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Undone: Ryan Stander

12:00 am•Dahl Arts Center•Rapid City

Undone is a photographic exhibition by Minot State University artist Ryan Stander confronting the profound and often unseen realities of bodily and health trauma. After a massive chest tumor diagnosis in 2022, months of…

Dream Catchers Exhibition

12:00 am•Dahl Arts Center•Rapid City

The Dream Catchers Artist Guild was founded in 1983 to unite, elevate, and promote Indigenous artists in the region. This traveling exhibition begins at the Dahl and showcases work by the nine original guild…

2026 Power of Peace

12:00 pm•Dahl Arts Center•Rapid City

Join us in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month for an afternoon of community, awareness, and healing. The event will feature lunch, an inspiring guest speaker, and the presentation of the Power of Peace…

Monumental Memories: Crazy Horse Memorial

6:00 pm•The Journey Museum•Rapid City

Whitney Rencountre II, CEO of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, shares the history, mission, and continuing legacy of Crazy Horse Memorial and its cultural significance. Admission is free.

Tenth Avenue North: Hold the Rope Summit Concert

7:00 pm•The Box Elder Events Center•Box Elder

Tenth Avenue North performs an evening of music and community before the STEER Inc. Hold the Rope Summit begins. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the concert runs from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Admission…

Black Hills Film Festival

12:00 am•The Journey Museum•Rapid City

Experience a weekend celebrating independent filmmaking with screenings, filmmaker events, and special programming during the Black Hills Film Festival.

Also: Oct 3 · 12:00 am • Oct 4 · 12:00 am

The Lonely Rangers

5:30 pm•The Gaslight Dining Saloon•Rockerville

The Lonely Rangers perform at The Gaslight Dining Saloon in Rockerville from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Drummer Bobby Sundby switches to lead guitar for this show.

Versus Me

6:00 pm•707 Sports Bar & Nightlife•Rapid City

Versus Me comes to 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife on Friday, October 2nd. Blending post-hardcore, metalcore, and modern rock, the Wisconsin-based band is known for driving riffs, melodic hooks, and high-energy live shows. They've…

EPA Open Mic

6:00 pm•Dahl Arts Center•Rapid City

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…

Johnny Hastings

6:00 pm•The Wine Cellar•Rapid City

Johnny Hastings performs live at The Wine Cellar beginning at 6 PM. The event post describes the set as running until about 8 PM and says CDs and albums may be available for purchase.

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Tyler Bills at The Tinder Box

6:00 pm•The Tinder Box•Rapid City

Tyler Bills performs at The Tinder Box in downtown Rapid City from 6 to 8 PM, with friends joining him for the evening.

Also: Oct 3 · 6:00 pm

The Moral Dilemma Comedy Tour

7:00 pm•Dahl Arts Center•Rapid City

The Moral Dilemma Comedy Tour comes to the Dahl Arts Center on October 2, featuring Chicago comedian Jayson Cross. Cross is a featured performer on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour and has appeared at…

Also: Oct 2 · 7:00 pm

Dakota Country Band

7:00 pm•Kickstands•Sturgis

Dakota Country Band performs popular country music with dancing on Kickstands' large dance floor. Indoor seating, patio seating and free parking are available. No cover.

Brent Morris

7:00 pm•The Prairie Dog Taproom•HIll City

Brent Morris performs live at The Prairie Dog Taproom in Hill City. The schedule identifies the performance as Cowboy Country.

Hometown Country with Brent Morris

7:00 pm•The Prairie Dog Taproom•HIll City

Everyone’s favorite Hill City boy is back… 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 brings his Cowboy Country to Hill City this Friday Night! Grab an artisan pizza, burger or gourmet dog, pour yourself a cold beer, and settle…

My 2nd Rodeo

7:00 pm•Spearfish Public House•Spearfish

My Second Rodeo performs live at Spearfish Public House for a Chris LeDoux birthday celebration. The show begins at 7 PM.

