RAPID CITY, S.D. — From live music and community fundraisers to motorcycles, comedy and brunch, there’s no shortage of events happening across the Black Hills this weekend.
Friday
The weekend begins with Garage Sale Days at Flowers by LeRoy. From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., shoppers can browse a refreshed selection of clearance items and garage sale bargains, with new inventory added every Friday throughout the summer.
Friday night features nationally acclaimed folk artist Mason Jennings at The Park inside 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife. The singer-songwriter takes the stage at 7 p.m., bringing more than two decades of heartfelt folk and Americana music to Rapid City.
Once the concert wraps up, Fireball Friday Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. at 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife. Guests can grab the microphone, enjoy drink specials and sing the night away with Business Entertainment.
Saturday
Saturday starts with the Bikes & Boots for Heroes Poker Run. Registration opens at 9 a.m. at Black Hills Harley-Davidson before riders head through the Black Hills on a charity poker run supporting local veterans. The event concludes in Sturgis with live music, raffles, auctions and more.
Also beginning at 9 a.m., Tipsy Brunch & Beats returns to the Hotel Alex Johnson, serving brunch favorites, specialty cocktails, karaoke and live DJ entertainment.
At 11 a.m., JR’s Rhodehouse BBQ Pit hosts the Troubleheads Charity Car and Bike Show benefiting suicide awareness through the Changing Lives Foundation. The event features a judged car and motorcycle show, live music, vendor booths, a silent auction and barbecue while raising funds for suicide prevention efforts.
Later in the afternoon, Black Hills Hunger Fest takes over 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife beginning at 4 p.m. Guests who bring canned food or school supply donations will receive raffle tickets before enjoying performances by Whitney Peyton, Kung Fu Vampire, Truly Veda and several other artists, followed by an EDM after-party.
Comedy fans can catch Next Stop Comedy at Woodland Republic Brewing at 8 p.m., featuring a fresh lineup of nationally touring stand-up comedians.
Live music continues downtown as Murphy’s Summer Patio Series welcomes My Second Rodeo beginning at 9 p.m.
Sunday
Wrap up the weekend with Brunch featuring Sugar & Soul Bakery at Dandelion Bouquet beginning at 10 a.m. Guests can enjoy fresh cinnamon rolls in Original, S’mores and Key Lime flavors while shopping handmade goods, vintage finds and locally crafted treasures. Organizers recommend arriving early, as the popular pastries are expected to sell out.
For more local events, entertainment and community news, visit RapidCityPost.com/events.




