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Welcome to our little corner of the Black Hills where we keep our finger on the pulse, our ear to the ground and our eyes on the stage. The shows, the openings, the late-night sets, the tucked-away venues, and the artists shaping the culture of our community. We’ll be out there taking notes so you don’t miss what matters. If it’s unfolding locally and worth talking about, you’ll find it here.
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Dilly Dally to the Dahl
Every Room Has Something Happening at Dilly Dally to the Dahl Friday Night Dilly Dally to the Dahl returns Friday, June 26, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. as the Dahl’s annual community…
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Black Hills Bluegrass Festival 2026
Bluegrass Festival Takes Over Elk Creek Resort Authentic Unlimited and Carson Peters Headline Bluegrass Festival June 26–28. The Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival returns June 26–28 at Elk Creek Resort near…
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1776
Theatre 605 Brings 1776 to the Black Hills Playhouse The Black Hills Playhouse heads into Fourth of July season with a production that explores the debates that shaped the nation’s founding. Theatre…
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Black Hills Renaissance Festival- 2026
Black Hills Renaissance Festival Heads to Sturgis Knights, fairies, mermaids, musicians, artisans, and costumed guests will gather in Sturgis this weekend as the Black Hills Renaissance Festival returns to Kickstands Campground for…
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Stardustfest – 2026
StardustFest returns with live music, vendors, and wellness offerings Founded by Black Hills musician and event organizer Bobbie Jo Kuhl, StardustFest returns to Hill City on Saturday, June 28, bringing live music,…
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Black Hills Comedy Festival
Stand-Up Is Taking Over Rapid City More than 25 comedians will take over stages across Rapid City this week, with nine shows scheduled at West River Comedy Club, the Hotel Alex Johnson,…
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A South Dakota Story for Juneteenth
Joyce Jefferson brings the story of author Katherine Davis Chapman Tillman to the performing Arts Center for a free performance Black Hills Community Theatre and the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City…
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Beats, Boogie, Beers and Bluegrass
Abbey Leach at 2:00, Chris Mangione at 4:00, Johnny Hastings at 6:00 and The Moon Cats at 8:00 No Bad Days Campground is bringing full day of live music, local craft beer,…
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The RathCo
The RathCo is a Rapid City-based family band made up of young musicians, many of them still in high school,…
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