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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
All Day
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City
Ongoing
Bright Star
Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion
Free – $20
Week of Events
Exhibition on view: The Beauty of the Mundane: Paintings by Mike Murray
Mike Murray presents a large body of paintings, created in oil paint and cold wax, that invite viewers to reconsider the overlooked landscapes of daily life.
Bright Star
Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]
Free – $20
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
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 [...]
Nordic Yule Market
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, [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
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 [...]
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit
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
Nordic Yule Market
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, [...]
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit
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 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 [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
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 [...]
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit
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
Nordic Yule Market
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, [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
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 [...]
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit
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
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit
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 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 [...]
Nordic Yule Market
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, [...]
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit
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 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 [...]
Nordic Yule Market
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, [...]
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Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
$20
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NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
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Comedy Night
Comedy Night
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
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Improv Falls @ Icon Lounge
Improv Falls @ Icon Lounge
Spend the evening with your improv comedy friends before you spend Thanksgiving with your families!! Improv Falls is serving fresh scenes made up on the spot—perfect for closing out November with laughs. Join us Wednesday, November 26th at 8:00 PM at Icon Lounge Downtown.
$24.85
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NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
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Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
$20
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Chorus rehearsal
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Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
$20
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NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
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Story Time and Songs with Eliza Blue
Story Time and Songs with Eliza Blue
Join us at Henry’s Books in Spearfish for a very special Black Friday event! On Friday November 28 at 11 AM we will host Eliza Blue for a very special reading from her newest book, “The Adventures of Pearl and Theo”--plus some special music and singing in the round. This event is suitable for kiddos [...]
Free
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The Music of Paul Simon – A Hegg Brothers Show
The Music of Paul Simon – A Hegg Brothers Show
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
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The Music of Paul Simon – A Hegg Brothers Show
The Music of Paul Simon – A Hegg Brothers Show
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
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Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
$20
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NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
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Sioux Falls Potters Open House
Sioux Falls Potters Open House
One day event showcasing Sioux Falls area potters in a pre-holiday event. Several of Sioux Falls established and up and coming potters are gathering for a one day event at the newly opened Smudge Studios in Tea, SD. Refreshments and treats will be available until they run out.
Free
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‘Tis the Season Vendor Event
‘Tis the Season Vendor Event
Extreme Holiday Cheer Incoming! Get to Northridge Plaza for our ‘Tis the Season vendor event! Shop our great stores and find unique gifts in one happy, festive place. Join us November 29th, from 10am–7pm! PLUS, Bring your camera for free photos with Santa every Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 29th – Dec. 21st) from 12–4 pm
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Shop Small Business Saturday
Shop Small Business Saturday
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Brookings Arts Council! We’re open from 2–5pm with unique handmade gifts, local art, and festive holiday shopping. Support local artists and find something special—no Black Friday crowds, just community charm.
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The Music of Paul Simon – A Hegg Brothers Show
The Music of Paul Simon – A Hegg Brothers Show
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
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The Music of Paul Simon – A Hegg Brothers Show
The Music of Paul Simon – A Hegg Brothers Show
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
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Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
$20
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NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
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