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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Series JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. ​ With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]

USD's Legacy Swing Concert on the Platz

Outdoor Fine Arts

Event Contact: Dr. David HoldhusenContact Email: David.Holdhusen@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3467Event Locator: 2025-ACDLXAPlease join USD's Vocal Jazz Choir for the Legacy Swing Concert, on the Platz, downtown Vermillion.   This event is open to the public at no charge.

Steve Smith

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

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

Event Series Sturgis Community Easter Cantata

Sturgis Community Easter Cantata

Grace Lutheran Church Sherman Street, Sturgis, South Dakota, United States

The 2025 Easter Cantata Choir brings the gift of music to our community in its presentation of Blessed – A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes. The Easter Cantata performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1061 Sherman Street, in Sturgis. There is no [...]

Free
Event Series 39 STEPS

39 STEPS

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

Based on the 1915 novel and the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, The 39 Steps is a comedic adaptation of the classic spy thriller. Richard Hannay meets a beautiful woman at the theatre, only to have her immediately murdered in his apartment. Fearing for his life and spurred into action by her [...]

$10 – $62

Wayfinder

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

​Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]

The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

Governor Kristi Noem announced 12 students who are being recognized for their artistic talents through the Governor’s Student Art Competition. An exhibition of the artwork is now open to the public in the South Dakota Capitol building. The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition includes work from the following students: A panel of nine professional artists served [...]

Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]

Event Series Chautauqua Classes

Chautauqua Classes

Chautauqua Craftsmen & Artisans of the Black Hills North River Street, Hot Springs, SD, United States

Yay, It's Spring Centerpieces with Caitlyn and River Run Greenhouse | April 16 Beginning Watercolor with Ken Martin | April 16 Stained Glass Buffalo with Deb Ahrens | April 27      

Lunch & Learn: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health

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

Join us for “Lunch & Learn: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health,” hosted by the Lawrence County Coalition, as we explore the stigma surrounding mental health, common beliefs and perceptions, and how we can all make a difference. This event will help you understand how to recognize signs of distress in others, identify local resources [...]

QPR Training Lunch & Learn

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

Join us for a meaningful and informative lunch with the Lawrence County Coalition, featuring a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training session. This one-hour suicide prevention training equips participants with the skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide, engage in supportive conversations, and connect individuals at risk with the help they need. Whether you’re a [...]

Event Series JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. ​ With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]

Heart of The Hills Preformace

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

This is a FREE performance, but RSVP is highly encouraged! Each person who RSVPs will be entered in a drawing for a ticket to ur community theater production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Join us at the Matthews Gallery for Heart of the Hills Performance, a captivating evening with Pegie Douglas and Sherl Cederburg. Through [...]

Jeremy Hegg Trio

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

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

USD Jazz Ensembles with Guest Guitarist, Rod Fleeman

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: Dr. Christopher KocherContact Email: christopher.kocher@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3483Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDLXDUSD's Jazz Ensembles invite you to their spring concert, with guest Rod Fleeman, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event is open to [...]

Event Series 39 STEPS

39 STEPS

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

Based on the 1915 novel and the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, The 39 Steps is a comedic adaptation of the classic spy thriller. Richard Hannay meets a beautiful woman at the theatre, only to have her immediately murdered in his apartment. Fearing for his life and spurred into action by her [...]

$10 – $62

Wayfinder

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

​Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]

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