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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

South Dakota Cello/Bass Day Concert

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

Event Contact: Dr. Sonja KrausContact Email: sonja.kraus@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583481Event Locator: 2025-ACFLSPUSD Department of Music invites you to join us for the culmination concert of South Dakota Cello/Bass Day in the Ballroom at the Muenster University Center.

Eyob Mergia Artist Reception

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

This powerful exhibition juxtaposes hundreds of drawings from children in peaceful Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with emotionally charged works from children in war-torn regions of Ethiopia. The work reveals how children instinctively express trauma, joy, memory and resilience through drawing — an ancient, universal language that predates speech. This project, curated and envisioned by artist [...]

Free

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

Last spring all EFA+ students created two art pieces expressing their thoughts on peace.  Every art project was sent to The Washington Pavilion with the intention that the pieces would be used in a collaborative art exhibit created by visual artist Eyob Mergia. The exhibit has been created and is on display at The Visual [...]

Bill Gibson Quintet

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

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

Event Series Girls Who Wear Glasses

Girls Who Wear Glasses

Aberdeen Community Theatre 417 S Main St., Aberdeen, United States

Growing up is hard enough, navigating friendship, school and parents. But when Mira has to get glasses, it is the last straw. As she deals with old friends who are suddenly only interested in popularity and new friends who want her to be more like them, Mira has to decide who she really wants to [...]

Bill Gibson Quintet

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

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

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit

La Luna Cafe North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Haven’t seen the Great Plains Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibit at La Luna Café yet? There’s still time! Stop by the downtown Sioux Falls area, grab a coffee, and enjoy a beautiful collection of watercolor works by our talented members. The exhibit is on display through the end of November. While you’re there, snap a photo, [...]

Free

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane

The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]

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 [...]

Taming the Brush – A guided paint class

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

This class is an introduction to Rosemaling styles and background with the hands on learning of the basic strokes and how they are used. Local artist Eileen will guide and teach you about the paints, brushes and styles used in Norwegian Rosemaling. Attendees will learn & apply "S” and "C" strokes, creating a project to [...]

$40
Event Series Menopause The Musical 2

Menopause The Musical 2

The Goss Opera House East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD, United States

ALL ABOARD, SISTERS! THE HYSTERICAL SEQUEL TO THE SMASH-HIT MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® IS FINALLY HERE! FIVE YEARS AFTER THEIR CHANCE ENCOUNTER IN A DEPARTMENT STORE, WE SET SAIL WITH OUR BELOVED LADIES FOR MORE HIGH JINKS ON THE HIGH SEAS. MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE'® IS A HILARIOUS AND HEARTFELT LOOK AT [...]

Theater On The Run 2025

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

Ticket sales open August 18 at 10 am. This will be strictly enforced. Tickets sell out quickly, and we want to ensure every patron has an equal opportunity to get theirs.  A Progressive Theater Experience in Downtown SpearfishSeptember 20 & 27 at 6:00 PM Presented by The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center What is [...]

Jake Hart & The John Hart Trio

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

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

Cellobration!

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

Event Contact: Dr. Sonja KrausContact Email: Sonja.Kraus@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583481Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-videoEvent Locator: 2025-ACFLWLYou're invited to join the University of South Dakota's cello studio in collaboration with guest artists Professor Emilio Colón and Cara Colón for an evening of Cellobration! Live from Wanzek Hall, National Music Museum and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this [...]

Event Series Menopause The Musical 2

Menopause The Musical 2

The Goss Opera House East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD, United States

ALL ABOARD, SISTERS! THE HYSTERICAL SEQUEL TO THE SMASH-HIT MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® IS FINALLY HERE! FIVE YEARS AFTER THEIR CHANCE ENCOUNTER IN A DEPARTMENT STORE, WE SET SAIL WITH OUR BELOVED LADIES FOR MORE HIGH JINKS ON THE HIGH SEAS. MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE'® IS A HILARIOUS AND HEARTFELT LOOK AT [...]

Slamabama Concert

Larkspur Landing 1908 N. Garfield Avenue, Pierre, su, United States

Come see "Slamabama Performs Epic Church + Party In The Back"! An opening set featuring all the hits and fan favorites of country music superstar, Eric Church, followed by a high energy set of your favorite 90's &00's country favorites! 21+ Show - $20/person Epic Church followed by Party In the Back - 8 PM [...]

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