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Washington Pavilion Jerstad Gallery 301 South Main, Sioux Falls

Artwork by Quintin Owens Now – June 30, 2023 Visual Arts Center | Jerstad Gallery Artist Statement: I am reflecting on Look Out Mountain, Crow Peak, Spearfish Mountain, Bear Butte and Terry Peak as objects of wonder. Each location is represented by its seven highest topographic lines utilizing topographical contour maps and satellite elevation data [...]

within//without

Schulte Room at the Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls

Artwork by Merecedes Nelson Now – June 30, 2023 Visual Arts Center | Shultz Gallery Artist Statement: I’ve been studying electrical towers and poles, as well as their outstretching lines, and documenting them with a polaroid camera. I feel that I’ve always been drawn to them, these huge structures erected all over our land, seeming like [...]

Black Hills State University Art Majors Exhibition

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th Street, Rapid City

Featuring the work of BHSU seniors graduating with a fine arts or K12 teaching degree in the arts. The show includes 25 students with a wide variety of mediums, techniques, and concentrations. Artwork will include capstone pieces in painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and graphic design.

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Seesaw

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 n main ave suite 100, Sioux Falls

Ipso's a playground. This May, step into a space of shifting perspective, balance, and scale at Ipso Gallery's newest show. Lean in close and take a step back as Seesaw invites you to freely explore and teeter between art forms of all shapes and all sizes, from regional artists of all kinds. Opening Reception Friday, [...]

Mirror Mirror

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th Street, Rapid City

Mirror Mirror is a series of gouache paintings on wood panels that explore the theory of quantum mechanics which suggests that all possible outcomes deriving from every circumstance are carried out within their own distinct universes. Nicole explores the collisions within the multiverse, where parallel lives are fleetingly merged into one. Nicole is a Tennessee [...]

Black Hills Vibrant

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th Street, Rapid City

Spearfish artist Bonnie Halsey-Dutton exhibits a selection of her recent Black Hills inspired landscapes. Bonnie works in vibrant watercolors on Claybord or Yupo. She explores the way she experiences the world through her paint, finding healing forms in nature. Bonnie has been a member of Artists of the Black Hills and shows her paintings locally [...]

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In Living Color Opening Reception

Brookings Arts Council 524 4th St, Brookings

In connection with Pride month, the Brookings Arts Council is hosting an art exhibition featuring queer identifying artists who live or work in South Dakota. This exhibition, In Living Color will have it's opening reception on June 1st at 5:30pm and remain in the BAC galleries until July 16th, 2023.

Artists of the Black Hills Annual Group Exhibition

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th Street, Rapid City

After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the annual exhibition by the Artists of the Black Hills returns to the Dahl Arts Center. Artists of the Black Hills is a juried organization of professional artists, artisans, and galleries who joined together with the common goal of presenting and promoting the Black Hills region as an art [...]

Royal Bliss w/ The Black Moods

Bigs Bar 3110 W. 12th Street, Sioux Falls

Royal Bliss w/ The Black Moods | Citizen Soldier | Strange Daze | Tons of ‘Em Spotify Presale Start: Wednesday Mar 1 @ 10:00 AM Spotify Presale End: Thursday Mar 2 @ 10:00PM General On Sale: Friday Mar 3 @ 10:00AM Royal Bliss Meet & Greet – $50 ( Early Entry, Sound Check, Photo Op, [...]

$20.00

Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, 11907 434th Ave, Lake City

This workshop-style presentation provides a space for participants to identify important life memories and record them onto paper through fun, hands-on activities.Scholar: Kiera BallSponsored by: Fort Sisseton Historic State ParkFor more information, contact: Ali Tonsfeldt <alicia.tonsfeldt@state.sd.us>

Levitt at the Falls Family Concert

Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls

Stay tuned!  Levitt at the Falls will announce the bands and acts for the 2023 season on Thursday, May 4th. The Levitt at the Falls 2023 concert season of 50 FREE concerts will begin on Friday, June 2nd with shows happening each weekend until Saturday, September 9th.  Concerts will be held every Thursday, Friday, and [...]

Printmaking Workshop

The Matthews MAKEspace

This weekend community art course is designed to introduce participants to the art of relief printmaking using linoleum and rubber blocks. Over the course of two days, students will learn the basics of carving and printing their designs onto paper and fabric. Through hands-on demonstrations and individual guidance, participants will explore the different techniques and [...]

$50
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22nd Annual Siouxland Renaissance Festival

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls

Welcome to Shrewsbury, England 1575...the 17th year of Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth’s reign. The snow and cold have gone and Spring hath come...Huzzah! The Village of Shrewsbury has planned a festival to celebrate the season. Come one, come all goode lords and ladies, merchants, yeomen, players, musicians, and peasants. Let us present to you [...]

Buckets N Boards

Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls

This comedy percussion show is a hilarious, high-energy, and interactive performance that has captivated audiences of all ages worldwide. Gareth Sever and Matt Levingston bring a joyous charm and lightning quick wit to this full stage production. Buckets N Boards was born from Matt and Gareth’s shared passion for comedy, music and rhythm. Both are [...]

