What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment

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Jul 09, 2026

Stay up to date with The Dakota Scout + Lyrical Limelight event listings from across the state. From festivals and concerts to theater performances, local sports and community gatherings, we bring you the latest updates on entertainment and activities for all interests. Whether you’re seeking family-friendly fun, cultural experiences or vibrant nightlife, you’ll find plenty of exciting events to explore.

Submit your events to The Dakota Scout and Lyrical Limelight by emailing events@thedakotascout.com.

THIS WEEK

Friday, July 10

Lallycooler Music Festival

Friday, July 10–Saturday, July 11
Sioux Falls Stadium, Sioux Falls

Lallycooler Music Festival returns to Sioux Falls Stadium for two days of national touring acts and summer festival energy. Friday’s lineup includes Darius Rucker, Braxton Keith, Graham Barham and Weston Frank, while Saturday features Jason Derulo, Bow Wow, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Ross and Goodroad Band.

Table Talk: Lally Cooler After Party

Friday, July 10 • 8 p.m.
The Den Live Music & Casino, Sioux Falls | Free | 21+

Table Talk plays a free Lally Cooler after party at The Den Live Music & Casino. The show is listed as 21+ and starts at 8 p.m.

Live Music

Friday, July 10–11, 6:30–10 p.m.
Trio Jazz Club, Sioux Falls

Trio Jazz Club hosts live music Friday evening in downtown Sioux Falls. The Experience Sioux Falls calendar lists the performance as part of the club’s ongoing live music schedule.

Red, White and Blue Big Band Dance

Friday, July 10, 6:45–10:30 p.m.
El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls

The Red, White and Blue Big Band Dance brings a Friday evening of live big band music and dancing to El Riad Shrine. The event adds a classic dance-hall option to a weekend already loaded with concerts.

Deadwood Blues Festival

Friday, July 10–Sunday, July 12
Historic Deadwood

The Deadwood Blues Festival brings a three-day, citywide celebration of blues music to Historic Deadwood. The festival includes more than a dozen local, regional and national blues acts at venues around town, with Saturday evening programming at Outlaw Square and a Sunday blues brunch at Deadwood Mountain Grand.

Chalk Art on 10th Street

Friday, July 10, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Great Outdoor Store, Sioux Falls

Local chalk artist Doug Holubek will be working near the Great Outdoor Store as part of the 10th Street Traffic Calming pilot. The community is invited to watch and participate during the morning and early afternoon.

Weekly Grill-out at the Co-op

Friday, July 10, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sioux Falls Food Co+op, Sioux Falls | Cost varies

Sioux Falls Food Co+op hosts its weekly Friday patio grill-out. Guests can purchase grill items inside, bring the receipt outside and grab lunch on the patio while supplies last.

AMPT! 2026

Friday, July 10–11, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Steel District, Sioux Falls | Free

AMPT! brings live music and performance downtown during the lunch hour. Friday performances are scheduled at The Steel District as part of the summer series running through August.

Fridays on the Plaza

Friday, July 10, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
12th Street Plaza, Sioux Falls | Free

Fridays on the Plaza returns with live music and food downtown. The weekly summer series gives readers a midday outdoor option before the weekend turns louder.

Tom Watson at the Old Courthouse Museum summer concert series

Friday, July 10, noon–1 p.m.
Old Courthouse Museum, Sioux Falls | Free

Tom Watson performs in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum as part of the museum’s Friday summer concert series. The concert moves indoors if weather causes trouble.

Pokémon Open Play & Trade

Friday, July 10, 5 p.m.
Lookout Games, Spearfish

Lookout Games hosts Pokémon Open Play & Trade on Friday evening. It is a casual option for players and collectors looking to trade, play and talk cards.

Downtown Friday Nights

Friday, July 10, 6–9 p.m.
Downtown Spearfish

Spearfish’s weekly Downtown Friday Nights series brings live music, food, beer, crafts and kids activities downtown. The summer series continues through July with a few August dates.

The Elders

Friday, July 10, 7 p.m.
Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free

Join us for a free outdoor concert at Levitt at the Falls featuring The Elders, an exciting Celtic rock band you will not want to miss. Bring a lawn chair, your crew, and your own snacks—or enjoy food trucks and beverages on site! Presented by RBC Wealth Management- Vandemark, Lavin & Hodgins, World Genre Sponsor: Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium, and MarketBeat.

