Entertainment: BEO Quartet Is Tonight, FEZtival Of Trees Begins Monday | Aberdeen Insider

Cyber Security Essentials: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Discussion about cybersecurity essentials and navigating security challenges with Deatrick LaPointe, Ph.D candidate for cyber defense-information assurance. 

Introduction to pie crusts: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14,  K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Presented by Jan Riggins.

Kinship Center Family fun night and potluck: 6-8 p.m.  Thursday, Nov. 14, Wo’takuye Oyate Kinship Center in the lower level of St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1410 N. Kline St.

Beo String Quartet: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Featuring three violinists and a cellist, these four merge electric contemporary expression and technology with performances that appeal to all ages. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students. Season tickets are $75 for adults, $25 for students or $155 for families. 

Julia Orr and Tatum Waldrup senior recital: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Krikac auditorium at Northern State University.

Live music with HEATBOX: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, City Lights Bar & Event Center, 316 S. Second St., featuring Murphy Slaw and Pops New Rhythm with Pete Burckhard and Austin Wellman. Free concert celebrating 76th birthday of Jeff Andrews.

NSU Theatre presents fall reading of “The Vagina Monologues”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, Johnson Fine Arts Center Black Box theater, room 112.

Cribbage Tournament: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, The Market on the Plaza, 506 S. Main St. $20 entrance fee. Reservations can be made by calling 605-824-4189.

Ribbon Skirt Making: 1-3 p.m, Saturday, Nov. 16, Wo’takuye Oyate Kinship Center in the lower level of St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1410 N. Kline St. Open to indigenous women.

Yelduz Shrine Turkey Shoot: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 802 S. Main St. Games start at 6 p.m., which include pull tabs, 10 spot, 20 spot, showdown tables, “The Big One” and more.

Miss Aberdeen Coronation: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, Aberdeen Civic Theater, 212 Second Ave. S.E. Event includes selection of Miss Aberdeen, Jr. Miss Aberdeen, Little Miss and Mister and Baby Miss and Mister. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for 4 and younger.  

International Animation Spectacular with the Queen’s Cartoonist: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, Aberdeen Civic Theatre, 212 Second Ave. S.E. Enjoy music and an animated show. Sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Arts Council. Tickets are $10 for students, $18 for Arts Council members and $20 for adults. Prices increase on the event date.

FEZtival of Trees: Nov. 18-23, Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St. Monday through Friday 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $3, kids 12 and younger are free. $1 raffle tickets or $20 for 25. Use the raffle tickets to enter for a chance to win one of the decorated trees. Drawing is Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. See yelduz.com for a schedule of nightly entertainment. 

Concerto and Aria Competition: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Students compete to participate in upcoming orchestra competition.

Aberdeen Community Theatre presents, “A Tuna Christmas”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 23 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main St. Enjoy this two-man show which presents a sequel to the 2010 show, “A Greater Tuna.” Advanced tickets are $20 or $24 at the door. Advanced tickets are available at the Capitol theater or at Riddle’s Jewelry, 3811 Seventh Ave. S.E.

Noon forum: noon, Wednesday, Nov. 20, Beulah Williams Library round room, Northern State University. Don’t forget to breathe by Aimee Roy, Ken Blanchard and Scott Yuilie. 

Central Park Tree Lighting: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Central Park, 315 Second Ave. S.E. Enjoy free hot chocolate and an area set up for photos. Lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m.

Poetry on the Road: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St. Join the South Dakota Poetry Society for poetry readings by Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland and other poetry society members as well as an opportunity for members of the audience to share their work. 

Packin’ the Heat at Allevity: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, Allevity Entertainment, 130 S. Centennial St., meet and play against law enforcement and first responders at Allevity. Entrance fees apply.

Winterfest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24., Aberdeen Civic Arena, 203 S. Washington St.

NSU Symphonic Band and Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Concert theme is “Music from Around the World.”

Recurring events

Northern State University art exhibit: Through Nov. 15, Johnson Fine Arts Center Red Room on Northern State campus. Featuring Sioux Falls artists Eli Show, Angela Zonunpari.

Spanish Language Conversation Club: 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.

Elks bingo: Sunday, Nov. 17. Doors open at noon with games at 1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 705 Circle Drive. Packets start at $23.

Pie and Bingo: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.

Plant Bingo: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, The Market on the Plaza, 516 S. Main St. Free. Limited seating. Join for a chance to win different plants. 

SPARK! Places of Innovation: On display through Jan. 11, 2025, Dacotah Prairie Museum, 21 S. Main St., free.

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

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.

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

Bingo: 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.

Chase the Fez and Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., $1 per card, $7 for dinner.

Aberdeen Moose Bingo: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Doors at 4 p.m., packets start at $23.

Elks dinner and entertainment: 6 p.m. Fridays, Aberdeen Elks Club, 705 Circle Drive, $15 meal with music to follow. Entertainment is Bob Styles on Nov. 15, AC/BC Entertainment Karaoke is Nov. 22.

Capitol Cinema movie: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, $9. Nov. 15-17 show is, “Conclave.” For show details, visit capitolcinema.net.