Good morning, Rapid City.

Summer Nights returns today in Rapid City, offering an event that welcomes everyone regardless of background.

President Sandy Schwan said the tradition brings community members together.

Black Hills State University student-athletes finished the spring term and the academic year spanning 2025 and 26 with a cumulative GPA above 3.3, marking four consecutive semesters of strong academic performance (spring term average was 3.390 and annual average was 3.370).

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Studio Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the mesmerizing music of Hans Zimmer in a stunning candlelit setting.

Black Hills Con 2026

12 PM-5 PM — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Experience three days of fandom fun with cosplayers, panels, and celebrity meet-and-greets.

Little Explorers Dinosaur Workshop

11 AM – 12 PM — Rapid City Public Library — Free entry — Hatch your own dinosaur with fizzy science and creative fun.

Soulful Sounds Concert

7-9 p.m. — Dahl Arts Center — $35-$90 — Experience a candlelit Jazzy R&B concert with Acute Inflections inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.