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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

  • The Importance of Being Earnest

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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. [...]

  • The Importance of Being Earnest

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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. [...]

  • The Importance of Being Earnest

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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. [...]

  • Eminent Domain

    Eminent Domain
    Black Hills Community Theatre Columbus Street, Rapid City, SD, United States

    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 [...]

  • The Importance of Being Earnest

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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. [...]

  • Eminent Domain

    Eminent Domain
    Black Hills Community Theatre Columbus Street, Rapid City, SD, United States

    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 [...]

  • The Importance of Being Earnest

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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. [...]

  • Ballroom Dance Lessons

    SD

    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 [...]

  • Chorus rehearsal

    Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

  • Prom @ The Matthews

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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, [...]

  • Ballroom Dance Lessons

    SD

    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 [...]

  • Chorus rehearsal

    Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

  • Chorus rehearsal

    Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

  • The Two Tracks

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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 [...]

  • Čhatkú Arts Center Grand Opening

    Maȟpíya Lúta Campus 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, United States

    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 ● [...]

  • Children’s Theater Auditions

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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 [...]

  • Japanese Culture Workshop

    The Matthews Art Gallery 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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 [...]

  • Chorus rehearsal

    Performing Arts Center 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

  • Self Care Sunday

    The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

    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 [...]