SUNDAY, JULY 20
Special events
47th annual Festival in the Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spearfish City Park, Spearfish. Free admission. 185 fine art and craft vendors, 24 food vendors. Entertainment by Jonny & Shel, noon; Sundance Community Band, 2 p.m. Information: matthewsopera.com/festival-in-the-park/
102nd annual Gold Discovery Days, Custer. Hot air balloon rally, Gold Rush Fun Run, church service, quilt and fiber show, arts and crafts festival, sloppy joe lunch, carnival, volleyball, cornhole, live music. Tickets, complete schedule and information: facebook.com/golddiscoverydays
Days of '76 rodeo, Deadwood. Complete schedule and information: daysof76.com/tickets-schedule
Family Fun Day: “Magnets and Magnetism," 2-4 p.m., Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center, Belle Fourche. Reservations recommended; call 605-723-1200. Admission $2 per person or free with museum membership. Short film on science of magnetism before families get magnets to test on items they find in the museum. Activity using a magnet to guide a metal object through a maze, drawing for the book “Pulling Together, Pushing Apart,” and a free take-home workbook. Refreshments served.
Church at Rapid City, 10 a.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Saturday Night Alive Christian singles meet at LifeLight Hills Alive, noon-9:30 p.m., Memorial Park. Sherri will have canopy set up that people can share. Information/directions: Sherri, 605-521-8933
Farmers market
Piedmont Valley Farmers Market, noon-4 p.m., Piedmont Park, Piedmont.
Performances
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 2 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
LifeLight Hills Alive, Memorial Park, Rapid City. Sunday line-up includes Eli Gable, Emerson Day, Lo Cloud, Rhett Walker, and Crowder. Kids' area, vendors, food trucks. Performance times and information: lifelight.org/hills-alive/
John King Small Band, 6 p.m., Prairie Dog Taproom, Hill City
Northern Hills Community Band concert, 7 p.m., Harley-Davidson Rally Point, Sturgis. Free.
Humbletown bluegrass folk music, 7 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Free.
MONDAY, JULY 21
Special events
Support Our Troops veterans town hall, 6 p.m., Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Presented by Pennington County Democrats. This town hall will honor the service of military veterans and open the floor for discussion on the issues that matter most to them. Listen, connect and take action as a community. Information: penningtoncountydemocrats.org/events/veteran-townhall
Rapid City Area Right to Life Chapter meeting, 5:30 p.m., Rimrock Downtown, Rapid City
Light exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Hand and Foot and shuffleboard, 11:30 a.m.; bunco, 1 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Summer Rapid City Chess Club, 4-6 p.m., Community Room, second floor, Rapid City Public Library, Rapid City. Free; open to all ages.
"Medicare Monday," educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.
Doc Talk Live featuring Dr. Loren Jones, 5:30 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Free. Jones will discuss the Inspire procedure to treat sleep apnea. Information: monument.health/doc-talk-goes-live-in-spearfish/
Days of '76 rodeo, Deadwood. Rodeo queen coronation, 10 a.m. Complete schedule and information: daysof76.com/tickets-schedule
Movie night: "Twisters," 7 p.m., Outlaw Square, Deadwood. Free.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
Special events
Seventh annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Spearfish Rec Center, Spearfish. Refreshments for donors, t-shirts while supplies last, and door prizes. Make an appointment to donate: vitalant.org/spearfishbattle. Blood donations drop during summer months but the need for blood transfusions for Black Hills area patients continues. Donating helps ensure an ample blood supply.
Measles vaccination clinic, noon-3 p.m., One Stop Shop, Spearfish. Sponsored by South Dakota Department of Health.
Days of '76 rodeo, Deadwood. Complete schedule and information: daysof76.com/tickets-schedule
Performances
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 2 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
Rushmore Concert Artist Series: Echoes of the Past, 7 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Rushmore Music Festival presents this summer concert series. Tickets $35 or $180 for the full series. Tickets and information: matthewsopera.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
Special events
Seventh annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spearfish Rec Center, Spearfish. Refreshments for donors, t-shirts while supplies last, and door prizes. Make an appointment to donate: vitalant.org/spearfishbattle. Blood donations drop during summer months but the need for blood transfusions for Black Hills area patients continues. Donating helps ensure an ample blood supply.
