ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
“Celebrating Liberty, Legacy, and the Arts” April 18 | 7:00 PM | Admission by Donation Step into a lively evening of music, storytelling, dance, and theatrical performance as we celebrate 250 years of American history through the power of the arts. The America 250 Variety Show brings together local performers of all ages and talents [...]
The Lakota Advocacy Center is excited to announce the 2026 Ohunkankan Storytelling Series, running February 17 – April 21, 2026. This year’s series is a 10-week gathering held every Tuesday from 6:00–7:30 pm, featuring four invited speakers who will share their unique approaches, experiences, and teachings. Together, these sessions uplift Lakota knowledge around traditional foods, medicines, land stewardship, and plant [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
You’ve never heard him like this before! Jalan Crossland brings his acclaimed live show to The Matthews Opera House in Spearfish, SD on Friday, 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 [...]
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 [...]
About the Bellman Brown Bag Series… The Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics, he engaged a [...]
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 [...]
This offering begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by a guided imagery journey that invites participants to connect with their inner landscape through embodied awareness, visualization, imagination, and intuition. Following the journey, participants are invited into creative expression – writing, drawing, painting, etc. – to integrate and give form to what emerged. Time & space [...]