Tracy Lawrence — No Alibis Tour

7:30 pm•The Monument•Rapid City

Tracy Lawrence brings his No Alibis Tour to The Monument Theatre, celebrating a career that includes 13 million albums sold and 18 No. 1 hits. A longtime presence in country music, Lawrence’s set moves…

Steve Hofstetter

7:30 pm•South Dakota Mines – Beck Ballroom•Rapid City

Steve Hofstetter returns to Rapid City with an all-new stand-up set. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Ages 18 and older.

Damon Sumner

7:30 pm•West River Comedy Club•Rapid City

Damon Sumner performs standup at West River Comedy Club. His comedy draws on stories about his upbringing and observations of everyday life. He has appeared on DryBar, Apple TV and Amazon Prime, and his…

Also: Oct 3 · 7:30 pm

Corduroy Vinyl

8:00 pm•The J Bar•Rapid City

Corduroy Vinyl performs indie rock originals and covers at The J Bar.

Live Country Music

8:00 pm•Robinsdale Lounge and Casino•Rapid City

Live country music at Robinsdale Lounge and Casino featuring songs associated with George Strait, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Don Williams and more.

Hope in the Hills 2026

12:00 pm•Downtown Hill City•HIll City

Hope in the Hills begins in downtown Hill City at the 1880 Train – Hill City Depot. The fundraiser supports local breast cancer warriors and features Sherlock Holmes on the Rails by Seraphim Theatrical…

Makers Market & Tiny Sidewalk Parade

12:00 pm•Bonzeye Tiny Shop & Black Hills Art Beat HQ•Rapid City

BONZEYE Tiny Shop is back. We’re kicking off the 2026 holiday season on Saturday, October 3 with the new and improved Bonzeye Tiny Shop plus small curated maker market in the yard, and whatever…

To Fest To Furious – Oktoberfest

12:00 pm•Cohort Craft Brewery – Black Hills•Hill City

Here we go folks! It's Fest season, the most wonderful time of the year. This year for The Black Hills Oktoberfest we will be starting the music a bit earlier. Deep Fuzz is going…

Bierbörse

1:00 pm•Main Street Square•Rapid City

Bierbörse at Main Street Square features German beer and cultural festivities, live music from Stereotrip, food trucks from Black Hills Brats and Los Wichos Colombian Food, a Beer Stock Exchange, and brewery tasting booths.…

Book Signing with Jaclyn Kennison

2:00 pm•Barnes & Noble•Rapid City

Author Jaclyn Kennison will be at Barnes & Noble on October 3 signing copies of her first two books and talking about her new book.

Jalan Crossland

4:00 pm•Crow Peak Brewing Co.•Spearfish

Crow Peak Brewing and PIT14 BBQ present Oktober Fest with beer, food, games, and live music. Jalan Crossland performs at 4 PM on October 3.

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The Midnight Sun Band

4:00 pm•Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort•Custer

The Midnight Sun Band performs from 4 to 6 PM during Harvest Moon Festival at Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort. The festival also features kids activities, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, pie eating, cornhole,…

Give Back. Bid Boldly.

6:00 pm•Dahl Arts Center•Rapid City

The 7th Street Art Auction raises money for Rapid City Arts Council programming. Ticket sales and auction proceeds support artists, arts education, exhibitions, community programs and public access to arts programming.

BW Buzz Band

6:00 pm•The Prairie Dog Taproom•HIll City

BW Buzz Band performs live at The Prairie Dog Taproom in Hill City.

Johnny Hastings & Stillhouse Down

6:00 pm•Crow Peak Brewing Co.•Spearfish

Crow Peak Brewing and PIT14 BBQ present Oktober Fest with beer, food, games, and live music. Johnny Hastings & Stillhouse Down perform at 6 PM on October 3.

The Buzz is Back at The Dawg!

