Wednesday, Feb. 26

Bingo at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave., is from 6:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. Cards are handed out at 6:30, and bingo starts at 7. Lunch will be available. For more information, call 692-6771.

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Movie Night at Impact Church in Aurora starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. Come for a free screening of “A Dog’s Journey” and enjoy free popcorn.

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Do you have questions about using the internet, social networks, your phone or tablet, e-books or other technology? Bring your device and stop in for Drop-in Tech Help from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Brookings Public Library’s Technology Services office, located near the newspapers. Patrons will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thursday, Feb. 27

If you love to paint, join the painting group that meets from 12:30-4 p.m. every Thursday at the Brookings Arts Council, 524 Fourth St. Come work on individual projects and collaborate on art talk and ideas. No pre-registration is needed.

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Feeding Brookings grocery distribution is held from 4-5 p.m. every Thursday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2030 Third St. To donate, volunteer or for more information, log onto www.feedingbrookings.org.

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The Elkton Community Child Care and Education Center will host the next Third Thursday Supper, held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Elkton Community Center, 109 N. Elk St. Members will serve homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert and beverages. Cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family.

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Brookings NAMI is sponsoring a special showing of the PBS movie “God Knows Where I Am” starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in Cooper Room A at the Brookings Public Library. This award-winning documentary is a moving story about one person’s (Linda Bishop) struggle with mental illness leading to her death in an abandoned farmhouse in New Hampshire. Discussion will follow the movie. Coffee and cookies will be served. 

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The Brookings Interfaith Dialogue will gather at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 726 Sixth St. A potluck meal will be followed by a discussion on “Spiritual Responsibilities and Limits in the Realm of Political Process.” Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for a group donation to a local food pantry or Feeding South Dakota.

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An All-Schools Band Concert starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Brookings High School, 530 Elm Ave. Grades 5-12 band students from three district schools present the mid-winter concert. Admission is free, with free-will offering taken by Band Boosters.

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The SDSU Concert Band, under the direction of Kevin Kessler, presents “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. The musical journey will feature works by Nicole Piunno, Aaron Perrine, Ralph Vaughan Williams and John Philip Sousa. The band is joined by Choralia, under the direction of Laura Diddle, and the Statesmen, under the direction of Andrew Robinette.

Friday, Feb. 28

Bingo at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave., is from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Cards are handed out at 6:30, and bingo starts at 7. Lunch will be available. For more information, call 692-6771.

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The Brookings Public Library will host Trivia Night starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. This is a non-pub pub-quiz, so ages 16 and up are invited to join. Popcorn is provided. Contact the library to register your team of four or fewer.

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Jumpin’ Jacks, the SDSU student improv group, will perform at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in the Fishback Studio Theatre in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. The performance is recommended for mature audiences only.

Saturday, Feb. 29

A Kiwanis pancake feed will be held from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the First United Methodist Church Community Life Center, at the corner of Sixth Street and Seventh Avenue in Brookings. The menu includes sausage, beverages, and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Cost is $8, with kids 5 and younger eating for free.

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The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce will host a District 7 Legislative Forum starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, in the third-floor chambers of the Brookings City & County Government Center, 520 Third St. Submit your questions ahead of time by emailing info@brookingschamber.org.

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The Brookings Salvation Army will host a Kettle Cook-off Chili Feed fundraiser from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave. This event is open to the public. A free-will donation will be accepted in exchange for unlimited chili, and desserts will be for sale.

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The Brookings High School Diversity Fair will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the BHS Auxiliary Gym. Local groups will have booths to show examples of their cultures in food, dress or celebration.

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Brookings Community Theatre presents the 2020 Musical Theater Talent Showcase, performances from select famous musicals, from 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Wilbert Square Event Center. Admission is $10, and tickets can be purchased online at www.brookingscommunitytheatre.org. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and wine and beer will be available for purchase.

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Brett Young will bring The Chapters Tour, along with special guest Matt Ferranti, to the Swiftel Center when he performs live in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Ticket prices range from $29.75-$49.75, and VIP and meet-and-greet packages are available. For more information, log onto www.swiftelcenter.com.

Sunday, March 1

India Night 2020 starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in Volstorff Ballroom at SDSU’s Student Union. Cost is $10 for SDSU students, $15 for faculty and non-students, and $5 for children. Come join in for an evening filled with Indian folk dances, music and traditional food. For more information, email indianstudents.sdstate@gmail.com.