EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com.
Janice Gilbert
Friday, June 28 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Singer-songwriter Janice Gilbert grew up in rural South Dakota. Like most performers, she started singing at an early age, mostly in her church and community. Her music is described as a blend of down-home roots and contemporary country. Gilbert uses her experiences from growing up on the farm to fuel her songwriting. Her songs have placed in national songwriting competitions, including Bluebird Cafe’s 30th anniversary songwriting contest.
Summer Buzz Comedy Showcase
Friday, June 28 • 7 p.m.
Lucky’s Downtown, Sioux Falls
Join us for a night of laughter and fun. The talented Robert Baril will be headlining this awesome event. Alisha Rayne will be opening the show, and Sioux Falls icon Jeni Mc will be hosting. The musical stylings of George Rigden will be closing out the show. These funny people will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter. Don't miss out on this amazing event.
Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
Friday, June 28 - Sunday, June 30
Elk Creek Resort & Lodge, Piedmont
Join us for the Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, featuring a band scramble, concerts, workshops, jams, street dances, and even JR's BBQ. Book a campsite at Elk Creek Resort and partake in the festivities, or just come to the concerts. We are blessed to have some bands on the bill that are regulars in Branson, Missouri, and Nashville. This fun-filled weekend is presented by the Black Hills Bluegrass Association.
Automania 2024 Valley Springs
Saturday, June 29 • 12 p.m.
On The Rocks, Valley Springs
A free, fun-family event. Bring your Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Imports, Sports Cars, Classics, and Motorcycles to the show.
Yappy Hour
Saturday, June 29 • 3 p.m.
Drifters Bar & Grille, Fort Pierre
Bring your furry friends out for a Yappy Hour on the lawn at Drifters. Meet some adoptable dogs while enjoying Tito's Handmade Vodka cocktails — a portion of every Tito's Vodka drink purchased will go to PAWS Animal Rescue.
Demun Jones
Saturday, June 29 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
Come hang out at Bigs Bar and catch Demun Jones performing live — it's gonna be a hell of a good time. Demun is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and independent artist whose music is infused with rustic instrumentals, hip-hop fundamentals, and exceptional lyricism.
Jessie G.
Saturday, June 29 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Jessie G. spent much of her childhood aboard the family’s commercial fishing boat, so she’s no stranger to hard work. It’s this hard work that pushed her to move to Nashville and work on her songwriting craft. Jessie immersed herself fully into writing, teaming with some of Nashville’s best, and spent countless hours in the studio working on her sound. She’s now on the road touring festivals, arenas, and venues around the world, sharing the stage with some of her lifelong influences in country and rock music.
ACME Dueling Pianos
Saturday, June 29 • 7 p.m.
The Park, Rapid City
It's the Big Ivory Ticklers from Acme Dueling Pianos of Colorado Springs coming back by popular demand for their residency show.
Kenny Feidler and the Cowboy Killers
Saturday, June 29 • 7:30 p.m.
Grey Goose Store & Social Club, Pierre
If you have caught these cowboys here already, then you know these guys put on a bronc show. Along with Feidler and his band, there will also be special guests Ronnie and the Redwoods.
KORY and the FIREFLIES
Thursday, July 4 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
KORY and the FIREFLIES were formed in the summer of ‘94 and founded by the band’s leader, Kory Van Sickle. They have been writing, recording, and performing ever since. In the band’s 25-plus years, they’ve consistently delivered positive, energetic shows with a special gift for connecting with their audiences. KORY and the FIREFLIES have always made an effort to create positive music and positive moments for their audiences and continue to do their best to spread peace and love in hopes of helping make the world just a little brighter…like a firefly.
2024 Rock the Bluffs Fireworks
Thursday, July 4 • 10:20 p.m.
Missouri River, Chamberlain
Are you ready to see a spectacular fireworks show? Head over to the Missouri River in Chamberlain and watch for the booms to begin as we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on the river.
The best thing upcoming is a 4th of July non-event, i.e. a taxpayer-financed, Noem-hosted campaign fireworks party for Trump at Mt. Rushmore. [For what it's worth, South Dakota, being the last state to appropriate this federal property to indulge our governor's selfish whims, is not up on the rotation for another 50 years anyway.] The GAO estimated that the cost of that conservative "what's COVID?" celebration was $3,917,289. South Dakota spent $1,120, 315. And that doesn't include the attorney fees wasted on the Consovoy McCarthy, the D.C. firm that handled the frivolous federal lawsuit pressed by Noem with our money. [The initial contract was capped at $150,000, but that didn't include the unsuccessful appeal to the 8th Circuit, which, essentially, mocked the litigation. Trust me, the gang at Consovoy didn't do that pro bono.] The "Executive Office of the President" shelled out $2,372,443 and were "reimbursed" for $2,200,000. Suffice it to say, whatever the total tab, the American taxpayer footed the $2.8 million balance left by South Dakota. Poor Noem. She'll have to continue taking those private jets out of state to campaign for the scumlord-slumlord. Anyway, this non-event at Rushmore is a psychic celebration for which we don't have to pay a goddamn dime.