Things to Do in Rapid City This Weekend
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Looking for things to do in Rapid City this weekend? Explore live music, theater, comedy, art shows, and local events happening across the city from Friday through Sunday. From downtown venues to nearby spots around the Black Hills, this page brings everything together in one place.
What’s Happening This Week in Rapid City
This Week
Aug 24 – 30
32 events in Rapid CIty
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Rapid CIty
Live Music
Mon
Aug
24
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
NeuMac takes the stage at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill starting at 6:00 p.m. Clear your calendar, call your crew, and prepare for another night of waterfront live music, food, drinks, and summer…
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Tue
Aug
25
5:00 PM
707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid City
☀️ Summer Music Series with Johnny Hastings ☀️ Join us every Tuesday from 5–7PM at 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife for FREE live music all summer long! Enjoy $3.50 Tito’s and tunes from one of the…
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Wed
Aug
26
7:30 PM
VFW POST 1273 · Rapid city
Diaphane and Adam Faucett perform at VFW Post 1273 with The Nude Society, featuring members of Mildred, Dead Marthas and The Wake Singers. Doors open at 7:00 PM and music begins at 7:30 PM. All ages.
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Thu
Aug
27
6:00 PM
Sally O'Malley's · Rapid City
Part of Sally’s Outdoor Summer Series. Live music, food trucks, yard games, and outdoor concerts every Thursday all summer long.
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Thu
Aug
27
7:00 PM
VFW POST 1273 · Rapid city
PENTAGRAM STRING BAND SWAMP RATS PARADISE WHITE THE SOVEREIGN @ VFW POST 1273 (420 MAIN STREET) 7PM // ALL AGES TILL 10PM // $10 (NOTAFLOF) NO DRUGS , NO GRAFFITI , NO UNDERAGE DRINKING // NO…
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Thu
Aug
27
7:00 PM
Central States Fair Grandstand · Rapid City
Jo Dee Messina performs at the Central States Fair Grandstand in Rapid City as part of the Black Hills Energy Concert Series during the 2026 Central States Fair. Known for hits including “Heads…
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Thu
Aug
27
8:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill · Rapid CIty
Murphy’s Pub & Grill hosts summer patio concerts throughout the season featuring regional bands, acoustic performances, drinks, and late-night live music in downtown Rapid City.
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Thu
Aug
27
9:00 PM
445 Lounge · Rapid City
Keep the night going after Summer Nights with karaoke at 445 Lounge. Hosted by Pauly G and presented by The Business Entertainment, this Thursday afterparty invites singers, friends, and downtown…
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Fri
Aug
28
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Evonne Evans takes the stage at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill starting at 6:00 p.m. Clear your calendar, call your crew, and prepare for another night of waterfront live music, food, drinks, and summer…
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Fri
Aug
28
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Chris Graves takes the stage at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill starting at 6:00 p.m. Clear your calendar, call your crew, and prepare for another night of waterfront live music, food, drinks, and summer…
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Fri
Aug
28
6:00 PM
HTR Black Hills Campground · Rapid City
Part of the Mystery Mountain Summer Friday Night Music Series. Live music at HTR Black Hills Campground, with a mix of local and regional performers set against the backdrop of the Black Hills.
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Fri
Aug
28
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…
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Fri
Aug
28
7:00 PM
Central States Fair Grandstand · Rapid City
Billy Currington performs at the Central States Fair Grandstand in Rapid City as part of the Black Hills Energy Concert Series during the 2026 Central States Fair.
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Fri
Aug
28
9:00 PM
Sat
Aug
29
5:30 PM
707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid City
🎶 Rusty Rierson Returns to the 707 Sports Bar 🎶 FREE SHOW • Saturday August 29 • 5:30PM Get ready for a night of country, oldies, originals, and comedy with Rusty Rierson live in the 707…
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Sat
Aug
29
6:00 PM
Hart Ranch · Rapid City
Happy Hour begins at 6 PM. Event starts at 7 PM. Free entry.
