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Koi Pond Painting
2024-03-06 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Work on your inner balance during this fun koi pond painting class with Erik Ritter

Ages 9+, under 13 should be accompanied by an adult

All supplies provided

No experience necessary

Date
Wednesday, March 6th
Time
7:30pm – 9pm

Wine Wednesdays
2024-03-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join your fellow Downtown Brookings professionals for an unforgettable Wine Wednesday comedy night at The Comedy Room at Wooden Legs Brewing Company!
Sip on a wine as you laugh your sorrows away! Network! Market! Mingle!
Additional beverages & food are available for purchase.
Perfect for date night or a fun night out with friends, our Wine Wednesday comedy experience promises to be an evening filled with laughter, comedy, & more wine:)
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to unwind and indulge in three of our favorite things – wine, comedy, & wine!

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-03-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-28 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
2024-03-06 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
2024-03-06 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.

Brookings Curling Club: Hat Games
2024-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Brookings Curling Club for Hat Games!
Your ticket will provide you with an hour and a half of playtime. We’ll randomly assign teams by drawing names from a hat!
All skills/experience are encouraged and welcome!

Trivia Tuesday
2024-03-05 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+.

Pottery Wheel Lesson - March 5 & 28
2024-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC with a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel!

Only 4 spots open for each class

This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long

All supplies included in the cost of the class

No experience necessary

Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, but wear things you’re okay with getting a bit muddy!

Short fingernails are helpful for this class.

Dates
Making: Tuesday, March 5th
Glazing: Thursday, March 28th
Time
5:30 – 7:30pm both dates

Elevate Film Screening
2024-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Avenue) for a film screening and panel talk with the artists on March 5th! We’ll have light refreshments and the screening will begin at 5pm, followed by a Q&A with the featured artists.
Discover “Elevate,” a captivating short film that follows the journey of four BIPOC artists and creatives as they engage their communities through expressive works rooted in culture, heritage, and locality. Witness how their art amplifies their voices and creates a platform for visibility, unity, and artistic expression, breathing life into neighborhoods and cultures that deserve recognition.
This program has been organized by SDSU’s American Indian Student Center and is co-sponsored by American and Global Studies, the South Dakota Art Museum, First Bank and Trust, SDSU School of Communication and Journalism, and SDSU Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2024-03-05 16:00 - 18:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for a $5 community meal!
We’ve designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us!
On the menu:
– Breakfast Tacos
– Vegan and gluten free options available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

Open Skate at Larson Ice Center
2024-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Open skate at the Larson Ice Center has announced their last dates of the season.

Admission is $5 per person and skate rentals are $5 per person.
For more information call 605.692.2708.

Bangladesh Night
2024-03-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Volstorff Ballroom, 1421 Student Union Ln., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join us to enjoy Bangladeshi cuisine and culture!
Students $12 and Adults $17 (dinner included in both ticket prices)

Eclipse at Skinner's Pub
2024-03-02 21:00 - 23:59 | Skinner’s Pub
Eclipse is back to rock at Skinner’s Pub – Brookins, SD on Saturday March 2nd at 9pm!
Eclipse is a longtime working band, playing shows throughout the Midwest. The band and crew bring live Rock & Roll and Country Rock Music with a party atmosphere everywhere they go. From bars and clubs to the largest street dances in the Midwest, Eclipse has shared the stage with acts such as Parmalee, Saving Abel, Black Hawk, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Diamond Rio, Quiet Riot, Hall & Oates, Joan Jett, Loverboy, Little Texas, Sawyer Brown, Joe Nichols, Gwen Sebastian, and many more!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-03-02 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.

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota State
2024-03-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s basketball team as they take on North Dakota State! Purchase tickets online here.

Optical Illusion Cube - Kids Class
2024-03-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ever heard of the term “Op Art”? It’s short for optical art, and is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions to create visual interest! Learn all about it with this kids day class taught by art teacher Hannah Grapevine.

Ages 9+, no adult accompaniment required

All supplies provided

Date
Saturday, March 2nd
Time
12:30 – 2pm

Downtown Brookings Boutique Crawl
2024-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Whether you’re a local that shops Downtown Brookings often, or someone from out of town that hasn’t been downtown for a while, now is the time! Join 7 local boutiques for the Downtown Brookings Boutique Crawl on Saturday, March 2nd! Each participating store will have specials and treats for all to enjoy! To make this event even more fun — pick up a ‘passport’ at any of the stores. Stop at every store on the passport for a stamp! Once your passport is complete, you will be entered to win 1 of 10 swag bags being given away! Each bag will be full of items from the participating stores! You won’t want to miss this! Grab your girls and come Downtown Brookings!

