Christmas singout
2025-12-17 11:15 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Busy
2025-12-17 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-18 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Aberdeen Civic Theatre, 212 2nd Ave SE, Aberdeen, 57401, United States
Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers is an annual show featuring the arrangements and extended musical cohorts of the Hegg Brothers. This large group aims at variety and freshness. You’ll hear the songs you love, just not in a typical way. For the first time in a dozen years the group will have both Allisons (Nash and Mickelson) on vocals backed by the rhythm section and signature horns. The show covers a lot of ground and aims to keep you entertained and surprised throughout the performance.
December 17th, 7:00 pm, doors open 6:00 pm
Aberdeen Civic Theatre, 212 2nd Ave SE
Tickets are on sale now!
$25 Members
$30 Non-Members
$20 Students
Prices increase $5 day of the show
All General Admission!
Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in person:
https://webtrac.aberdeen.sd.us/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST
605-226-1557
225 3rd Ave SE
Office hours are Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm

Nordic Yule Market
2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States
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, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities
• A cozy reading corner
• Meet & greets with your favorite characters
• Free gift wrapping on select days
Every purchase supports museum exhibitions and programming—thank you for making a difference with your holiday shopping!
Mark your calendars for extra-special dates:
• Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good Holiday Sale (with area cultural institution stores!)
• Dec. 4: Sip & Shop with Nordic band Project Constellation & free gift wrapping
• December 13, 10 – 12: Meet Anna and Elsa at Community Art Day!
• Open until 7 on Thursday’s in November and December
Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and event details!
Event Dates/Times:
Open October 11th – January 10th
• Saturday’s 10 – 4
• Sunday’s 12 – 4
• Monday – Friday’s 10 – 5
• Open until 7 on Thursdays in November and December
• Open until 8 on Friday, October 24th
Closure dates:
• October 13th
• November 11th
• November 27th
• November 28th
• December 25th
• December 26th
• January 1st
• January 4th

Shifted Perspective
2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | ARCC Gallery, 225 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, 57401, United States

Flyover: ​Visual Art Forum I
2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States
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 a work and turning it over to fellow artists, who add their unique visions and expressions, creates a whole new set of looks and feels, igniting even further creative conversation The show features several solo pieces from each artist as well as sample collaborative works with the other artists. Let the conversation begin!

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
2025-12-18 - 2025-12-19, 2025-12-19 - 2025-12-20 | 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 legacy, family connection, and the enduring power of place. This unique exhibition brings together the works of three artists: Alfred R. Waud, Milton J. Burns, and Jon Crane.

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
2025-12-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Health Care Association Office, 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 57104, 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
• Acrylics
• Watercolors
• Drawing/Pastels/Scratchboard
• Photography
• Mixed Media
• Creative Woodworking
Entry Dates:
October 6–10, 2025
Entries accepted between 9 AM – 3 PM at:
South Dakota Health Care Association Office
804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Entry forms and criteria available at:
www.sdhca.org/dakota-masterworks
https://www.sdhca.org/dakota-masterworks

Humanities Café - Telling the Stories that Define Our State: 40 Years of South Dakota Magazine
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | VIRTUAL EVENT
Katie Hunhoff, publisher and columnist at South Dakota Magazine, and John Andrews, managing editor and columnist at South Dakota Magazine, join SDHC host, Stacy Chidaushe, to share and celebrate the stories that have defined our state for the past 40 years.
Scholars: Katie Hunhoff & John Andrews
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81487809271?pwd=[REDACTED]
Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council
Please 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 programs like Humanities Cafe. Your donation helps us preserve local history, support lifelong learning, and spark meaningful dialogue across the state. Please consider making a gift today—your support ensures that humanities thrive in every corner of South Dakota.

Donate now at sdhumanities.org and keep the conversation going.

Meet Santa at the Nordic Yule Market
2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States
Meet Santa at the Nordic Yule Market at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop on Thursday, December 18th from 5 – 7.
Santa is stopping by the Nordic Yule Market! Bring your wish lists and holiday spirit for a family fun evening. Kids (of all ages!) can meet Santa and share their Holiday wishes while exploring unique gifts from Nordic and local artisans. After your visit, have your gifts complimentary wrapped and enjoy samplings of your favorite Nordic treats!

