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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Oscar Wilde wrote the funniest play in the English language, and The Importance of Being Earnest is coming to The Matthews with crisp pacing, a stylish look, and laughs that land fast. This production keeps Wilde’s razor-sharp dialogue front and center, with active physical comedy, quick turns, and a cast built for speed and chemistry. [...]
When Rob Macleod’s family farm is threatened by construction of a pipeline underneath it, the event will light a fuse, threatening to divide the family he loves. While futilely fighting the changing times, Rob clashes with his daughter, who long ago left home, and his son, who has patiently stayed by Rob's side. The real [...]
Oscar Wilde wrote the funniest play in the English language, and The Importance of Being Earnest is coming to The Matthews with crisp pacing, a stylish look, and laughs that land fast. This production keeps Wilde’s razor-sharp dialogue front and center, with active physical comedy, quick turns, and a cast built for speed and chemistry. [...]
Get ready to step onto the dance floor with our Beginner Ballroom Medley lesson series at The Matthews! Designed for absolute beginners (and anyone who wants to refresh the basics), this welcoming four-week series will introduce you to foundational ballroom steps, simple turns, and partner connection across a mix of classic ballroom styles—so you can [...]
Do you love history and storytelling? Join us for a unique outdoor theater experience that brings local history to life! We are seeking actors to portray early settlers of the Black Hills for the Rose Hill Cemetery Walk, taking place June 22–23, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish, SD. [...]
Start planning your promposal now because Prom is coming to The Matthews! Dress in your best high school glam and get ready to boogie! Relive the excitement, glamour, and fun of prom without the stress or expectations. This event transforms our historic opera house into the ultimate throwback dance floor, inviting you to dress up, [...]
Get ready to step onto the dance floor with our Beginner Ballroom Medley lesson series at The Matthews! Designed for absolute beginners (and anyone who wants to refresh the basics), this welcoming four-week series will introduce you to foundational ballroom steps, simple turns, and partner connection across a mix of classic ballroom styles—so you can [...]
You’re invited to An Evening with Tom Lin, author of "Babylon, South Dakota," on Thursday, May 28 at 5:30 at Henry’s Books. We’ll be in conversation with the author about his genre-bending novel, which has been hailed as “...wonder-full, enchanted and enchanting…the most excited I’ve been about a new book in ages." (Kaveh Akbar, author [...]
You’re invited to An Evening with Tom Lin, author of "Babylon, South Dakota," on Thursday, May 28 at 5:30 at Henry’s Books. We’ll be in conversation with the author about his genre-bending novel, which has been hailed as “...wonder-full, enchanted and enchanting…the most excited I’ve been about a new book in ages." (Kaveh Akbar, author [...]
On June 5th, The Two Tracks release their 5th studio album, Seasons Unknown. And also on June 5th, they’re LIVE on our historic stage at 7pm! That feels like a pretty great reason to celebrate, so we’re inviting all ticket holders to hang with us and the band before the show. Come by at 6:00pm [...]
We are honored to invite you to the grand opening of Čhatkú Arts Center on June 6, 2026, located on the Maȟpíya Lúta Campus in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Featured throughout the grand opening celebration, from 12:00PM - 7:00PM MT, will be: ● Cultural ceremonies ● Native performances/speakers ● Self-guided tours of the Čhatkú Arts Center ● [...]
By Adam Long, Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor 600 years of history in 6000 seconds … history will never be the same! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – The Complete History of America (Abridged) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious [...]
Auditions: Theatre 605 Tours Residency – Space Pirates! June 8, 2026 | 10:00 AM | The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center Join us for auditions for Theatre 605 Tours’ week-long residency production of Space Pirates!—a brand-new children’s musical brought to life by local students and professional touring directors. Auditions are open to students entering [...]
By Adam Long, Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor 600 years of history in 6000 seconds … history will never be the same! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – The Complete History of America (Abridged) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious [...]
By Adam Long, Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor 600 years of history in 6000 seconds … history will never be the same! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – The Complete History of America (Abridged) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious [...]
