The Week Ahead: May 12-18

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.

May 12: Trivia at Remedy Brewing Co.

Remedy Brewing Co.’s Thursday Trivia is back at 7 p.m. The free trivia event allows for groups of up to six people, with prizes like gift cards and free beer tokens. You’ll be quizzed on everything from history to pop culture by your host, Donovan, and a full beer and food menu will be served all night. Remedy is located downtown along the 8th & Railroad Center boardwalk at 401 E. Eighth St.

May 13: Summer Concert Series

Join Blue Rock Bar & Grill for the opening event of its summer concert series. Every Friday, there will be live music on the patio. This week, the performer will be Micah Wetzel. Other artists featured throughout the summer include Too Drunk To Fish, Denham, Elisabeth Hunstad and 6 Feet Over. There is no extra charge for sitting on the patio to enjoy the live music, and a full food and drink menu will be available. Music begins at 6 p.m.

May 14: Meet Your Hero Day

Give the kids a chance to meet some hometown heroes Saturday at The Empire Mall. Meet Your Hero Day will be a meet-and-greet event with the Sioux Falls Police Department, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and the members of the military. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the east parking lot. Not only will families get to meet firefighters and police officers, but also there will be public safety and emergency rescue vehicles for everyone to view. Snacks will be provided by Hy-Vee, and coloring and crafts will be hosted by Old Navy.

May 14: Minnehaha County Master Gardeners Plant Sale

The Minnehaha County Master Gardeners are holding their annual plant sale Saturday. From 9 a.m. to noon, you’ll be able to shop a variety of annuals, perennials, vegetables, pollinators, shrubs and vines. The event is free to the public, and purchases must be made with cash or check. The plant sale will take place at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds at 100 N. Lyon Blvd. For information, click here.

May 15: Indigenous Artists of the Prairie

Head to Good Earth State Park on Sunday for an event celebrating indigenous artists and creators. Indigenous Artists of the Prairie will feature a variety of creators and makers; some will have their items available for sale. There also will be performances by Kobe Jordan at 2 p.m. and the Whitetail Drum Group at 4 p.m. A food truck also will be present at the event, which will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. The event is free, but paid admission to the park for each vehicle will be required.

May 16: Open Air T’ai Chi & Singing Bowls

Learn the art of t’ai chi, qigong and Himalayan singing bowls with experts Monday at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum. T’ai chi and qigong are mind-body practices that focus on relaxation, balance improvement and other mindfulness objectives. The vibrations of the singing bowls resonate with energy in your body, bringing both your body and mind to a resting state. The classes are open to all skill and fitness levels, and comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended, as well as a light snack before the first class. The hourlong t’ai chi class will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by the singing bowls. In the event of bad weather, the classes will take place in the classroom inside the Mabel & Judy Jasper Educational Center. The fee is $20 per class or $30 for both. Participants can register on the arboretum’s website.