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.
INAUGURAL LAKOTA FOOD SUMMIT
February 18-20. Holiday Inn-Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City. Times vary. With topics ranging from nutrition to farming, this Lakota food summit will offer attendees the chance to learn about Lakota tradition, while trying hand-on activities. There will also be local vendors and heavy emphasis on Lakota culture. More info: eventbrite.com.
MARDI GRAS
February 21-22. Historic downtown, Deadwood. All day. You don’t need to be in the South to celebrate Mardi Gras in style. Deadwood is offering a free weekend of Cajun food, a masquerade party, and live music to make your Fat Tuesday one to remember. Did we mention there will be a a Mardi Gras Parade? More info: deadwood.com.
ROCK THE SHRINE
February 22. El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Going on five years and counting, the El Riad Shrine’s biggest karaoke battle is back with local novelty, PopROCKS! Grab your backup singers and sign up for the best night of karaoke in town. More info: rocktheshrine.com.
SPEARFISH CHALLENGE AND POKER TOUR
February 22. Big Hill Trails, Spearfish. 9 a.m. This poker tour will give participants roughly 1.5 hours to fat bike, cross-country ski, or snowshoe to five locations to receive your hand of cards. Don’t be fooled, each card requires the completion of a task, which will lead to a potentially winning hand. More info: visitspearfish.com.
CABIN FEVER GAMES
February 22. NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, Yankton. 9 a.m. Gather your team and support Pathways Shelter for the Homeless by competing in the 4th annual Cabin Fever Games. Games include a plethora of indoor activities that give teams the chance to win the Cabin Fever Games Trophy. More info: visityanktonsd.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Wild Women of Winedale
February 19th – February 23rd
Town Players Theater, Watertown
Times vary.
The Magic of Bill Blagg
February 21st
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Annual Banquet & 50th Anniversary Celebration
February 21st
Dakota Event Center, Aberdeen.
6:30 p.m.
Oyate Kin Chante Wastepi Prsentation and Community Feed
February 22nd
Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City
6 p.m.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Lincoln Stars
February 21st – February 22nd
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs Oklahoma City Blue
February 22nd
Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
South Dakota State University Women’s Basketball vs University of South Dakota
February 22nd
Frost Arena, Brookings
2 p.m.
South Dakota State University Men’s Basketball vs University of South Dakota
February 23rd
Frost Arena, Brookings
2 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
February 19th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
MUSIC
Loving Arms
February 19th – February 22nd
Jeschke Fine Arts Center, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
Korn and Breaking Benjamin
February 20th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Lend me a Tenor
February 20th – February 23rd
Orpheum Theatre Center, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Korn and Breaking Benjamin
February 21st
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7 p.m.
Mason Jennings and Rich Show
February 21st
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Next to Normal
February 21st – February 22nd
Firehouse Brewing Company, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
Casey Donahew
February 22nd
The District, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Whale
February 22nd
Black Hills Community Theatre, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
