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.
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THIS WEEKFriday, June 19
Friday, June 19 • 11:30 a.m.
The Steel District, Sioux Falls
AMPT! brings live local music downtown during the lunch hour, with Friday performances scheduled at The Steel District as part of the summer series. It is an easy midday stop for downtown workers, visitors and anyone who wants music without making a whole evening of it.
Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 • Various times
Garretson, SD | Some events free; street dance $15
Jesse James Days returns to Garretson for three days of community events, including live music, entertainment, a parade, 5K/10K road race, vendor fair, inflatables, model trains, art activities and more. The Garretson Commercial Club event runs throughout the weekend, with the full schedule listing daily activities across town.
Friday, June 19 • 3 p.m.
Brookings Kart Club, Brookings
Brookings Kart Club hosts an afternoon and evening of kart racing with multiple classes on its dirt oval track. The event is geared toward racing fans, families and anyone who prefers their summer noise with engines attached.
Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 • Time not listed in email
Huset’s Speedway, Brandon
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series wraps up a major week at Huset’s Speedway with the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals. Joe’s forwarded release says the June 17-20 racing week includes the Hefty Seed Huset’s Hustle on June 17-18 and the High Bank Nationals on June 19-20, with Saturday’s finale carrying a $300,000 winner’s share and a possible $400,000 payday if the posted bounty is claimed.
Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 • Gates open Friday at 4 p.m., mutton bustin’ at 5 p.m., rodeo at 6 p.m.
Estelline Rodeo Grounds, Estelline | Adults $15 advance, $20 door; youth $5; ages 4 and under free
Estelline Rodeo & Reunion Days runs June 19-20 with two nights of rodeo, mutton bustin’ and community events. The rodeo is MRA, MSRA and SDRA approved, making it one of the main rodeo stops in the state this week.
Friday, June 19 • 5:30 p.m.
Pioneer Park, Brookings | Free
The Brookings Human Rights Commission sponsors the seventh annual Brookings Juneteenth Celebration, with live music, educational programming, kids activities, lawn games, a DJ, dancing and light food for purchase. The event is open to the community and does not require registration.
Friday, June 19 • 6 p.m.
Hook and Ladder, Sioux Falls
Gary Mehlbrech plays an early Friday evening set at Hook and Ladder. The local listing runs from 6 to 9 p.m., making it a good smaller-room music option before later Friday concerts.
Friday, June 19-20 • 6:30 p.m.
Trio Jazz Club, Sioux Falls
Trio Jazz Club has live music listed from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Friday, June 19 • 6:30 p.m.
Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan University’s Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Theatre presents Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. as part of its Summer Dinner Theatre. The evening pairs the stage comedy with a four-course dinner.
Friday, June 19 • 7 p.m.
Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free
Lee Rocker, founding member and bassist for the Stray Cats, performs at Levitt at the Falls as part of the venue’s free summer concert season. Lawn seating is first come, first served, with blankets and lawn chairs welcome.
Friday, June 19 • 7 p.m.
The Custer Beacon, Custer
The Wilt Brothers Band plays a Friday night set at The Custer Beacon. The venue’s calendar lists the show from 7 to 10 p.m., giving Black Hills listeners a local live-music option to close the week.
Friday, June 19 • 8 p.m.
ICON, Sioux Falls | $15
Angel BP performs at ICON with Jaden H, Blaeko and Karmike Collective. The venue lists the show as all ages, with tickets available through Ticketweb.
Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 • Time not listed
Main Street, Deadwood | Free
Deadwood’s Wild Bill Days celebrates Wild Bill Hickok with free concerts, a vendor market, Old West demonstrations and reenactments, a classic car auction, and gold panning and sluicing activities. The event runs all weekend in downtown Deadwood.
Saturday, June 20
Saturday, June 20 • 8 a.m.
Fishback Soccer Complex, Brookings
The Harvey Mills Longest Day 10K starts and ends at Fishback Soccer Complex, with a route through Brookings Nature Park. The event offers open 10K and relay divisions, with proceeds benefiting local cross country programs.
Saturday, June 20 • 9 a.m.
Brookings Farmers Market, Brookings | Free
Pollinator Day adds family-friendly, educational and interactive activities to the regular Brookings Farmers Market. Visitors can also shop produce, meats, baked goods, honey, flowers, artisan items and other market goods.
Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 • Saturday and Sunday daytime hours, with Saturday lighted kite show at 8:30 p.m.
Fishback Soccer Complex, Brookings | Free
The Brookings Kite Festival runs June 20-21 with giant show kites, space to fly your own, food trucks and kids games. Saturday also includes an evening lighted kite show.
Saturday, June 20 • Noon
Big Lost Brewery & Meadery / Lake Lorraine, Sioux Falls | $70 per team in advance
Big Lost Brewery & Meadery teams up with McCrossan Boys Ranch for a one-mile relay around Lake Lorraine using stick horses. Teams of four tackle challenge stations, obstacles and surprises along the route, with proceeds supporting at-risk youth through McCrossan Boys Ranch.
Saturday, June 20 • 4:30 p.m.
The Custer Beacon, Custer
The Custer Beacon hosts the final showcase from the Kids Rock Custer summer program. It is a short early-evening performance window for families and supporters of young local musicians.
Saturday, June 20 • 7 p.m.
Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free
American Patchwork Quartet performs at Levitt at the Falls with a sound rooted in American folk traditions and cross-cultural musical exchange. The evening also includes Alma Latina Grupo Multicultural and the Levitt Vocal Jam Camp Showcase.
Saturday, June 20 • 7 p.m.
The Custer Beacon, Custer
The Custer Beacon opens the stage for musicians and performers, with house instruments available and all players welcome. It is a low-barrier live-music night for local performers and curious listeners.
