ARTS CALENDAR
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Note: We will approve submitted events within 48 hours. If you have any questions please contact us via info@artssouthdakota.org.
Need help submitting your event? Please reach out to sarah@artssouthdakota.org for assistance.
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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, [...]
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, [...]
Second Sunday at the MatthewsWe are pleased to bring a beautiful Self-Care Series of intentional and meaningful collaboration to support the community. The Matthews Opera House, CAT Scratch Studios and Creative Explorations Nonprofit invite you to join us for restful sound meditations throughout the school year and into June. Mark your calendars now. You will experience the offerings of four different practitioners throughout the [...]
Both Floor Seating for Dinner and Balcony seating for just the movie tickets available. Please Note: Movie tickets are sold separately. Guests with floor seating will be able to choose their dinner from the menu above and place their order the night of the event.
The Chinook Days Jigsaw Puzzle Contest returns to The Matthews on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with strict teams of two, side-by-side competition, and prizes for the fastest finishers. Whether you’re tackling a 500-piece challenge in the adult division or a 200-piece race in the youth category, you’ll be working against the clock and the competition. [...]
It's National Popcorn Day on Monday, January 19th. How are we celebrating in Vermillion? We are excited to announce our FIRST EVER Mystery* Movie screening to kick off our first, FREE Community Movie Monday of 2026! We can't spoil the fun of telling you what movie you're about to watch on the big screen, but [...]
Lee Hardin is a standup comedian who knows how to work a crowd. He’s built his reputation delivering sharp, relatable material that connects with audiences across the country. Whether he’s riffing on everyday absurdities or digging into the quirks of modern life, Lee’s comedy lands because it’s honest, clever, and genuinely funny. This is a [...]
Second Sunday at the MatthewsWe are pleased to bring a beautiful Self-Care Series of intentional and meaningful collaboration to support the community. The Matthews Opera House, CAT Scratch Studios and Creative Explorations Nonprofit invite you to join us for restful sound meditations throughout the school year and into June. Mark your calendars now. You will experience the offerings of four different practitioners throughout the [...]
Run by the BHSU Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), this free workshop is limited to the first 12 attendees. All materials included. All workshops begin at 3 pm on the second Thursday of each month and are completely free of charge. About the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) is a joint program [...]
Words & Music at The Matthews: featured poets, live music, merch launch, and open mic celebrating 1 year of Black Hills Writers Collective. One year of poetry, community, and creative expression, celebrated together. The Black Hills Writers Collective celebrates one year of building literary community in the Black Hills with a special evening at The [...]
Second Sunday at the MatthewsWe are pleased to bring a beautiful Self-Care Series of intentional and meaningful collaboration to support the community. The Matthews Opera House, CAT Scratch Studios and Creative Explorations Nonprofit invite you to join us for restful sound meditations throughout the school year and into June. Mark your calendars now. You will experience the offerings of four different practitioners throughout the [...]
Join us for a special Bonus Bellman Presentation on President’s Day, Monday, February 16, at noon at The Matthews. This patriotic program is presented by Karen Holzer of Historically Speaking / West River History Conference. It is proudly sponsored by The Matthews, the West River History Conference, the Spearfish American Legion Family, America 250, and [...]
It’s time for science, art and stars after hours! Experience the Kirby Science Discovery Center, Visual Arts Center and Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium during our adults-only (21+) Cosmos and Cocktails event! Run wild in three floors of interactive science exhibits, marvel at artwork in eight art galleries, sip on tasty cocktails and so [...]
Ag Day gives children and families a wonderful opportunity to learn about agriculture’s significance – in South Dakota and beyond. With more than 30 vendors, our exhibits are exciting and educational – great for the whole family! This is a free event in our lobby spaces. Museums admission is not included, but stay and make [...]
Second Sunday at the MatthewsWe are pleased to bring a beautiful Self-Care Series of intentional and meaningful collaboration to support the community. The Matthews Opera House, CAT Scratch Studios and Creative Explorations Nonprofit invite you to join us for restful sound meditations throughout the school year and into June. Mark your calendars now. You will experience the offerings of four different practitioners throughout the [...]
Run by the BHSU Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), this free workshop is limited to the first 12 attendees. All materials included. All workshops begin at 3 pm on the second Thursday of each month and are completely free of charge. About the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) is a joint program [...]
Run by the BHSU Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), this free workshop is limited to the first 12 attendees. All materials included. All workshops begin at 3 pm on the second Thursday of each month and are completely free of charge. About the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) is a joint program [...]
