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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

THE SWORD IN THE STONE (1963 | G)

Sioux Falls State Theatre 316 South Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, United States

A Walt Disney Classic Animation SYNOPSIS: This Disney adaptation of the classic fable chronicles King Arthur’s humble beginnings. As an orphaned child, Arthur, who was then known as Wart, wants to help his foster brother, Kay, succeed in becoming a knight. While helping Kay train, Wart stumbles upon a cabin belonging to Merlin, a bumbling [...]

The 48th Annual Mobridge Area Art Show

Scherr-Howe Event Center 212 Main St,, Mobridge, SD, United States

The 48th Annual Mobridge Area Art Show will be held on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21st, 2024 from 12:00-5:00 pm at the Scherr-Howe Arena on Main Street, Mobridge SD. Free Admission The show will feature work from artists and photographers from across South Dakota, including the schools from the local area. There will [...]

Sunday Brushes

The Retreat at Pointers Ridge 47303 Big Sioux Rd, Baltic, SD, United States

Come to The Retreat every Sunday throughout the summer, beginning Sunday, April 23 … 1-4pm … for a painting party! Bring something you have been working on, or paint en plein aire! $5 suggested donation to support The Retreat

$5.00

Anybody Out There?

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

Anybody Out There? A community theater comedy by John Patrick Showtimes: April 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 7 pm Box Office: 6 pm | House Opens: 6:30 pm April 21 and 28 at 2 pm Box Office: 1 pm | House Opens: 1:30 pm No late admission to main floor. Late arrivals will be [...]

Event Series Love, Loss and What I Wore

Love, Loss and What I Wore

Pierre Players Community Theatre 109 S Pierre St, Pierre, United States

A dramatic comedy play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes, and memory covering all the important subjects- mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron Based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman Presented by special arrangement by Dramatists Play Service [...]

Event Series James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach

Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center SDSU 1601 University Blvd., Brookings, SD

From the book by Roald Dahl Adapted by David Wood Oscar Larson Theatre April 18-20, 7:30 p.m. April 21, 2 p.m. In this delightful stage adaptation of the classic children's tale, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters - Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird, [...]

Oklahoma! presented by The Premiere Playhouse

Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center 315 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

A Broadway Extravaganza Get ready to stomp your boots with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic masterpiece Oklahoma! This musical will transport you to the prairies and leave you humming unforgettable tunes. For Student Tickets and Group Rates please call the Washington Pavilion to reserve your tickets at 605-367-6000

$35

Oklahoma! presented by The Premiere Playhouse

Orpheum Theater Center 315 N. Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

A Broadway Extravaganza Get ready to stomp your boots with Rodgers and Hammerstein's iconic masterpiece Oklahoma! This musical will transport you to the prairies and leave you humming unforgettable tunes.

$35

ALMOST FAMOUS ( 2000 | R)

Sioux Falls State Theatre 316 South Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Presented by the South Dakota Trust Company SYNOPSIS: Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming [...]

Open Mic Night

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

Come one, come all, and share your talents!

Event Series Bat Boy: The Musical

Bat Boy: The Musical

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre 788 N University St., Vermillion, SD, United States

Based on a story in The Weekly World News, Bat Boy: The Musical is a comedy/horror rock musical about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. Bat Boy is brought to the home of the town veterinarian, where he is eventually accepted as a member of [...]

$15

Conjecture: Tom Rickers retrospective opening

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2001, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

“Conjecture” is a retrospective exhibition of over six-decades of sculpture, printmaking, and poetry by Tom Rickers. From the late 1970s through the 1990s, Tom Rickers was an important member of the Sioux Falls art community, exhibiting extensively throughout the region. Although his training was in experimental printmaking, he is most known for his mixed-media and [...]

Free

Oscar Howe Legacy Across Four Generations

Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Oscar Howe is a cultural icon who innovated and defined the Modern Indian Art Movement. His art represents cultural vitality and has influenced many generations of artists in this region and beyond. His paintings can be appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, but he challenges viewers to consider the meaning of a ceremonial Sun Dance, be [...]

The Essence of Expression

Northern State University 1200 S. JAY ST.,, Aberdeen, United States

The concept of photography and expressions is explored in The Essence of Expression. The 'expressions' within this work are of how my models dress themselves, the way their facial expressions are, and how I would interpret them in colors. This show is my way of telling my audience that no matter how they express themselves, they [...]

Steve Hofstetter

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

Monday, April 22nd , 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM CST Icon Event Hall – 18+ 402 N Main #dtsf Facebook event & more info ** All seating first-come first-serve ** Premier seating is front 2 rows VIP Ticket includes: Premium Seating Private Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity Limited Edition Shirt Autographed Tour Poster Autographed [...]

$33

Playful Preschoolers

Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along!

$22

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 [...]

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, [...]

After School Maker Studio

Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.

$7

NSU EARLY MUSICK ENSEMBLE

Red Rooster Coffee House 218 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD, United States

April 23, 2024 @ 4:00 pm NSU EARLY MUSICK ENSEMBLE Hosted By Red Rooster Coffee House NSU Music Students performing early music conducted by Dr. Woods

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