Christmas singout
2025-12-18 18:15 - 19:15 (America/Denver) | Good Samaritan – St. Martin Village, 4941 St Martin Dr, Rapid City, SD, United States

Chorus rehearsal
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Performing Arts Center, 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Inspecting Carol
2025-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | The Matthews Opera House – Theatre, 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States
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, egos clash, and rehearsals spiral out of control. When the troupe mistakes a clueless wannabe actor for a feared National Endowment for the Arts inspector, panic sets in, and desperate attempts to impress lead to even more ridiculous disasters.
Full of slapstick, satire, and seasonal spirit, Inspecting Carol is a joyful romp that celebrates the magic (and madness) of live theater. With clever wordplay, physical comedy, and a cast of eccentric characters, this hilarious farce is perfect for anyone who enjoys laughter, theatrical hijinks, and the unpredictable charm of community theater.
Performances: December 12th-14th, 16th, & 19th-21stFridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pmSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm
Directed by Max Merchen
The cast will be announced soon!
Tickets will go on sale on November 10th @ 10 am
Flex Pass Patron will gain access starting Oct. 27th
$20 Adults – $10 Students

Dalton Petersen Trio
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-19 21:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Trio Jazz Club, 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
https://www.triojazzclub.com
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Inspecting Carol
2025-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | The Matthews Opera House – Theatre, 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States
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, egos clash, and rehearsals spiral out of control. When the troupe mistakes a clueless wannabe actor for a feared National Endowment for the Arts inspector, panic sets in, and desperate attempts to impress lead to even more ridiculous disasters.
Full of slapstick, satire, and seasonal spirit, Inspecting Carol is a joyful romp that celebrates the magic (and madness) of live theater. With clever wordplay, physical comedy, and a cast of eccentric characters, this hilarious farce is perfect for anyone who enjoys laughter, theatrical hijinks, and the unpredictable charm of community theater.
Performances: December 12th-14th, 16th, & 19th-21stFridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pmSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm
Directed by Max G. Merchen
The Cast
M.J. (Mary Jane) McMann …… Sue Cole
Wayne Wellace …… Jared Waltz
Zorah Bloch …… Tammi Martin
Luther Beatty …… Emerson Quinonez
Dorothy Tree Hapgood …… Lynn Pederson
Sidney Carlton …… Bruce Woodard
Phil Hewlitt …… John Eisenbraun
Walter E. Parsons …… William Black Lance
Kendra Emery …… Jannet Ott
Bart Francis …… Landon Kiel
Larry Vauxhal …… Clark Ott
Betty Andrews …… Pat Rogge
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$20 Adults – $10 Students

The Nutcracker Ballet
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Goss Opera House, East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD, 57201, United States
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.

Holiday In Blue Cabaret presented by The Premiere Playhouse
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Island, 300 N Phillips Ave Suite 120, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
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 atmosphere you won’t want to miss!
Holiday Snacks
Festive Drinks
Beer & Wine for purchase
An intimate experience performed by amazing local talent!
Holiday cheer!

3rd Fridays - STAND-UP
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Grey Goose Store & Social Club, 28884 Merry Rd, Pierre, 57501, United States
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 you. Grab a some goods at the bar and get ready for a night that’ll make your ribs sore.

Speakeasy House Rules: Welcome to the Speakeasy! To ensure everyone has a great time, we’ve set up a few house rules.
Please silence your cell phones. We want everyone to be present and enjoy the show.

Be respectful of the comedians and your fellow audience members. This includes keeping chatter to a minimum. If you want to have a conversation, please go downstairs to the Social Club.

Do not heckle the comedians. It’s distracting and disrespectful. Anyone who heckles will be asked to leave.

There’s no cover charge for the show! The bar is located downstairs in the Social Club. Feel free to grab a bucket of beers on your way up.

Finally, we hope you have a great night and get a good laugh in. Laughter is good for the soul!
