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CREEPY, SPOOKY, EERIE, & STRANGE Art Exhibit

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

"Creepy, Spooky, Eerie, and Strange" is a chilling exploration of the mysterious and uncanny, inviting visitors to delve into the darker corners of the imagination. This exhibit intends to bring together a collection of works that play with themes of the dark, the supernatural, the bizarre, and the otherworldly, challenging perceptions and evoking a sense [...]

Free

Black Hills Playhouse Education and DakotAbilities Present: The Snow Queen Pt. 1

DakotAbilities - Longfellow Center South 4th Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Black Hills Playhouse Education, in collaboration with DakotAbilities, is thrilled to invite you to two exclusive performances of The Snow Queen Pt. 1 on October 24 and 25 at 1:00 PM, hosted at the Longfellow Center in Sioux Falls. These special shows are free and open to the public! Don’t miss this chance to witness the incredible talents of our [...]

Spooky Season Watercolors

Brookings Arts Council 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Join local artist Eileen Binkley for this fun and seasonal watercolor class. Costumes encouraged! No experience needed All supplies provided 8+, students 12 and under should have an adult accompanying or taking the class

Jeff Soukup Quintet

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

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

Tubaween lll: Low-brassic Park

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2024-ACBXNA This is a newly formed campus tradition approved by the Student Government Association! Tubaween lll: Low-brassic Park is a spoof on the Jurassic Park movies. This show is made by the students, for the students. The show is being put on by the Wolves Low-Brass Choir.

DEATHTRAP

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

WHO: Thriller seekers and humor hunters wanting to be entertained (Saturdays and Sundays not your fun days?  NEW THIS YEAR! A pop-in performance for our Service Industry Citizens who slay on the weekends…Take in a Tuesday show specially made so you can go!) WHAT: DEATHTRAP    (** RATED: R for ADULT THEMES) WHERE: Matthews Opera House [...]

Event Series Finding Nemo Jr.

Finding Nemo Jr.

Orpheum Theater Center North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters [...]

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Gallery Reception: The Augustana Faculty Biennial

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Recent works by the Augustana University art faculty, instructors, and faculty emeriti will be on view at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana.  This diverse show features both two- and three-dimensional pieces and includes painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and examples of public art projects completed in stained glass. Featured faculty artists include Izia Lindsay, [...]

Free

USD's Rawlins Piano Trio in Concert

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

Event Contact: Dr. Sonja KrausContact Email: Sonja.Kraus@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3481Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2024-ACBBNXUSD's Rawlins Piano Trio welcomes new pianist Dr. Eun-Hee Park in their first home concert with a new configuration!  Please join them in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts for this free public concert.   Livestream link [...]

Event Series Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

USD College of Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Every Brilliant Thing strikes a perfect balance between portraying life's struggles and celebrating its small miracles. This heart-wrenching and hilarious one-person play will have you laughing one minute and your eyes brimming the next. Its immersive experience blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to showcase a unique story. Come experience this complex and tender coming-of-age [...]

$20
Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

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

You don't want to miss our production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this week. Thursday, October 24th - Sunday, October 27th. Adapted and directed by Jayna Fitzsimmon this 90-minute version contains all the action, sword fights, blood and ambition needed to tell this wonderfully macabre story.  The perfect Shakespeare play to get you in the mood for [...]

Haunted Theater Event at Area Community Theatre in Mitchell

Mitchell Area Community Theatre North Main Street, Mitchell, S, United States

For a SPOOKY thrill, come to the Mitchell Area Community Theatre's Haunted Theatre walk-thru from 8-10pm 10/25-26 as a LIGHTS OFF fundraiser $10 sponsored by Klock Werks of Mitchell. Plan to do a FREE LIGHTS ON version from 2-4pm 10/26 during the Downtown Trick or Treat events. Funds from this event will help the S.O.S. [...]

Jeff Soukup Quintet

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

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

The Augustana Faculty Biennial

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Recent works by the Augustana University art faculty, instructors, and faculty emeriti will be on view at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana.  This diverse show features both two- and three-dimensional pieces and includes painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and examples of public art projects completed in stained glass. Featured faculty artists include Izia Lindsay, [...]

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 [...]

CREEPY, SPOOKY, EERIE, & STRANGE Art Exhibit

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

"Creepy, Spooky, Eerie, and Strange" is a chilling exploration of the mysterious and uncanny, inviting visitors to delve into the darker corners of the imagination. This exhibit intends to bring together a collection of works that play with themes of the dark, the supernatural, the bizarre, and the otherworldly, challenging perceptions and evoking a sense [...]

Free

Spooky Science

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

All-day event filled with activities for all ages! You will get to explore art and science while experimenting with Boo Bubbles, gummy worm dissections and more! All children will take home a bag of Halloween treats! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Public: $15 plus tax for adults, $12.50 plus tax for youth ages 3-17 [...]

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Belle Fourche PumpkinFest

Tri-State Museum & Center of the Nation Visitor Center 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD, United States

Happy October! That means that PUMPKINFEST IS COMING! Mark your calendars for October 26, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We’ll be ready for you with vendors, crafts, costume contest for the littles, games and food! Watch the Tri-State Performers in the play The Great Halloween Scavenger Hunt! You won’t want to miss it!

Book Launch, Reading, and Signing with Kathy Bjornestad

Henry's Books 111 E Hudson St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Join us at Henry's Books in Spearfish on Saturday October 26 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM for a book launch, reading, and signing with local author Kathy Bjornestad! From 12:00-12:30 there will be a reading of her new book for middle grade students with refreshments! About the Book: Eleven-year-old Mira Morales from Guatemala was meant [...]

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