Jackrabbits Memorial Jackpot Show 2024
2024-03-01 13:00 - 2024-03-03 15:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Mark your Calendars, March 1-3, 2024, for the 11th Annual Jackrabbits Memorial Livestock Show.
2 Rings | 2 Days
Presented by SDSU Block & Bridle and Alpha Gamma Rho.

Play Dates
2024-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | sd
0-36 months | Family Style
Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and exploration.

Brookings School District Band Concert
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s basketball team as they take on North Dakota! Purchase tickets online here.

Moss & Mingle: Sip, Design, Shop
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Socialight Boutique, 420 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Don’t miss out! Grab your pals and explore a fresh way of houseplanting by crafting your very own kokedama Join Socialight and Redhead Green Thumb on Thursday, February 29, starting at 6:30 pm for a fun night of crafting kokedamas, enjoying a glass of wine, and perusing the newest spring styles.
Advanced tickets required and are only $40 for a night of creative entertainment. Contact Redhead Green Thumb or go to https://square.link/u/RmYm0kOh

Leap Year Wine Tasting
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Mark your calendars for a one-of-a-kind Leap Year Wine Tasting event on February 29th at 6pm! We invite you to join us and explore our curated selection of unique and uncommon varietals — and celebrate this extra day! John Thuringer from Republic National Distributing Company will be back to guide you through each selection — sharing insights into the unique grapes, flavors, aromas, and experiences of each bottle.

A light spread of refreshments will be provided at each table. Limited seating is available, so reserve your ticket now! Group seating will be accommodated of tickets purchased together. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

Live Music Thursdays
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Craft Chophouse & Lounge, 610 Medary Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Craft is hosting live music every Thursday in February! Music starts at 6:00
February 1st – El Trio del Sur
February 8th – Prairie Groove Band
February 15th – Dan Heier Quartet
February 22nd – Jim Speirs Quartet
February 29th – McKinney & Friends

Black History Month Celebration
2024-02-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
This all-ages event is a way to foster community connections and an appreciation of Black history and culture through food, fellowship, and activities.
The evening will begin with a free soul food tasting from R Cross M Big Country Cooking in Sioux Falls, as well as time to browse activities and displays. The evening will continue with presentations starting at 6:30pm, including a talk by the Director and Curator of the South Dakota African American History Museum and introductions by community organizations.

Artist Workshop: Weaving with Julie Dent
2024-02-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join exhibiting artist Julie Dent in a unique workshop that explores some of the methods she uses to create her own work.

Ages 13+

No prior weaving experience required

Students should bring a stick longer than 8” if possible, students are also welcome to bring the following supplies to use or share:

Interesting yarn, roving, strings, or strips of fabric

Feathers

Flexible reeds

Dried flowers or plants

Julie’s exhibition will be on display in our galleries from February 22nd to March 24th, 2024. Opening reception is Thursday, February 22nd from 5:30-7pm, all are invited and welcome.

Virtual Artist Talk
2024-02-29 14:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
🎨 Join us for an exciting Virtual Artist Chat with some of the innovative contemporary artists who participated in the Stuart Artist-In-Residence at SDSU! 🌟 We will explore their unique perspectives and techniques behind their works of art. 🖌️ Whether you’re an art enthusiast, aspiring artist, or simply curious about the creative process, this is an event you will enjoy! Save the date and we hope to see you there! 🎨✨
February 29th at 2:30pm via Zoom!
Register here: https://sdstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAod-mspz8tEtyxRqx6mkbA6cxrLWb7tRxW.
🎨 Neal Rock, “Mπλε,” 2023. Pigmented silicone on polystyrene.
🎨 Paige Mostowy, “I never understood why she put up with him.,” 2017. Collage, gold leaf, frame.
🎨 Ali Hval, “Something Worn, Something Blue,” 2022. Ceramic, acrylic, rhinestones, fabric, polyfil, beads.
🎨 Ali Hval, “Mind Your Ps and Qs,” 2024. Ceramic, acrylic, rhinestones, fabric, O-rings, pom-pom hair ties.

NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2024-02-29 08:00 - 2024-03-02 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
The 59th annual NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship hosted by Dakota State University will be in Brookings February 29 – March 2.

Brookings Area Burger Clash Last Day!
2024-02-29 | Visit Brookings Office, 1321 6th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Area Burger Clash begins on January 1 and runs through February 29, 2024. There are 23 participating restaurants this year to try.
See the full list here.
The Brookings Area Burger Clash was created by Shane Andersen to lift and support the restaurant industry after the pandemic.