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Sat
Aug
29
9:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill · Rapid CIty
Camp Comfort takes the stage as part of the Murphy’s Patio Series. There’s nothing like beautiful summer nights in Downtown Rapid City and nothing pairs better with them than cold drinks, great food…
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Sun
Aug
30
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Tanner Johns takes the stage at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill starting at 6:00 p.m. Clear your calendar, call your crew, and prepare for another night of waterfront live music, food, drinks, and summer…
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Theater & Stage
Wed
Aug
26
7:30 PM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Looking for something to do midweek… or just something to look at? The Midweek Peek Show is a burlesque-forward night of tease, charm, and just enough trouble to make it interesting, with a stand-up…
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Art Exhibitions
Sat
Aug
29
5:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Undone is a photographic exhibition by Minot State University artist Ryan Stander that confronts profound and often unseen realities of bodily and health trauma. In 2022, Stander was diagnosed with a…
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Comedy
Wed
Aug
26
7:30 PM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Looking for something to do midweek… or just something to look at? The Midweek Peek Show is a burlesque-forward night of tease, charm, and just enough trouble to make it interesting, with a stand-up…
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Thu
Aug
27
7:00 AM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Thursday nights at West River Comedy Club are for second chances and first tries. Open Mic kicks off at 7 PM, welcoming comics of all experience levels along with anyone bold enough to step up and…
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Fri
Aug
28
7:30 PM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Derek Luna is hitting the road with serious momentum. After spending a decade in Los Angeles, Derek performed at the legendary Comedy Store and hosted his own show at the Hollywood Improv. Now…
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Aug 29 7:30 pm
Sat Aug 29 7:30 pm
Sat
Aug
29
7:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Second Chance Comedy presents We’re All Doing Great and Other Lies, a stand-up show about life’s chaos. The lineup tackles the messy, beautiful, and often hilarious realities of mental health…
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Film
Sat
Aug
29
6:00 PM
The Journey Museum · Rapid City
Celebrate mountain biking through inspiring films and community at the Journey Museum. Part of the Love the Outdoors Series. Admission is free.
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Bingo
Wed
Aug
26
6:00 PM
Sally O'Malley's · Rapid City
Every Wednesday at Sally O’Malley’s, Music Bingo – a high-energy twist on a classic night out. Here’s how it works: We’ve swapped the numbers for popular songs. Listen to the clips, recognize the…
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Festivals
Sat
Aug
29
5:00 PM
Main Street Square · Rapid City
Downtown Rapid City closes out summer at Main Street Square with live music by Jessica Loobey, local food trucks, shopping, and activities available for purchase. General admission is free. Optional…
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Karaoke
Thu
Aug
27
7:00 AM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Thursday nights at West River Comedy Club are for second chances and first tries. Open Mic kicks off at 7 PM, welcoming comics of all experience levels along with anyone bold enough to step up and…
[more]
Thu
Aug
27
7:00 PM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Comedy. Chaos. Karaoke. Every Thursday night, it starts with an open mic where anything can happen. First-timers, seasoned comics, and people who absolutely should not be handed a microphone all take…
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Thu
Aug
27
9:00 PM
445 Lounge · Rapid City
Keep the night going after Summer Nights with karaoke at 445 Lounge. Hosted by Pauly G and presented by The Business Entertainment, this Thursday afterparty invites singers, friends, and downtown…
[more]
Miscellaneous
Sat
Aug
29
9:00 AM
AFL-CIO Labor Temple · Rapid City
The 1st Annual Punk Rock Garage Sale & Record Swap is a two-day benefit for the Friday Meals provided at Memorial Park. Shop or swap records, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, reel-to-reel recordings…
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Open Mic
Mon
Aug
24
7:00 PM
Wed
Aug
26
8:00 PM
Joe's Place · Rapid City
Open Mic Night at Joe’s Place is hosted by Josh Marques and brings local musicians, singers, poets, comedians, and performers together for a weekly showcase. Whether you’re stepping on stage or…
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Thu
Aug
27
7:00 AM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Thursday nights at West River Comedy Club are for second chances and first tries. Open Mic kicks off at 7 PM, welcoming comics of all experience levels along with anyone bold enough to step up and…
[more]
Thu
Aug
27
7:00 PM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Comedy. Chaos. Karaoke. Every Thursday night, it starts with an open mic where anything can happen. First-timers, seasoned comics, and people who absolutely should not be handed a microphone all take…
[more]
Fri
Aug
28
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…
[more]
Trivia
Tue
Aug
25
6:30 PM
Sally O'Malley's · Rapid City
Every Tuesday at Sally O’Malley’s we’ve got TRIVIA at 6:30pm! Come show off all that useless knowledge you’ve been storing since 2007. Whether you’re a trivia mastermind or just really confident in…
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