Dahl hosting viewing of documentary on Rapid City Area Schools book controversy

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

Holiday events

Festival of Trees, 4 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Includes silent auction until 5:45 p.m., live auction, 6 p.m., and entertainment. $10 per adult; children younger than 18 admitted free.

Special events

Historic Rapid City hosts unveiling of Valentine T. McGillycuddy sculpture, 6:30 p.m., Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Tickets $40 at the door. Short program, sculpture unveiling, food, live music by Dylan Lewis, and an update on restoration work at the McGillycuddy House in Rapid City.

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Information Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Post 22, Rapid City. More than 30 vendors will have relevant information for veterans, dependents and military personnel. Services officers will assist veterans with filing a VA claim, free of charge. Information: Christine Speirs, 605-787-2645.

Craft fairs and bazaars

Fall Sip ‘n Shop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Naja Shrine Center, Rapid City. More than 35 local crafters and businesses.

Fundraisers

Women’s Auxiliary Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Salvation Army Thrift Store, Rapid City. Proceeds support Salvation Army of the Black Hills programs and projects such as Angel Trees and Christmas Toy Shop.

WellFully Premier Adolescent Care Center’s fourth annual Online Auction Fundraiser to support its work. WellFully, located in Rapid City, is the only residential group care home and residential addiction recovery program for adolescents in western South Dakota. Information about WellFully and the Online Auction: wellfullypacc.org

Farmers markets 

Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org

Performances

On Your Toes dance recital, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Historic Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. 

“Hansel and Gretel,” 2 and 7 p.m., Central High School Performing Arts Theater, Rapid City. Tickets $5. 

Hard Rockin’ Drama Club presents William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” 7 p.m., Surbeck Center’s Beck Ballroom, School of Mines, Rapid City. Tickets $10. Free admission for School of Mines students, faculty and staff. 

“The House,” 7 p.m., Douglas High School auditorium, Box Elder. Reserved seats $3; call 605-923-0030 or email [email protected] to reserve seats. Do ghosts make a house haunted, or are houses evil to begin with? This question and others are answered in this horror play.

Black Hills Community Theatre presents “The Women of Lockerbie,” 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music 

Dance with live music by New Horizons, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

Special events

Film screening: “To Be Destroyed,” 6:30 p.m., Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Free. “To Be Destroyed” is an MSNBC documentary that explores the controversy surrounding the Rapid City Area Schools’ decision to ban five books, including Dave Eggers’ “The Circle.” Eggers and documentary director Arthur Bradford will be present for a Q&A after the screening.

Family Fun Day: “Thanksgiving Foods,” 2-4 p.m., Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center, Belle Fourche. $2 per person; free with museum membership. Learn about the history of Thanksgiving foods such as turkey and cranberries and sample a few foods. Thanksgiving crafts, drawing for the book “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story,” free take-home workbook, and refreshments. Information: 605-723-1200

Fundraisers

WellFully Premier Adolescent Care Center’s fourth annual Online Auction Fundraiser to support its work. WellFully, located in Rapid City, is the only residential group care home and residential addiction recovery program for adolescents in western South Dakota. Information about WellFully and the Online Auction: wellfullypacc.org

Performances

Black Hills Community Theatre presents “The Women of Lockerbie,” 2 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

MONDAY, NOV. 18

Special events

Rapid City Area Right to Life meeting, 5:30 p.m., Rimrock Downtown, Rapid City

“Medicare Monday,” educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

Fundraisers

WellFully Premier Adolescent Care Center’s fourth annual Online Auction Fundraiser to support its work. WellFully, located in Rapid City, is the only residential group care home and residential addiction recovery program for adolescents in western South Dakota. Information about WellFully and the Online Auction: wellfullypacc.org

Live music 

Rapid City Concert Association presents Boyd Meets Girl, 7 p.m., Historic Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd and American cellist Laura Metcalf perform an eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé. Tickets and information: rapidcityconcertassociation.com

TUESDAY, NOV. 19

Special events

Black Hills Memory Cafe, 10-11:30 a.m., Fork Real Cafe, Rapid City. Free. Memory Cafe is an opportunity for caregivers and their loved ones with dementia to enjoy social engagement with others in a similar situation. An interactive program is planned with presentations, music, trivia, time for conversation, and refreshments. Local resources and educational materials available. Information: [email protected] 

Fundraisers

WellFully Premier Adolescent Care Center’s fourth annual Online Auction Fundraiser to support its work. WellFully, located in Rapid City, is the only residential group care home and residential addiction recovery program for adolescents in western South Dakota. Information about WellFully and the Online Auction: wellfullypacc.org

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20

Holiday events 

33rd annual Festival of Trees, noon-5 p.m., Spearfish Park Pavilion, Spearfish. Free admission; bring a canned or non-perishable food item for the Spearfish Food Pantry. Sponsored by Zonta Club of Spearfish Area. 

