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  • Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art

    Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art
    John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

    Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]

    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

  • Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art

    Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art
    John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

    Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]

    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

  • Humanities Café – Baseball & Summertime in South Dakota: So Much More Than a Game

    VIRTUAL EVENT

    Scholar: TBDLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81487809271?pwd=se8TFuyNaaJKbUoA7oWisuWyaz01Jc.1Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities CouncilPlease let us know what you thought of the program!https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/The South Dakota Humanities Council brings communities together through the power of stories, culture, and conversation. But with federal funding on the decline, we rely more than ever on the generosity of people like you to sustain our organization and [...]

  • Parkston Amphitheater – AmphiThursdays Summer Concert Series

    Parkston Amphitheater – AmphiThursdays Summer Concert Series
    Parkston Amphitheater 102 S Anna St, Parkston, S, United States

    AmphiThursdays enters its 6th season in Parkston, SD Our events are admission free, but there are food trucks, cold beer and vendors on site every week. May 21st - Kimberly Meyer with opener Emma Nichole May 28th - GPO with opener XTD June 4th - Hot Rod Chevy Kevy with opener Billy Lurkin June 11th [...]

    Free

  • Chorus rehearsal

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

  • July 16th – Levitt at the Falls Concert

    Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]

  • Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars

    Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    A local gem of the New Orleans music scene, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars seamlessly blend the sounds of the early Creole jazz bands with New Orleans R&B, second line music, calypso, and their own ethereal, mystical and magical original music. Their live shows leave audiences deeply touched, with a renewed hope for the future of [...]

  • Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art

    Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art
    John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

    Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]

    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

  • SGAC 28th Annual Community Art Show

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

    The Short Grass Arts Council is proud to host their 28th Annual Community Art Show showcasing artwork by local artists and artists in the Central SD region. Join us for the opening reception to meet the artists, network with other arts supporters in your community, enjoy free refreshments and a beautiful view of the river! [...]

    Free

  • FESTIVAL IN THE PARK – Wristband Night

    Spearfish City Park Spearfish, SD, United States

    THE MATTHEWS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! Festival in the Park: July 17-18, 2026 SPEARFISH CITY PARK ON CANYON STREET The Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish, SD, organizes this popular festival. It [...]

  • July 17th – Levitt at the Falls Concert

    Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]

  • Oh He Dead

    Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    Washington DC’s Oh He Dead brings their funky, poppy rock vibes wherever they go. Led by CJ Bowlin’ Johnson and her golden pipes, the five-piece group includes lead guitarist Alex Salser, Colin Sidley on bass, Adam Ashforth on drums, and Piano Whitman on keys.  The close-knit crew is known for their contagious joy, and for [...]

  • 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

  • FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

    Spearfish City Park Spearfish, SD, United States

    THE MATTHEWS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! Festival in the Park: July 17-19, 2025 SPEARFISH CITY PARK ON CANYON STREET The Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish, SD, organizes this popular festival. It [...]

  • July 18th Levitt at the Falls Concert

    Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]

  • Flat River Band

    Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    Flat River Band is a trio of brothers—Chad, Dennijo, and Andy Sitze—who grew up performing in a multi-generational family band. Their signature sound was shaped on stages like Silver Dollar City and Dollywood, and has since earned them #1 bluegrass gospel chart success and shows with artists like Natalie Maines, Alison Krauss, and Ricky Skaggs. [...]

  • Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026

    Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026
    Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, United States

    Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026 (formerly BHP Jr.) offers young performers who have completed 5th-12th grades an unforgettable theatrical adventure. They will explore acting, singing, dance, and technical theatre. Guided by professional instructors, campers make bold choices in a supportive environment, fostering creativity and teamwork. The experience culminates in a showcase, celebrating each camper's unique [...]