ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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, [...]
For 23 years, Rock School has been a staple of the Rapid City community. As a South Dakota Hall of Fame award winner, our program was formed to bring students ages 8 to 18 together into bands. After months of learning songs and practicing as a group, they are ready to take the stage. This [...]
All classes are non-refundable. Any and all transfers will be assessed a $15 transfer fee per registration. Wine, beer, and a variety of other beverages (with and without alcohol) will be available for purchase as well as light snacks. Please arrive by 6:15. Class will start at 6:30. *Allow extra time for downtown parking Evening classes are [...]
Step into Electric Eden, a high-impact concert experience where the heart of classic rock meets the soul of modern blues. More than a concert—this show marks the release of the band’s new live album, Electric Eden, born from the raw connection between band and audience during their 2025 tour. Now, that same energy returns to the [...]
Step into Electric Eden, a high-impact concert experience where the heart of classic rock meets the soul of modern blues. More than a concert—this show marks the release of the band’s new live album, Electric Eden, born from the raw connection between band and audience during their 2025 tour. Now, that same energy returns to the [...]
Presented by Improvise Arts, the Black Hills Jazz Festival encourages listeners to move through downtown Rapid City while discovering music in unexpected places April 22-25, 2026. Inspired by global festivals recognizing International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month, the Black Hills Jazz Fest highlights exceptional South Dakota based musicians performing alongside nationally and internationally touring [...]
Liana Robinson is a mixed-media artist who returned to the arts after many years away to process emotions and address the effects of traumatic life events. As a self-taught artist, her practice grew through exploration and trial and error. Robinson uses a three-step process in her work, beginning with a fluid backdrop of psychedelic colors. She [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Armchair Travelers Book Club will meet in the Lushbough Room of the Sturgis Public Library at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 7th, to discuss books about Alaska. Armchair Travelers Book Club is co-sponsored by Sturgis Area Arts Council and the Sturgis Public Library. Open to all interested readers, the group meets at noon in 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 [...]
Join SDPB and the Matthew’s Opera House for the Indie Lens Pop-Up series screening of The Grocery List Show. Before and after the film, enjoy learning about sources for local foods in and around Spearfish. Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they [...]
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 [...]
You’ve never heard him like this before! Jalan Crossland brings his acclaimed live show to The Matthews Opera House in Spearfish, SD on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Known throughout the Rocky Mountain region for his extraordinary guitar work and engaging stage presence, Jalan delivers a performance that blends folk, bluegrass, and Americana into something entirely [...]
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 [...]
Join Annalina, our Community Outreach Coordinator, for a fun and relaxed Sip & Paint afternoon at Crow Peak Brewing Company! This step-by-step creative workshop is open to artists of all skill levels, no experience necessary. Annalina will guide you through the painting process, helping you create a colorful masterpiece that’s totally fridge-worthy by the end [...]
