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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

The Magic of John Banasiak

John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHVDNThe Magic of John Banasiak-Photographs and installation by Sarah A. Hanson-Pareek features a video installation and photographs of retiring Professor of Photography, John Banasiak.    Exhibition is open to the public in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. May 7-27, [...]

Humanities Café – Tribal Tourism in South Dakota

VIRTUAL EVENT

Sarah Kills in Water, grantwriter and tourism development specialist with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and Dr.Rhea Waldman, Executive Director of the SD Native Tourism Alliance, join SDHChost Stacy Chidaushe to discuss the increase in and importance of tribaltourism in South Dakota, including meaningful sites, unforgettable memories…andvital lessons to be learned. Scholar: Sarah Kills in Water, Dr. [...]

Armchair Travelers Book Club

Sturgis Public Library, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way #101, Sturgis

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 [...]

Free

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 [...]

The Grocery List Show

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

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 [...]

Chorus rehearsal

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

Daniel Heier Quartet

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota

Spotlight Theatre Company Presents: SEUSSICAL JR.

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

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters come to life in this whimsical, heartwarming musical! Follow Horton as he protects the tiny Whos and learns that loyalty, friendship and believing in yourself can make even the smallest voice heard. A colorful adventure for the whole family!

Welcome to the artsHUB

Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion, S, United States

Welcome to the artsHUB⌘! The VCA and our intern Abigail would like to invite you to an analog version, also known as a good old-fashioned get together, of our digital HUB for artists, makers, arts & culture organizations, venues, and the community that needs you. You can get ahead of the curve by checking out [...]

SGAC Student Art Showcase

Waterfront Gallery for the Arts 207 E Missouri Ave, Pierre, SD, United States

The Short Grass Arts Council is proud host the Student Art Showcase exhibiting artwork by Central South Dakota students from T.F.Rigg’s High School, A.B.O. School District, Pierre Indian Learning Center and a special exhibit of the Governor’s Student Art Competition winners provided by the South Dakota Arts Council. Free refreshments and a variety of arts [...]

Free

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show

South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, United States

🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]

$20

The Magic of John Banasiak

John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHVDNThe Magic of John Banasiak-Photographs and installation by Sarah A. Hanson-Pareek features a video installation and photographs of retiring Professor of Photography, John Banasiak.    Exhibition is open to the public in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. May 7-27, [...]

Adam Moezinia

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota

Adam Moezinia

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota

Welcome to the artsHUB

Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion, S, United States

Welcome to the artsHUB⌘! The VCA and our intern Abigail would like to invite you to an analog version, also known as a good old-fashioned get together, of our digital HUB for artists, makers, arts & culture organizations, venues, and the community that needs you. You can get ahead of the curve by checking out [...]

Event Series Mindfulness Mondays

Second Saturdays Art Market

Waterfront Gallery for the Arts 207 E Missouri Ave, Pierre, SD, United States

New this summer, Waterfront Gallery will be hosting a monthly outdoor art market every second Saturday of the month from May 9th through September 12th at the corner of Coteau and Missouri Ave, in the greenspace next to the Waterfront Plaza parking lot, just a few blocks down the street from the Farmer’s Market. This [...]

Free

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show

South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, United States

🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]

$20

Jazz Guitar Workshop with Adam Moezinia

J. Rieck Music South Kiwanis Avenue 450, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Register Here! Join us at J. Rieck Music for an inspiring workshop with acclaimed jazz guitarist Adam Moezinia. Whether you’re just beginning to explore jazz or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop is designed to give you practical tools you can take straight to your playing.Adam will cover a range of essential topics including improvisation, soloing, [...]

Adam Moezinia

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota

Jalan Crossland

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

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 [...]

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