Downtown Brookings Spring Spree!
2024-04-27 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
We are seeing warmer temps, sunshine + rain so spring is definitely here! Get outside in the fresh air and join some of your favorite Downtown Brookings businesses for a Saturday of retail therapy + pretty great deals! Starts at 10 am!

Stay tuned for participating businesses + more information. See you Saturday, April 27th in Downtown Brookings!

Stay in your Lane with Shirley Stripped!
2024-04-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come enjoy good drinks, snacks and live music!

Ladies Night at The Comedy Room LIVE
2024-04-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Sean Leary & Wooden Legs Brewing Company are proud to present: The Comedy Room!
LADIES NIGHT | LADIES NIGHT | LADIES NIGHT!
Presented by Shane Andersen Brookings Home Team pwrd by Century 21 Krogman & Co.
When: Friday, April 26th 7pm and Saturday, April 27th 7pm
Where: Wooden Legs Brewing Company – 309 5th St Ste 100, Brookings, SD 57006
Headliner: JENNI LOU RUSSI
Born in Ohio, brewed in Alaska, Jenni Lou Russi has toured the country as a comedian for over twenty-five years. She has worked with Leanne Morgan, Chad Daniels, and Ryan Niemiller. A funny professor, actor (she killed on ABC’s “Real Stories of the Highway Patrol”) and single mom (Nickelodeon’s “Funniest Mom in America” thought she was funny enough to use her in the commercials!), Jenni Lou hits the stage for laughs.
NO DRINK MINIMUM!

BHS Flood of Jazz
2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
The 13th Annual Flood of Jazz, a public concert featuring the musical talents of more than 100 Brookings High School students.

Paws For Wine: A Vintage Affair for Animal Welfare
2024-04-26 17:30 - 22:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
A Vintage Affair for Animal Welfare
Friday, April 26th, 2024
Doors open at 5:30pm
Dinner Served at 7pm
Silent Auction | Raffles | Plated Meal
Tickets $60– advance tickets only
Tickets available at Brookings Regional Humane Society, Cinema 8, and online at: https://givebutter.com/c/GoKHTJ
*transaction/fees added to online ticket purchase

SDSU Baseball vs. Oral Roberts
2024-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on the Golden Eagles at Erv Huether Field.

BHS Tennis Boys Varsity Triangular
2024-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at Hillcrest Tennis Courts!

Arbor Day 5K
2024-04-26 05:30 - 10:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Brookings’ “Friend of Trees,” Kathleen “Kay” Cheever passed away on January 9, 2002. She is honored in this annual event. Kay was a lifelong advocate for the planting, nurturing and appreciation of trees in the Brookings area. She served on the Brookings Arbor Day Committee since its inception; she initiated this event. She inspired us with her good humor and good cheer.
Begin the Arbor Day Celebration with the Brookings Arbor Day Committee and the Prairie Striders at the Kay Cheever Annual Arbor Day Run/Walk for shade.
Free Refreshments: Muffins, fruit, juice, and milk will be available. Kids of all ages welcome!

April Jigsaw Puzzle Race
2024-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Gather your pals and get ready to spring into action with the the April Jigsaw Puzzle Race at Mosaic!
How it works:Each team with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 participants will receive an identical 500 piece puzzle. At the signal, each team will assemble the puzzle as fast as they can! The first two teams to fully complete their puzzle will win a first and second place prize!
Registration Details:Each time only needs ONE member to register. Registration is $40 and includes your team registration, the puzzle to play and keep afterwards, and a bottle of wine from the evening’s selections. All members must be 21+. Register soon, as spots are very limited and tend to sell out quickly!
Event Schedule:Please plan to arrive around or before 7 to get settled in with food and beverages! Race will begin around 7:30. Throughout the remainder of the evening, additional select bottles are available to participating teams at a discount!

