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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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The Summer Stages This Week
Summer Stages are lighting up across the Black Hills, from weekly concert series and outdoor music nights to recurring summer events across the region.
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On Our Radar
Canyon Acoustic Series Closes
The Canyon Acoustic Series Has One More Night in It The Canyon Acoustic Series closes its 2026 season Aug. 26 with three returning bands, one free show and a shared route toward…
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Punk Rock Garage Sale
Rapid City’s First Annual Punk Rock Garage Sale Is Looking for Vendors If you’ve got a stack of records you’ve outgrown, a closet full of band shirts, or boxes in the garage…
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Kool Deadwood Nights This Weekend
Kool Deadwood Nites Rolls Into Its 32nd Year Classic cars, free concerts and a full weekend of events take over Deadwood through Sunday, Aug. 23 Classic cars built in 1973 and earlier…
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Spotlight
Four Winds Fest
Four Winds Opens Doors for Local Bands The all-ages weekend connects Black Hills artists with national touring acts. The festival will take over 707 Nightlife on Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug….
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On Our Radar
What Does the Constitution Mean to You?
Theatre 605 closes its summer season with a deeply personal American debate Onstage at the Black Hills Playhouse this week, a grown woman steps back into the role of the 15-year-old who…
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Spotlight
Lost Cabin After Dark – More Than Just Bar Shows
Lost Cabin After Dark Music Series Is More Than Just Bar Entertainment By Left of the Dial Radio Lost Cabin Beer Company has been known for their beer-brewing prowess since they poured…
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Guides
2026 Sturgis Rally Events & Live Music Guide | Black Hills Art Beat
Browse 200+ Sturgis Rally events, concerts, bike shows and nightlife across the Black Hills. Filter the 2026 schedule by date, town, venue and event type.
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Abbey Leach
Abbey Leach is a Rapid City singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music grows out of the American folk tradition, with influences…
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