Upcoming events in the Black Hills

TUESDAY, NOV. 5

Special events

Stillwater Hospice grief support groups, 1 p.m., Peaceful Pines Senior Living and 6 p.m., Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living, Rapid City. Free. Ongoing open support groups for grieving adults who to share their experiences, find support and learn coping strategies. Information or to receive a text message reminder: Stillwater Hospice bereavement team office, 605-745-4967 or cell 605-939-3536.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6

Special events

Agriculture and Natural Resources Alliance lunch and learn session, lunch 11:30 p.m., program 11:45 p.m., Community Room, West River Electric Association, Rapid City. RSVP for catered lunch by Nov. 1: . Lunch $15 per person. Learn more about the industry and network with producers, agri-business professionals, and supporters. Program by Bill and Joan Clements about Enhanced Gun Permit training.

THURSDAY, NOV. 7

Special events

Youth Hope Month Glow Walk, 5:30-7 p.m., Main Street Square, Rapid City. Glow Walk raises awareness about youth homelessness in our community. Information: Kia, 605-545-7463

Custom guitar showcase with rare guitars and Fender guitar giveaway, 6:30 p.m., Haggerty's Music, Rapid City. Featuring Brazilian Rosewood Martins, one-of-a-kind Master-Built Fenders, and other custom and boutique guitars. Free. Information: 605-348-6737.

Screening of "Nurturing Nature" documentary, episode 2, 5:30 p.m., Rapid City Public Library, Rapid City. Free. Screening presented by Miss South Dakota 2024 Joelle Simpson. This episode of the documentary focuses on protecting and rehabilitating raptors; Q&A time follows screening. Meet a raptor and its handler from Black Hills Raptor Center, 5 p.m., before the documentary. Information: 605-939-4946

Preservation Thursday: "Two Visions of Success: Seth Bullock and J.K.P. Miller in Early Deadwood," noon, Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, Deadwood. Free for members, $5 non-members. Author and historian Dr. David Wolff examines the lives of Seth Bullock and James K. P. Miller, two of Deadwood's leading citizens.

State of the Community, lunch buffet 11:30 p.m., speakers' presentations, noon, Tretheway Pavilion, Spearfish City Park, Spearfish. Register by Oct. 31. Information and registration: SpearfishChamber.org or 605-642-2626

South Dakota unclaimed property information, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis. Staff from the South Dakota State Treasurer's Office will be at the library to answer questions about unclaimed property. Information: 605-347-2624.

Armchair Travelers Book Club, noon-1 p.m., Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis. Topic: Novels of Irving Stone. For a list of books or more information: 605-347-2624 or email .

Music workshops by Mark Billy: Singing in Indigenous languages, 3-4 p.m.; Indigenous classical music, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Meier Hall Room 128, Black Hills State University, Spearfish. Singing in Indigenous languages will explore languages such as Choctaw and Cherokee. Indigenous classical music will examine pieces by Indigenous composers, living and dead, and the idea of Ethnomusicological racism, addressing questions "What makes a piece of music Indigenous?" and "Does this sound Indigenous?" Information: markbillybaritone.com

Art gallery and museum exhibits

The Best Show on St. Joe, 4:30-7 p.m., Suzie Cappa Art Center, Rapid City. See a new collection of art, plus music, refreshments and more.

Opening reception for Imagined Horizons by Gayle Tescher, 5-7 p.m., Bruce H. Lien Cultural Cafe and Gallery, Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Tescher's work focuses on realistic landscapes, often inspired by photographs of places she explored. Exhibit will be on display through Dec. 30.

Live music

Dance with live music, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. $5 per person. Information: 605-394-1887

Open acoustic bluegrass jam every Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville

FRIDAY, NOV. 8

Special events

Black Hills Detachment #484, Marine Corps League, is sponsoring a public celebration of the 249th Birthday of the US Marine Corps on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Rapid City Elks Lodge, 3333 Jolly Lane. Featured speaker: Mayor Jason Salamun. Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Cost for the event is $30 per person. For reservations or more information, contact Morgan Ham – MCL at 605-940-0818, or P.O. Box 18, Caputa SD 57725. Deadline for paid reservations is Nov. 5, 2024.

Friday night fish fry, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 1273, Rapid City. Hand-battered walleye, French fries and homemade coleslaw for $16 per person. Family-friendly.

Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center dining room, Rapid City. Doors open 12:30 p.m. $1 per card. 50/50 and extra games available.

Women Behaving Badly, 7 p.m., Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Evening features local author CJ Roberts, known for her gritty, erotic "The Dark Duet" series, plus performances by local burlesque dancers Marion Ette and Frankie Pousse. Silent auction, t-shirts for sale, cash bar. Tickets $25 on Eventbrite. Proceeds benefit DaCoda Instrument Drive for local youths. Information: Tammy Barrows, 605-545-1249

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Baritone singer Mark Webster Orin Billy performs, 8 p.m., Meier Recital Hall, Black Hills State University, Spearfish. Free. Billy is an opera singer of Choctaw tribe ancestry who is hailed as an authority on the intersection of Indigenous culture and classical music.

Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SATURDAY, NOV. 9

Special events

Jewel Cave National Monument hosts Native American Heritage Day, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., monument's visitor center. Free. Native American performers and vendors, with remarks from monument Superintendent Kevin Tillman. Cave tours available for a fee. The monument has limited food options; guests encouraged to bring their own lunches. Information: nps.gov/jeca

Auditions for Black Hills Community Theatre production "Ripcord," 1-3 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Use South Street entrance. : bhct.org/auditions.html . No preparation needed; callbacks Nov. 11. Diverse cast of people ages 18 and up needed. "Ripcord" tells of a seemingly harmless bet between the elderly women that quickly escalates into a hilarious and dangerous game of one-upmanship.

Saturday Night Alive Christian singles comfort food potluck, 6 p.m., Christian Life Ministries, Rapid City. Bring comfort food to share. Certified counselor Angie King will share tips for dealing with the cycles of life and handling change. Information and/or directions: Sherri, 605-521-8933

Design a car for the DIY Drive-in Movie "Despicable Me 4," noon-3 p.m., Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis. Boxes and materials provided for car design. Movie starts promptly 1 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments provided. All ages welcome. Information: 605-347-2624.

Craft fairs and bazaars

Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Therese the Little Flower Church, Rapid City. Handmade arts and crafts from local vendors; food; scavenger hunt with chance to win $50 gift card; raffle prizes.

Fall craft and vendor fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Food court available and door prizes. Information: Information: 605-394-1887

Black Hills Kid-Made Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pennington County 4-H Building, Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City. Market features all kid vendors selling kid-made crafts and food items. Free admission.

Farmers markets

Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Dance with live music by Wilt Brothers, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SUNDAY, NOV. 10

Holiday events

"A Salute to Service" Veterans Day celebration, 2 p.m., High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish. Patriotic music performed by Jonny and Shel Iverson, and Dalyce Sellers, and Randy Bender will present the story of the national anthem. Refreshments available after performance. Proceeds benefit Spearfish Veterans Monument. Information: westernheritagecenter.com/upcoming-events

Special events

Auditions for Black Hills Community Theatre production "Ripcord," 6-8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Use South Street entrance. : bhct.org/auditions.html . No preparation needed; callbacks Nov. 11. Diverse cast of people ages 18 and up needed. "Ripcord" tells of a seemingly harmless bet between the elderly women that quickly escalates into a hilarious and dangerous game of one-upmanship.

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 2 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Black Jacket Symphony performs Led Zeppelin IV plus a set of Led Zeppelin's greatest hits, 8 p.m., Fine Arts Theater, The Monument, Rapid City. Tickets and information: themonument.live/events/detail/theblackjacketsymphony1124, Bluepeak Ticket Offices at The Monument, or Ellsworth Air Force Base Outdoor Rec. The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting.

MONDAY, NOV. 11

VETERANS DAY

Holiday events

Veterans Day ceremony, 10 a.m., Main Street Square, Rapid City. Hear from veterans and enjoy the national anthem; free coffee and hot chocolate. Breakfast pastries available for veterans while supplies last.

