Saturday Boredom Busters: March 22nd
The Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association is hosting a Gun Show this weekend in Watertown. Long guns, handguns, ammo and other items will be available to see, buy or trade at the Codington County Extension Complex. Today's hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday's hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10.
The Dakota Southeastern Division Model Railroad Club is hosting the Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show at the Multi-Cultural Center in downtown Sioux Falls. There will be railroad layouts on display plus new and used model trains and accessories for sale. Today's hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday's hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10, free for ages 12 and under.
Zenith Art Studios is hosting an Art Supply Swap in Sioux Falls. You can buy, sell or swap art supplies at the Nordic Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be food trucks, crafts and live entertainment.
The Augustana University Band presents its Student Conductor Showcase. The band concert, featuring 3 student conductors, will be at 3 p.m. in Hamre Recital Hall on the Augustana campus.
The Sioux Falls Curling Club is hosting a Learn 2 Curl event at the SCHEELS IcePlex. People of all ages and abilities are invited to give curling a try from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $20.
It's still skiing and snowboarding season at Terry Peak in the northern Black Hills. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Premiere Playhouse presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The performance is at 7 p.m. in the Orpheum Theater Center in downtown Sioux Falls. Tickets are $35.
Movies playing at the historic State Theater in downtown Sioux Falls include The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, plus Hoosiers and The Last Waltz, all rated PG.
The Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium at the Washington Pavilion features T-Rex, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage and 3-2-1 Liftoff.
New movie releases playing at a theater near you include Disney's Snow White, rated PG, plus The Alto Knights and Locked, both rated R.
Sip, savor and vote in the Mash Madness drink competition in downtown Sioux Falls. Categories include craft beers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage creations at 29 participating businesses. Mash Madness runs through the end of the month.
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