Mountain West® Whiskey Festival, the premier whiskey tasting event in the region is being held on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the Rushmore Hotel in downtown Rapid City, SD. Spend the evening with industry experts and whiskey connoisseurs alike. The festival features a wide variety of whiskeys, bourbons and scotches to sample, upscale catering and […]

Metalclash.com Present Road 2 Destruction Tour will be the motorsports entertainments epicenter with the nation’s most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS as they invade The Monument on March 8, 2025.  See these incredible 10,000-pound, car-crushing giants compete in Racing. Wheelie Contests, and then rock the house with amazing Freestyle Action during the Road 2 Destruction Tour!  Plus, […]

R.E.S.P.E.C.T is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time. The concert features […]

South Dakota High School Activities Association brings State "AA" Girls Basketball Tournaments to The Monument March 13-15 in Summit Arena.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s in the Wild West with a PubPort, PubCrawl, a parade and parties!

Set in the seedy Kit Kat Club, this beloved musical delves into the intense and chaotic atmosphere of 1920s Berlin as Germany gradually succumbs to the rise of the Third Reich. "Cabaret" features unforgettable songs and follows an array of eccentric characters, including the flamboyant Emcee, the captivating singer Sally Bowles, the disenchanted landlady Fraulein […]

South Dakota High School Activities Association brings State "AA" Boys Basketball Tournaments to The Monument March 20-22 in Summit Arena.

From Tony Award winners Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens. The show is in the twilight of the Russian Empire and spans to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920’s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists […]

Mark Your Calendars! The Home Show is an annual regional trade show focusing on the home building industry. It’s the largest Home Show in the United States for a community of Rapid City’s size. Created and sponsored by the Black Hills Home Builders Association the event offers vital information and is an excellent opportunity for […]

Join us for a shopping experience like no other! Ladies' Night Pop-Up in the Ice Arena at The Monument.  Shop over 75 local businesses, chances to win prizes and exclusive discounts! See you there, on March 28th, 6-8pm.  Free Admission!

Paolo Schianchi is an exceptional musician and performer, proficient in all variations of the guitar, from the Renaissance lute to electric guitars, including unique instruments of his own creation. Notably, he designed a 49-string guitar, custom-made for him by Argentine luthier Carlos Roberto Michelutti, and the Octopus® guitar system. The Octopus® is a one-of-a-kind electro-acoustic […]

The most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring worldwide ever […]

An evening of Craic (fun) Ceol (music) and Traidisiún (tradition) Get swept away in the enchanting harmonies of the Celtic Angels in this gloriously evocative journey through the History of the Emerald Isle. Feel the rauous rhythms of Celtic Knight Dancers as the tradtional celtic and contemporary melodies captivate audiences and bring them to their […]

Join us at The Monument for Youth & Family Services' (YFS) 28th Annual Kids Fair! Taking place in the Barnett Fieldhouse, North and East Concourses, and Rushmore Hall, we will be creating a giant playground suitable for babies to pre–teens! This year's Kids Fair will provide children in our community with a place to be active […]

Having just concluded his 2022-2024 “STILL NOT CANCELED” Tour, Dunham will be returning to the stage with his signature wit and beloved cast of colorful characters. He’s sure to win over audiences across the continent in the same manner that he’s done for decades worldwide, which earned him titles such as, “Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour” […]

It’s all about that axe for the 2025 Guitar Masters concert. The concert is scheduled for 7:00pm on Friday April 11th in the Dahl Events Center. Backroom Productions has presented the Guitar Masters show for 24 years. The organization had to skip a couple shows during the pandemic. Vice President of Backroom Productions, Barb Evenson […]

Be spellbound by the iconic variations, stunning choreography by Lev Ivanov after Marius Petipa, and the graceful movements of the world-renown State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine under the Artistic Direction of Andrei Litvinov. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Classical Arts Entertainment, this production features brand new lavish sets, hand-painted scenery, and exquisite costumes designed by […]

Day of Excellence, Inc. (DOE) is thrilled to present the 14th 'Day' with four remarkable keynote speakers you won't want to miss!  The 'Day' is a high energy all-day event offering the region an opportunity to hear from nationally renowned speakers with expertise in a number of personal and professional related topics such as resilience, […]

The 29th annual Black Hills Dance Festival will be held on Thursday April 24 through Saturday April 26th 2025.  The premiere dance event of the Black Hills is proud to host nationally and internationally recognized instructors, Michael Kiehm and Jack Armstrong along with Tim Perez, Adia Nuno and Haley Manning. We will offer a schedule […]

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is coming to The Monument on April 25th with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. […]

Join us as we attempt to break the world record for the world’s largest water fight!!! Live music and vendors!

Step confidently into the future of education at the 2025 TIE Conference—where innovation, leadership, and collaboration converge. As educators and administrators, the path forward in today’s dynamic landscape can feel complex. This conference serves as your guiding light, offering practical strategies and forward-thinking tools to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in education. Whether […]

GUIDING EDUCATION FORWARD The Region's Premier Education Conference Fuel your passion for education at the TIE Conference, where school administrators and educators come together to innovate and lead the future of learning. Over two action-packed days in South Dakota, gain access to professional development and the latest insights to tackle today’s educational challenges. Explore 100+ […]

Attention all educators, lesson planners, and professional herders of small humans: You’ve earned this. On Thursday, May 1st from 4–6 PM, Hill City Beer Garden will be pouring you half-off beers for Teacher Happy Hour. Leave the grading at home. You’ve got two hours to sip, sigh, and celebrate yourself. You deserve a beer (or […]

Discover the ultimate Cinco De Mayo party experience at The Box on May 3rd! 🎉 Premium tastings, live music, and more! 🌮 Fill your belly with sopapillas, street corn and tacos 🔥 Enjoy all the entertainment the event has to offer 🍹 Receive unlimited samples of 40+ tequila options! ⭐️ VIP tickets available for access […]

Come join us for a special tour at the airport designed for families with extra abilities - let's spread our wings and wonder together! RSVP: https://bit.ly/2025WingsofWonder

Our first ever Black Hills Food Truck Fest take place at Black Hills Harley Davidson on Saturday May 24. Goes on all day from 11-8 Over 30 food trucks Live music from Flannel DJ Pauly G spinning the ones and twos Pin Up Parlor Tattoo with 5 artists Beer garden Video Game trailer

Black Hills Motorcycle Show Returns to Deadwood for Third Year Event Provides Family-Friendly Day of Bikes, Vendors, and Fun Throttle up your Memorial Day Weekend with the third annual Black Hills Motorcycle Show, set to make its return to the Deadwood Mountain Grand on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 12pm-8pm! Hosted by Deadwood Custom Cycles, […]

Play the wildest bingo in the west to win a Gibson Les Paul & a bottle of Pappy! It's only $20 to play 2 hours of bingo! This is definitely the best bang for your buck in Deadwood! You can show up at any point to play! Bingo will start at 5pm and will be […]

Native artists teach and/or demonstrate the creation of artwork to visitors in the Native American Educational and Cultural Center®. Between 10:00am – 6:00pm during the below scheduled weeks, visitors are encouraged to stop in and learn about the selected medium of art along with its cultural significance. All Cultural Programs, including Living Treasures, is included […]