Happy Hour
June 12 | 3-5pm

Happy Hours at the Dahl include a selection of beer, wine, and soda!

​Friends of the Dahl get their first drink free! Please check in at Guest Services to verify your membership and get your drink ticket. Becoming a Friend of the Dahl only takes 5 minutes, and you can take home a Free Permanent Collection Catalog!

​Cheers!

Tailings Opening Reception
June 12 | 5-7pm

The Land Report Collective is a group of 10 artists (Leticia Bajuyo, Michael Baum, Jason Brown, Brian Jobe, David Jones, Patrick Kikut, Jean Laughton, Casey McGuire, Shelby Shadwell, Marty Two Bulls Jr.) who deal with landscape in fundamental ways and as a foundational reference point. The artwork will focus on the impact of human development and agricultural production on natural landscapes, environmental issues related to the extraction of natural resources, and industrial manipulation of wild places, particularly relating to the landscape in and around the Rapid City and Black Hills area. The title of the exhibition is the geographical coordinates for Rapid City. This exhibition will be guest curated by Marty Two Bulls, Jr.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
June 12 | 5-7pm

BHCT's Summer Stage is back with A Midsummer Night's Dream - featuring sixteen characters played by only three actors. In a wood outside Athens, two young couples, a troupe of amateur actors, and the King & Queen of the fairies have an unforgettable night filled with transformations, betrayals, spells, and hijinks. All may be resolved come morning, but in the moonlight, confusion and hilarity reign. ​

5-6pm: Games and activities for kids of all ages (even the grown up ones)!
  • Create your own magical flower - and maybe have it used in the play!
  • Play theatre games with actors
  • Learn a song and dance and be a part of the show!
6pm: A Midsummer Night's Dream
​with Performers: Brady, Willa, Delanee

Bring a blanket or chairs and some friends for this free, fun, family-friendly event!

Saturday Art Adventure
June 13, 20, 27 | 1-2:30​

Breezy Beauties invites families to explore “Take Me to Your Moon” by Tenyoh and enjoy a new wind-inspired art project each week. Create colorful windsocks, design custom bubble wands, experiment with crayon rubbings, and build your own kite while discovering the beauty of movement, nature, and creativity.

June 6 - Windsocks
June 13 - Bubble Wands
June 20 - Nature Crayon Rubbing
June 27 - Kites

Saturday Art Adventure at the Dahl Arts Center is free to attend, thanks to our donors and "Friends of the Dahl," whose annual membership donations support arts and cultural programs year-round.

Kirk Kadish Trio
​June 13 | 7pm

The Kirk Kadish Trio brings you an evening of some of the most swinging and exuberant jazz this side of Chicago. Featuring the scion of Rapid City’s first musical family, Kirk will be joined by Terry Rathbun and Joel Adams.  The trio approaches the jazz classics and the best of the Great American Songbook with tremendous enthusiasm and genuine affection. We trust that a little bit of their joy and exuberance will rub off on you!
Friends Get 10% Discount on Tickets!

Drawing Group
Sundays | 1-3pm

Sessions are organized and facilitated by the volunteer instructor and take place in the Open Art Studio on Sundays from 1-3pm. The format is flexible: participants who prefer to work more independently are welcome to do so, while those seeking feedback or general guidance may receive support throughout the session. These sessions are not intended to function as one-on-one lessons, but rather as a collaborative studio environment with light instruction and shared learning.

​The RCAC provides basic drawing materials, including charcoal, pencils, erasers, newsprint, and a limited amount of drawing paper. Participants are encouraged to bring preferred personal supplies, especially sketchbooks, drawing pads, or tablets suitable for drawing practice.

Dilly Dally to the Dahl
June 26 | 5-8:30pm

This summer, the Rapid City Arts Council is bringing together families and friends to enjoy the art of dilly dallying. To see, do, and linger. The best that life has to offer is often in the moments where we slow down and truly immerse ourselves, so we invite you to Dilly Dally at the Dahl. Our annual community appreciation night will delight. Enjoy a night of art activities, performances, snacks, drinks, amazing art, and more!

