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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Impressions of the Heartland

G.A.R. Hall 508 Douglas Ave, Yankton, United States

Current exhibit at the historic G.A.R. Hall by Yankton Area Arts. Running May 24- July 9th. Landscape impression paintings in watercolor by South Dakota artist Danna Kolbeck. https://www.yanktonareaarts.org/exhibits-1/danna-kolbeck Funded in part by NEA and South Dakota Arts Council

Exploring the Studio Day Camp

What inspires your child’s artistic side? Children will discover their muse and explore different ways of representing their inspiration.

$60

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

National Music Museum 414 E. Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

For over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation has continuously expanded throughout the world, throughout time. Opening in March 2024, [...]

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

National Music Museum Groves Gallery

Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-358-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/special-exhibitionsEvent Locator: 2024-ACABQBFor over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation [...]

Magnetic Fishing

Try your luck fishing on our outdoor fishing pond. Grab a magnetic fishing pole or a net, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sunfish or a record-setting trout! Activity is weather-permitting.

WESTAF Native Deaf Handtalk and ASL Webinar

Virtual Virtual

IndigenousWays is thrilled to host an engaging presentation by James Wooden-Legs (Deaf Northern Cheyenne) and Terry Vinson (Deaf, Comanche, Aztec). This 60 minute presentation will feature insightful discussions on the intersection of Native culture and Deaf identity. Join us in celebrating and amplifying the unique experiences and contributions of the Native Deaf community. We look [...]

Magnetic Fishing

Try your luck fishing on our outdoor fishing pond. Grab a magnetic fishing pole or a net, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sunfish or a record-setting trout! Activity is weather-permitting.

Coteau’s Community Meal

Join us for a $5 community meal! We’ve designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us! On the menu:  Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Bisque Gluten free option available Café Coteau is open to the [...]

The Writer’s Study

Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W. 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD

Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!

Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Humbletown

South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD 57007, USA

Bluegrass-inspired folk music with Humbletown Band- Tuesday, June 25th, 6-7:30 pm. Join us for this FREE family friendly concert behind the museum (1036 Medary Ave.)...inside if it rains. 🧺Bring your sunhat, picnic, chair, blanket - and dancing shoes!!! Based out of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Humbletown is a powerful multi-genre bluegrass-inspired duo featuring [...]

Free

Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Humbletown

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States

Bluegrass-inspired folk music with Humbletown Band- Tuesday, June 25th, 6-7:30 pm. Join us for this FREE family friendly concert behind the museum (1036 Medary Ave.)...inside if it rains. 🧺Bring your sunhat, picnic, chair, blanket - and dancing shoes!!! Based out of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Humbletown is a powerful multi-genre bluegrass-inspired duo featuring [...]

Free

Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Humbletown

South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD 57007, USA

Bluegrass-inspired folk music with Humbletown Band- Tuesday, June 25th, 6-7:30 pm. Join us for this FREE family friendly concert behind the museum (1036 Medary Ave.)...inside if it rains. 🧺Bring your sunhat, picnic, chair, blanket - and dancing shoes!!! Based out of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Humbletown is a powerful multi-genre bluegrass-inspired duo featuring [...]

Free

Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Humbletown

South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD 57007, USA

Bluegrass-inspired folk music with Humbletown Band- Tuesday, June 25th, 6-7:30 pm. Join us for this FREE family friendly concert behind the museum (1036 Medary Ave.)...inside if it rains. 🧺Bring your sunhat, picnic, chair, blanket - and dancing shoes!!! Based out of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Humbletown is a powerful multi-genre bluegrass-inspired duo featuring [...]

Free

Explosive Pottery Workshop

Lonesome Dove, 304 Main Ave, Lemmon

POTTERY CLASS WITH EXPLOSIVE TWIST FT. DACOTAH CLAYWORKS  [Lemmon, SD, June 25th] The Grand River Arts Council (GRAC) and John Lopez Studio are partnering to host Robin Reynolds of Dacotah Clayworks (Bowman, ND) for a Bang Pot Pottery Workshop at the Lonesome Dove (Lemmon, SD) on June 25th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Ages 13 and [...]

ROSE HILL CEMETERY WALK

WHO: Matthews actors portray characters from the past to delight you with their life stories. WHAT: ACTORS RESURRECT HISTORY IN AN ENGAGING WALKING TOUR WHERE: ROSE HILL CEMETERY WHEN: June 24 & 25 at 6:30 PM WHY: TO ENLIGHTEN AND ENTERTAIN BY ENACTING THE PAST HOW: MEET US AT ROSE HILL CEMETERY FOR AN ENJOYABLE [...]

Premiere Screening of “POWER OF POSSIBILITY: The Impact of Public Art in South Dakota Communities”

Dakota Wesleyan University, School of Business, Innovation and Leadership 1200 West University Avenue, Mitchell, United States

This is the East River premiere of a documentary on public art in South Dakota that includes a panel and audience discussion after the film. Inspired by "POWER OF POSSIBILITY," the outdoor public sculpture installed on the DWU campus in 2022, the film features comments by its creator, artist Joan Benefiel, Dale Lamphere, South Dakota’s [...]

Free

Blackout Poetry Making Night

Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W. 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD

Come hang out and make new worlds with old words! All are welcome, bring any supplies you’d like or use what we have here! This is a free crafty event:)

Weekly Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic-On!

Icon Event Hall + Lounge 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

New Tuesday night weekly comedy Open Mic-On at the Icon Events – Annex & Loft! With your host: SARA MANSON Bring your best 7 minutes or come for some laughs! FREE Show! Signup by 7:30 – Show starts at 8:00 — Competition night the LAST Wednesday of the month – next competition is Nov 29th […]

LIVE MUSIC – Heinous 3 – Every Tuesday

Icon Event Hall + Lounge 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

LIVE MUSIC by Heinous 3 every Tuesday at DaDa. This is FREE and normal DaDa dinner + beverage service takes place.

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