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.
BLACK HILLS FILM FESTIVAL
May 1-5. Various locations, Black Hills. Times vary. Join the Black Hills Film Festival for the 10th year of celebrating local directors, great stories, and ground-breaking films. Check out films like Neverland, Wild Prairie Rose, and Dinner, all while supporting the local arts. More info: blackhillsfilmfestival.org.
ART & WINE WALK
May 3. Various locations, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. The time has come for the first Art & Wine Walk of the summer season. Make your way through downtown Sioux Falls while sipping wine and enjoying a variety of artists and their art. More info: dtsf.com.
MAY EASTBANK BLOCK PARTY
May 4. 8th & Railroad, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. While downtown is no stranger to block parties, this will be the first one to take place in May. Live music from Denham, The Maytags, and more will kick off summer in downtown Sioux Falls. Don’t forget to try all of the local beer and unique shopping 8th & Railroad has to offer. More info: dtsf.com.
GEAR & BEER 3
May 4. Great Outdoor Store, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. The return of summer means the return of summer gear. Stop by to check out the newest gear, listen to experienced speakers talk about travel and equipment, and sample beers from local breweries like Woodgrain, Remedy, and Fernson. More info: greatoutdoorstoreonline.com.
FRÜHLINGSFEST AND SPRING MARKET
May 4. Main Street Square, Rapid City. 11 a.m. Celebrating its 6th year, this spring festival will combine specialty goods and local handmade artwork. Live music by Trevor Ohlsen will fill the air as visitor enjoy beers from breweries like Crow Peak Brewing Co. and Dakota Point Brewing. Did we mention pass holders will also receive a five-ounce souvenir pilsner glass? More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
May 1st – May 5th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
Pint and a Pasty
May 2nd
Wobbly Bobby, Rapid City
3 p.m.
Deadwood “City of Ghosts”
May 2nd – May 5th
Various locations, Deadwood.
Times vary.
J&L Harley-Davidson Spring Open House
May 3rd – May 5th
J&L Harley-Davidson, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
May 1st
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
City Blossom 2019
May 2nd
Avera on Louise, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
2019 Global 6k For Water
May 4th
Ravine Lake, Huron
8 a.m.
2nd Annual Hops & Hondas Tour
May 4th
Downtown, Sioux Falls
5 p.m.
MUSIC
Masters of Soul
April 29th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
Vinyl Williams
April 29th
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Preacher Lawson
May 1st
The District, Sioux Falls
9 p.m.
When Particles Collide – Minority Falls
May 1st
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Freak Show
May 1st
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Kelsea Ballerini: Miss Me More Tour
May 2nd
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7 p.m.
The Abrams
May 2nd
Northern State University, Aberdeen
7 p.m.
The Abrams
May 3rd
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Acoustic Roulette
May 3rd
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Cursive
May 3rd
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Concerto Aria Concert / Augustana Orchestra
May 4th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Wolf Skin w/ Souls
May 4th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Pleasure Horse – Hooks – Y Pony
May 4th
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
SDSYO Concert
May 5th
Harrisburg High School Performing Arts Center, Harrisburg
6 p.m.
Thomas Gabriel “Paradigm of Time”
May 5th
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
5 p.m.