Saturday, June 20 • 8:15 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls | Ticket prices vary
Dierks Bentley headlines the 13th annual South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Concert, joined by Muscadine Bloodline and Elizabeth Jo. The benefit concert supports Feeding South Dakota.
Sunday, June 21
Sunday, June 21 • 4 p.m.
Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, Sioux Falls
Landon Weis performs outdoors as part of the Good Earth Summer Concert Series. The listing notes that a food truck will be on hand, with permanent amphitheater seating available and lawn chairs or blankets encouraged.
Sunday, June 21 • 4:30 p.m.
Good Roots Farm, Brookings | Adult supper $5; other costs not listed
Good Roots Farm marks its 100-year-old barn with a solstice celebration featuring crafts, kids activities, goats, old-fashioned games, supper, storytelling and DJ dancing.
Sunday, June 21 • 7:30 p.m.
Pioneer Park Bandshell, Brookings
The Brookings Area Community Band continues its summer season at Pioneer Park Bandshell. The long-running community band series is built for an easy Sunday night with lawn chairs, families and local music.
Sunday, June 21 • 8 p.m.
Terrace Park, Sioux Falls | Free
The Sioux Falls Municipal Band performs its Summer Solstice program at Terrace Park. The free concert gives Sioux Falls a Sunday evening civic-band tradition in the park.
Monday, June 22
Monday, June 22 • Movie begins at dusk
Main Street Square, Rapid City | Free
Downtown Rapid City’s Movies on Main series screens A Minecraft Movie at Main Street Square. The free outdoor movie series includes pre-movie activities and free popcorn from the Elks Theatre.
Monday, June 22 • 7 p.m.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
The Papas and Mamas bring a tribute performance to the Orpheum Theater Center on Monday night.
Tuesday, June 23
Tuesday, June 23 • 5 p.m.
Brookings
Visit Brookings lists an Intro to Archery class for Tuesday evening. Details are limited in the calendar view, but the event may interest families or beginners looking for a hands-on outdoor activity.
Tuesday, June 23 • 6:30 p.m.
Trio Jazz Club, Sioux Falls
Trio Jazz Club has another live music listing Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23 • 6:30 p.m.
Brookings
Coffee & Canvases at CWC offers a Tuesday evening art activity in Brookings.
Tuesday, June 23 • 7:30 p.m.
Dow Rummel, Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls Municipal Band performs its Blazing Brass program at Dow Rummel. The Washington Pavilion listing confirms the program title, date, location and free admission.
Wednesday, June 24
Wednesday, June 24 • 10 a.m.
McCrory Gardens, Brookings
McCrory Gardens hosts a Community Days event on Wednesday, with the Visit Brookings calendar listing hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is a good midweek option for garden visitors and families looking for something slower and outdoors.
Wednesday, June 24 • 6:30 p.m.
The Custer Beacon, Custer
The Custer Beacon’s Wednesday bingo night runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The venue notes that bingo is cash only, with official rules and details available through its bingo page.
Wednesday, June 24 through Saturday, June 27 • Opening show Wednesday at 7 p.m.
West River Comedy Club, Rapid City
The Black Hills Comedy Festival opens Wednesday night at West River Comedy Club with local comics and The Unrehearsables. The four-day festival includes more than 25 comics across multiple shows and venues.
Wednesday, June 24 • Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
The Monument, Rapid City | Ticket prices vary
“Weird Al” Yankovic brings the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to The Monument, with Puddles Pity Party also listed on the tour. The show is scheduled for Summit Arena in Rapid City.
Thursday, June 25
Thursday, June 25 • Car show registration at 4 p.m., music at 6 p.m.
Foundation Plaza, Watertown | Free registration
Watertown’s Thursday Night Live hosts Classics Night with car show registration beginning at 4 p.m. and music by Mogen’s Heroes from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is part of the city’s summer Thursday Night Live series at Foundation Plaza.
Thursday, June 25 • 6 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
Rock band Tantric plays Bigs Bar as part of the venue’s current events calendar. The show gives Sioux Falls a Thursday night hard-rock option before the later 7 p.m. concerts.
Thursday, June 25 • Food and beverages at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
Malchow Plaza, Aberdeen | Free
Downtown Aberdeen opens its summer concert series with 2 Weeks Notice at Malchow Plaza. The free outdoor concert includes food vendors and a beer garden, with proceeds supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Thursday, June 25 • 7 p.m.
Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free
Joe Davis & The Poetic Diaspora bring a blend of music, spoken word and community-centered performance to Levitt at the Falls. The free concert is part of Levitt’s Thursday-through-Saturday summer schedule.
Thursday, June 25 • 7 p.m.
The Custer Beacon, Custer
Humbletown plays The Custer Beacon with folk and bluegrass-inspired music from a South Dakota-rooted ensemble. The venue lists the show from 7 to 9 p.m.
Future Events
Check back each week for an updated list of future events.
Dell Rapids Quarry Days
Friday, Jun. 26 - Sunday, Jun. 28Dell Rapids
Celebrate America’s 250th in Yankton
Monday, Jun. 29 - Saturday, Jul. 4Yankton
Sioux Falls Independence Day Parade
Saturday, Jul. 4 • 10 a.m. - noonN. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls
Slamdakota Death Fest
Friday, Jul. 10 & Saturday, Jul. 11Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
Black Hills Corvette Classic
Wednesday, Jul. 15 - Saturday, Jul. 18Beresford, Sioux Falls, Spearfish
Jo Dee Messina: Bridges Tour
Sunday, Sept. 27 • 7 p.m.Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls
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