Rapid City Parks & Recreation hosts a Hydrant Block Party, 1-3 p.m., College Park, Rapid City. Free; open to all ages. Fire department staff will turn on fire truck hoses to get participants wet. Event includes lots of water, games and fun. Staff from the Rapid City Fire Department, Rapid City Police Department, Rapid City Public Library, Solid Waste Division and Parks and Rec will participate. In case of rain, event will be July 30.
X Hunt presents Full Draw Film Tour, 7 p.m., Historic Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. These independent filmmakers have dedicated their lives to hunting and capturing bowhunting on camera. They cover and hunt some of the most rugged country on the globe. Tickets and information: fulldrawfilmtour.com
Line dancing, 9 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m.; Rushmore AA meeting, 7 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Days of '76 rodeo, Deadwood. Complete schedule and information: daysof76.com/tickets-schedule
Farmers markets
Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Performance by Rushmore Music Festival's Project Beethovan, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org
Performances
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
Children's Family Concert: "The Adventures of Tink, the T-Rex," 10 a.m., Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis. Free. Presented by the Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills. The concert is a musical story about Tink the dinosaur and his adventures with his new best friend, Mikey. After the concert, explore Science of Sound exhibits with interactive science and music experiments for kids, and a musical petting zoo. Information: cmfbh.org/childrens-family-concert.html
Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits Tour, 7 p.m., Fine Arts Theater, The Monument, Rapid City. Tickets and information: themonument.live/events/detail/wynonnajudd2025
Rapid City Municipal Band presents a concert in the park, 8-9 p.m., Memorial Park band shell, Rapid City. Free; bring your own lawn chair.
Johnny Hastings, 6-8 p.m., Thirsty's Burgers & Beer patio, Rapid City
Live on the Lawn with Tanner Johns, 6-8 p.m., Main Street Square, Rapid City
Music on Main: Mooncats, 6-8 p.m., Rally Point, Sturgis. Free.
Dakota Country, 6:30 p.m., Outlaw Square, Deadwood. Free.
Northern Hills Community Band concert, 7 p.m., Herrmann Park, Belle Fourche. Free.
THURSDAY, JULY 24
Special events
South Dakota Safety Council first aid/CPR/AED course, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2880 N. Plaza Drive, Rapid City. Register by July 17. Information and registration: sdsc@southdakotasafetycouncil.org or 605-361-7785
Rapid City Community Development Department open house about proposed vacation home rental regulations, 2-4 p.m., Circle of Friends Community Room at City Hall, Rapid City. Open house is a time to share information and gather feedback from the community about the draft ordinance regulating vacation homes in the city limits of Rapid City. Information about open house: Marlo Kapsa or Jessica Olson in Community Development Department, 605-394-4120
Light exercise, 9:30 a.m.; cornhole, 11:30 a.m.; Texas Hold em, 1 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Books on Tap, 6 p.m., Dungeon Bar, Sturgis. For readers 21 and older. Sponsored by Sturgis Public Library. Theme: "Beach Reads." Choose a lighthearted book that's not overly demanding or complex.
Days of '76 rodeo, Deadwood. Complete schedule and information: daysof76.com/tickets-schedule
Performances
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
Open acoustic bluegrass jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville
Northern Hills Community Band concert, 7 p.m., Outlaw Square, Deadwood. Free.
Alex Massa Group, 6 p.m., Chapel in the Hills, Rapid City
Johnny Hastings Trio, 7-9 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
Dance with live music by Coldwater Canyon, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. $5 per person. Information: 605-394-1887
Summertime Soirées, an intimate chamber music and dinner experience, 6:30 p.m., Rushmore Music Festival grounds, Rapid City. Cocktail attire requested; seating limited to 30. Featuring program performed by Rushmore Concert Artists and multi-course dinner by chef-in-residence Brendon Deolivera. Tickets and information: app.betterunite.com/rushmoremusicfestival-2025summertimesoirees
FRIDAY, JULY 25
Special events
Days of '76 rodeo, Deadwood. Parade, 1:30 p.m., Main Street. Complete schedule and information: daysof76.com/tickets-schedule
Alzheimer's Association Dementia caregiver support group, noon-1:30 p.m., Rapid City Public Library, Rapid City. Anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or any other dementia whether at home, assisted living, or long-term care is welcome. Information: 605-339-4543
Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center dining room, Rapid City. Doors open 12:30 p.m. $1 per card. 50/50 and extra games available.
