The week ahead: Feb. 26-March 4

The Week Ahead is our hand-picked event guide to the next seven days in Sioux Falls and slightly beyond. For guaranteed placement or to promote your event ahead of time, email [email protected] about a featured event listing.

Feb. 26: Jacks trivia

Think you know the Jackrabbits? Join the Sioux Falls Area Jacks at trivia night at Gibs Sports Bar, 3104 E. 26th St., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Trivia starts at 7 p.m.; participants will receive a complimentary drink. You’ll need your phone to play. Winners will be awarded South Dakota State University swag.

Feb. 26: Cosmos & Cocktails

It’s adults only at the Washington Pavilion at this popular event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Enjoy three floors of interactive science exhibits, check out a presentation in the planetarium, marvel at artwork in eight art galleries, sip on tasty cocktails and more — without the kiddos!

The night includes:

• Unlimited access to the Kirby Science Discovery Center.
• Unlimited access to the Visual Arts Center.
• Live planetarium presentation.
• Specialty cocktails, wine and beer available for purchase.
• Gourmet ice cream, fresh popcorn, wraps, sandwiches, candy and cold beverages available for purchase at Parlour.

Visit here to learn more and purchase tickets.

Feb. 27: Storytime at the Barn

Stockyards Ag Experience, 301 E. Falls Park Drive, will host a story time from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Friday. Age-appropriate books on farming, ranching, farm-to-table and agriculture education will be chosen that day. There also will be time for free play and coloring in the lower-level interactive exhibit. The event is free.

Feb. 27: A weekend of plays 

Theatre Midwest will make a Season 6 tour stop in Sioux Falls, presenting “Apples in Winter” by Jennifer Fawcett. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Augustana University Edith Mortenson Center Theatre. This is part of the Claire Donaldson New Play Festival, which continues Saturday and Sunday. Learn more about the event and get tickets here.

Feb. 28: Winter games

Green Room Productions will bring a full day of winter competition and live music to the Upper Cut Bar & Grill, 2805 E. 10th St., beginning with sign-up at 11 a.m. Saturday. Games will begin at 1 p.m. and include beer pong, tippy cup and minnow races. Each game has a small entry fee, with cash prizes awarded to the winners. Live music will start at 7 p.m. and feature Jordan Knopf of Tuff Roots. There is a $10 cover.

March 3: Full moon hike

Bask in the worm moon, the final full moon of winter in the Northern Hemisphere with this hike from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Great Bear Recreation Park. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Participants must be able to hike 1 mile on uneven terrain. Please wear sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight if you wish. Registration is required here.

Coming up: March 19

Let’s look ahead to spring. Next month’s Thursday Talk will be all about bees — honey bees, native bees and wannabees. South Dakota volunteer naturalist and beekeeper Phil Breed will give the classroom presentation at 7 p.m. at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, 26924 480th St.