Mystery Dinner Theater: Science Mishap
2024-03-28 17:15 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 8-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $36 ($28.80 members)
Help!
A science experiment has gone terribly wrong. Reenact experiments, gather evidence, and work together to solve this mystery.
Unleash your inner detective and play along in the museum after hours! Meal from Café Coteau is included in the registration fee.

SDSU Baseball vs. Northern Colorado
2024-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on the Bears at Erv Huether Field.

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-03-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-20 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
2024-03-27 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!

Music Bingo @ EBC
2024-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bring your friends and compete for Eponymous prizes and other fun prizes may be in store! Games start at 7pm!

Killers of the Flower Moon: Film Screening
2024-03-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Brookings Cinema 8, 219 6th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Please join us for a screening of the Oscar nominated film Killers of the Flower Moon based off of the David Grann’s bestselling novel Killers of the Flower Moon. This event is sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities Council.

Tickets to this event will be free, but they are limited. Tickets will be available at the Showcase Cinema 8 box office starting Tuesday March 12th, but will be limited to 2 tickets max per person

Trivia Tuesday
2024-03-26 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+.

Mark Twain and the Underdogs with Dr. Charles Vollan
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | SDSU Briggs Library, 1300 N. Campus Drive, Brookings, SD, 57007-0001, United States
Join us on March 26 at 6 pm at SDSU Briggs Library for a talk by SDSU History professor Dr. Charles Vollan about American legend Mark Twain. He will discuss Twain’s impact and his perspectives on American culture and politics. In this program, Twain is described as an insightful social critic who was always ready to give an eager press his views on American attitudes and behaviors. No matter what the subject, Twain took the side of the underdog.
Attendees can join the program in-person or online via Zoom at https://sdstate.zoom.us/j/95642711425
Parking is in Lot 164 north of Briggs Library.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2024-03-26 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:
– Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Breadstick
– Gluten free option available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

Angela Behrends | ART IS Fugi (Bird) | Guild Program
2024-03-26 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 Angela Behrends. At 10:00, following 9:30 coffee and social time, Angela will share on ART IS Fugi (Bird).
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.

SDSU Piano Studio Recital
2024-03-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
SDSU Pianists perform a variety of solo works in recital.

Watercolor Cherry Blossoms
2024-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
April is near and the cherry blossoms are about to grace us with their delicate beauty!
Join local artist Eileen Binkley while she paints cherry blossoms and welcomes spring. As always, Eileen encourages everyone to relax and enjoy the process!
– No experience necessary, perfect for beginners as well anyone who wants to brush up on their painting foundations.
– All supplies included, but feel free to bring your own from home if you’d like to learn to use them.

Open Skate at Larson Ice Center
2024-03-25 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.

Brookings Chamber Music Society - Lun Li, Violin
2024-03-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
A native of Shanghai, China, violinist Lun Li won First Prize in the 2021 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, The Paul A. Fish Memorial Prize, the Buffalo Chamber Music Society Prize, and was named John French Violin Chair at YCA. Additionally, he is also the recent joint winner of First Prize at the Lillian and Maurice Barbash J.S. Bach Competition. Lun has had the honor and privilege of traveling between Shanghai and New York bringing him a plethora of experiences.

Spring Dance Concert
2024-03-24 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-03-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Spring Dance Concert: Vantage Points allows students the opportunity to develop creative process, choreographic talents, leadership and communication skills, and artistic and technical abilities. Choreographers, through the development of original choreography, work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme ‘vantage points’ inspires dance composition and provides opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse. Artists will explore how perspective alters observation, perception, understanding, and appreciation through a variety of contexts.
Oscar Larson Theatre
March 22-23, 7:30 p.m.
March 24, 2 p.m.

Runnings Big Shot Archery Shoot
2024-03-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Big Sioux JOAD is hosting a two day event! More information can be found on the Big Sioux JOAD Facebook page.

