• America 250 Variety Show

    “Celebrating Liberty, Legacy, and the Arts” April 18 | 7:00 PM | Admission by Donation Step into a lively evening of music, storytelling, dance, and theatrical performance as we celebrate 250 years of American history through the power of the arts. The America 250 Variety Show brings together local performers of all ages and talents ... Read more

  • Ballroom Dance Lessons

    Get ready to step onto the dance floor with our Beginner Ballroom Medley lesson series at The Matthews! Designed for absolute beginners (and anyone who wants to refresh the basics), this welcoming four-week series will introduce you to foundational ballroom steps, simple turns, and partner connection across a mix of classic ballroom styles—so you can ... Read more

  • Japanese Culture Workshop

    Run by the BHSU Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), this free workshop is limited to the first 12 attendees. All materials included. All workshops begin at 3 pm on the second Thursday of each month and are completely free of charge. About the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) is a joint program ... Read more

  • The Grocery List Show

    Join SDPB and the Matthew's Opera House for the Indie Lens Pop-Up series screening of The Grocery List Show. Before and after the film, enjoy learning about sources for local foods in and around Spearfish. Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they ... Read more

  • Jalan Crossland

    You've never heard him like this before! Jalan Crossland brings his acclaimed live show to The Matthews Opera House in Spearfish, SD on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Known throughout the Rocky Mountain region for his extraordinary guitar work and engaging stage presence, Jalan delivers a performance that blends folk, bluegrass, and Americana into something entirely ... Read more

  • Creativity on Tap @ Crow Peak Brewing

    Join Annalina, our Community Outreach Coordinator, for a fun and relaxed Sip & Paint afternoon at Crow Peak Brewing Company! This step-by-step creative workshop is open to artists of all skill levels, no experience necessary. Annalina will guide you through the painting process, helping you create a colorful masterpiece that’s totally fridge-worthy by the end ... Read more

  • The Importance of Being Earnest

    Oscar Wilde wrote the funniest play in the English language, and The Importance of Being Earnest is coming to The Matthews with crisp pacing, a stylish look, and laughs that land fast. This production keeps Wilde’s razor-sharp dialogue front and center, with active physical comedy, quick turns, and a cast built for speed and chemistry. ... Read more

  • Auditions: Rose Hill Cemetery Walk

    Do you love history and storytelling? Join us for a unique outdoor theater experience that brings local history to life! We are seeking actors to portray early settlers of the Black Hills for the Rose Hill Cemetery Walk, taking place June 22–23, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish, SD. ... Read more

  • Prom @ The Matthews

    Start planning your promposal now because Prom is coming to The Matthews! Dress in your best high school glam and get ready to boogie! Relive the excitement, glamour, and fun of prom without the stress or expectations. This event transforms our historic opera house into the ultimate throwback dance floor, inviting you to dress up, ... Read more

  • Guided Imagery & Creative Expression

    This offering begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by a guided imagery journey that invites participants to connect with their inner landscape through embodied awareness, visualization, imagination, and intuition. Following the journey, participants are invited into creative expression - writing, drawing, painting, etc. - to integrate and give form to what emerged. Time & space ... Read more

  • The Two Tracks

    On June 5th, The Two Tracks release their 5th studio album, Seasons Unknown. And also on June 5th, they’re LIVE on our historic stage at 7pm! That feels like a pretty great reason to celebrate, so we’re inviting all ticket holders to hang with us and the band before the show. Come by at 6:00pm ... Read more

  • Children’s Theater Auditions

    Auditions: Theatre 605 Tours Residency – Space Pirates! June 8, 2026 | 10:00 AM | The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center Join us for auditions for Theatre 605 Tours’ week-long residency production of Space Pirates!—a brand-new children’s musical brought to life by local students and professional touring directors. Auditions are open to students entering ... Read more