The Brookings Arts Council Photography Exhibition
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Arts Council Present’s the 45th annual Photography Exhibition
January 17th-19th: Entries accepted from 12-5pm daily
Friday, January 19th: Entries due
Thursday, January 25th: Exhibition opens
Reception: 5:30pm – 7pm
Awards: 6pm
Sunday, February 18th: Last day of exhibition

Free Archery Nights at BCOAC
2024-01-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Head over to the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center and enjoy free archery nights hosted by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks!
Bring your own bow or borrow one from the BCOAC. The event is open-house style, so come and go as you please during the event.
Event is suitable for ages 8 and up.

Coffee with Collections: Sculptural Selections from the Collections | Erik Ritter
2024-01-25 09:30 - 10:15 | SD
Join us via Zoom for a Coffee With Collections discussion of sculptural selections from the SDAM Collections with artist and SDSU studio arts instructor, Erik Ritter together with South Dakota Art Museum Exhibitions and Collections Curator, Taylor McKeown and Education Curator, Abigail Ramsbottom!
Register today for the FREE Zoom link: https://sdstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsfu-oqjosH9wkukl0KWbx13Y8ojPYGVag.

Closure Week
2024-01-25, 2024-01-24, 2024-01-23, 2024-01-22 | SD
To ensure a high level of integrity in operations, the museum closes for a week each January. During this time, operations that would interrupt the guest experience such as floor resurfacing or painting are completed. Thanks for your patience, and we hope to play along with you again soon!
The museum and café are closed Jan. 22-26. We will be open regular hours starting Saturday, Jan. 27.

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday – the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Strikerz Bar & Grill hosts weekly bingo just for the adults!

EBC Trivia Night
2024-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Trivia Night at EBC is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7pm and will wrap up by 9pm. We also ask that you limit your team size to less than 6 individuals.
Every week is a different topic and many weeks it is random trivia to test all your knowledge.

Trivia Tuesday
2024-01-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm.
Table are limited so we suggest getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

Guided Painting with Erik Ritter
2024-01-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Brookings Activity Center, 320 5th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get ready to express your creativity in a guided painting session with the talented Erik Ritter! Erik will lead you through the steps of creating your masterpiece.
The cost for this unique opportunity is $30, inclusive of all painting materials. Plus, beverages and snacks will be provided to fuel your inspiration.
Please note that there’s a limit of 10 participants, so be sure to secure your spot by signing up. Don’t miss out on this chance to unleash your artistic flair and enjoy a relaxing, creative afternoon with fellow art enthusiasts!

Carol Rogers: ART IS Medicine for the Soul: Arts in Healthcare | Guild Program
2024-01-23 09:30 - 11:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a South Dakota Art Museum Guild gathering featuring Carol Rogers. At 10:00, following 9:30 coffee and social time, Carol will share on ART IS Medicine for the Soul: Arts in Healthcare.
Guild membership is encouraged but not required to attend monthly programs. Dues of $20 per year support Guild programs and contribute to the museum’s Art Acquisitions Fund.

BHS Gymnastics: Girls Varsity Triangular
2024-01-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats in the Bob Jostad Gym!

SDSU Wrestling vs. California Baptist
2024-01-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Jackrabbits as they take on California Baptist!

Clash for Cash - Double Tournament at The Lanes
2024-01-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-20 14:00 - 19:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Doubles tournament coming up on January 20 and 21 at The Lanes!
1st Place $2,000 (based on 84 entries)
Qualifying Shifts:
Saturday: 2:30PM, 4:00PM, 5:30PM
Sunday: 9:30AM, 10:45am, (Re-Oil) 12:30PM, 2:00PM
$100 bonus to high teams each shift Saturday (min. 8 teams per shift)
Hdcp 90% if 220 (Last year’s average of 21 games or more. 10 pin rule is in effect)
Bowling $20 Expense $3 Prize Fund $67
Total $90 per team
Call 605.592.9971 or visit The Lanes to sign up!

