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SWIMMING LESSONS
INDOOR SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION
SUMMER SESSION #1 | MAY 31–JUN 11
Registration is open 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, through 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 25. SUMMER SESSION #2 | JUL 5–16
Registration is open 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, through 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 29. SUMMER SESSION #3 | AUG 2–12
*New this summer! Evening session only. Registration is open 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, through 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 27. You also have the opportunity to sign up on the first day of swimming lessons if openings for lessons are still available. For specifics on levels, schedules, etc., visit www.midcoaquaticcenter.org/swimming-lessons.
REGISTER FOR SWIMMING LESSONS AT register.siouxfallsparks.org
OUTDOOR SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION
SUMMER SESSION #1 | JUN 14–JUN 25
Registration is open 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, through 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 8. SUMMER SESSION #2 | JUL 19–JUL 30
Registration is open 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, through 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 13. You also have the opportunity to sign up on the first day of swimming lessons if openings for lessons are still available. For specifics on levels, schedules, etc., visit www.siouxfalls.org/swimming-lessons
PERFORMANCES
STORYLAND CHILDREN’S THEATRE
FREE
MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL | #133000 Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation presents Storyland Children’s Theatre. The theater company will produce eight productions presented during June and July. By using skits familiar and not so familiar, these shows will focus primarily on children’s stories, beliefs, and everyday happenings. They will involve fairy tales, music characterizations, costumes, dance, and the audience! Performances are free and open to children of every age.
NINJA NINJA GOOSE JUN 29 | 10 A.M. AND 7 P.M. JUN 30, JUL 1 | 10 A.M.
FARMER FRANK AND THE CURIOUS KITTENS JUL 6 | 10 A.M. AND 7 P.M. JUL 7, 8 | 10 A.M. RAP-PUNZEL JUL 13 | 10 A.M. AND 7 P.M. JUL 14, 15 | 10 A.M.
THE COMMEDIA PRINCE AND THE PAUPER JUL 27 | 10 A.M. AND 7 P.M. JUL 28, 29 | 10 A.M.
SQUIRREL ‘N’ PUP AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING ACORNS AUG 3 | 10 A.M. AND 7 P.M. AUG 4, 5 | 10 A.M.
OPERA SOUTH DAKOTA PRESENTS GOLDIE B. LOCKS AND THE THREE SINGING BEARS FREE
MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL | #135000 Opera South Dakota with Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation is proud to present an operatic version of the story of Goldilock and the Three Bears based on scenes from the operas by W. A. Mozart and J. Offenbach. Goldie B. Locks doesn’t just like bugs, she loves them. When a beautiful butterfly flutters off into the woods, she chases it, forgetting a promise made to her mom to stay close to home. Ending up lost and alone, Goldie B’s story unfolds much like the traditional Goldilocks, but with one important difference. JUN 24 | THU | 7 P.M. JUN 25 | FRI | 10 A.M. JUN 25 | FRI | 7 P.M.
BARE BODKINS PRESENTS MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING FREE
QUEEN BEE MILL AT FALLS PARK | #135002 After the success of our 22nd season production of The Comedy of Errors, we are excited to offer audiences another of Shakespeare’s most crowd-pleasing comedies: Much Ado About Nothing. A Shakespearean romantic comedy full of exciting twists, Much Ado About Nothing centers around sworn enemies Beatrice and Benedick, two people who vow to avoid marriage at all costs. While Beatrice and Benedick hilariously spar with one another in a battle of wits, their friends have other ideas and conspire to trick Beatrice and Benedick into falling in love with each other! Fast-paced comedy, mistaken identity, and plenty of will-they-won’t-they romance is in store for audiences of Much Ado About Nothing. The 90-minute performance will take place in the ruins of the Queen Bee Mill at Falls Park. **Seating is on metal bleachers with very limited room for those needing to sit in lawn chairs. All tickets are free, but seating is limited. First-come, first-seated. Tickets handed out starting at 6 p.m. the night of the performance. JUN 30 | WED | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 1 | THU | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 2 | FRI | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 3 | SAT | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 8 | THU | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 9 | FRI | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 10 | SAT | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 11 | SUN | 7 P.M. | FREE
MONDAYS AT MCKENNAN
FREE MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL | #130000 A summer favorite! Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket and join us as we listen to great music. P.S. Did you know music is heart-healthy and reduces stress? Concerts are free. JUL 5 | HUMBLETOWN (AMERICANA) JUL 12 | EL RIAD SHRINE “LAST CALL” (VARIETY) JUL 19 | MOGEN’S HEROES (VARIETY) JUL 26 | GUILTY PLEASURES (70’S AND 80’S) AUG 2 | AUGUSTANA JAZZ QUINTET (JAZZ) AUG 9 | THE DEAD HORSES (FOLK) AUG 16 | THE AG JAMBOREE BAND (OLD TIME COUNTRY) AUG 23 | SURFIN SAFARI (50S AND 60S TRIBUTE)
EPHEMERAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS BROADWAY AND BEYOND 2021 FREE
MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL | #135001 “Broadway and Beyond!” brings the magic of New York City through song and dance to the McKennan Park stage in this exciting performance for the whole family! From In the Heights, Footloose, and Trolls to classics such as Music Man, West Side Story, and Les Misérables, the stage will come alive in story, song, and dance. Join us as we celebrate some of the Sioux Empire’s most talented performers of all ages in a show you won’t forget! JUL 29 | THU | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 30 | FRI | 7 P.M. | FREE JUL 31 | SAT | 7 P.M. | FREE AUG 1 | SUN | 2 P.M. | FREE
Bring your lawn chair, blankets, bug spray, and come see great live theater in our beautiful park system. Since all shows are outside, they are weatherdependent. Performance will be cancelled if there is inclement weather prior to show time. All shows are free to the public.
NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
#OurParkAndRecStory
Every person has a park story. Every park has a history made up of thousands of stories that help to define it. This July, let’s tell our park and recreation story.
Parks are at the center of so many experiences and memories — moments that park and recreation professionals help make happen. Our local parks are often our first experiences in nature, our introduction to a favorite hobby or physical activity. They are places to gather with friends and family, spaces to celebrate life’s special moments, spots of respite and healing, sites that connect us with essential community services, and so much more. Local parks have been essential throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with many of your community members finding a new appreciation for the essential spaces you manage and vital programs you provide. This year for Park and Recreation Month, we want to hear your stories about what your local parks and recreation means to you.
This year’s theme for Park and Recreation Month is “Our Park and Recreation Story,” and we want to highlight the stories of how our community is more strong, vibrant and resilient because of parks and recreation. Be sure to follow along and we encourage you to share your park and recreation stories on social media using #OurParkAndRecStory and #SiouxFallsParks.
July is National Park and Recreation Month! Sign up to our eNewsletter to learn more and be part of the fun at SiouxFalls.org/Parks.
