Big Read author talk with Sarah Smarsh: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Discussion on this year’s book, “Heartland.”
Central High School Theater presents “Guys and Dolls”: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25-Saturday, April 27, Thomas F. Kelly Theatre, Central High School, 2200 S. Roosevelt St., $5 for adults, $3 for students, activity passes accepted.
Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experience: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, Johnson Fine Arts Center, 1200 S. Jay St. Sponsored by Aberdeen Community Concert Association. Tickets $35 for adults, $10 for students or available in advance at Interior Design Concepts, 21 N. Main St. Season memberships are also available at aberdeencommunityconcerts.org.
Northern State University Bourbon and Brews: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, Northern State University Barnett Center, $80. Enjoy pour stations, snacks, games and silent auction at this fundraiser for Northern State athletics.
Spring swing dance and concert: 7-11 p.m. Friday, April 26, Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center library auditorium, 225 Third Ave. S.E. Featuring music by Aberdeen Municipal Big Band, Northern State 2 O’Clock Band and Northern State Jazz Combo. Free dance lessons, 6-6:45 p.m. $15 for adults and $10 for students.
Beers for Baird Park Pub Crawl: 1-8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, $10. Fundraiser for a snow machine at Baird Park. Visit a variety of downtown businesses, event organized by the 2024 Leadership Aberdeen class.
Art with the Wolves: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, Malchow Plaza, 506 S. Main St. Kids 2-8 encouraged to attend this Day of Champions event and make crafts with Northern students.
Diane Dumire fundraiser: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, D’s Fast Food and Catering, 405 Fifth Ave. N.W. Cookies by Chris will be doing a cookie fundraiser for Dumire. A variety of cookies will be on sale plus kitchen, caramel and cinnamon rolls.
Comedy with PJ Johnson: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., $10. Featuring Chris Freier, hosted by Hannah Marie and introduction by Tony Tubes.
Northern State spring choir concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28 Johnson Fine Arts Center; $10 general admission, $5 for Northern faculty, staff or senior citizens, students free.
Eagle Day at Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 39650 Sand Lake Drive, Columbia. Celebrate the wildlife migration through Sand Lake and see thousands of migratory birds. Falconry and raptor education presentations at 1 and 3 p.m., live raptor release at 2 p.m., guided bus tours available and guided bird tours at 1 and 3 p.m.
Designer Purse Bingo: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 28, Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St. Tickets $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Win designer purses by Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors. Tickets available at sertomabingo.square.site.
Hub City Baby Expo: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, Engel Event Co., 209 S. Main St. Learn about services in town from photographers and chiropractors to natural cleaning options, organization help, lactation advice and a car seat technician.
Next week
National Day of Prayer: Noon Thursday, May 2, Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center second floor auditorium, 225 Third Ave. S.E. Prayers will be offered for government, education, military, media, business, church and family.
Live music with Indicative of Drumming with YZHK and more: Friday May 3, 6 p.m. Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St.
Comedy with Cody Miears and Roderick McDaniels: 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave S.E., Suite 104. Hosted by Tony Tubes, $10 cover.
Aberdeen Area Humane Society Spring 2nd Paw Sale: Saturday May 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Brown County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Early bird shopping available for $20 Friday, May 3, 6-7 p.m.
Star Wars Karaoke Party: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St.
Live Music by Low Embers, Get Off My Lawn and The House of Tomorrow: Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m.City Lights Bar and Event Center, Free.
All-State Jazz and All State-Show Choir: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University, 1200 S. Jay St. ,$15 for adults, $10 for students, cash or check payments only.
Aberdeen Area Men’s Chorus: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, May 5, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Kline St., $10 for adults, 18 and younger free. Tickets available from chorus members, at Ken’s SuperFair Foods and at Kessler’s.
Recurring events
Masonic Super Bingo: 1 p.m., Sunday, May 5, Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., 20 games, $30 per packet. Cash prizes for winners. Proceeds benefit Sunrise Lodge #211. Doors open at noon.
Chair yoga: 1:30 p.m. Mondays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
Old Time Music Jam: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104.
Queen of Hearts: 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lager’s Inn, 20 Third Ave. S.W., fundraiser for Aberdeen Area Veterans.
Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104. Doors at 5:30 p.m., $20 per packet.
Trivia: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 8 p.m., City Lights Bar and Event Center, 314 S. Third St., hosted by Jon Boon.
Chase the Fez and Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., $1 per card, $7 for dinner.
Aberdeen Moose Bingo: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W., doors at 4 p.m., packets start at $23.
Elks dinner and entertainment: 6 p.m. Fridays, Aberdeen Elks Club, 705 Circle Drive. Music by Double S Duo is April 26.
Richmond Pavilion Bingo: 2 p.m. Sundays, Richmond Pavilion, 12805 S. Shore Drive, $20 for 10 games, final game is progressive blackout.
Capitol Cinema movie: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, tickets $9. Showing April 26-28 is “Arthur the King.” For show details, go to capitolcinema.net/.