RAPID CITY, S.D. — The temperatures aren’t the only thing rising this weekend — Rapid City is turning up the heat with a jam-packed lineup of music, celebration, and pure, unfiltered fun.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
Drag Bingo Returns to Aby’s
Kick off your weekend with some high heels and higher stakes — Drag Bingo is back at Aby’s with The Agenda: Gays Just Wanna Have Fun. For just $20, you’ll get your bingo cards, a front-row seat to fierce drag performances, and enough sass to make RuPaul blush. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. — it’s 18+ and fabulously unforgettable.
Rowan Grace at Murphy’s
Enjoy smooth vocals and acoustic soul from Rowan Grace, performing live on Murphy’s patio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. With a voice as warm as the summer breeze, she’s the perfect pairing for your favorite patio cocktail.
Hot Hunks Finals at The Park
Who will wear the crown? The Hot Hunks Finals kick off at 8 p.m. at The Park, where charm, confidence, and abs collide. One finalist will walk away with two Buffalo Chip passes and the title of “King of the Chip.” Bonus: the night also features live music by Goodfire and Leaving Hope, so come early, stay late, and get loud for the hottest contest of the summer.
Tanner Johns & Johnny Hastings Light Up the Night
Tanner Johns is rocking 445 from 9 p.m. to midnight on both Friday and Saturday, while blues-rock powerhouse Johnny Hasting & Stillhouse Down hit the Murphy’s patio stage at 9 p.m. If you’re craving live music under the stars, you’re in luck.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Pride in the Park — Memorial Park, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate love, identity, and community at Pride in the Park. This family-friendly event features music, magic, vendors, and a special performance by Camp Comfort. Bring a blanket, bring your pride — and bring the whole crew.
Dueling Pianos at The Park — 8 p.m.
When two pianos collide, the party explodes. Big Ivory Ticklers bring their all-request, comedy-fueled show to The Park Saturday night. Expect laughs, singalongs, and dance moves you didn’t think were possible behind a keyboard.
After Dark at Lost Cabin — 8 p.m.
Looking for something a little louder? After Dark at Lost Cabin features a triple-header of experimental and heavy-hitting local bands: Mildred, Easy Light, and Continuum. It’s weird, it’s wild, it’s free — and strictly 21+.
No matter your vibe — drag, dance, dive bars or dueling keys — this weekend has something for everyone.
We’ll see you in the moonlight, Rapid City.
