August 18, 6–8 p.m. |
🧶 Tuesday, August 4th and 18th | 6–8 PM Crafters Circle
Bring your current craft project and spend the evening creating with other makers! Whether you knit, crochet, scrapbook, paint, embroider, or enjoy any other portable craft, you’re invited to join us for a relaxed evening of creativity and conversation.
This free community event is open to ages 14 and up. No registration is required—just bring your project and enjoy the company!
August 20, 6–9 p.m. | $79.00
Want to know where the best bar food in town is? This bar food tour is for you!
Our tour will visit 4 local bars to sample the amazing food that is coming out of their kitchens. From homemade sauces to kitchens that make their own bacon! Culinary finesse can be found in the most unlikely places. Get ready for a great night out with friends (bring your own or we can introduce you to a few). First drink is on us!
You must be 21+ for this tour. A minimum registration is required for this tour to run. There is time at each location to enjoy a beverage Whether you’re a local or visitor, there’s no better way to experience Sioux Falls than through some hidden culinary gems discovered through our Best Bar Food Tour.
August 20, 6–8 p.m. | Free
Parker’s Bistro Announces Summer Patio Nights Featuring Free Live Music
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Parker’s Bistro is pleased to announce Thursday Patio Nights, a summer series of free live music performances on the restaurant’s downtown patio.
Guests are invited to enjoy dinner, cocktails, wine, and live performances from local musicians throughout the summer. Performances will take place on select Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Parker’s Bistro, located at 210 South Main Avenue in Downtown Sioux Falls.
2026 Patio Nights Lineup
June 25 | R&R (Rick Weiland & Reuben Rodriguez)
July 2 | Chris Pohlson
July 9 | Kevin Ryan
July 23 | Andrew Billion
July 30 | Jay Beck
August 6 | R&R (Rick Weiland & Reuben Rodriguez)
August 13 | Amy Ellsworth
August 20 | Juke The Tiger (Brandon Phrommany)
Patio Nights are free to attend and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are encouraged for guests planning to dine during performances.
For reservations and additional information, visit Parker’s Bistro online or follow Parker’s Bistro on social media.
Parker’s Bistro
210 South Main Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
August 20, 6–8 p.m. | $25 – $30
Turn simple rope and yarn into a beautiful handmade basket you’ll be proud to display!
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the basics of creating a coiled basket while making your own unique design. Once you know the technique, you can continue creating baskets in different sizes and styles long after class.
Choose the workshop date that works best for your schedule:
• Thursday, August 20 | 6:00–8:00 PM • Friday, August 21 | 6:00–8:00 PM
When registering, choose the option that works best for you:
• Bring Your Own Yarn – Includes the rope base for your basket. Bring your favorite yarn to personalize your project.
• Studio Yarn – Includes both the rope base and yarn from our studio collection.
During class you’ll learn the basic coiling technique and begin creating your basket. You’ll take home your project, any remaining materials, and the skills to finish it at home—or make even more baskets in the future.
Pre-registration is required so we can prepare your supplies before class. If you experience any issues registering online, please contact AMC Collective and we’ll be happy to help.
August 20, 7:30–9:30 p.m. | FREE
Camp Comfort is a band based in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Their music is defined by high-energy, entertaining live shows. While they are defined as reggae/rock, their myriad of influences create a sound that is unique and refreshing in the genre.
Joining Camp Comfort is Bijou Belle & The RathCo, an alt-pop/indie artist from Rapid City, SD, quickly emerging as one of the Midwest’s most exciting young voices. She was recently featured on the The Voice on Team Adam
Happy Hour: 6:00 p.m. JJ’s bar at the Levitt
Music Begins: 7:00 p.m.
Food Trucks: Rolling Hills Pizza, Taverns and Tots, The Hangover Hut, Street Sweets
Levitt at the Falls is an outdoor, family-friendly venue in Falls Park West featuring live music all summer long. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather your people, and enjoy a FREE concert in downtown Sioux Falls. It sounds like summer at the Levitt!
Thanks to our concert sponsor, Cutler Law Firm, Homegrown Series sponsor, MidAmerican Energy; and our 2026 Season Presenting Sponsor, MarketBeat
August 21, 1–3 p.m. |
Looking for more than just a job? Join us for our Monthly Job Fair at Goodwill Job Center, 3401 S Duluth Ave. Whether you’re looking to re-enter the workforce, change industries, or land your very first role, we are here to connect you with local employers who are hiring now.
When: August 21st, 2026. 1 pm – 3 pm.
Where: Goodwill Job Center, 3401 S Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105.
What to bring: Your resume and a positive attitude!
Why attend? We offer on-site support, networking with multiple recruiters in one room, and a supportive environment designed to help you succeed. Let’s build your future together.
August 21, 1–4 p.m. | $79.00
Our Cocktail Showdown Tour will pit cocktail against cocktail.
A different drink every month! We will start the tour with a light appetizer. From there, we will visit three bars to partake in their version of the featured cocktail. As a participant, you will rate each cocktail to determine that week’s winner. During the fourth week of the month, our tour will visit the top 3 cocktails from the month to determine the ULTIMATE winner! A certificate will be provided to the winning cocktail from Sioux Falls Food Tours.
You must be 21+ for this tour
A minimum registration is required for this tour to run
Alcoholic beverages are included in the price of this tour
Whether you’re a local or visitor, there’s no better way to experience Sioux Falls than through an afternoon of exquisite libations!
August 21, 6–8 p.m. | $90
Instructor: Chef April Johnson
Date: Friday, Aug 21, 6 PM
$90 + tax
(buy ticket on website)
Chef April Johnson puts a fresh spin on comfort food favorites. Enjoy chicken and waffle bites with a sweet heat syrup, a fresh mixed green salad, shrimp and grits with Cajun cream sauce and sautéed peppers and onions, and finish with warm brown butter chocolate chip cookies topped with sea salt. A cozy, flavorful night from start to finish.
Menu
Appetizer | Chicken and Waffle Bites with Jalapeño and Berry Infused Syrup and Mixed Green Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Entrée | Shrimp and Grits with Cajun Cream Sauce and Sautéed Peppers and Onions
Dessert | Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies
