ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
🧟♂️ Presented by Grouchy Hyena Tattoo Kick off Day 1 of HALLOWEEK in downtown Vermillion with the cult classic that started it all: George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead from 1968! 🕖 Monday, October 27th at 7 PM 📍 Coyote Twin Theater – Vermillion, SD 🎟 FREE ADMISSION (donations & concession support encouraged!) [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Get ready to dance the night away with East Coast Swing lessons this fall! This lively, upbeat partner dance, born from the big band era, is full of energetic footwork, fun spins, and a contagious rhythm. It’s easy to learn, works with a wide variety of music, and is the perfect way to get moving [...]
Get ready to dance the night away with East Coast Swing lessons this fall! This lively, upbeat partner dance, born from the big band era, is full of energetic footwork, fun spins, and a contagious rhythm. It’s easy to learn, works with a wide variety of music, and is the perfect way to get moving [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Join Three Peaks Review, the literary organization at BHSU, for a free Horror/Thriller Reading in the Opera House. Bring your own writing or enjoy chilling tales from others in an evening of suspense, dark twists, and unforgettable storytelling. Whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned writer, all are welcome to share or simply listen—if you dare. [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Grab your spats, sunglasses, and sequins because we're having a Rocky Horror Halloween party! For the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, we're hosting our annual screening and shadow cast performance on HALLOWEEN NIGHT. This event is a fundraiser for VCA and our Rocky Horror Preservations Society Shadow Cast's Fishnet Fund. Get your [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Thirty-three years! Come tantalize your taste buds at the “33rd Annual Cheesecake Sampler & Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres.” The event will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Roundhouse (Dakota Gold Corp) 106 Glendale, Lead SD with food from 5-7 p.m. and cash bar open until 8 p.m. Last year's event sold [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Get ready to dance the night away with East Coast Swing lessons this fall! This lively, upbeat partner dance, born from the big band era, is full of energetic footwork, fun spins, and a contagious rhythm. It’s easy to learn, works with a wide variety of music, and is the perfect way to get moving [...]
Get ready to dance the night away with East Coast Swing lessons this fall! This lively, upbeat partner dance, born from the big band era, is full of energetic footwork, fun spins, and a contagious rhythm. It’s easy to learn, works with a wide variety of music, and is the perfect way to get moving [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
The Talbott Brothers return to The Matthews Opera House for another unforgettable evening of live music! After captivating audiences here in 2019 and 2020, brothers Nick and Tyler Talbott bring their signature blend of folk, rock, and soul. Known for their tight harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and magnetic stage presence, the Talbott Brothers craft songs that feel [...]