Special events

Auditions for “Come Together” community variety show, 7-8:30 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, pianists and instrumentalists wanted. Information: homestakeoperahouse.org/event/cometogetherauditions

Live music

Wednesday Shed All Ages Jazz Jam Session, 6 p.m., Diamond E Collective, Rapid City. This session is open to all jazz enthusiasts who are looking to sharpen their skills and find new musicians to perform with. Information: improvisearts.org

THURSDAY, NOV. 21

Holiday events 

33rd annual Festival of Trees, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Spearfish Park Pavilion, Spearfish. Senior tea, 2-4 p.m. Entertainment 5-8 p.m. Free admission; bring a canned or non-perishable food item for the Spearfish Food Pantry. Sponsored by Zonta Club of Spearfish Area. 

Special events

Pennington County Democratic Party Monthly Forum, 6 p.m., Labor Temple, Rapid City. Information: [email protected]

MusicSpeaks, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis. Topic: Thankfulness and the autumnal harvest through musical examples. We will also answer the question — who is more musically thankful, Antonio Vivaldi or Ariana Grande? Information: 605-347-2624 

Books On Tap, 6 p.m., Oasis Fireside, Sturgis. Open to readers 21 and older. Sturgis Public Library hosts “Relish: An Appetizer Social.” At this annual November tradition, participants discuss books they’ve enjoyed this month while sharing homemade appetizers and snacks. Cooking is optional but appreciated. Information: 605-347-2624.

Public meeting about next phase of Highway 385 construction, 5-7 p.m., Rimrock Church, 12200 S.D. Hwy. 44, Rapid City. Presented by the South Dakota Department of Transportation. The goal is to share specific information about phase two of the project for 2025 and 2026 construction seasons. This construction phase includes significant traffic impacts, including full road closures.

Auditions for “Come Together” community variety show, 7-8:30 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, pianists and instrumentalists wanted. Information: homestakeoperahouse.org/event/cometogetherauditions

Live music

Dance with live music, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. $5 per person. Information: 605-394-1887

Open acoustic bluegrass jam every Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville

FRIDAY, NOV. 22 

Holiday events 

33rd annual Festival of Trees, Spearfish Park Pavilion, Spearfish. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. free admission; bring a canned or non-perishable food item for the Spearfish Food Pantry. Friday night social and auction, $30 per person. Social with beer, wine, food, 5:30-7 p.m.; auction 7 p.m. Sponsored by Zonta Club of Spearfish Area. 

Special events

Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Caregiver Support Group, noon-1:30 p.m., Rapid City Public Library, Rapid City. Information: 605-339-4543

Friday night fish fry, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 1273, Rapid City. Hand-battered walleye, French fries and homemade coleslaw for $16 per person. Family-friendly.

Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center dining room, Rapid City. Doors open 12:30 p.m. $1 per card. 50/50 and extra games available.

Art gallery and museum exhibits

November Pop-Up: Colorblind by Chris Johnson, 5-7 p.m., Dahl Arts Center lobby, Rapid City. Johnson, of Highmore, explores how he perceives and interprets color, inviting viewers to experience the world through his unique lens. Exhibit on display Nov. 8-Dec. 7.

Performances

Emerging Performing Artists Showcase, 6-8 p.m., Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. The EPA program showcases local talent, providing musicians, dancers, and performers with a platform to share their artistry.

Black Hills Community Theatre presents “The Women of Lockerbie,” 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Alex Massa, Danny Thornburg, Jeremy Quick, Kirk Kadish, Alex Diaz and Jamin Hubner perform, 7 p.m., Catalyst Theater, Rapid City. Tickets $20; purchase tickets at catalyst.art. This will be a night of original music and unconventional improvisations.  

Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SATURDAY, NOV. 23

Holiday events 

33rd annual Festival of Trees Saturday with Santa, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with storytime 10 a.m.-noon, Spearfish Park Pavilion, Spearfish. Free admission; bring a canned or non-perishable food item for the Spearfish Food Pantry. Sponsored by Zonta Club of Spearfish Area. 

Special events

35th annual Diwali Festival of Lights, 5 p.m., Beck Ballroom, Surbeck Center, School of Mines, Rapid City. 

Saturday Night Alive Christian singles traditional Thanksgiving dinner, 5:30 p.m., Hills View E. Free Church, Piedmont. Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls and stuffing provided. Bring food to share to accompany main dish, and canned food for the Piedmont food bank. Information and/or directions: Laurel, 605-545-4852

Craft fairs and bazaars

Annual craft fair and bake sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, School and Preschool, Rapid City. More than 30 vendors selling homemade crafts and products, bake sale, plus sloppy joes, rolls, desserts and beverages available to purchase. Proceeds support Christ’s Way Ministry Expansion Campaign. 

Lille Norge Fest, 8 a.m.-noon, 8 a.m.-noon, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Bake sale, craft vendors, entertainment, lefse and more.

Turkmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Rapid City. Homemade lefse and holiday vendors. 

Raptorpalooza craft and vendor fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., East Middle School, Rapid City

Holiday craft fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., American Legion Post 311, Piedmont. Dozens of vendors and tables of homemade crafts such as home decor, food, and gift items.

