The Week Ahead: July 21-27

The Week Ahead is our hand-picked event guide to the next seven day 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.

July 21: Author Meet and Greet: Dianna E. Anderson

Meet an author who wrote the book that the Gay Times called “one of the 10 most anticipated LGBTQ+ books of 2022.” Author Dianna E. Anderson will be reading from their book “In Transit,” which explores gender identity and theory. The meet-and-greet and reading will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Full Circle Book Co-Op, 123 W. 10th St. You’ll be able to purchase food and drink during the event as well as Anderson’s book.

July 21-22: Art Collective

The annual Art Collective is back. The event at Icon Event Hall is called “the largest gathering of local artists in the Sioux Falls area.” The show features local Sioux Falls artists of all ages. Full bar service will be available during the event. The show will take place from 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday. A raffle for artwork will also take place, with tickets at $1.

July 23: Pound Rockout Workout

Do you want to get your sweat on but also enjoy some good music? Join Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Saturday for an introduction to Pound workouts. Pound is described as a “full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning and strength training” and involves Ripstix, which are lightweight drumsticks designed for exercise, as well as music. The class will cost $10 and take place from 9 to 10 a.m. at Sertoma Park. To register for the class, click here.

July 23: Familyfest Fun Cruise

The Familyfest Fun Cruise will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with a wide variety of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. From Oh My Cupcakes to Skate City, the Familyfest Fun Cruise will take you all over the city to different locations where activities, prizes and treats will be available. Many families will begin at Stop No. 1, which is the Sanford Wellness Center, where free swag bags will be given to the first 50o families. No purchase is required to visit each stop, but additional purchases may be available at each location. For a full map and list of locations on the Familyfest Fun Cruise, click here.

July 23: Creepy Crawly Critters

Do you love all things creepy and crawly? Head to the Mary Jo Wenger Arboretum, 1900 S. Perry Place, on Saturday to learn all about the ones that inhabit our world. Naturalist Andrea Porter will show you around the area looking for all of the different bugs and beetles around the park, both on land and in the water. You’ll need good outdoor shoes and a water bottle for this event, which will cost $20 a person and take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. To purchase tickets, click here.

July 23: Drag Queen Bingo

The crowd-favorite Drag Queen Bingo is back Saturday at Gist Wine Shop. This month’s event will feature Rosey Palmer, and all proceeds will be donated to the Sioux Empire Pride Sports Association. Bingo will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Ut will cost $10 for 25 cards. Prizes will be available to bingo winners, and, of course, Gist will be serving wine throughout the event. Gist Wine Shop is at 108 W. 11th St.