Slamdakota Death Fest IX

Friday, July 10–Saturday, July 11
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls

Slamdakota Death Fest IX returns to Bigs Bar for a two-day heavy music festival. The event runs Friday and Saturday, giving metal fans a full weekend of loud rooms, low-end rumble and blast-beat weather.

Saturday, July 11

Randy Burghardt Concert: Dock Side at Spring Creek

Saturday, July 11
Spring Creek area, Pierre

Randy Burghardt performs as part of the Dock Side at Spring Creek concert listing on the Pierre Area Chamber calendar. Public calendar details are limited, so readers should check the event listing for time and location specifics before heading out.

Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K

Saturday, July 11, all day
Spearfish Canyon, Spearfish

The Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K sends runners through one of the Black Hills’ most scenic routes. Readers should check the event page for registration details, route information and start times.

Neighbors 2 Neighbors Farmers Market

Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m.
Lion’s Park, Spearfish

The Neighbors 2 Neighbors Farmers Market offers a Saturday morning stop for local produce, vendors and community shopping in Spearfish.

Brookings Summer Arts Festival

Saturday, July 11–Sunday, July 12
Pioneer Park, Brookings

The Brookings Summer Arts Festival returns to Pioneer Park for a two-day weekend of art, handmade goods, food and entertainment. The long-running festival draws artists and visitors from across the region.

Jelly of the Month Club

Saturday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free

Join us for a free family-friendly concert at Levitt at the Falls featuring Jelly of the Month Club— a funky-swing rock band with a high energy live show for everyone. Music starts at 10:30AM, with food trucks Heartland Coffee and Nosh, Rudy’s Tex Mex, and Street Sweets. Bring a lawn chair, your crew, and snacks for a joyful morning downtown! Sponsored by Bob & Joan Thimjon, Avera Health, and MarketBeat.

Catching Sight: Conversation with Deni Elliott

Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m.
Henry’s Books, Spearfish

Henry’s Books hosts a Saturday conversation with author Deni Elliott tied to “Catching Sight.” It adds a book-and-discussion option to the weekend calendar in Spearfish.

Live Music with Molasses Flood

Saturday, July 11, 6 p.m.
Crow Peak Brewing Co., Spearfish

Crow Peak Brewing Co. hosts live music with Molasses Flood on Saturday evening. It is a brewery music option for readers in the northern Black Hills.

Matthew Whitaker

Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free

Okami Soul and Etta and the Vendetta: Lally Cooler After Party

Saturday, July 11 • 11 p.m.
The Den Live Music & Casino, Sioux Falls | Free | 21+

Okami Soul and Etta and the Vendetta perform a late-night Lally Cooler after party at The Den. The flyer lists the show as free, 21+ and starting at 11 p.m.

Sunday, July 12

Good Earth Summer Concert Series: Too Drunk to Fish

Sunday, July 12, 4–6 p.m.
Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, Sioux Falls area | Free with park entrance license

Too Drunk to Fish performs as part of the Good Earth Summer Concert Series. The outdoor concert is free to attend, though a park entrance license is required for vehicles entering the park.

Sioux Falls Municipal Band

Sunday, July 12, 8–9:30 p.m.
Terrace Park Family Pool & Aquatic Center, Sioux Falls

The Sioux Falls Municipal Band performs Sunday evening at Terrace Park Family Pool & Aquatic Center. It is a traditional summer concert option for readers looking for a low-key way to close the weekend.

American Legion Sunday Fundays

Sunday, July 12
American Legion, Pierre

American Legion Sunday Fundays continues in Pierre with live music listed on the Pierre Area Chamber calendar. Public details are limited, so readers should check the chamber listing for performer and time information.

Monday, July 13

Mondays at McKennan: Tayko Jones

Monday, July 13, 7–8:30 p.m.
McKennan Park Bandshell, Sioux Falls | Free

Mondays at McKennan continues with Tayko Jones performing jazz at the McKennan Park Bandshell. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for one of Sioux Falls’ classic summer music traditions.

Kids Camp: Learning the Basics

Monday, July 13–Thursday, July 16, 10–11:30 a.m.
Plum’s Cooking Company, Sioux Falls

Plum’s Cooking Company hosts a four-day kids cooking camp for ages 9-12, with young chefs learning kitchen basics across breakfast, savory classics and sweet treats. The camp runs Monday through Thursday and gives families a hands-on daytime option downtown.