Pinochle and mah jongg, 11:30 a.m.; art class, 1 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Hiking/outdoor events
Star party, 8 p.m., Hidden Valley Observatory, Rapid City. Free. Event begins with a presentation in the outdoor classroom. With sunset, views of the night sky can be seen from the observatory telescope and a variety of telescopes on the observing field. Sponsored by Black Hills Astronomical Society. Information: sdbhas.org
Performances
Catalyst Theater Company presents a one-woman show, "How to Find a Husband in 37 Years (Or Longer)," 7 p.m., 513 Seventh St., Rapid City. Written and performed by JJ Pyle, an actress with South Dakota roots, this show is a coming of middle age story that takes place on a road trip between father and daughter. It's about love, failed relationships, heartbreak and hope. Tickets and information: catalyst.art
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills Classical Concert Series: "Southern Harmonies," 7 p.m., The Journey Museum, Rapid City. Tickets $30 for adults, $10 for students per concert, or season tickets $75. Concerts performed by musicians from Atlanta Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber, Aeolus Quartet, and the University of California. Tickets and information: cmfbh.org
Summer Music Series: Outlaw Bodhi Linde plays Mississippi Delta blues meets Western swing, 5-7 p.m., Firehouse Wine Cellars, Rapid City
Gene Ering, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
Two Tracks, 7 p.m., Prairie Dog Taproom, Hill City
Johnny Hastings, 6:30-8:30 p.m., HTR Black Hills Resort on Hwy. 16, Rapid City. Bring your own lawn chairs and beverages.
SATURDAY, JULY 26
Special events
Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society's 42nd annual Gem and Mineral Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nerdy Nuts Expo Hall, Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City. Admission $5 children younger than 12 admitted free with paying adult. Hourly door prizes and raffle for 18-karat gold ring. Gold panning, geode cracking, kids' activities, vendors, free rock and mineral identification, silent auction including rare rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Information: Admission is only $5 and children under 12 are free with a paying adult.
Art in the Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Keystone Community Center, Keystone. Vendors selling hand-crafted items made by artisans, food trucks, activities for kids.
Hill City Flower Show: "Hills in Bloom," 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hill City Center, Hill City. Presented by Hill City Evergreen Garden Club. More than 150 entries anticipated. Raffle and silent auction, 2 p.m. A Master Gardener will educate visitors about red wigglers, worms that compost most kitchen waste. A honey bee keeper will be present. Information: facebook.com/HillCityEvergreenGardenClub/
Days of '76 rodeo, Deadwood. Parade, 1:30 p.m., Main Street. Complete schedule and information: daysof76.com/tickets-schedule
Farmers markets
Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org
Spearfish Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Brady Park, Spearfish. Information: facebook.com/SpearfishFarmersMarket
Performances
Catalyst Theater Company presents a one-woman show, "How to Find a Husband in 37 Years (Or Longer)," 7 p.m., 513 Seventh St., Rapid City. Written and performed by JJ Pyle, an actress with South Dakota roots, this show is a coming of middle age story that takes place on a road trip between father and daughter. It's about love, failed relationships, heartbreak and hope. Tickets and information: catalyst.art
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
The South Dakota Jazz Orchestra, directed by Danny Thornburg, featuring vocalist Leslie Hopton, 7-9 p.m., Hay Camp Brewing Company outdoor stage, Rapid City. Free; for adults 21 and older. Program includes classical big band music, old swing favorites and timeless ballads.
Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills Classical Concert Series: "Southern Harmonies," 7 p.m., The Journey Museum, Rapid City. Tickets $30 for adults, $10 for students per concert, or season tickets $75. Concerts performed by musicians from Atlanta Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber, Aeolus Quartet, and the University of California. Tickets and information: cmfbh.org
Dance with live music, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Admission $7. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.
Gene Ering, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
Flannel, 9 p.m., Murphy's Pub and Grill patio, Rapid City
Moon Cats with Kimberly Meyer opening, 7 p.m., Prairie Dog Taproom, Hill City
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Special events
Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society's 42nd annual Gem and Mineral Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nerdy Nuts Expo Hall, Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City. Admission $5 children younger than 12 admitted free with paying adult. Hourly door prizes and raffle for 18-karat gold ring. Geode cracking, kids' activities, vendors, free rock and mineral identification, silent auction including rare rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Information: Admission is only $5 and children under 12 are free with a paying adult.
