South Dakota entertainment & events: May 26-June 3

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May 25, 2023

Friday, May 26 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar, 3110 W. 12th St., Sioux Falls

Derez De’Shon has gotten traction from his billboard hit “Hardaway,” and has quietly had one of the most successful runs of any underground urban artist.

Doors open 7 p.m. with the show be ginning at 8 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com. General admission tickets only from $25-$40.

Bike Night

Friday, May 26 • 6-9 p.m.
J&L Harley-Davidson, 2601 W. 60th St. N., Sioux Falls

We’ll be hanging out with great music from Lunatics Anonymous and delicious food from Sheep Flockers & Breaking Burrito. Enter to win a 2022 Iron 883 during Bike Night. The motorcycle will be given away at the Bike Night Finale in September. One entry per person per Bike Night. Must be present at the Bike Night Finale to win. Each Bike Night you attend is a new entry.

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Falls Art Market

Saturday, May 27 • 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
BronzeAge Art Casting Studio, 1110 N. Weber Ave., Sioux Falls

At this free event, you are invited to wake up and stroll the lawn at this relaxed, outdoor event featuring original artwork changing variety of artists, art demos and drop-by workshops for all ages.

Damn Strait

Saturday, May 27 • 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Lake Time Steakhouse & Bait Shop, 26176 451st Ave., Canistota

Lake time Steakhouse & Bait shop is hosting Damn Strait, a cover band playing 70s, 80s and 90s music. The event is open to the public and located right on the shore of Lake Vermillion.

Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom

Sunday, May 28 • 12:30 p.m.
J&L Harley-Davidson to Sioux Falls Veterans Memorial Park

Rolling Thunder Inc.’s South Dakota Chapter will hold a demonstration event in Sioux Falls that includes a 17-mile ride leaving from J&L Harley Davidson at 1 p.m. with staging at 12:30 p.m.. The ride is open to all brands of motorcycles and cars. The demonstration will conclude at the Sioux Falls Veterans Memorial Park for a program at 2 p.m.

Rolling Thunder INC “Ride For Freedom” brings attention to our POW/MIA that are missing and not accounted for from all wars. We encourage public participation to show support for our veterans.

In case of rain the program will be moved to The Alliance at 1700 W. Russell Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

Good Earth Concert Series | Commonground

Sunday, May 28 • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Good Earth State Park, 26742 Baker Park Pl., Sioux Falls

This week is Commonground with Tacos De Gringo food truck. There is some permanent seating but visitors are encouraged to bring a law chair or blanket. The concert is free to attend with a South Dakota State Park entrance license.

Second Century Habitat Fund gala

Saturday, June 3 • 5 p.m.
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls

South Dakota’s Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) is hosting a history-making gala will focus on raising awareness and financial resources for habitat and conservation work across South Dakota.

Sponsored by Pheasants Forever, this special evening will provide an opportunity to show passion and dedication to habitat for South Dakota, and support the great work of Second Century Habitat Fund. The evening will feature guest speaker Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty and an acoustic performance by the rising new country star Coffey Anderson. There will be live and silent auctions as well as raffle packages and a final chance to win the Ultimate Outdoor Package of a Toyota Tundra truck paired with an Alumacraft Boat.

“To my knowledge, there has never been such a big event focused solely on celebrating habitat and conservation in South Dakota, this gala is just a stepping stone in our fundraising efforts to continue to put quality habitat across the landscape of South Dakota,” SCHF Executive Director Brian Bashore said.

All proceeds from the gala event will go towards funding habitat conservation projects across South Dakota. By attending the event, guests will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect wildlife habitats for future generations.

To find out more and get your tickets, or to donate to the gala auction, visit www.sdhabitatfund.org/gala