Pioneer Camp

Monday, July 13–Thursday, July 16
Days of ’76 Museum, Deadwood

Deadwood History hosts Pioneer Camp at the Days of ’76 Museum. Public details are limited on the main Deadwood events calendar, so readers should check the event page for age range, daily times and registration information.

Oahe Zap Baseball Game 2026

Monday, July 13
Pierre

The Oahe Zap return to the Pierre Area Chamber calendar for a Monday baseball game. Details are limited in the public calendar view, so readers should check the event listing for opponent, start time and ticket information.

River Cities Cornhole

Monday, July 13, registration at 6:30 p.m., start at 7 p.m.
Devine Park, Pierre | $10 per participant

River Cities Cornhole continues its Monday evening tournament series at Devine Park, weather permitting. The event includes four games of rounders followed by a double-elimination bracket, with all players guaranteed at least six games. Participants can bring their own bags, and bags will also be available.

Midsummer Murder Mystery Charity Event for Humane Society

Monday, July 13, ongoing
Thomas James and Bechtold Jewelry, Sioux Falls

Thomas James and Bechtold Jewelry continues its Midsummer Murder Mystery Charity Event for the Humane Society. Participants follow clues through a fictional murder mystery involving eight suspects, eight rooms and eight weapons.

Tuesday, July 14

Live Music

Tuesday, July 14, 6:30–10 p.m.
Trio Jazz Club, Sioux Falls

Trio Jazz Club hosts Tuesday evening live music downtown. The listing appears on the Experience Sioux Falls concert calendar as part of the venue’s recurring live music schedule.

RCA Classics at The Matthews

Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m.
Matthews Opera House, Spearfish

RCA Classics at The Matthews brings a Tuesday evening arts event to Spearfish’s Matthews Opera House. Public calendar details are limited, so readers should check the venue for program information.

Wednesday, July 15

Black Hills Corvette Classic

Wednesday, July 15–Saturday, July 18
Beresford, Sioux Falls and Spearfish | Cost varies

The Black Hills Corvette Classic begins its multi-city run Wednesday, with events tied to Beresford, Sioux Falls and Spearfish before wrapping Saturday. The long-running car event brings Corvette owners and fans together for cruises, displays and Black Hills driving.

Canyon Acoustic Series

Wednesday, July 15, 6 p.m.
Spearfish City Park, Spearfish | Free

The Canyon Acoustic Series continues in Spearfish City Park with free Wednesday evening music. The summer series includes local food vendors, arts and crafts, beer and wine.

Thursday, July 16

Martinis, Mules & Music

Thursday, July 16, 5–7 p.m.
SpringHill Suites at Cadillac Jack’s, Deadwood

Martinis, Mules & Music continues its Thursday summer run at Cadillac Jack’s. The series pairs a two-hour live set from a local artist with cocktails from the Tito’s Martini & Mule Bar in the SpringHill Suites lobby.

Spearfish Area Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, July 16, 5 p.m.
Spearfish Public Library, Spearfish

The Spearfish Area Fiber Arts Club meets Thursday at the Spearfish Public Library. The listing offers a quieter creative option for readers interested in fiber arts and community making.

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Spearfish Sasquatch vs. Bison Baseball

Thursday, July 16, 6 p.m.
Black Hills Power Sports Complex, Spearfish

The Spearfish Sasquatch host Bison Baseball at Black Hills Power Sports Complex. It gives northern Black Hills readers a Thursday evening baseball option.

Kissing Candice, Fatal Fall and Dissipated

Thursday, July 16
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls

Bigs Bar hosts Kissing Candice, Fatal Fall and Dissipated for a Thursday night heavy music show. Event details are limited on the venue calendar, so readers should check the event link for final timing and ticket information.

Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars

Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m.
Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free

Join us for a free outdoor concert at Levitt at the Falls featuring Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, blending early creole and New Orleans R&B sounds. Bring a lawn chair, your crew, and your own snacks—or enjoy food trucks and beverages on site! Presented by ADA Sioux Falls, Fresh Finds Genre Sponsor: Grand Prairie Foods Inc | Kurt & Valerie Loudenback, and MarketBeat.

Amerakin Overdose

Thursday, July 16 • 8 p.m.
The Den Live Music & Casino, Sioux Falls | $15 advance | $20 door | 21+

Amerakin Overdose comes to The Den with Grave Corps and Rivorium for a 21+ heavy music show. Doors/details beyond the 8 p.m. start time are not listed on the flyer.