Driving assessment discussion: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 Aberdeen Area Senior Center, 1303 Seventh Ave. S.E. Hear discussion about driving assessment options for senior citizens.

Poetry Open Mic: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, Red Rooster coffee House, 218 S. Main St.

Dry Bar Comedy with Andrew Rose: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E. Featuring Trever Carreon. Doors 7:15 p.m. $10 cover. 

Book tasting: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Enjoy delicious bites, festive drinks and music while you “taste” a buffet of authors and genres. 

Koins 4 Kids: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, City Lights Bar and Event Center, 316 S. Second St. A variety of items will be available during a quarter auction as a fundraiser for the Aberdeen Area Child Protection Team. 

Central Theatre presents “Mean Girls The Musical”: 7 p.m. Thursday. April 24 through Saturday, April 26. Thomas F. Kelly Theatre at Central High School, 2200 S. Roosevelt St. Enjoy this stage adaptation of the 2004 film about a new girl who falls into the sights of the ultra-popular and ruthless Regina George and her clique.  $6 for adults and $4 for students. Activity passes accepted. 

NSU Bourbon and Brews: 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, Dacotah Bank Stadium. Fundraiser for the NSU Foundation. Tickets start at $80. To purchase go to https://nsuwolves.universitytickets.com/

ACLU Art empowerment event: 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St. Join the ACLU of South Dakota, Planned Parenthood, Justice Empowerment Network and the South Dakota Alliance for Healthcare Rights in creating a digital quit featuring a collage of drawings by artists depicting their thoughts on reproductive freedoms in South Dakota. Pieces will be scanned to create a laterger work of art, which will be available online.

Fallout Art and Music Party: 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St.

Star Party: Dusk until 11 p.m. Friday, April 25, 12th Street Park. This is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or interested parties. Participants can bring viewing equipment and can drop in any time. Participants are asked to notify the Parks and Recreation office if planning to attend this free event.

Mina Lake Spring Clean Up Day: 9:30-noon Saturday, April 26, Meet at the M. Station, 800 Nesbitt Drive.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church spring luncheon: noon Saturday, April 26, 409 Second Ave. N.E., Call 605-225-3530 to make reservations by April 24.

Beers for Baird Pub Crawl: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, April 26, $15 per person in advance or $20 the day of the event. Wrist bands can be picked up at City Lights, 316 S. Second St. Event includes a variety of stops in town. Fundraiser for a warming house at Baird Park. 

Ipswich Smoker: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 120 Fourth St. Ipswich. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Fundraiser for the Ipswich Volunteer Fire Department.

Young People’s Theatre presents: “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, April 27 and Friday, May 2. 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Advance tickets are $16 for children and $20 for adults. Tickets at the door are $20 for children and $24 for adults. Tickets are available online at www.Aberdeencommunitytheatre.com or in person at Riddle’s Jewelry Store, 3811 Seventh Ave.

NSU Spring Choral Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 318 S. Kline St.

Faculty recital with Marcela Faflak: 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, Krikac Auditorium, free. Faflak has been on the Northern State University faculty since 1996 and is a native of the Czech Republic. She is an active performer, accompanist and adjudicator in the upper Midwest.  Joining her on stage will be pianists Tierra Cassens and Sarka Stehnova and guest flautist Sandra Masic.

Create, post, connect: 3:30-5 p.m. April 29, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave S.E. Discuss digital content creation to help grow startup businesses.

Noon Forum: Wednesday, April 30, Beulah Williams Library rotunda, Northern State University, Dave Grettler to present talk on “The Last Lecture I’d ever give.”

El Dia del Nino: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Honor the Hispanic tradition of Children’s day  with stories and games for all ages. 

National Day of Prayer: Noon, Thursday, May 1, second floor auditorium, Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 225 Third Ave. S.E.

NSU Early Musick Ensemble: 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at the Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St. Hear presentation of early music directed by Timothy Woods. 

Warner Elementary presents “Annie”: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, Warner gym. Elementary school spring concert. Free. 

Artist reception with John Schwab: 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, Black Box Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on Northern State University’s campus. Senior art show runs April 28 through May 9. 

Swing Dance: 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 2, Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, second floor library, 225 Third Ave. S.E. Enjoy music from Northern State University’s jazz band and Aberdeen Municipal Band. Free swing dance lessons 6-6:45 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students. Advance tickets available at the ARCC.

Aberdeen Area Humane Society Second Paw Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Holum Expo Building on the Brown County Fairgrounds. First pick event is Friday, May 2 from 6-7 p.m. for $20. 

Art with the Wolves: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, Malchow Plaza. Bring youth for an opportunity to make crafts with Northern State University students on NSU’s Day of Champions. 

Brulé with Aberdeen University Civic Symphony: 7:30 p.m. Saturday , May 3, Johnson Fine Arts Center. Enjoy a mix of cultural rock and theatrical instrumentation from this Native American group. $30 for adults, $15 for faculty and seniors, free for students. 

Comedy with Cole Sichta: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Hub City Station Event Center, with Ukalady and Sarah King. $10 cover. 

Winefest: 5:15 -8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3,  Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen Area, 1121 First Ave. S.E., VIP tasting at 4 p.m. Grand Tasting begins at 5:15 p.m. Taste a selection of 70 wines plus spirits, cocktails and beer and enjoy refreshments and live art. Tickets start at $65 and are available at Kessler’s grocery or the Boys and Girls Club. Call 605-225-8714 for details. 

Live music with Zwarte: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Yelduz Shrine, 802 S. Main St. $15 in advance. $20 day of.  Advance tickets can be found through whollyticket.com. Doors 7 p.m. Enjoy performance by Bob Zwart and Judd Hoos. 

The Suzuki Piano Studio recital: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 

Aberdeen Area Men’s Chorus: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Kline St. $10 for adults. 18 and younger are free. 

Hub City Baby Expo: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 4, Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 1400 Eighth. Ave. N.W. Find services in the community for moms, enjoy some shopping and visit with professionals. 

Recurring events

Chamber Connections: 8:45 a.m. Thursdays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Weekly talk about community topics hosted by Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. Legislative update with Mike Bockorny on April 24, Laura Rasmussen, Friends of S.D. Public Broadcasting on May 1. Doors 8:30 a.m., discussion follows half-hour presentation with networking to follow.

Plant bingo: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, Market on the Plaza, 506 S. Main St. $1 per card to support The Malchow Plaza Farmers Market.

Road Runner pancake breakfast: 8:30 a.m.-noon Sunday, April 27, Yelduz Shrine, 802 S. Main Street. $8.

Table of Plenty: 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, April 28 at Zion Lutheran Church, 1732 S. Main St. Free community meal.

Chase the Fez and Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., $1 per card, dinner available for purchase.

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.

Aspire Chase the Ace: 7:17 p.m. Tuesdays, Circus Sports Bar & Grill, 14 Third Ave. S.E., fundraiser for Aspire.

Queen of Hearts: 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lager’s Inn, 20 Third Ave. S.W., fundraiser for Aberdeen Area Veterans.

Bingo at Hub City Station: 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.

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 entertainment: 7 p.m. Fridays, Aberdeen Elks Club, 705 Circle Drive. Bob Styles on April 25.

Underground Theater at the Amaris Inn: 1109 E. Seventh Ave., Redfield. Variety of show times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, $8. For movie details visit amarisinn.com/theater.

Capitol Cinema movie: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. April 25-27 movie is “The Penguin Lessons.” Details at capitolcinema.net.