ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Week of Events
Wayfinder
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to the Elks Theatre for two exhilarating nights of adventure films on Monday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 22.
Wayfinder
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to the Elks Theatre for two exhilarating nights of adventure films on Monday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 22.
Wayfinder
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
Wayfinder
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
Black Hills Dance Festival
Black Hills Dance Festival is the Premier Swing Dance/Country/Latin/Line Dance and social dance event of the Dakotas. This weekend is an all-encompassing event with dance workshops, performances, coupled with social dancing. Learn from our professional instructors and capture the excitement of the weekend. We provide an inspiring experience for all dance levels.
2025 Black Hills Dance Festival
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Feb 6, 2025) — Registration is now open for the 29th annual Black Hills Dance Festival. The premiere dance festival in the region, we welcome people of all abilities and backgrounds to The Monument in Rapid City Apr. 24-26, 2025. From West Coast Swing, Country Swing, Line Dancing, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, and [...]
Wayfinder
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
Black Hills Dance Festival
Black Hills Dance Festival is the Premier Swing Dance/Country/Latin/Line Dance and social dance event of the Dakotas. This weekend is an all-encompassing event with dance workshops, performances, coupled with social dancing. Learn from our professional instructors and capture the excitement of the weekend. We provide an inspiring experience for all dance levels.
Wayfinder
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
Black Hills Dance Festival
Black Hills Dance Festival is the Premier Swing Dance/Country/Latin/Line Dance and social dance event of the Dakotas. This weekend is an all-encompassing event with dance workshops, performances, coupled with social dancing. Learn from our professional instructors and capture the excitement of the weekend. We provide an inspiring experience for all dance levels.
LEGO Contest
LEGO Contest
The Lead Deadwood Arts Center will be sponsoring its 21st Annual Free LEGO Contest on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Lead Deadwood High School, 320 S. Main in Lead. Registration will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m. with judging beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants should create a LEGO sculpture at home and enter [...]
Chautauqua Classes
Chautauqua Classes
Yay, It's Spring Centerpieces with Caitlyn and River Run Greenhouse | April 16 Beginning Watercolor with Ken Martin | April 16 Stained Glass Buffalo with Deb Ahrens | April 27