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Chris Anderson, left, and Bethe Martian star in the Aberdeen Community Theatre’s production of “Uncanny Valley,” which continues through Sunday. Courtesy photo from Aberdeen Community Theatre.
Aberdeen Community Theatre presents “Uncanny Valley”: Thursday Feb. 27 through Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at 2:30 p.m. The story revolves around a neuroscientist who creates a robot and teaches him how to be human. Advanced tickets are $20. Tickets at the door are $24. Tickets are available at the Aberdeen Community Theatre office, 415 S. Main, online at AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com or Riddle’s Jewelry.
Aberdeen University Civic Symphony Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Featuring guest pianist Jeffery Biegel who has performed a rhapsody in all 50 states. $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and NSU faculty and staff Students are free. Cash or check payments only.
Aberdeen Home Builders Association Home Show: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Holum Expo Building.
All Hobby Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 1 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2. AmericInn, 301 S. Centennial St. Free. Sponsored by The Ringneck Coin and Stamp Club. Booths feature gemstones, gold, silver, coins, stamps, currency, collectibles and cards.
Art open houses with Daniel Parsons and Connie Gisi: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, Dacotah Prairie Museum, 21 S. Main St. Open house for Parson’s exhibit “Over The Hill Images” in the Lamont Gallery and Gisi’s exhibit “You Are My Sunshine” in the Dacotah Gallery..
Comedy with Eric Slivoskey: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., $10 cover. Doors 7:15 p.m.
Mardi Gras Party featuring “Citrisity”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, City Lights Bar & Event Center, 316 S. Second St. Also featuring Starling Call at 7:30 p.m. and Never Far at all p.m.
Read Across America: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, Uptown Aberdeen, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E., enjoy a celebration of literacy and reading with games, activities, story reading and more.
Pancake Supper: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1410 N. Kline, donations accepted. Fundraiser for church youth group.
Jaw Dropping Health: 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 pm. Wednesday, March 5, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Hear local chiropractor Randy Mage discuss the importance of jaw health.
S.D. Jazz Festival: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Join Northern State University jazz bands. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, Northern faculty and staff, free for students. Free for Aberdeen Area Community Concert Association members.
Roots of Ireland: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Explore stories of Irish immigrants, uncover rich cultural traditions, music and tastes of Ireland.
Aberdeen Area Piano Festival: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Regional event featuring local pianists, students and instructors.
Museum School for Adults: The art of image preservation: 1:30-3 p.m., Saturday, March 8, Dacotah Prairie Museum, 21 S. Main St. Learn about different types of photography and how to best store each item. $10. Register at dacotahprairiemuseum.org/programs/museumschool
AHBA Turkey Shoot: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, City Lights Bar and Event Center, 316 S. Second St. Enjoy a variety of games and prizes with proceeds supporting the A-TEC students attending SkillsUSA at this event sponsored by the Aberdeen Home Builders Association.
Aberdeen Area Humane Society Bow Wow Boogie: March 8, Best Western Ramkota. Doors 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. piano show at 8:30 p.m. This year’s theme is The Great Catsby with Dueling Duo Entertainment. For more information go to anewleashonlife.net/bowwow Dinner and entertainment is $65, dinner only is $45 and entertainment only is $40.
Comedy with Zach Dresch: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E. Also featuring Adam Goodge with host Tony Tubes. $10 cover.
Live music with Zwarte and Judd Hoos and Denham: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8, Webster VFW., 521 First Street West.
Handmade Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, Dakota Event Center, 720 S. Lamont St. Vendor fair.
Roncalli theater presents “The Little Match Girl”: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, Roncalli High School, 1400 N. Dakota St. Watch this encore presentation of the school’s one-act play about poverty, the need for charity and the transience of pain on Earth. Bring a non-perishable food item for admission.
Recurring events
Chamber Connections: 8:45 a.m. Thursdays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Weekly talk about community topics hosted by Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. Alexa Sheldon, Aberdeen Downtown Association, Feb. 27; Kristan Morris, Aberdeen Sertoma Club, March 8. Doors 8:30 a.m., discussion follows half-hour presentation with networking to follow.
AARP Foundation tax aide: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 8, Strode Center, 1500 N. Main St. Call 605-622-0750 for appointments. Free tax preparation service with no age restrictions. Must take photo ID and Social Security card.
Groton pancake breakfast: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, March 2, Groton Community Center. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society’s jail restoration. Donations accepted.
Veteran’s Coffee: 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at the Aberdeen Area Senior Center, 1303 Seventh Ave. S.E. This free event is open to all active and non-active military and family members.
Chase the Fez and Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., $1 per card, $7 for dinner.
Chair yoga: 1:30 p.m. Mondays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E., free.
Old Time Music Jam: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104, free.
Aspire Chase the Ace: 7:17 p.m. Tuesdays, Circus Sports Bar & Grill, 14 Third Ave. S.E., fundraiser for Aspire.
Queen of Hearts: 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lager’s Inn, 20 Third Ave. S.W., fundraiser for Aberdeen Area Veterans.
Bingo at Hub City Station: 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.
Aberdeen Moose Bingo: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Doors open at 4 p.m., packets start at $23.
Elks entertainment: 6 p.m. Fridays, Aberdeen Elks Club, 705 Circle Drive. David Redfield, Feb. 28. Private event on March 7.
Underground Theater at the Amaris Inn: 1109 E. Seventh Ave., Redfield. Variety of show times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, $8. For movie details visit amarisinn.com/theater.
Capitol Cinema movie: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Feb. 28-March 2 movie is “Flow” Details at capitolcinema.net.