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Screen Printing Teen Summer Camp
2021-07-12 09:00 - 2021-07-15 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Screen Printing: We will be working with traditional screen printing techniques to produce original prints and wearable art.
Join us at the BAC this summer to learn and create during our summer teen art camps. These are open to all ages but geared towards ages 11 and up. Teens will be guided through various projects each day throughout the week. All supplies will be provided with the cost of the class.
The Brookings Arts Council will be hosting as many of our camps outside as possible under tents during the summer. While inside the BAC mask will still be required.
Dates: July 12th through 15th
Time: 9-12
Where: Brookings Arts Council
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50th Annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival
2021-07-10 10:00 - 19:00 UTC | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Summer Arts Festival brings more than 200 artists from across the nation, representing 15 disciplines of art. As many as 40+ gourmet and ethnic food booths satisfy every hungry appetite. Historic and antique booths celebrate South Dakota while the children’s area provides fun and educational activities. The entire community gets involved in the festival as Pioneer Park is transformed into an outdoor gallery showcasing the very best of regional and national artists and skilled craftsmen.

Beef and Eggs 5k
2021-07-10 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings County Courthouse, 314 4th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
This race offers a fast, shaded, USATF certified course that starts and finishes near downtown at the Brookings County Courthouse, snakes through downtown and residential Brookings, including passes near Pioneer Park, the children’s museum, and through Hillcrest Park. The course is well marked with very light traffic.
Entry fee includes a t-shirt, entry for door prizes, age group medals to the top three! Run for Beef & Eggs offers over $1,200 in cash prizes for the top three males and females in hopes of bringing the best competition from around the area.

Summertime Food Trucks & Fun
2021-07-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Come eat and enjoy music with us at the museum on July 8 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM! On July 8, we are hosting the “Backyard Grill” food truck that features a variety of smoked meats, side dishes, and more! Seating will be available and tables will be sanitized between visitors. We will also have live music by Kyle Knutson during this event for you to enjoy while you are eating! In case of inclement weather, check back on this event page for announcements. This event is open to the public.

Brookings 2021 Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration - Fireworks Display
2021-07-04 22:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Brookings during the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display.
Come out or watch from a distance.
Fireworks will be launched high into the air to be viewed from near and far.
DATE: July 4, 2021
TIME: Fireworks will start at dark (approximately 10:00 p.m.)
LAUNCH LOCATION- The Brookings Swiftel Center.
PARKING: Parking will be available in The Swiftel Center parking lot.
ADMISSION – Free & open to the public
A special thank you to the Brookings Fire Department!

4th of July Parade
2021-07-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | SD
Brookings Radio’s 38th Annual 4th of July Parade is set for 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 4th along the usual parade route. Lineup begins at 11:00 am next to the Brookings Police Department.
Parade entry forms are available at Brookings Radio, 227 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006. 605-692-1430.

Little Shop of Horrors
2021-07-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-07-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-07-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-06-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors had devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years. Little Shop of Horrors has become one of the most popular shows in the world.
“You’ll get all the feels you need.” New York Daily News
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Superhero Playtime
2021-06-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Play along at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota during this special “masks required” playtime.
This event is designed for those who would prefer a playtime where masks are required for everyone age 2+. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins will be admitted as space allows.
This event will include all other operation modifications such as limited capacity, physical distancing, and additional cleaning protocols.
To view admission/hours info and operation modifications for other playtimes, go to www.prairieplay.org.

The Gin Game
2021-06-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-06-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-06-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-06-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-06-23 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
This Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner uses a card game as a metaphor for life. Weller Martin is playing solitaire on the porch of a seedy nursing home. Enter Fonsia, a prim, self-righteous lady. They discover they both dislike the home and enjoy gin rummy, so they begin to play and to reveal intimate details of their lives. Fonsia wins every time, and their secrets become weapons used against one another.
Not recommended for children.
“Perfect! a vibrant study on loneliness, disillusion, old age and death yet fiercely funny.” The Boston Globe

License Plate Birdhouse June 24th
2021-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC to make a license plate birdhouse!
All supplies are included in the cost of the class.
Date: June 24th
Time: 6:30-8:00
Cost: $29

African Drumming Workshop: Ages 12-16
2021-06-24 12:00 - 2021-07-04 13:15, 2021-06-23 12:00 - 2021-07-03 13:15, 2021-06-22 12:00 - 2021-07-02 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC for an introduction to African drumming. The class is open to ages 12 year old to 16 years. It meets Monday through Thursday 12:00-1:15 for two weeks. A performance will happen the last 10 min of the last day of class. Scholarships available.
Dates: June 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
Time: 12:00-1:15
Cost: $135
Click here to register.

Summertime Food Trucks & Fun
2021-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Come eat and enjoy music with us at the museum on June 24 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM! On June 24, we are hosting the “Ollie’s” food truck that features a variety of food including Chicago style hot dogs, burgers, wings, catfish, and sides! Seating will be available and tables will be sanitized between visitors. We will also have live music by Kyle Knutson during this event for you to enjoy while you are eating! In case of inclement weather, check back on this event page for announcements. This event is open to the public.

Bucket Drumming Workshop: Ages 12-15
2021-06-24 10:30 - 2021-07-04 11:45, 2021-06-23 10:30 - 2021-07-03 11:45, 2021-06-22 10:30 - 2021-07-02 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC to learn to bucket drum! Class will run for two weeks but not meet on Fridays. This section is open to ages 12-15 and no previous experience is needed. All supplies are included in the class.
Parents are invited to come on the last day of the class for a performance of the pieces the students have learned.
The BAC can work with both the boys and girls club as well as gap to provide BATA transportation to and from the class if necessary. Scholarships available.
Time: 10:30 am -11:45 am
Cost: $135
Dates: June 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th
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Bucket Drumming Workshop: Ages 12-15
2021-06-24 10:30 - 2021-07-04 11:45, 2021-06-23 10:30 - 2021-07-03 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC to learn to bucket drum! Class will run for two weeks but not meet on Fridays. This section is open to ages 12-15 and no previous experience is needed. All supplies are included in the class.
Parents are invited to come on the last day of the class for a performance of the pieces the students have learned.
The BAC can work with both the boys and girls club as well as gap to provide BATA transportation to and from the class if necessary. Scholarships available.
Time: 10:30-11:45
Cost: $135
Dates: June 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th
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Bucket Drumming Workshop: Ages 9-11
2021-06-24 09:00 - 2021-07-04 10:15, 2021-06-23 09:00 - 2021-07-03 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC to learn to bucket drum! Class will run for two weeks but not meet on Fridays. This section is open to ages 9-11 and no previous experience is needed. All supplies are included in the class.
Parents are invited to come on the last day of the class for a performance of the pieces the students have learned.
The BAC can work with both the boys and girls club as well as gap to provide BATA transportation to and from the class if necessary. Scholarships available.
Time: 9 am -10:15 am
Cost: $135
Dates: June 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th
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Tar Paper Treasures with Linda Hoffelt
2021-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC for Tar Paper Treasures with Linda Hoffelt.
Date: June 22nd
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
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