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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Crankies Puppet Show with Linda Boyle at Henry’s Books

Henry's Books 111 E Hudson St, Spearfish, SD, United States

What Is a Crankie? Is a Crankiest a grumpy person? A Crankie or moving panorama is a very old storytelling art form that can be found throughout the world, and in many different forms. An illustration on a scroll is wound onto two spools. The spools are loaded into a box , which has a [...]

Free

Spooktacular Masquerade Dance

El Riad Shrine 510 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Join us for the Spooktacular Masquerade Dance, as we dance to live music from the Apostles Band, Friday, October 11 on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. The Apostles Band features experienced vocalists and instrumentalists with decades of experience performing an extensive repertoire of music complementary to swing, [...]

$7 – $15

Dakota Prairie Concerts: Humbletown

Yankton United Church of Christ-Congregational, 5th & Walnut, Yankton, SD Yankton, S, United States

As the first event in the second year of its Dakota Prairie Concert Series, the Yankton United Church of Christ-Congregational is bringing Humbletown to its historic sanctuary (5th & Walnut) for a free concert on Friday, October 18, at 7 p.m. Humbletown is a bluegrass, old time, hot club swing, Americana, and classic country band, [...]

Free

Book Signing with local Author and BHSU Professor David Wolff

Henry's Books 111 E Hudson St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Join us for a signing with Author and BHSU Professor David A Wolff as he share his latest title, "Black Hills History Tours: The Gold Rush" in addition to his previous works from South Dakota Historical Society Press.

Myth & Magic

Performing Arts Center 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Black Hills Symphony presents Myth and Magic -- celebrating storytelling. Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and Peer Gynt Suite # 2 by Edvard Grieg, Fanfare on Amazing Grace by Hailstork and other stories.

$28 – $38
Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

You don't want to miss our production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this week. Thursday, October 24th - Sunday, October 27th. Adapted and directed by Jayna Fitzsimmon this 90-minute version contains all the action, sword fights, blood and ambition needed to tell this wonderfully macabre story.  The perfect Shakespeare play to get you in the mood for [...]

Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

You don't want to miss our production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this week. Thursday, October 24th - Sunday, October 27th. Adapted and directed by Jayna Fitzsimmon this 90-minute version contains all the action, sword fights, blood and ambition needed to tell this wonderfully macabre story.  The perfect Shakespeare play to get you in the mood for [...]

Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

You don't want to miss our production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this week. Thursday, October 24th - Sunday, October 27th. Adapted and directed by Jayna Fitzsimmon this 90-minute version contains all the action, sword fights, blood and ambition needed to tell this wonderfully macabre story.  The perfect Shakespeare play to get you in the mood for [...]

Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

You don't want to miss our production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this week. Thursday, October 24th - Sunday, October 27th. Adapted and directed by Jayna Fitzsimmon this 90-minute version contains all the action, sword fights, blood and ambition needed to tell this wonderfully macabre story.  The perfect Shakespeare play to get you in the mood for [...]

Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

You don't want to miss our production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this week. Thursday, October 24th - Sunday, October 27th. Adapted and directed by Jayna Fitzsimmon this 90-minute version contains all the action, sword fights, blood and ambition needed to tell this wonderfully macabre story.  The perfect Shakespeare play to get you in the mood for [...]

Resonate – Augustana Orchestra

Augustana University Hamre Recital Hall 2120 S. Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

Augustana Orchestra presents Resonate Oct. 27 at 7:30pm Hamre Recital Hall

$5

Discovery Saturday

National Music Museum East Clark Street, Vermillion, S, United States

The National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, SD, is excited to announce the launch of "Discovery Saturdays," a monthly celebration that will take place on the first Saturday of each month, starting November 2. On these special days, visitors can enjoy additional activities and educational tours throughout the Museum. Kicking off on November 2, the [...]

Included with Museum Admission

Janice Gilbert at Trio Jazz Club

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Trio Jazz Club goes Country! After you exercise your right to vote, come out and enjoy Country originals and covers with local singer/songwriter, Janice Gilbert, in Sioux Falls' Premier Jazz Club - $5 cover

$5

Autumn Trio in concert

Grace Balloch Library - Spearfish North 5th Street, Spearfish, South Dakota, United States

Celebrate autumn at the Grace Balloch Library in Spearfish with the music of classical guitar and flutes. The Autumn Trio will perform their popular arrangements of folk and classical music along with a series of trios by the Viennese composer Leonhard von Call. Katrina Garnett – flute Chris Davis – guitar Rodney Garnett – alto [...]

Free

Willows Around the World: An Immersive, Panoramic Art, Music, and Storytelling Experience

Henry's Books 111 E Hudson St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Join us at Henry’s Books in Spearfish on Thursday evening November 7 at 6:00 PM for an immersive, multicultural, panoramic art, music, and storytelling experience. This unique event will incorporate storytelling, poetry, and songs ( in four languages) from around the world about the willow with the help of shadow puppets and puppets made from [...]

$10.00

Veterans Big Band Dance

El Riad Shrine 510 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Join us for the Veterans Day Big Band Dance, as we dance to live music from the Shrine Big Band, Friday, November 8 on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. The 17-piece Shrine Big Band will be playing music complementary to swing, ballroom, two step, and Latin dancing [...]

$7 – $15

67th Annual Augustana Band Festival

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

The 67th Annual Augustana Band Festival will take place on Nov. 8-9, 2024. The festival has brought thousands of students from a 5-state area to participate in two full days of ensemble and clinic work featuring three separate bands — Gold, Blue and Honor Bands — led by outstanding music educators/directors. Participating students are nominated [...]

$20

SDSO Fall Chamber Music Concert

Augustana University Hamre Recital Hall 2120 S. Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

Enjoy a Sunday Serenade with the Dakota Wind Quintet, showcasing masterpieces of chamber music in the Augustana University Hamre Recital Hall!

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