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The Red Rooster Coffee House hosts after parties on Friday and Saturday as part of the South Dakota Film Festival. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
South Dakota Film Festival: Thursday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 15, Capitol Theatre, complete schedule at southdakotafilmfest.org. Tickets $100 for all sessions, $250 for VIP passes. Individual session tickets $10, VIP $25.
Art exhibit, film screening: 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, Gallery X, Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University campus. Featured films by John Schwab. Art exhibit features variety of student work with focus on graduating seniors. Several pieces for purchase. Closing reception for Midwest Nice: 02 in main gallery.
Northern faculty showcase: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University campus.
Star Party: 10:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Kuhnert Arboretum, 2110 S. Dakota St. Led by Kurt Drube, free.
The Lizzy Hofer band is one of the performers at the Hats off to SPURS barn dance on Saturday, Sept. 14. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Hats off to SPURS barn dance: Saturday, Sept. 14, SPURS barn, 1006 130th St. Doors 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. live music with the Lizzy Hofer Band and Avenger Joe 8 p.m. Tickets $25 per person, $50 per family.
Low Embers album release: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, City Lights Bar & Events Center, 316 S. Second St., free.
Karaoke with Curt and Peggy: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Wakeside Bar & Grill, 103 S. Sunset Drive, Mina.
Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 15 and every weekend through October, Back Forty Beef, 42242 134th St., Pierpont. Features different food vendors each weekend, host of activities, 12-acre corn maze. Adults $12, children $8, family pass $40, 2 and younger free. For more information, visit backfortybeef.com. Special event on Saturday is Wine through the Maze. Participants must be 21 and tickets are $35.
St. Mary’s Parish Fall Festival and Dinner: Sunday, Sept. 15. Carnival games noon-7 p.m., dinner 4-6 p.m., St. Mary’s, 409 Second Ave. N.E. Dinner $15 for adults, $8 for kids.
Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Tickets at northernstartupcenter.com.
Graveyard Girl: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Tasha Wesby Tietz discusses journeys through South Dakota and Midwest cemeteries.
Community Block Party: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, Malchow Plaza, downtown Aberdeen. Welcome event for Northern State University college students previously called COLLEGEpalooza. Information from 50 businesses and organizations.
This year’s walk to end Alzheimer’s will be at the Strode Center on Saturday, Sept 21. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. ceremony with walk to follow, Strode Center, 1500 N. Main St.
Your Race Your Pace: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Wylie Park Circle of Flags, multiple routes and distances. Register at runsignup.com/race/SD/raceatyourpace
Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 22 and every weekend through October, Back Forty Beef, 42242 134th St., Pierpont. Features different food vendors each weekend, host of activities, 12-acre corn maze. Adults $12, children $8, family pass $40, 2 and younger free. For more information, visit backfortybeef.com.
Touch the Truck event: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 21, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Children can explore a variety of big vehicles.
Fort Sisseton Harvest Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 11907 434th Ave., Lake City. Events include show by Jamestown Kite Flyers, antique tractors, garden harvest, wagon rides, games, crafts, more; Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, state park entrance fees required. Full schedule at gfp.sd.gov/historical-festival.
The Rosie Daze Band will be performing at the Dacotah Prairie Museum for its Harvest Stroll on Sept. 21. Courtesy photo.
Harvest Stroll: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Dacotah Prairie Museum, First Avenue Southeast and South Main Street. Activities from the museum east to Lincoln Street, including green space at the Brown County Courthouse. Craft and food booths, live music by Rosie Daze Band featuring local artist Johanna Lawrence. Free.
Bethesda Car and Bike Show: Saturday, Sept. 21, Bethesda, 1224 S. High St. Line up at noon, show 1-3 p.m. Register at [email protected] or by calling 605-377-2703.
Show No-Shine Car Show: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Richmond Oasis, 12845 South Shore Drive, Aberdeen. All entries must be drivable, rust and project cars welcome.
Aberdeen Curling Club learn to curl: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Holum Expo Building, 400 24th Ave. N.W., $10. Learn the basics of curling.
Kuhnert Arboretum Music Festival: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Kuhnert Arboretum, 2110 N. Dakota St. Live music by Starling Call at 4 p.m., Funky Al and the Gators at 4:40 p.m., Murphy Slaw at 5:35 p.m., Citrisity at 6:30 p.m.; free.
Bowdle Volunteer Fire Department banquet: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Bowdle Fire Hall. Donations accepted to support the purchase of new rescue and wildland fire truck. Brisket meal, live auction, raffle.
Live music by Matthew Carlson: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St. Solo acoustic music and stories.
Comedy with Jordan Wold: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104. Featuring Kellin Harmon, $10 cover.
Central High School Hall of Fame Banquet: 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Central High School commons area. Meal at 5:30 p.m., induction ceremony to follow, $45.
Recurring events
Redfield Farmers Market: Thursdays through Sept. 12, Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Depot, 715 W. Third St., Redfield.
Elks bingo: Sunday, Sept. 15. Doors at noon, games at 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 705 Circle Drive. Packets start at $23.
Pie and Bingo: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
Aspire Chase the Ace: 7:17 p.m. Tuesdays, Circus Sports Bar & Grill, 14 Third Ave. S.E. Fundraiser for Aspire.
Farmers market and live music: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Malchow Plaza, 506 S. Main St. Haven Brunes plays Sept. 14, Mia Dougherty Sept. 21.
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.
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.
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 open at 4 p.m. Packets start at $23.
Elks dinner and entertainment: 6 p.m. Fridays, Aberdeen Elks Club, 705 Circle Drive. Sept. 13 is Double S Duo, Sept. 20 is Bob Styles.