SDSU Baseball Winter Prospect Evaluation Camp
2024-01-21 08:30 - 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Registration required. For grades 9th – 12th. Other area college coaches will also be invited to attend.
Location: Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, located on the Campus of South Dakota State University.
Refund Policy: There will be no refunds given.
Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via e-mail or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Questions Contact: Assistant Coach Ryley Kozisek | ryley.kozisek@sdstate.edu

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. South Dakota
2024-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s basketball team as they take on South Dakota! Purchase tickets online here.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-01-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun, chilling, and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We pedal from park to park, taking a break at each to chat.
Want to know if we are riding? Call us at 605.692.2453, email us at info@bluestembicycles.com or pop in at our shop at 405 Main Ave.

BHS Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Rapid City Stevens
2024-01-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Rapid City Stevens! The girls varsity game begins at 2pm and the boys varsity game begins at 3:30pm.

Hygge Day
2024-01-20 12:00 - 16:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the South Dakota Art Museum as they host Hygge Day.
Learn more about the Art Museum on their Facebook or website.

Kids' DIY-U Workshop: My First DIY Toolbox
2024-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Lowe’s Home Improvement, 812 25th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Time to get to work! This Kids Toolbox Workshop will have your little helper eager to tag along on your next home improvement project.

SDSU Track & Field: Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational
2024-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Cheer on the SDSU Men’s and Women’s Track & Field team as they participate in the Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational! Purchase tickets online here.

Indoor 5K
2024-01-20 07:00 - 12:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
The ninth annual Prairie Striders Indoors 5K represents a rare chance to race indoors, using the SDSU track at the Sanford/Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.
Entries will be limited to the first 100 entries. The race will be run in two heats — one at 8:30 a.m. for those planning to finish in 24 minutes or less and the other at 9 a.m. Non-competitive walkers may complete as many laps as you wish between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. Proceeds from both events go to the Prairie Striders/Phil LaVallee Memorial Scholarship.
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DON’T WAIT! Register Online Now, save money and reserve your place in the race.
If the field hasn’t filled, there will be limited race day entries taken at the door.
Participants receive a Prairie Striders beanie or ear warmer.
Packet pickup is immediately preceding the race. Doors open at 7 a.m.
All levels of runners are welcome as the race will have two heats — 8:30 a.m. for those planning to run in 24 minutes or less and the other at 9 a.m.
Runners will need to track their laps (16 2/3). Lap counters will only be able to track the leaders, so runners may want to use a clicker or a function on their watch or smartphone to avoid confusion.
Jay Larsen is co-directing the race with Dave Graves. Contact the directors at
run@prairiestriders.net or 605-627- 5718.

IV Play at The Wild Hare
2024-01-19 22:00 - 23:59 | Wild Hare, 303 3rd Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
Jam out to IV Play at The Wild Hare!

SDSU Wrestling vs. Northern Colorado
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Jackrabbits as they take on Northern Colorado!

SDSU Jacks Club Hockey vs. UNO
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the SDSU Jacks Club Hockey as they take on UNO.
Tickets are free for SDSU students and $5 for adults.
Game time is TBA

BHS Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Rapid City Central
2024-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Rapid City Central! The girls varsity game begins at 6pm and the boys varsity game begins at 7:30pm.

Lunch & Learn with Leda Cempellin | Signe Stuart
2024-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with SDSU Professor of Art History and Museum Studies, Leda Cempellin. Dr. Cempellin will discuss artist Signe Stuart, whose retrospective is on display at the South Dakota Art Museum. She will also discuss “Badlands,” a Stuart intermedia project performed in SDSU’s Donner Auditorium in 1989, described by Cempellin as “a landmark in postmodern art.”

Bring your own lunch and a friend and we’ll supply plates, cutlery and beverages.

Join us 12:00 – 1:00:
12:00 | Lunch and conversation
12:15 | Leda Cempellin’s talk
12:45 | Discussion and time to explore “Signe Stuart: Events in Time & Space” exhibition
Event is located in the SMU 0107 South Dakota Art Museum Multipurpose Room and is free to attend.
