• Master your influence.* Plan ahead for the fourth annual Sioux Falls Leadership Summit happening Sept. 19 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center featuring local speaker Brian Stroh and two keynote speakers Kyle Vowinkel and Chris Hogan. Attendees will hear from top-tier speakers, get a chance to network, find inspiration and learn in a transformative environment. Get your tickets today.
• Support theater kids.* The Premiere Playhouse will present its third annual Penguin Project production this weekend with its largest cast yet of disabled artists and peer mentors. They'll be performing "The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition" Friday through Sunday at the Orpheum Theater. Learn more here, get tickets, and pack the house to show support for these kids.
• Party on the river. Downtown Sioux Falls is hosting the 11th Annual Riverfest event Saturday evening. The fun kicks off at 4 p.m. with food vendors, live music, the Zoomobile, the 605 Magic Art Bus, SD Aerial & Arts, beer bingo with Woodgrain and dozens of vendors. Get the full lineup here.
• Party at the Birdcage. Two major festivals are happening back-to-back this weekend at the Canaries stadium, starting with the Tacos and Tequila Festival Saturday featuring performances from Lil Jon, Ginuwine, Chingy and more. Then on Sunday, channel your teen angst with "Not Just a Phase" Fest featuring headliners Simple Plan, as well as 3OH!3, Story of the Year, Secondhand Serenade and more.
• Party with some butterflies. Hit up the Butterfly House and Aquarium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Books and Butterflies event. Reach Literacy will be on-site with books for kids to take home. Get the full details here.
• Party like a cowboy. Dust off your boots and head over to the Hello Hi on Thursday night for the third annual "Howdy Hey" event. Details here.

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