. A beautiful, flat and fast course allows participants to see just how fast they can go.
South Dakota Chislic Festival
Saturday, July 27 • 10 a.m.
Prairie Arboretum, Freeman
Join us at the sixth annual South Dakota Chislic Festival. Enjoy a the day filled with food, beverages and entertainment for all ages. The festival features music, shopping, VFW corn hole, bingo, lessons on the history of chislic, a kid zone, disc golf and more.
Starr Chief Eagle
Saturday, July 27 • 10:30 a.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Starr Chief Eagle is an enrolled member of the Sicangu (Rosebud) Lakota Sioux Tribe. She was born with the Lakota name Wichahpi Tokahe (First Star) and was later given the Lakota name Wichahpi Ohitika Winyan (Brave Star Woman). She grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota and started hoop dancing before she could walk. Since then, she has been perfecting her techniques and skills. Starr was raised in hoop dancing by her father Dallas Chief Eagle and continues to carry on his teachings
Backyard Bash
Saturday, July 27 • 11:30 a.m.
Remedy Brewing Company, Sioux Falls
Join us on Saturday to celebrate seven years of beers. Featuring fan favorite brews, delicious food specials, live music, games, and great vibes, it's going to be a full day of fun.
Super Saturday Paddling
Saturday, July 27 • 1 p.m.
Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking. This open-house-style program is perfect for participants with limited time. All equipment is provided. It’s open to all ages, but youth must have an adult companion — must be at least five years old to canoe and eight years old to kayak.
Nyberg’s ACE Hot Classics Night
Saturday, July 27 • 4 p.m.
Downtown, Sioux Falls
Want to enjoy a fun night out in downtown Sioux Falls with great music, delicious food and hundreds of classic cars? Then join us at our Seventh Annual Nyberg's ACE Hot Classics Night Classic Car Show at our historic Downtown Sioux Falls location.
LILIAC Concert
Saturday, July 27 • 6 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
Come see Liliac with special guests Smile Empty Soul at Bigs Bar Live.
LILIAC is a five-piece hard rock band from Los Angeles. LILIAC’s raspy vocals, catchy lyrics, scorching guitar solos, sparkling keys, thick bass and thunderous drumming provides a familiar but fresh take on classic hard rock.
Supaman
Saturday, July 27 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
As a member of the Apsaalooke Nation, Supaman (Christian Takes Gun Parrish) is a Native American dancer and innovative hip-hop artist who has dedicated his life to empowering and spreading a message of hope, pride and resilience through his original art form. Supaman’s one-of-a-kind presentation combines Native culture, comedy, and urban hip-hop culture, which dazzles audiences and captivates listeners.
Almost Toadstool
Saturday, July 27 • 7 p.m.
Aby’s, Rapid City
Aby’s welcomes back one of the newest inductees to the South Dakota Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame: Almost Toadstool.
Stand-Up Comedy Night
Saturday, July 27 • 7 p.m.
The Park, Rapid City
Doc Peterson keeps audiences on their toes with his storytelling style of humor. From his wife and kids to his practice and his parents, nobody is safe when the Doc starts talking.
Carmela is known as the Queen of Omaha comedy. She may look like a sweet and innocent grandmother, but once the mic goes hot, that all goes out the window. She'll make your mama blush from 100 miles away.
Stephan is a former middle school teacher that will have you asking the question: Who in the hell is actually teaching our youth?
Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party
Thursday, Aug 1 • 5 p.m.
Main Street, Mitchell
Get ready to rev up your engines and join us for the 2024 Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party as we take over Mitchell's Main Street for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement.
Whitehot ‘N Blue
Thursday, Aug 1 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Whitehot ‘N Blue is a rock and blues band based out of Sioux Falls. Since the band’s inception in 1992, they’ve performed shows across the country with bands like Starship, Marshall Tucker, The Kentucky Headhunters, Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot. Whitehot ‘N Blue released two albums throughout their career. After a long break, the band is back together working on a new recording project and planning a national tour.