6:00 pm•The Prairie Dog Taproom•HIll City

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐖 𝐁𝐮𝐳𝐳 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 makes their final appearance of the year at The Prairie Dog Taproom this Saturday. A full evening of classic country from a band that’s been doing it right for a…

Abbey Leach Album Release Show

7:00 pm•Custer Beacon•Custer

Abbey Leach celebrates the release of her album with Alex Massa, Casey Shelden, Joey Rowland, Marcia Kennobie, Louis Umbarger and Lisa Young at the Custer Beacon.

Robinsdale Lounge Friday and Saturday

8:00 pm•Robinsdale Lounge and Casino•Rapid City

Live country music at Robinsdale Lounge and Casino featuring songs associated with George Strait, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Don Williams and more.

Luke and the Gents

9:00 pm•Murphy’s Pub & Grill•Rapid CIty

Luke and the Gents perform live at Murphys Pub and Grill from 9 PM to midnight. The show has no cover.

Witches and Wizards Costume Party

10:00 pm•Press Start•Rapid city

Press Start kicks off spooky month with a 21+ Witches and Wizards Costume Party featuring DJ CRZY Glitch, themed shots, costumes, and dancing. The party runs from 10 PM to 2 AM. A $300…

Oktoberfest 2.0

11:00 am•Lost Cabin Beer Garden (Hill City•HIll City

Lost Cabin Hill City hosts Oktoberfest 2.0 from 11 AM to 7 PM. The Happy Wanderers play from 1 to 4 PM. Petals and Pages offers Blumenkranz flower crowns from 1 to 3 PM…

Susan Drey Art – Exhibit

12:00 pm•Lost Cabin Beer Co•Rapid City

Award winning local artist, Susan Drey will have her work on display at Lost Cabin, Rapid City for the month of October. Be sure to stop in for the artist's reception beginning at noon…

Sunday Funday w/ Wilt Bros

2:00 pm•Kickstands•Sturgis

The Wilt Brothers Band performs a family-friendly afternoon of classic country and familiar rock-and-roll songs with food, drinks and dancing. The five-piece group features steel guitar, saxophone, fiddle, banjo, harmonica, guitars, bass, drums and…

Gospel Concert

2:00 pm•High Plains Western Heritage Center•Spearfish

Orion & Stacey Potter With Special Guests Tanner & Bailey Johns Donation at the Door Sponsored by Perkins Restaurant

Johnny Lonesome

6:00 pm•Under Canvas•Keystone

Johnny Lonesome performs live on the Under Canvas Patio with an evening of country favorites, acoustic rock, and stories from the American West. The solo project of longtime Black Hills musician Johnny Sundby, co-founder…

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Also: Oct 7 · 6:00 pm

Spearfish Pub Open Mic with Garrett Holtz

7:00 pm•Spearfish Public House•Spearfish

Garrett Holtz hosts Monday open mic at Spearfish Public House. Singers, musicians, poets and other performers are invited to take the stage from 7 to 10 PM.

Sawdust Angels

9:00 pm•Saloon No. 10•Deadwood

Sawdust Angels rock, blues, and county every Monday night at Saloon #10

The Tuesday Shed: all-ages jazz jam

6:00 pm•Hay Camp Brewing Company•Rapid City

The Tuesday Shed is a monthly, all-ages jazz jam at Hay Camp Brewing Company. A house band begins at 6 p.m., followed by an open jam session. Musicians may bring instruments and sit in,…

All Ages JazZ Jam

6:00 pm•Hay Camp Brewing Company•Rapid City

Led by some of South Dakota’s finest jazz musicians, Improvise Arts' All-Ages Jazz Jam is a monthly gathering for musicians of all ages and …

Campfire Acoustic Jam Session

7:00 pm•Crow Peak Brewing Co.•Spearfish

Crow Peak Brewing Company hosts a campfire acoustic jam session at 7 PM, with acoustic music around the fire and cold beer.

Midweek Peek Show

7:30 pm•West River Comedy Club•Rapid City

The Midweek Peek Show is a burlesque-forward revue with a standup comedian performing midway through the show. Each performance features a new lineup. Doors open at 6 PM. Must be 21 or older.