Tido Maldonado LIVE at The Comedy Room
2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!
Presented by Teesdale Law!
When: Friday, January 17th and 18th at 7pm
Where: Wooden Legs Brewing Company – 309 5th St Ste 100, Brookings, SD 57006
Headliner:
Tido Maldonado (10K Laughs Festival)
Combining clever word play with insightful stories that are hilarious and relatable allows him to bring a unique perspective to the stage no matter the topic, whether it’s financial advice or something stemming from his Mexican-American background. You can catch Tido Maldonado performing regularly in Minneapolis at The Comedy Corner Underground & Sisyphus Brewing, along with various comedy shows on the “road” throughout the Midwest. He was a featured performer at the 10,000 Laughs Festival in 2023 & 2024

SDSU Baseball: Winter Prospect Camp
2025-01-19 08:30 - 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
High School prospect camp will start with a showcase format, including running times, batting evaluation, specific position showcase. All participants will also receive individual instruction at their position from SDSU staff. Each player will be able to pitch, hit, and play his position. Two camp options are available. First, camp plus evaluation; camper will participate in all aspects of camp plus receive an evaluation covering your primary and secondary positions, plus hitting. The second option is available for PO’s (pitchers only). PO’s will have an evaluation as well.

Spark Studio
2025-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In
Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy of making. Spark Studio is the perfect place to unleash creativity and engage in sensory exploration.

Exploring 3D Art Day Camp
2025-01-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $65 ($52 members)

We invite young creators to dive into the world of sculpture and beyond! Using materials like clay, wire, paper, and recycled items, campers will learn techniques to build and shape their own unique, eye-catching 3D art pieces, bringing their ideas to life from every angle. Please bring a sack lunch.

MLK Jr. Rally and Marade
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block My Hood My City, will be the guest speaker at South Dakota State University during the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Rally and Marade event to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights activist.
The event is Jan. 20 starting at 10 a.m. in Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The public is invited to attend.
Speakers, including Cole and SDSU President Barry Dunn, will present from 10-11:30 a.m. Following the remarks, the marade will begin. Attendees are also invited to a social event in Club 71 following the march.
Cole is the founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City and a dedicated advocate for social justice — committed to building a more interconnected Chicago through service and education.
Cole is a multi-time Chicago Reader Activist of the Year, Chicago Magazine Chicagoan of the Year, Chicago Defender “Men of Excellence” honoree, American Red Cross Community Impact Hero Award recipient, and the subject of the feature documentary film “A Tiny Ripple of Hope.” He has also had the honor of speaking in front of President Barack Obama and received an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from DePaul University.
The rally and marade are hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility, Diversity in Athletics Council, Students’ Association and Student-Athlete Advisory Council.

Story Time
2025-01-21 10:30 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style
With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences with every turn of the page.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-01-21 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:
– Spaghetti with Garlic Breadstick
– 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!

Make-n-Take Tuesdays
2025-01-21 17:00 - 19:00 | SD
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required
Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience every time. Come create something unique to take home and enjoy!

Ceramic Luminaries
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Create two beautiful ceramic luminaries that can be used inside or outside with local artist Elissa Cox Wenthe. Each participant will make two luminaries in a unique style.
This is a single session class–instructor will bisque and clear glaze the work and students will be notified to pick up their finished pieces.
For ages 12+, younger accompanied by adult

Bring Your Own Craft Night
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Are you working on a project? Do you want an opportunity to socialize? Bring a craft and work alongside other crafters! Small crafts will be available for those who don’t have their own project.
No registration is required!

International Cooking Class
2025-01-21 18:30 - 21:00 | The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co., 310 Main Ave S., Brookings, 57006, United States
The International Cooking classes are held at the Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 pm. Learn how to cook amazing and delicious dishes from around the world. Each month learn about a new dish from different countries. Learn more about each event on Facebook.
Cost: $25 (incl. materials)

Come and cook with us! Learn more and register at cookingclass@brookingsmc.org

BHS Basketball Varsity Doubleheader vs. Huron
2025-01-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Huron.
Girls Varsity begin at 6:30pm and Boys Varsity begins at 8:00pm.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-01-21 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+.