The Historic Reveal of Bold & Blue: A Celebration at The Oscar
2024-04-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
On April 25, Jackrabbit Nation is invited to celebrate the historic reveal of the final fundraising total of Bold & Blue, the largest comprehensive campaign in South Dakota history! The event will be held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, starting at 6:30 pm. The evening’s lineup will include an outdoor concert featuring the Johnny Holm Band, food and beverages, and a special performance by members of the SDSU Concert Choir and The Pride of the Dakotas. More details will be shared on the SDSU Foundation’s social media in the upcoming weeks.
The entire yellow and blue community has helped the university to surpass the ambitious goal to raise $500 million and transform SDSU for generations to come. This celebration is a chance to recognize the indelible impact Jackrabbit Nation has made, together as one.
Bold & Blue is historic; the celebration will be, too.

The Historic Reveal of Bold & Blue: A Celebration at The Oscar
2024-04-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
On April 25, Jackrabbit Nation is invited to celebrate the historic reveal of the final fundraising total of Bold & Blue, the largest comprehensive campaign in South Dakota history! The event will be held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, starting at 6:30 pm. The evening’s lineup will include a live band, complimentary food and beverages, and a special performance by members of the SDSU Concert Choir and The Pride of the Dakotas. More details will be shared on the SDSU Foundation’s social media in the upcoming weeks.
The entire yellow and blue community has helped the university to surpass the ambitious goal to raise $500 million and transform SDSU for generations to come. This celebration is a chance to recognize the indelible impact Jackrabbit Nation has made, together as one.
Bold & Blue is historic; the celebration will be, too.

BPL Movie Night: The Boys in the Boat
2024-04-25 17:30 - 19:45 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Movie Night: The Boys in the Boat

April’s Movie: The Boys in the Boat (Rated PG-13, 2 hours and 4 Minutes)
Popcorn is provided!
During the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin

"On the Farm Front: Agriculture During WWII" Opening Reception
2024-04-25 16:30 - 19:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join the museum at the opening reception for our newest exhibit, “On the Farm Front: Agriculture During WWII”. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-04-24 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
2024-04-24 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!

Music Bingo @ EBC
2024-04-24 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!

SDSU Baseball vs. Dakota Wesleyan
2024-04-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on the Tigers at Erv Huether Field.

2024 Student Juried Show Exhibit & Awards Reception
2024-04-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Grove Hall Ritz Gallery, 1396 Student Union Ln., Brookings, 57007, United States
Please join us for the exhibit & awards reception for the 2024 Student Juried Show! This event is free and open to the public.
What: 2024 Student Juried Show
Where: Grove Hall Ritz Gallery
When: 1:30pm on Wed, Apr 24, 2024

Women in Leadership April Luncheon
2024-04-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
“From Awkward to Awesome: Embracing Emotions for Effective Leadership”
Lisa Brouwer
Courage Coach & Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator
Key Takeaways:
We’ve all heard that emotions don’t belong in the workplace. They’re too messy, too awkward, too unpredictable, and apparently, they get in the way of making decisions.
But hold on… what if talking about emotions is the secret sauce to unlocking our full potential at work? What if we could borrow a concept from coaching and therapy to get better at problem-solving, giving feedback, dealing with conflict, and managing unproductive behavior?
You’ll walk away with a strategy (and a budding skill set) of how to uncover thoughts and emotions, increasing your confidence to move from awkward to awesome.
This daring leadership practice will equip you to lead from a place of care, connection, and courage. Implementing it won’t just positively transform how you work with your clients and team members – it’ll change relationships in your personal life too.
You are in for a treat! Lisa Brouwer is a speaker, Courage Coach, and Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator under the teaching of Brené Brown. Through public workshops, corporate development programs, women’s retreats, and one-on-one coaching, she guides people to live at the intersection of daring leadership and courageous living.
Join us at the Dacotah Bank Center beginning with networking and lunch at 11:30am and presentation from 12pm-1pm.
Tickets are just $30 for members, $45 for non-members, and $15 for students.
Use your Season Pass or Season Pass Plus! 2024 Season Passes (4 luncheons for $100) or NEW THIS YEAR the Season Pass Plus (4 luncheons + Half Day Summit for $200). Purchase a Season Pass or Season Pass Plus here: https://brookingsareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/store/ or at time of registration.

