ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
PRESENTED BY CONTINENTAL BALLET AND ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES, THIS SEASONED PRODUCTION DEVELOPS THEMES OF GENEROSITY, NON-VIOLENCE, AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH THE TIMELESS TALE OF CLARA'S FANTASTIC VOYAGE TO THE LAND OF THE SUGARPLUM FAIRY WITH HER MAGICAL GODFATHER DROSSELMEYER.
Join us for a night of music and holiday charm! Our incredible cast is bringing the season to life at the Holiday in Blue Cabaret, premiering at The Rock Island Studio on December 19th & 20th. Featuring standout performances from some of your favorite local artists, this intimate cabaret blends seasonal classics and a festive [...]
The Speakeasy Presents: 3rd Fridays Get ready for an explosive season of laughter! Our 3rd Fridays comedy nights are back for Season 4, and we're bringing in the best and brightest comedians from all over the region to grace our stage. The show is free, the laughs are on us, and the rest is on [...]
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Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
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 Matthews Community Theater proudly presents Inspecting Carol by Daniel J. Sullivan, a backstage holiday comedy that spoofs both A Christmas Carol and the frantic world of community theater. The play follows a struggling theatre troupe as they prepare for their annual production of Dickens’ classic. Everything goes wrong: actors forget lines, the set collapses, [...]
🎨 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 [...]
December 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.* Third Floor Lobby Tell Santa your wish list and take photos. Bring the whole family and your camera to see Sioux Falls Santa at your Washington Pavilion. *Santa will be taking a 30-minute lunch break from 1-1:30 p.m.
This winter, let curiosity run wild! In collaboration with the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium, our Wild About Science series brings live animals and family fun together one Saturday a month from November through March. Discover the creatures that thrive after dark! From owls to other night-loving animals, this Wild About Science [...]
More than 20 musicians with ties to the Black Hills and South Dakota will take to the stage of the Historic Theatre in the Performing Arts Center for A Holiday Collage on Saturday, December 20th. From big-band brilliance and Broadway sizzle to stripped-down storytelling, this show brings new life to the holiday classics, soaring ballads, [...]
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The Matthews Community Theater proudly presents Inspecting Carol by Daniel J. Sullivan, a backstage holiday comedy that spoofs both A Christmas Carol and the frantic world of community theater. The play follows a struggling theatre troupe as they prepare for their annual production of Dickens’ classic. Everything goes wrong: actors forget lines, the set collapses, [...]
Join us for a night of music and holiday charm! Our incredible cast is bringing the season to life at the Holiday in Blue Cabaret, premiering at The Rock Island Studio on December 19th & 20th. Featuring standout performances from some of your favorite local artists, this intimate cabaret blends seasonal classics and a festive [...]
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