Termes Reception and Artist Talk
2024-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
🎨🌟 Exciting News! Join us at the Museum for a captivating evening with artist Dick Termes! 🌟🎨
📅 Save the Date: March 23rd
🕔 Reception: 5:00 PM
🎙️ Artist Talk: 6:00 PM
Immerse yourself in the spherical world of Termespheres with our special exhibition, “Termespheres: Without Beginning or End,” currently on display at the Museum.
✨ Meet the Artist: Dick Termes ✨
Termes joins us for a reception starting at 5:00 PM.
🗣️ Artist Talk:
Delve deeper into the intricate designs and captivating perspectives of Termespheres during an artist talk in the Museum’s auditorium starting at 6:00 PM.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the artist and gain insight into his creative process!
Mark your calendars and spread the word! See you there! 🎉
🖼️: Dick Termes, “DakotaSphere” 1981.
🖼️: Dick Termes, “Cubical Universe 2″ 2010.
🖼️: Dick Termes,”Gargoyles of St Denis” 2005.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-03-23 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.

Maple Syrup Workshop at McCrory Gardens
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
SDSU Extension will host a maple syrup workshop on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Great Hall of McCrory Gardens.
John Ball, Professor, SDSU Extension Forestry Specialist & South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Forest Health Specialist, will give a presentation on the basics of everything you would need to know about collecting sap from maple trees. He will also have demonstrations of ‘Sap on Tap’ for participants to try some sap.
SDSU Extension Master Gardener, Perry Johnson, will provide some hands-on demonstrations to practice tapping a maple tree. Chris Schlenker, McCrory Gardens Director of Horticulture and Grounds, will also be available to answer any questions one may have about the process McCrory Gardens uses.
This event is free for all and open to the public. There will be free bucket systems for the first 100 participants provided by the USDA through Acer Access and Development Program. Any questions can be directed to Sydney Trio, Education Coordinator & SDSU Extension Horticulture Assistant.

Easter Egg Hunt at BPL
2024-03-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join us for an Egg Hunt! Candy-filled eggs will be hidden around the Library for children to find. Please be here promptly at 9:30am, as the hunt will start shortly after. Those who have their library cards will get a short head start!

2nd Annual Spring Market
2024-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Inn & Convention Center, 2500 East 6th Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
A day of shopping with 45+ Home-based and handmade businesses. You will enjoy the designers, artisans, bakers and direct sellers at our annual market. Come join the fun and support these homebased businesses dreams come true!

Rumble in the Jungle
2024-03-23 08:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get ready for the 14th Annual Rumble in the Jungle Competition at the Dacotah Bank Center! Join us on March 23 and 24, for an exciting Spring Floor Event featuring cheer and dance teams of all ages. Compete for Grand Champions Banners in both categories and enjoy a day of thrilling performances!
Saturday, March 23: Cheer Events, Time is TBD
Sunday, March 24: Dance Events, Time is TBD
Admission:
$15 for adults
$10 for students
For more info, visit https://www.kckwildfire.com/rumble-in-the-jungle or email julia@kckwildfire.com.
Don’t miss out on the fun!

Play Dates
2024-03-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
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.

Improv Comedy at Wooden Legs
2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | SD
Improvanoplis presents a comedy show like NO OTHER…literally. (Every show is a one-of-a-kind experience since the script is actually made up on the spot.)

This show will feature the best of our long and short-form improv comedy. Similar to “Whose Line is it Anyway”, this ensemble will keep you interjecting, intrigued, and in stitches for the entire show.

Come and be part of something unique, so stop by Wooden Legs Brewing and have a laugh with us.

Improvanopolis is an international group with troupes that have performed around the globe. Improvisors from South Dakota, Los Angeles, Chicago, Singapore, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Wellington, Orlando, Brisbane, & Auckland.

Free Archery Nights at BCOAC
2024-03-21 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.

Brookings Spring Job Fair
2024-03-21 14:00 - 17:30 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Brookings Radio and the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the SD Department of Labor and Regulation have teamed up to bring you the 2024 Brookings Spring Job Fair the the Dacotah Bank Center.

Looking for full-time, part-time or seasonal employment…make plans to attend the Spring Job Fair!!

If you are an employer…email kelli.hanson@alphamediausa.com for a booth.
