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.
7TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BURGER BATTLE
January 6-12. Downtown, Sioux Falls. All day. The 7th Annual Downtown Burger Battle is in full swing in downtown Sioux Falls. With more than 15 businesses participating in the competition, start your tasting journey at places like Ode to Food and Drinks, PAve, or Fernson Downtown. More info: dtsf.com.
STOP KISS
January 10. Black Hills Community Theatre, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Make your way to the Studio Theater to witness Callie and Sara fall in love, the turmoil that follows, and everything in between. Part of the Play Reading Series, this funny-yet-honest play is one you shouldn’t miss. More info: bhct.org.
RED DIRT FESTIVAL
January 10-11. Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. All day. Join Aaron Watson and the Casey Donahew Band as they rock the night away at Deadwood Mountain Grand. In the heart of the Black Hills these musicians are sure to leave you wanting more, especially with openers like Henny Feidler and Chris Colston leading the way. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com.
SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY: DAPHNIS ET CHLOE
January 11. Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Celebrating the Chinese New Year, conductor Delta David Gier is bringing the music of Zhou Long to life with the South Dakota Symphony. Special appearances from the Sioux Falls Lion Dance Team and the Dakota String Quartet will make this night a magical journey of music and love. More info: sdsymphony.org.
SPORTS
Rapid City Rush vs Cincinnati Cyclones
January 8th & January 10th – January 11th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:05 p.m.
Aberdeen Wings vs Bismarck Bobcats
January 10th
Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen
7:15 p.m.
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1 Million Cups
January 8th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