Church at Rapid City, 10 a.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Performances
Catalyst Theater Company presents a one-woman show, "How to Find a Husband in 37 Years (Or Longer)," 2 p.m., 513 Seventh St., Rapid City. Written and performed by JJ Pyle, an actress with South Dakota roots, this show is a coming of middle age story that takes place on a road trip between father and daughter. It's about love, failed relationships, heartbreak and hope. Tickets and information: catalyst.art
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 2 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
Jayda Hunter vocal recital featuring opera and classical music, 7 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Free.
MONDAY, JULY 28
Special events
"Ask a Scientist" with SURF research scientist Markus Horn, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Lead. Ask questions and learn more about the science happening at America’s deepest underground laboratory. Information: sanfordlab.org
Movie night: "Ghost Rider," 7 p.m., Outlaw Square, Deadwood. Free.
Pennington County invites the public to provide input about the proposed jail expansion project, 5:30 p.m., The Monument – LaCroix Hall, Section C, Rapid City. Hear from Pennington County Commissioners, Rapid City Police Department, State’s Attorney's Office, local courts, and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. Meeting will focus on the critical role of public safety and the necessity for long-term planning as the county addresses increasing demands on the jail system. Pennington County Jail faces capacity and operational challenges that have prompted this initiative.
Camp Good News day camp, Bible Fellowship Church, Rapid City. Five-day non-denominational camp July 28-Aug. 1 for kids going into first through seventh grades. Cost $75 for the week; scholarships available. Lunch provided daily. Bible lessons about life of King David, scripture memorization, swimming, craft time, field games, water balloons and more. Camp Good News presented by Child Evangelism Fellowship South Dakota. Camp times, registration and information: janet.keegan@cefsd.org or cefsd.org/ministries/camp-good-news
Light exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Hand and Foot and shuffleboard, 11:30 a.m.; bunco, 1 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Summer Rapid City Chess Club, 4-6 p.m., Community Room, second floor, Rapid City Public Library, Rapid City. Free; open to all ages.
"Medicare Monday," educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.
Live music
Michael Prewitt mandolin player and lyricist, 7 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Free.
TUESDAY, JULY 29
Special events
Family Fun Tuesdays: Hands-On History! Dino Dig, 1-2 p.m., Outlaw Square, Deadwood. Free. Step into the boots of a paleontologist and go on a fossil-finding mission! Use special tools to uncover ancient dinosaur eggs – you never know what you'll find! Information: deadwoodhistory.com
Camp Good News day camp, Bible Fellowship Church, Rapid City. Five-day non-denominational camp July 28-Aug. 1 for kids going into first through seventh grades. Cost $75 for the week; scholarships available. Lunch provided daily. Bible lessons about life of King David, scripture memorization, swimming, craft time, field games, water balloons and more. Camp Good News presented by Child Evangelism Fellowship South Dakota. Camp times, registration and information: janet.keegan@cefsd.org or cefsd.org/ministries/camp-good-news
Ping pong/table tennis, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 11:30 a.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Performances
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 2 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
Rushmore Concert Artist Series: Bohemian Rhapsodies, 7 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Rushmore Music Festival presents this summer concert series. Tickets $35 or $180 for the full series. Tickets and information: matthewsopera.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Special events
Camp Good News day camp, Bible Fellowship Church, Rapid City. Five-day non-denominational camp July 28-Aug. 1 for kids going into first through seventh grades. Cost $75 for the week; scholarships available. Lunch provided daily. Bible lessons about life of King David, scripture memorization, swimming, craft time, field games, water balloons and more. Camp Good News presented by Child Evangelism Fellowship South Dakota. Camp times, registration and information: janet.keegan@cefsd.org or cefsd.org/ministries/camp-good-news
Line dancing, 9 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m.; AA potluck, 6 p.m.; Rushmore AA meeting, 7 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Performances
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Farmers markets
Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org
Live music
Rapid City Municipal Band presents a concert in the park, 8-9 p.m., Memorial Park band shell, Rapid City. Free; bring your own lawn chair.
Dance with live music by The Sidekicks, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. $5 per person. Information: 605-394-1887
Live on the Lawn with Johnny Hastings, 6-8 p.m., Main Street Square, Rapid City
Tristen Schofield & Drive by Night, 6:30 p.m., Outlaw Square, Deadwood. Free.
