EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
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Four Winds Music & Art Fest 2024 (Rapid City)
Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22
Aby’s, Rapid City
Join us for an unforgettable two days of music, art and local vendors. Featuring roughly 40 bands from around the region as they take the stage. Friday, doors open at 5 and Saturday, doors open at 3.
Nur-D
Friday, June 21 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
Imagine the soulful sounds of Bruno Mars or Childish Gambino, the powerful energy of Chance the Rapper, the pop culture punchlines of an episode of “Community,” all rolled up into a show that everyone can enjoy. Nur-D brings an explosion of energy every time he hits the stage. If you haven’t heard the name Nur-D yet, you certainly will soon.
Mission Possible with Tim Tebow
Friday, June 21 • 7 p.m.
Watertown Civic Arena, Watertown
Joy Ranch of South Dakota will host Tim Tebow at a public speaking event at the Watertown Civic Arena. Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, and a former professional baseball player. The five-time New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and football analyst is most passionate about his work with the Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF), whose mission is to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.
Mark Joseph and Heatbox
Friday, June 21 • 7 p.m.
Club David, Sioux Falls
Join Mark Joseph and Heatbox for their dual album release show at Club David in Sioux Falls.
El Grupo Cascada
Saturday, June 22 • 10:30 a.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
El Grupo Cascada is a vibrant new band in Sioux Falls. The band is comprised of four experienced musicians hailing from South Dakota, Bolivia, and Colombia. With a rich background in Latin music, El Grupo Cascada transcends cultural borders and introduces a fresh, multicultural rhythm to the local music community by highlighting different regions of North and South America.
Kids Carnival
Saturday, June 22 • 11 a.m.
512 Main Street, Rapid City
Get ready for a day bursting with laughter. Bounce houses, exciting games with awesome prizes, train rides, face painting, and delicious food. Passes for carnival games are $20. Train tickets are $5.
Ska-Punk Night
Saturday, June 22 • 6 p.m.
Club David, Sioux Falls
Join the Sioux Falls ska-punk champions Donnybrook Brawlers as they welcome The Bishops of Omaha, The Wicked Bees of Fargo and Speck Nelson & The Ralstones, also hailing from Omaha, for a night of non-stop celebration.
Parker McCollum & Warren Zeiders
Saturday, June 22 • 8 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation is bringing you music from Parker McCollum and Warren Zeiders. This is a show you won’t want to miss.
Dell Rapids Quarry Days
Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23
Dell Rapids
Head to Dell Rapids for two days of Quarry Days fun. The quarrying of red quartzite in Dell Rapids goes back more than 120 years. In 1987, the community began this annual summer festival in celebration of that history. Enjoy family entertainment, a parade, 5k and 1 mile walk or run, craft and food vendors in the park, a car show, an ice cream social, a kayak race, a street dance, a fishing derby, fireworks and more.
The Carden Circus
Sunday, June 23 • 12 p.m.
Oahe Expo Center, Fort Pierre
See our magnificent Carden Circus elephants, camels and more for an up-close, once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
BINGO
Tuesday, June 25 • 5 p.m.
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls
$10 Burger Bar with all the fixings, salad and dessert. $5 for 12 games of BINGO. No reservation needed to play BINGO only.
Children’s Business Fair
Thursday, June 27 • 4 p.m.
2515 Lorraine Dr., Sioux Falls
Get ready for an exciting display of young entrepreneurial talent at the 4th annual Acton Children’s Business Fair. The Children’s Business Fair is a dynamic marketplace where young entrepreneurs, ages 6-17, can launch their very own businesses, engage with real customers, and earn money. This year, we will proudly host up to 50 startup businesses run by talented “kidpreneurs.”
Zoofari
Thursday, June 27 • 5 p.m.
Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls
Take a walk on the wild side and explore the Great Plains Zoo during this adults only, after-hours expedition. Proceeds from Zoofari will support our efforts to bring all elements of land, sea, and sky to one campus.
Cosmos and Cocktails
Thursday, June 27 • 6 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls
It’s time for science, art and stars after hours. Experience the Kirby Science Discovery Center, Visual Arts Center and Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium while sipping on tasty cocktails like the “Galaxy Lemonade” during our adults-only (21+) Zodiac-themed Cosmos and Cocktails event.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Thursday, June 27 • 7:30 p.m.
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour at The Alliance in Sioux Falls.
Lauren Alaina
Thursday, June 27 • 8 p.m. MDT
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
At the age of 16, Lauren Alaina held the title of runner-up on season 10 of American Idol behind Scotty McCreery. At 20, she had her first chart-topping single as well as a hit duet with Kane Brown. Her trajectory continues to rise with the release of her new EP in 2023, and now she'll be bringing her high energy show on the road with a stop at Deadwood Mountain Grand.
Green Jellÿ
Thursday, June 27th • 8 p.m.
Club David, Sioux Falls
Green Jellÿ is a Grammy, Billboard & MTV award nominated Punk Rock Puppet band formed in 1981 by founder, vocalist & co-songwriter Punk Rock Pope Bill Manspeaker. “Three Little Pigs” was a major worldwide hit with heavy rotation on MTV and The Box.