Soulful Sounds
June 27 | 7pm

RAPID CITY, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN & VINTAGE GLAMOUR?
Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections!  As seen on HBO and Amazon, this NYC-based Jazzy R&B duo delivers a sound fans of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday will adore, with a fresh twist of timeless soul and modern charm. Whether you’re in Gatsby glam or your own stylish flair, get ready for a Roaring 20s revival with a modern unplugged edge. Expect dynamic duets, clever comedy, and captivating freestyles with the chemistry of Lucy and Ricky. And as a cute gesture, there will be complimentary snacks to enjoy throughout the show! Over 50,000 fans have attended their sold-out shows across the U.S. and abroad, and with 1,000+ five-star reviews, it’s clear this experience is striking a chord with audiences everywhere.
3rd Party Hosted Event

Minneluzahan Open Mic
June 29 | 1-2:30pm

Join us for an afternoon of expression, creativity, and community at the Minneluzahan Senior Center. Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying something new, this open mic is your chance to take the stage. Sing a song, read a poem, tell a story, or share something all your own. All voices and styles are welcome.

One Book South Dakota
June 29 | 6-8:30pm

​Meet author Matthew Davis at the Dahl Arts Center as part of the 2026 One Book South Dakota tour. Davis will discuss his book, A Biography of a Mountain, which explores the complex history of Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, and the many perspectives that have shaped this region. Through engaging storytelling and historical research, the book examines the monument’s creation, its cultural significance, and the ongoing conversations surrounding its legacy. Guests will have the opportunity to hear directly from the author, ask questions, and participate in a community conversation inspired by the 2026 theme, One Book, Many Stories. This free event invites readers, history enthusiasts, and community members to come together for an evening of learning, discussion, and connection.

Happy Hour
July 10 | 3-5pm

Happy Hours at the Dahl include a selection of beer, wine, and soda!

​Friends of the Dahl get their first drink free! Please check in at Guest Services to verify your membership and get your drink ticket. Becoming a Friend of the Dahl only takes 5 minutes, and you can take home a Free Permanent Collection Catalog!

​Cheers!

Opening Reception
July 10 | 5-7pm

Confluence: Black Hills Perspectives by a group of 12 artists from the Black Hills region. The artists represented in this exhibition are: Roger Broer, Jim Green, Kevin Haller, Sandra Newman, Eileen Nistler, Tim Peterson, Paul Peterson, Michael Ramey, Emma Rivers, Barbara Kieffer-Rowe, Jan Sohl, and Dorothy Snowden. Confluence brings together artists at varying stages of their creative careers. This exhibition highlights emerging voices alongside mid-career and established artists whose practices have developed over decades, elevating newer artists by providing a platform to showcase their work.

Mom's Unhinged
July 19 | 7-9pm

Join us for a night of laughter as Mom's Unhinged explores everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too.

Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming to you for a special performance. Doing clean(ish) comedy, this is a fun night out with your girlfriends, drinking club (I mean book club), neighborhood group, or your own mom.
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Hosted by Emily Holder, featuring Stacy Pederson with headliner Nancy Norton

Happy Hour​
​July 24 | 3-5pm

Happy Hours at the Dahl include a selection of beer, wine, and soda!

​Friends of the Dahl get their first drink free! Please check in at Guest Services to verify your membership and get your drink ticket. Becoming a Friend of the Dahl only takes 5 minutes, and you can take home a Free Permanent Collection Catalog!

​Cheers!

Opening Reception
July 24 | 5-7pm

​This group show features nearly 60 works of art by more than 30 watercolor artists. Northern Plains Watercolor Society promotes interest, education, and appreciation for watercolor painting throughout our expansive region. This exhibition represents both intermediate and more advanced artists.

This event is free and open to the public!

EPA Open Mic
August 7 | 6-8pm

Step up, speak out, and share your voice! It's time to perform!

Join us for an evening of expression, creativity, and community. Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying something new, Open Mic Night is your chance to take the stage. Sing a song, read a poem, tell a story, or share something all your own. All voices and styles are welcome.

​​​This Event is Free and Open to the Public!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL

The Rapid City Arts Council staff and Board of Directors thanks the City of Rapid City for continuously supporting our mission and the arts. The generosity of our many volunteers, donors, and members drives our mission to champion inclusive, innovative and inspiring arts opportunities to enrich the communities we serve.  Additional support comes from the South Dakota Community Foundation, Black Hills Area Community Foundation, and the South Dakota Arts Council with funds from the State of South Dakota through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Dahl Arts Center is a municipal facility of the City of Rapid City and is managed by the Rapid City Arts Council on behalf of the Rapid City community.
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