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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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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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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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Mason Jennings
A Rare Night with Mason Jennings Singer-songwriter Mason Jennings will perform at 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife on Friday, July 24. Rapid City musician Abbey Leach will open the evening. The show…
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On Our Radar
Danny’s Jam
Danny’s Jam Returns for a Sixth Summer of Music, Friendship, and Giving Back What began as a celebration of one man’s life has become an annual reunion built on the connections he…
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Gold Discovery Days
Gold Discovery Days Returns to Custer for Its 103rd Year Just after sunrise Saturday morning, Pageant Hill will begin filling with people bundled in sweatshirts and carrying coffee, all looking toward the…
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On Our Radar
Punk Rock Reunion
A reunion at 707 Nightlife and a new documentary at the Dahl Arts Center celebrate the scene that transformed Rapid City’s DIY music culture. This weekend, more than a dozen bands will…
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Get to Know: Tiffany Johnson
Get to Know: Tiffany Johnson Four years ago, Tiffany Johnson left Rapid City for Nashville to write songs. This week, she returns to the Black Hills for six performances over the Fourth…
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JuneFest
June Fest Celebrates Five Years in Rapid City Free two-day festival features Dizzy Wright, Montana of 300 and artists from across the region Now in its fifth year, the free two-day festival…
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Flannel
Flannel is a Black Hills-based cover band built around 90s pop, rock, and R&B, pulling from everything from Weezer and…
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