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 events week by week, focusing on unique, fun and creative events across the state.
SHANIA TWAIN
May 16. Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to see one of country’s top performers. Party with Shania on her Now tour, and get ready for a night you’ll never forget: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
COOKIES, CORKS, & BREWS
May 17. The District, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Join celebrity emcee Chuck Dukas to celebrate the Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons. The night will include wine, beer, a silent auction and all of the cookies: gsdakotahorizons.com.
SIOUX EMPIRE FILM FESTIVAL
May 18-19. Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls. Spend your weekend viewing over 30 local films, ranging from documentaries to short clips. You won’t want to miss the Cannes of the Midwest: siouxempirefilmfestival.com.
RALLY & RIDE FOR A CURE
May 19-20. Indian Motorcycles/Motoplex of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Benefiting Camp Bring It On, this fundraiser accepts all vehicles types, and includes a poker run and bike show. Help send pediatric cancer patients to camp in the best way: facebook.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
+ American Craft Beer Week | May 14-20 | Multiple Locations, South Dakota | Times vary.
+ The Marvelous Wonderettes | May 18-20 | Olde Towne Dinner Theatre, Worthing | Times vary.
+ Huron Turkey Races | May 18 | Downtown Huron, Huron | 5:30 p.m.
+ Magic Men Live | May 19 | Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls | 8 p.m.
SPORTS
+ Argus Leaders High School Sports Awards | May 16 | Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls | 6 p.m.
+ Special Olympics State Games | May 17-19 | Black Hills State University, Spearfish | Times vary.
+ Sioux Falls Canaries vs Chicago Dogs | May 17-19 | Sioux Falls Stadium, Sioux Falls | Times vary.
GET INVOLVED
+ 1 Million Cups | May 16 | Various Locations, South Dakota | Times vary.
+ Remember The Fallen 5K | May 19 | Riverdale Park, Sioux Falls | 9 a.m.
+ Black Hills Walk For Wishes | May 19 | Main Street Square, Rapid City | 8:30 a.m.
MUSIC
+ Belmont | May 14 | Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls | 6 p.m.
+ DAPA Spring Chamber Ensemble Recital | May 14-15 | Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ Wynona & The Big Noise | May 18 | Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood | 8 p.m.
+ MOS Generator Returns | May 20 | Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ Corb Lund | Bigs Sports Bar & Billiards, Sioux Falls | 6 p.m.
