With so many events taking place in South Dakota, we understand how it can be overwhelming to remember them all. We’ve decided to highlight our favorite things happening week by week, focusing on unique, fun, and creative events across the state.

PINTS FOR POOCHES FAIR STATE BREWING TAP ATTACK

April 2. Monk’s House of Ale Repute, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Stop by your local pet store, grab a bag of food, and head downtown to enjoy $2.00 off your favorite tap beer. Help Monk’s House of Ale Repute and Fair State Brewing Cooperative bring food, toys, and love to our local furry friends. More info: monkshouseofalerepute.com.

THE GRAPE GATSBY

April 5. Avera Prairie Center, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. This annual fundraiser brings our favorite things together (wine and helping people) for a night of community and fun. Celebrating 20 years of raising money for Avera Children’s Hospital, this event is a one-of-a-kind evening, complete with a silent auction and gourmet food. More info: thebiggrape.org.

FORKS, CORKS & KEGS

April 5-6. Historic Downtown, Deadwood. Times vary. What could be better than food, wine, and beer? A festival dedicated to all three, featuring local culinary creations. Check out some of the best tastes of the Black Hills through an appetizer crawl, wine tastings, and a cigar tasting. More info: deadwood.com.

DOWNTOWN SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK

April 5-13. Downtown, Sioux Falls. All day. As if you needed another excuse to dabble in the cuisine of downtown Sioux Falls, this weeklong event celebrates its eclectic food scene. Participants will get to choose one appetizer, one entrée, and a dessert for only $30. Restaurants will include Blarney Stone Pub, M.B. Haskett Delicatessen, and many more. More info: dtsf.com.

CUBFEST 2019

April 6-7. Bear Country USA, Rapid City. 10 a.m. Take advantage of this limited-time opportunity to get an up-close look at the bear cubs of Bear Country. Take photos, ask questions, and enjoy the multiple activities around the park. More info: bearcountryusa.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sioux Falls Hog VIP Night
April 2nd
J&L Harley-Davidson, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.

Vanished South Dakota: Towns of Yesterday
April 3rd
Days of ’76 Museum, Deadwood
5:30 p.m.

Daytime
April 4th – April 7th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
Times vary.

2019 Coin & Stamp Show
April 6th – April 7th
Swiftel Center, Brookings
Times vary.

SPORTS

Sioux Falls Stampede vs Lincoln Stars
April 2nd
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.

Rapid City Rush vs Kansas City Mavericks
April 5th – April 6th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:05 p.m.

NPRA Bull Riding Classic
April 5th – April 6th
Brown County Fairgrounds, Aberdeen
7 p.m.

PBR: Unleash the Beast
April 5th – April 7th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
Times vary.

GET INVOLVED

Benefit Art Auction
April 2nd
Jacobs Gallery, Deadwood
5:30 p.m.

1 Million Cups
April 3rd
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.

Wildest Banquet Auction in the Midwest
April 4th
Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls
5:30 p.m.

Fire & Ice Gala
April 6th
Holiday Inn Rapid City – Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City
5:30 p.m.

MUSIC

Diana Krall
April 1st
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.

Breaking Benjamin
April 2nd
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
6:30 p.m.

September Mourning w/ Sedivides
April 3rd
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.

The Signature Sound
April 4th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.

Tzimani – Old School Heavy Metal
April 4th
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.

Chamber Orchestra Concert
April 4th
Colton Recital Hall, Vermillion
7:30 p.m.

The Unlikely Candidates & The Brevet
April 5th
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.

NMM Live: Rock Garden Tour
April 5th
Farber Hall at USD, Vermillion
7 p.m.

Black Hills Symphony Orchestra: The Red Curtain
April 6th
Performing Arts Center, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.

Jon Wayne & The Pain
April 6th
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.

The Magical Music of Harry Potter
April 6th – April 7th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
Times vary.

Lita Ford
April 7th
The District, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.

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