Treats and Treasures Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Christ Church Episcopal, Lead. Cornish pasties, baked goods, sweet rolls, coffee, handmade crafts, gently used treasures. Proceeds will go toward restoration at the church rectory.

Farmers markets 

Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org

Performances

Cirque Dreams Holidaze, 2 and 7 p.m., Fine Arts Theater, The Monument, Rapid City. Tickets $29.50-$99.50. This family-friendly Broadway-style production with contemporary circus acts brings a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters to life. Features original musical score, twists on holiday classics, and new sets, scenery and storylines. Tickets and information: themonument.live/events/detail/cirquedreams2024

Standup Comedy Night with Tyler Mathieson and Tyler Corbine, 6 and 8:30 p.m., Catalyst Theater, Rapid City. Tickets $15; purchase tickets at eventbrite.com. 

Black Hills Community Theatre presents “The Women of Lockerbie,” 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Dance with live music by RFD, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SUNDAY, NOV. 24

Special events

Black Hills Book Tour: Author Chris Stenson, 2-5 p.m., Piedmont Public Library. Information: [email protected] or 701-212-0529

Craft fairs and bazaars

Holiday craft fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Post 311, Piedmont. Dozens of vendors and tables of homemade crafts such as home decor, food, and gift items.

Performances

Black Hills Community Theatre presents “The Women of Lockerbie,” 2 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

MONDAY, NOV. 25

Special events

“Medicare Monday,” educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

TUESDAY, NOV. 26

Holiday events

16th annual Christmas tree lighting, Wilson Park, Rapid City. Hot cocoa, cookies, Santa and other special guests.

Community Thanksgiving Service, 7 p.m., Christ Church Episcopal, Lead. Presented by Lead-Deadwood Ministerial Association. 

Special events

Black Hills Book Tour: Author Chris Stenson, 4-7 p.m., Books-A-Million, Rapid City. Information: [email protected] or 701-212-0529

THURSDAY, NOV. 28

THANKSGIVING

Holiday events

Black Hills Runners Club Turkey Trot, 9 a.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Runners and walkers welcome. Register online by Nov. 20. Information and registration: raceentry.com/bh-runners-club-turkey-trot/race-information

FRIDAY, NOV. 29

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at DeadwoodHistory.com or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Special events

Friday night fish fry, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 1273, Rapid City. Hand-battered walleye, French fries and homemade coleslaw for $16 per person. Family-friendly.

Live music

Ruthie Craft, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SATURDAY, NOV. 30

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at DeadwoodHistory.com or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Deadwood Cowboy Christmas, 6-9 p.m., Days of ’76 Museum, Deadwood. $35 per person; advance reservations recommended. Tickets: deadwoodhistory.com or 605-722-4800. Music by The Lonely Rangers, live auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres by Cheyenne Crossing, cash bar. 

Special events

Black Hills Book Tour: Author Chris Stenson, noon to 2 p.m., Henry’s Bookstore, Spearfish. Information: [email protected] or 701-212-0529

Farmers markets 

Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org

Live music

Dance with live music by Midnight Sun, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Ruthie Craft, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

Special events

Black Hills Book Tour: Author Chris Stenson, noon to 2 p.m., Mystic Market, Rapid City. Information: [email protected] or 701-212-0529

MONDAY, DEC. 2

Special events

“Medicare Monday,” educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

Craft fairs and bazaars

Santa’s Thrift Village, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887

Angel Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Thomas More High School, Rapid City. Crafts, caramel rolls and concessions. 

Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spearfish Rec and Aquatic Center, Spearfish. Featuring 75 vendors. 

American Legion Unit 22 Auxiliary craft/vendor fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Post 22, Rapid City

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

Fundraisers

Third annual Holiday for Fiddles concert, 2 and 7 p.m., Historic Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door. Advance tickets: Buy in person at Performing Arts center, call box office, 605-394-1786, or buy online at performingartsrc.org/box-office/. Holiday for Fiddles features Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer, Owen DeJong, Brian and Kaija Bonde, Mike Connor, Boyd Bristow, Al Remund and Larry Rohrer. Portion of proceeds benefits Youth and Family Services.

MONDAY, DEC. 9

Special events

“Medicare Monday,” educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

Craft fairs and bazaars

Holiday marketplace pop-up and breakfast with the Grinch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Rushmore Room, The Monument, Rapid City. Free admission. Breakfast and photo with the Grinch, $10. Featuring more than 100 small business vendors.

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

Special events

Pennington County Democratic Party Monthly Forum, 6 p.m., Labor Temple, Rapid City. Information: [email protected]

SATURDAY, DEC. 21

Craft fairs and bazaars

Holiday Sip ‘n Shop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Naja Shrine Center, Rapid City. More than 35 local crafters and businesses, plus mimosas and Bloody Marys. 

MONDAY, DEC. 23 

Special events

“Medicare Monday,” educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

MONDAY, DEC. 30

Special events

“Medicare Monday,” educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.