Summertime Soirées, an intimate chamber music and dinner experience, 6:30 p.m., Rushmore Music Festival grounds, Rapid City. Cocktail attire requested; seating limited to 30. Featuring program performed by Rushmore Concert Artists and multi-course dinner by chef-in-residence Brendon Deolivera. Tickets and information: app.betterunite.com/rushmoremusicfestival-2025summertimesoirees
THURSDAY, JULY 31
Special events
Camp Good News day camp, Bible Fellowship Church, Rapid City. Five-day non-denominational camp July 28-Aug. 1 for kids going into first through seventh grades. Cost $75 for the week; scholarships available. Lunch provided daily. Bible lessons about life of King David, scripture memorization, swimming, craft time, field games, water balloons and more. Camp Good News presented by Child Evangelism Fellowship South Dakota. Camp times, registration and information: janet.keegan@cefsd.org or cefsd.org/ministries/camp-good-news
Light exercise, 9:30 a.m.; cornhole, 11:30 a.m.; Texas Hold em, 1 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887.
Performances
Black Hills Playhouse presents "Waitress: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Black Hills Playhouse, Custer State Park. Jessie, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest and handsome doctor offer a tempting recipe for happiness. Recommended for teens 13 and older and adults. Tickets and information: blackhillsplayhouse.com/waitress
Live music
Open acoustic bluegrass jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville
Arcana Kings, 7-9 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
FRIDAY, AUG. 1
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Camp Good News day camp, Bible Fellowship Church, Rapid City. Five-day non-denominational camp July 28-Aug. 1 for kids going into first through seventh grades. Cost $75 for the week; scholarships available. Lunch provided daily. Bible lessons about life of King David, scripture memorization, swimming, craft time, field games, water balloons and more. Camp Good News presented by Child Evangelism Fellowship South Dakota. Camp times, registration and information: janet.keegan@cefsd.org or cefsd.org/ministries/camp-good-news
Live music
Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SATURDAY, AUG. 2
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Live music
Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SUNDAY, AUG. 3
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Live music
Sarah Carpenter country music, 7 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Free.
MONDAY, AUG. 4
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
TUESDAY, AUG. 5
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Fundraisers
Chrome for a Cause kickoff event, Sturgis. Craft cocktails, appetizers, silent auction, display of one-of-a-kind bikes. Event raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and early detection. Event time, location, information: ChromeForACause.com
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Fundraisers
Chrome for a Cause charity ride, Sturgis. Ride starts and finishes at Iron Horse Saloon; no entry fee. Event raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and early detection. Event start time, registration and information: ChromeForACause.com.
THURSDAY, AUG. 7
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Live music
Open acoustic bluegrass jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville
Johnny Hastings, 7-9 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
FRIDAY, AUG. 8
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Live music
Ruthie Craft, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SATURDAY, AUG. 9
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Live music
Ruthie Craft, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SUNDAY, AUG. 10
Special events
85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis. Complete schedule of events and information: sturgis.com
Live music
Chris Douglas classic rock, 7 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Free.
THURSDAY, AUG. 14
Live music
Open acoustic bluegrass jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville
Tanner Johns, 7-9 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
FRIDAY, AUG. 15
Live music
Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SATURDAY, AUG. 16
Live music
Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SUNDAY, AUG. 17
Live music
Von Varagon Society rock/alternative music, 7 p.m., Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Free.
THURSDAY, AUG. 21
Live music
Open acoustic bluegrass jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville
Johnny Hastings, 7-9 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
FRIDAY, AUG. 22
Live music
Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SATURDAY, AUG. 23
Live music
Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SUNDAY, AUG. 24
Performances
"Psychic" comedian Peter Antoniou, 7:30 p.m., West River Comedy Club, Rapid City. Tickets and information: tickettailor.com/events/westrivercomedyclub/1774273
TUESDAY, AUG. 26
Special events
One Book South Dakota discussion of "The Cost of Free Land" by Rebecca Clarren, 7 p.m., Community Room, Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis. Use the Sherman Street entrance. Kate Meadows will lead a discussion of this book in which Clarren “melds investigative reporting with personal family history to reveal the intertwined stories of her family and the Lakota.”
THURSDAY, AUG. 28
Live music
Open acoustic bluegrass jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
Live music
Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
SATURDAY, AUG. 30
Live music
Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City
PHOTOS: Crowds line Rapid City golf course to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Rapid City's official fireworks display kicked off at about 9:30 p.m. on Friday night to celebrate Independence Day. Some observers squeezed their vehicles onto a residential street just north of the Executive Golf Course, the location of the launch. They lined the sidewalk with lawn chairs and laid on the ground to watch the show.