Veterans Day parade, 11 a.m., downtown Rapid City.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12

Special events

Black Hills Retired School Personnel social 2 p.m., meeting 2:30 p.m., AARP Information Center, Uptown Rapid, Rapid City. Cara Bree, director of Kitchen Operation for Meals on Wheels, will present a program featuring tips for nutritious items for the holidays. She will suggestions for planning meals for one or two people. Information and/or directions: 605-394-7798

THURSDAY, NOV. 14

Special events

Rapid City Community Development Department hosts "Coffee With Planners" session, 9-10 a.m., Circle of Friends Community Room, City Hall, Rapid City. Topics include the Innovation District Master Plan for downtown Rapid City; an update on the City's EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant; and updates to the City's fire codes. City staff will share information and field questions. Bagels, coffee, water provided.

Live music

Dance with live music, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. $5 per person. Information: 605-394-1887

Open acoustic bluegrass jam every Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville

FRIDAY, NOV. 15

Special events

Friday night fish fry, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 1273, Rapid City. Hand-battered walleye, French fries and homemade coleslaw for $16 per person. Family-friendly.

Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center dining room, Rapid City. Doors open 12:30 p.m. $1 per card. 50/50 and extra games available.

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

Craft fairs and bazaars

Fall Sip 'n Shop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Naja Shrine Center, Rapid City. More than 35 local crafters and businesses.

Farmers markets

Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Dance with live music by New Horizons, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 2 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

THURSDAY, NOV. 21

Live music

Dance with live music, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. $5 per person. Information: 605-394-1887

Open acoustic bluegrass jam every Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon, Rockerville

FRIDAY, NOV. 22

Special events

Friday night fish fry, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 1273, Rapid City. Hand-battered walleye, French fries and homemade coleslaw for $16 per person. Family-friendly.

Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center dining room, Rapid City. Doors open 12:30 p.m. $1 per card. 50/50 and extra games available.

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SATURDAY, NOV. 23

Special events

Saturday Night Alive Christian singles traditional Thanksgiving dinner, 5:30 p.m., Hills View E. Free Church, Piedmont. Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls and stuffing provided. Bring food to share to accompany main dish, and canned food for the Piedmont food bank. Information and/or directions: Laurel, 605-545-4852

Craft fairs and bazaars

Annual craft fair and bake sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, School and Preschool, Rapid City. More than 30 vendors selling homemade crafts and products, bake sale, plus sloppy joes, rolls, desserts and beverages available to purchase. Proceeds support Christ's Way Ministry Expansion Campaign.

Lille Norge Fest, 8 a.m.-noon, 8 a.m.-noon, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Bake sale, craft vendors, entertainment, lefse and more.

Holiday craft fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., American Legion Post 311, Piedmont. Dozens of vendors and tables of homemade crafts such as home decor, food, and gift items.

Farmers markets

Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 7 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

Live music

Dance with live music by RFD, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SUNDAY, NOV. 24

Craft fairs and bazaars

Holiday craft fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Post 311, Piedmont. Dozens of vendors and tables of homemade crafts such as home decor, food, and gift items.

Black Hills Community Theatre presents "The Women of Lockerbie," 2 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Loosely inspired by a true story, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for answers after the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. Tickets and information: bhct.org/the-women-of-lockerbie.html or box office, 605-394-1786

THURSDAY, NOV. 28

Holiday events

Black Hills Runners Club Turkey Trot, 9 a.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Runners and walkers welcome. Register online by Nov. 20. Information and registration: raceentry.com/bh-runners-club-turkey-trot/race-information

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at DeadwoodHistory.com or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Special events

Friday night fish fry, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 1273, Rapid City. Hand-battered walleye, French fries and homemade coleslaw for $16 per person. Family-friendly.

Live music

Ruthie Craft, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SATURDAY, NOV. 30

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at DeadwoodHistory.com or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Farmers markets

Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org

Live music

Dance with live music by Midnight Sun, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Ruthie Craft, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

Craft fairs and bazaars

Santa's Thrift Village, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: Information: 605-394-1887

Angel Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Thomas More High School, Rapid City. Crafts, caramel rolls and concessions.

Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spearfish Rec and Aquatic Center, Spearfish. Featuring 75 vendors.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

Craft fairs and bazaars

Holiday marketplace pop-up and breakfast with the Grinch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Rushmore Room, The Monument, Rapid City. Free admission. Breakfast and photo with the Grinch, $10. Featuring more than 100 small business vendors.

SATURDAY, DEC. 21

Craft fairs and bazaars

Holiday Sip 'n Shop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Naja Shrine Center, Rapid City. More than 35 local crafters and businesses, plus mimosas and Bloody Marys.

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