Buckets N Boards

Levitt at the Falls 504 N. Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls

This comedy percussion show is a hilarious, high-energy, and interactive performance that has captivated audiences of all ages worldwide. Gareth Sever and Matt Levingston bring a joyous charm and lightning quick wit to this full stage production. Buckets N Boards was born from Matt and Gareth’s shared passion for comedy, music and rhythm. Both are [...]

Free

Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop

Rapid City Public Library, 610 Quincy St, Rapid City

Have you always wanted to record your memories onto paper so your family can cherish your stories for years to come? This workshop provides writing prompts which encourage participants to pen their life memories through sensory detail. Creative writing has many benefits aside from preserving valuable memories. It helps sharpen the mind and provides a [...]

Artist Market Brunch

Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W. 10th St, Sioux Falls

The Artist Market is only one week away! We will be serving up brunch options and Full Circle Co-op will be running their tote bag special! Come and check out all the vendors!

NMM Special Exhibition: "As Good As Gold: The First 50 Years"

National Music Museum Groves Gallery

Event Contact: Carol RobertsonContact Email: carol.g.robertson@usd.eduContact Phone: 16056583452Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/special-exhibitionsEvent Locator: 2023-ABVCNTNational Music Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary Year with Special Exhibition "As Good As Gold: The First 50 Years." The National Music Museum (NMM) is celebrating 50 years in the making with the special exhibition “As Good as Gold: The First 50 Years (1973–2023).” Since [...]

Encaustic Painting Workshop

This weekend community art course is designed to introduce participants to the art of encaustic (wax) painting using paper and wood board substrates. Over the course of two days, students will learn the basics of encaustic methods by layering clear and colored waxes on several surfaces.  Through hands-on demonstrations and individual guidance, participants will explore [...]

$75
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Arriving on Track One… The Express

South Dakota State Railroad Museum 222 Railroad Ave Building A, Hill City

What: June Railroad Presentations - Statewide When: June, 2023   Where: Custer, Redfield, Sturgis and Madison  Contact info - Rick Mills 605-877-6629  South Dakota State Railroad Museum’s Curator/Historian Rick Mills will be  busy on Saturdays this month! Here is a quick outline of rail history  programs coming up Statewide in June:  Saturday, June 3 - Custer [...]

All Ages Drag Show & Story Hour

Red Rooster Coffee House 218 S Main St, Aberdeen

Join us for an afternoon of Family-Friendly Entertainment hosted by Dixy Divine!

After School Maker Studio

Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.

$5.50

Levitt at the Falls concert – Band TBD

Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls

Stay tuned!  Levitt at the Falls will announce the bands and acts for the 2023 season on Thursday, May 4th. The Levitt at the Falls 2023 concert season of 50 FREE concerts will begin on Friday, June 2nd with shows happening each weekend until Saturday, September 9th.  Concerts will be held every Thursday, Friday, and [...]

Levitt at the Falls concert – Band TBD

Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls

Stay tuned!  Levitt at the Falls will announce the bands and acts for the 2023 season on Thursday, May 4th. The Levitt at the Falls 2023 concert season of 50 FREE concerts will begin on Friday, June 2nd with shows happening each weekend until Saturday, September 9th.  Concerts will be held every Thursday, Friday, and [...]

Davina and the Vagabonds

Levitt Shell Sioux Falls 504 N. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls

Providing an electrifying new spin on an old sound, Davina and The Vagabonds exemplify high- energy live shows and commanding stage presence. The band brings edgy nostalgia to older generations and fresh new music to younger ears. This rollicking quintet is held together by Davina Sowers’ keyboard playing, joined by acoustic bass, drums, and a [...]

Royal Bliss w/ The Black Moods

Bigs Bar 3110 W. 12th Street, Sioux Falls

Royal Bliss w/ The Black Moods | Citizen Soldier | Strange Daze | Tons of ‘Em Spotify Presale Start: Wednesday Mar 1 @ 10:00 AM Spotify Presale End: Thursday Mar 2 @ 10:00PM General On Sale: Friday Mar 3 @ 10:00AM Royal Bliss Meet & Greet – $50 ( Early Entry, Sound Check, Photo Op, [...]

$20.00
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Capitol Cinema Presents: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT

Capitol Cinema 415 S. Main St, Aberdeen

Zoe is a documentary filmmaker who uses a dating app that only delivers an endless stream of Mr. Wrongs. For Zoe's childhood friend and neighbor, Kaz, the answer is to follow his parents' example and opt for an arranged marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan. As Zoe films his hopeful journey to [...]

$9.00

Live Music with Brady Wrede and Edward Patterson

Glacial Lake Distillery & Brewhouse 200 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

Come hang out at Glacial Lakes Distillery in Sioux Falls, SD for an evening of live music with local songwriter Brady Wrede. He will be joined by violinist Edward Patterson, for a fun energy-filled performance playing original indie folk music and covers you’ll love and enjoy!

Davina and the Vagabonds

Levitt at the Falls 504 N. Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls

Providing an electrifying new spin on an old sound, Davina and The Vagabonds exemplify high- energy live shows and commanding stage presence. The band brings edgy nostalgia to older generations and fresh new music to younger ears. This rollicking quintet is held together by Davina Sowers’ keyboard playing, joined by acoustic bass, drums, and a [...]

Free
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