EBC Trivia Night
2025-01-22 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.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-01-22 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.

Socialight's Winter Warehouse Sale
2025-01-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Socialight Boutique, 420 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
You know her, you LOVE her. Twice a year we go ALL OUT with the discounts. January 23-26 we will host our winter warehouse sale- located right in the store at 420 main Ave!

You can expect- every single thing on sale. Tons of extremely discounted racks- $5/$10/$20/$30. Extra sales on Gameday. Need I say more??

Come early to get access to the best deals, they won’t last long. The sale will run Thursday January 23rd 10am-6pm through Sunday January 26th 10am-6pm. Bring your friends!!

Spark Studio
2025-01-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style
Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy of making. Spark Studio is the perfect place to unleash creativity and engage in sensory exploration.

46th Annual Photo Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Head over to the Brookings Arts Council to enjoy the opening reception of the 46th Annual Photo Exhibition!
Thursday, January 23: Exhibition opens
Reception: 5:30pm – 7pm
Awards and juror comments: 6pm

Author Talk with Jim McKeown
2025-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Meet sports author Jim McKeown and learn about his newest book, “BELIEVE: The Story of Lovely’s Curse”! Considered one of the top stories in South Dakota sports history, McKeown’s book offers an inside look at the state’s first basketball dynasty where the little town of Elkton overcame accusations, threats, and bribery to reach the pinnacle of South Dakota sports. The team and the town then suffered a lifetime of disappointment before returning to the state tournament.

Termite & Mite Tournament - Brookings Winter Classic
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-26 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All tournaments will be held at the Larson Ice Center in Brookings, SD.
Guaranteed 3 games most will be 4
All games will be played under USA Hockey Rules as modified by SD Hockey.

Playful Preschoolers
2025-01-24 08:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $25 ($20 members)
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. These camps are designed to provide children with a chance to learn through play and inquiry. Play along! Snack provided.

Prairie Striders Indoor 5K
2025-01-25 08:30 - 13:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Join us for the Prairie Striders Indoor 5K on January 25! Get more information and sign up here: http://www.prairiestriders.net/indoor-5k.html

Hygge Day at the South Dakota Art Museum
2025-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Free event! Join us at the South Dakota Art Museum for a cozy day of fun and relaxation in the spirit of Hygge, the Danish inspired concept of creating cozy and convivial atmospheres that promote wellbeing. We’ll have board games, puzzles, craft activities, books from the Brookings Library, warm beverages and more for adults and children.
Drop in anytime 10 am to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome! Thanks to the support of Museum Members, this event is free for all (museum admission is also free, always). Parking is also free, just west of the museum on Harvey Dunn Street – on the street and in the museum and West Hall lots.
Call the Museum at (605)688-5423 with questions.

SDSU Track & Field: Jim Emmerich Alumni Meet
2025-01-25 12:30 - 19:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Cheer on the SDSU Men’s and Women’s Track and Field at the Jim Emmerich Alumni Meet.

Dakota Curling Supplies Pro Shop Visit
2025-01-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Once again time to combine beer and curling as Dakota Curling Supplies sets up the pro shop at Wooden Legs Brewing Company.

Come grab a pint take a seat and try on some new shoes, or maybe see how you feel handling a new broom, or just stock up on replacement grippers and pads. Whatever your need from novice to Olympian they got you covered.

Come on by Saturday, January 25th from 2:00 – 5:00pm and broomstack with us.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-01-25 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 Men's Basketball vs. South Dakota
2025-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Men’s Basketball takes on South Dakota at First Bank & Trust Arena.

First Bank & Trust Arena
1165 Jackrabbit Ave.
Brookings, SD 57006 United States

Event Time: 5 pm

Urbandale Lane @ Skinners Pub
2025-01-25 21:00 - 23:30 | Skinner’s Pub
Urbandale Lane is back at Skinners Pub to bring live music to your Saturday night!
They will perform from 9pm to 1am!
