EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com.
15th Round Promotion Fight
Friday, July 19 • 7 p.m.
Laurel Ridge Barn, Sioux Falls
15th Round Promotions serves up a genuine pick´em fight for the (UBO) Continental (North America) Welterweight title on July 19. Hard-hitting Deonte “Slzzp” Walker (11-1, 10 KOs) fights Rudy Montenegro (7-1-1, 1 KO) for the vacant title at the Laurel Ridge Barn in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Denham
Friday, July 19 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Straight out of the Midwest, Denham boasts explosive sound and high-energy performances. He has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the game, including Kevin Gates, Tech N9ne, and Bryce Vine. Denham is the type of performer who can make any event truly unforgettable.
Summer Crazy Days at the Bridges
Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20
The Bridges at 57th, Sioux Falls
Mark your calendars for the biggest discounts of the season at all your favorite locally owned boutiques and shops at our Summer Crazy Days event.
Four Winds Music & Arts Fest 2024
Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20
Downtown, Sioux Falls
Join us for an unforgettable two days of music, art and local vendors. About 60 bands from around the region take the stages at local downtown venues of DaDa Gastropub, Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Full Circle Book Co-op, Club David and The Orion Pub. The festival is sponsored by Pepper Entertainment Foundation, Surly Brewing Co, Common Sense, Herb and Legend, Last Stop CD Shop, Relentless Merch, Roy’zzz, and The Dakota Scout.
Shop & Stroll - Crazy Days
Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21
Downtown, Sioux Falls
Save big while you support small businesses and shop downtown during Shop & Stroll Crazy Days event. Downtown shops are offering the lowest markdowns of the season. If you choose one weekend to shop downtown, this is it.
Brookings Bonanza
Saturday, July 20 • 9 a.m.
Downtown Brookings
Support local and celebrate Brookings on July 20 downtown at our Brookings Bonanza event, formerly known as Crazy Days. Enjoy sales and specials from a variety of businesses, in addition to the farmer’s market, food trucks, mobile boutiques, artisans, kids activities, musicians and more. End the evening by grooving at the annual Brookings Fire Department Street Dance.
Chancellor Car & Bike Show
Saturday, July 20 • 10 a.m.
Chancellor Bar
Head out to Chancellor Saturday morning for the Chancellor Car and Bike Show where 12 different classes will be on display. People’s choice trophies and participation plaques will be awarded.
Picnic in the Park
Saturday, July 20 • 12 p.m.
Dell Rapids City Park
We are thrilled to invite you to our fourth annual Picnic in the Park. This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy delicious food, and meet our dedicated first responders.
PAve Patio Party
Saturday, July 20 • 12 p.m.
PAve, Sioux Falls
Join us on the patio for our second annual PAve Patio Party. Enjoy our rooftop patio stage until 10 p.m. before the party moves inside. Slushii is headlining the show.
Christmas in July
Saturday, July 20 • 2 p.m.
Downtown, Sioux Falls
Join us for our 3rd annual Christmas in July pub crawl. Whether you’re feeling naughty or nice, let’s get together and have a great time. Gather your best summer Santa gear and head downtown. Bar lineup includes Wileys, PAve, Bin 201, and Tommy Jack’s.
ELVIE SHANE
Saturday, July 20 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
It's gonna be a night you won't want to miss. Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve, driven by his unwavering determination to aim for impact. A dynamic project of extremes and deep empathy with a sharp-edged fusion of country, rock and hip-hop, Shane’s sophomore album DAMASCUS tells the deeply-layered tale of his journey through success, struggle and self-discovery.
Voices Against Cancer - 605 Pop Culture Con
Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
Autographs, photo opportunities and meet and greets with celebrities from popular TV shows and movies like George Takei (Star Trek), Rosario Dawson (Ashoka) and Antony Starr (The Boys) are just a part of the premier pop culture event in the Dakotas. Visit specialty vendors with a large selection of movie and TV memorabilia, comic books, cosplay props and more. A charity auction featuring rare, one-of-a-kind collectibles will benefit our ongoing fight against pediatric cancer and local families dealing with pediatric cancer.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, July 21 • 8:30 a.m.
American Legion Post 628, Sioux Falls
Join us Sunday morning at the American Legion on Russell street for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. On the menu are cakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice with all proceeds going to our Veteran and Community cause fund.
Goatroper Live
Monday, July 22 • 6:30 p.m.
The Orion Pub, Sioux Falls
Goatroper appeared on the scene in the Twin Cities in 2021 and quickly became fixtures of the local circuit. Bandleaders Abbey Janii and Mike Lee trade vocals and bring wide-ranging musical experience to Goatroper, resulting in a mix of folk, country, old-time and maybe even some ragtime. They debuted their self-titled album in November and return to play in their hometown of Sioux Falls Monday.
Lunar Life Liftoff
Tuesday, July 23 • 5 p.m.
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
Celebrate Lunar Life, our brand-new traveling exhibit that explores the life of an astronaut in space, explores a variety of space missions, showing how astronauts eat, exercise, grow vegetables and mine for materials. This exhibit was built in partnership with students from South Dakota State University.
Primus, Coheed and Cambria
Wednesday, July 24 • 7 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls
Get ready to rock the night away with Primus and Coheed and Cambria, with special guest Guerilla Toss.
Gene McGowan & Friends
Wednesday, July 24 • 7:30 p.m.
The History Club, Sioux Falls
It's a fun New York-style jazz club with cabaret seating. It's up close and intimate. With great music from the American Song Book, if you like straight ahead jazz of the great standards, you will love this.
Wesli
Thursday, July 25 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Originally from Haiti, Wesli blends traditional Haitian rhythms and lyrics with a wide range of styles. The sounds of Wesli’s childhood, including Evangelical gospel, reggae, Afrobeat, funk, and the diverse roots music of Haiti, continually influence his compositions. Based in Montreal since the early 2000s, Wesli explores a variety of genres while keeping his musical identity firmly anchored in his roots and Haitian cultural heritage.