Trivia Tuesday
2024-04-23 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+.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2024-04-23 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; Choice of Sausage or Veggie with Diced Fruit
– 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!

Jennifer Stone | ART IS Your Passport to Creativity | Guild Program
2024-04-23 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 Jennifer Stone. At 10:00, following 9:30 coffee and social time, Jennifer will share on ART IS Your Passport to Creativity.
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 Prom
2024-04-22 18:30 - 23:30 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Brookings High School Prom on April 27, 2024, hosted at the Dacotah Bank Center. The festivities kick off with the elegant Grand March at 6:30 PM, where our dazzling prom-goers will make their grand entrance in style. Following the Grand March, prepare to be amazed as a professional hypnotist captivates and entertains dance attendees starting at 8:00 PM.

Then, as the night unfolds, let loose and dance the night away from 9:00 PM until midnight. With a mix of heart-pounding beats and unforgettable memories, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
For further details and updates, please visit https://www.brookings.k12.sd.us/. Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime at the Brookings High School Prom!

BHS Tennis Boys Varsity Dual vs. Sioux Falls Christian
2024-04-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Sioux Falls Christian at Hillcrest Tennis Courts!

Flower Arrangements with Hand Tied
2024-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Activity Center, 320 5th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Are you captivated by the beauty of flowers? Curious about the art of floral arrangements?
Open to all community members
Join us on Monday, April 22nd, at 1pm for an enchanting workshop at the activity center. Learn the art of stunning arrangements and create your own masterpiece with the flowers and vases provided. 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘰𝘳 $30 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 & $40 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴. Let your creativity blossom!

Author Talk and Book Signing with C.K. Van Dam *Rescheduled*
2024-04-21 14:00 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The museum is excited to welcome CK Van Dam, author of the book “Lone Tree Claim”. This second novel from CK follows Katie, a Civil War widow who homesteaded 160 acres in Dakota Territory to become a sheepherder. Join CK as she discusses the spark that started this book and her vast research of women homesteaders on the Dakota plains.

This event is FREE and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.

James and the Giant Peach
2024-04-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
From the book by Roald Dahl
Adapted by David Wood
Oscar Larson Theatre
April 18-20, 7:30 p.m.
April 21, 2 p.m.
In this delightful stage adaptation of the classic children’s tale, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters – Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird, and Earthworm. Children and adults alike will smile with delight as James and his friends tell the story of how they came to live in the giant peach stone in Central Park, New York.

SDSU Baseball vs. St. Thomas
2024-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on the Tommies at Erv Huether Field.

Jackrabbit Soccer: College ID Camp
2024-04-21 10:00 - 17:30 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Train like the Summit League Champions in our state of the art indoor facility. Each camp will be led by Brock Thompson, SDSU Head Women’s Soccer Coach, and attended by numerous college coaches from across the upper Midwest.
Location: Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex & Fishback Soccer Complex
Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Included: Transportation to and from the airport can be provided upon your request
Questions Contact: Andy Janssen | (605) 254-4521 | andrew.janssen@sdstate.edu
Jackrabbit Soccer Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Boys & Girls Club of Brookings Pancake Feed
2024-04-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Boys & Girls Club of Brookings, 1126 Southland Ln, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Enjoy Grandma Virginia’s secret pancake recipe and fixings while supporting Great Futures!
Boys & Girls Club of Brookings invites all to our first annual Pancake Feed! Join us on Sunday, April 21 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Club (1126 Southland Lane).
$5/person & free will donation. Children 5 years old & under eat FREE!
