EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
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Family Fun Night
Friday, Aug. 16 • 6 p.m.
Storybook Island, Rapid City
Bring your whole family for an evening of excitement and entertainment. Enjoy a variety of activities, win fantastic prizes, and learn something new with our educational demonstrations. There is fun for everyone.
Summer Bzzz Variety Show
Friday, Aug. 16 • 7 p.m.
Lucky’s Downtown, Sioux Falls
Make your way downtown Friday evening for the Summer Bzzz Variety show. Hosting the evening is Alisha Rayne with headliner Jeremy Plumb headlining a bill with Cole Sichta, Joey Stibral and music by Chewy Rodriguez.
Humbird
Friday, Aug. 16 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Humbird’s sound radiates an amplified lyrical experience backed by a rock trio. Blending this new sound with folk roots, Humbird performances are alive with electrified, gritty, Midwest Americana.
Back To School Bash
Friday, Aug. 16 • 11 a.m.
South Dakota Urban Indian Health, Sioux Falls
Stop by the clinic for food, vendor booths, prizes, sports physicals and vaccines, as available. There will also be opportunities to schedule child wellness checks for a future date. Don’t forget to register for your chance to win a bike.
Make Pierre Weird Again
Friday, Aug. 16 & Saturday, Aug. 17
The American Legion, Pierre
Make Pierre Weird Again - A Rock Shows Family Reunion brings you live bands, art and community. Halogi Hot Sauce and Lee Real Estate are sponsoring the event.
Mac’s Carnival
Friday, Aug. 16 & Saturday, Aug. 17
Avenue of Flags, Chamberlain
Join us at Mac’s Carnival in Chamberlain for rides, games and food. A $30 wristband gets you unlimited rides.
State Theatre showings
Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18
State Theatre, Sioux Falls
Enjoy a date night or a family-fun night in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls at the State Theatre. This week’s showing feature Happy Gilmore, Bubba Ho-Tep and Trolls Band Together. Grab your popcorn, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
Riverboat Days
Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18
Yankton, South Dakota
Join us at the Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival. For a complete listing of events visit https://www.riverboatdays.com/schedule.
Celebrating Families
Saturday, Aug. 17 • 9 a.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
Join us for the 24th annual Celebrating Families Back to School Fair. Where we will be giving away socks and underwear and hosting a free lunch. Celebrating Families offers a free venue for local families to get their children’s school year off to the right start by helping them get prepared for their first day of school. Children receiving items must be present with their parent/guardian.
Tacos and Tequila
Saturday, Aug. 17 • 2 p.m.
The Birdcage, Sioux Falls
Tacos and Tequila festival is bringing you the ultimate throwback hip-hop lineup filled with 2000s icons like Lil’ Jon, Ginuwine, Howard “Chingy” Bailey Jr., Ying Yang Twins, Petey Pablo, Twista, Mike Jones and DJ Ashton Martin.
Downtown Riverfest
Saturday, Aug. 17 • 4 p.m.
River Greenway Amphitheatre, Sioux Falls
Party on the Big Sioux River at Downtown Riverfest with live music, a variety of activities, display and food vendors and cold beverages.
Chasers’ Car Show
Saturday, Aug. 17 • 4 p.m.
Chasers, Sioux Falls
Enjoy Chasers’ 14th Annual Car show with an outdoor beer tent, chislic basket special, sloppy joes and a coffee shop in the parking lot. Chasers’ Car Show shirts are available to those who register vehicles for the show.
Tea Chamber Bash
Saturday, Aug. 17 • 6 p.m.
Tea City Park, Tea
Join us for an End of Summer Bash hosted by the Tea Chamber for Development. Enjoy food trucks, live music and a beer garden. Bring a lawn chair and your friends for a late night at the park.
The Reminders
Saturday, Aug. 17 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
A rare and remarkable musical duo with undeniable magical chemistry, The Reminders transcend the bounds of expectation to uplift and entertain. They seamlessly blend razor sharp rhymes and raw, soulful vocals with reggae-tinged hip-hop beats to highlight their relevant and inspiring messages. The couple shares a partnership in both music and life as Samir and Aja have been married for more than a decade.
Funk-UH-Fried
Saturday, Aug. 17 • 8 p.m.
The Den, Sioux Falls
Funk-UH-Fried will be bringing funky dance classics from the 80s, 90s and 2000s to The Den. Don't miss this one of a kind experience led by the Funkmaster General, Chris Garcia, and his partner in funk, Gabriel Fueston, on guitar and vocals. Joining Funk-UH-Fried is South Dakota Rock N' Roll Hall of Famer Al Berven on drums, Mike Jones on trombone and Gavin Smith on trumpet.
Mountain States Ford Demolition Derby
Saturday, Aug. 17 • 8 p.m.
Central States Fair, Rapid City
The Mountain States Ford Demolition Derby is non-stop, metal crunching mayhem. The derby is a crowd favorite at the Central States Fair as local contestants from the region compete.
Brick Falls
Saturday, Aug. 17 & Sunday, Aug. 18
Remedy Brewing, Sioux Falls
Announcing the first annual Brick Falls - LEGO Fan Expo at the Remedy Pickleball Court in Sioux Falls. Along with a build competition, 40-plus builders from across the Midwest bring more than 150 unique LEGO creations for the ultimate LEGO fans to see.
VFW Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, Aug. 18 • 8:30 a.m.
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls
For only $8 feast on all the pancakes you can eat. Including sausage, eggs, coffee and juice. All proceeds go to the Veteran and Community cause. Event by VFW JM Bliss Post 628 - Sioux Falls.
Phase Fest
Sunday, Aug. 18 • 2 p.m.
The Birdcage, Sioux Falls
Not Just A “Phase” Fest is coming to The Birdcage in Sioux Falls. Social House Entertainment brings the annual trip back to the golden days of when you were just a kid. Anticipate pulse-racing performances by some of the most iconic pop-punk bands of the 90s & 2000s.
Kiss of Death - Part 2
Sunday, Aug. 18 • 7 p.m.
The District, Sioux Falls
Head over to The District for In This Moment: Kiss Of Death Part 2 tour featuring Avatar and TX2.
Jesse Daniel
Wednesday, Aug. 21 • 7:30 p.m.
Grey Goose Store & Social Club, Pierre
Jesse Daniel will be taking the stage during his Countin' The Miles tour. Joining him will be special guests Tylor and the Train Robbers.