Compiled by Crystal Hohenthaner and Laura Tonkyn

"When the lights go down in the city…"

Contrary to popular belief, there is quite a bit to do in Rapid City. Many local bars, restaurants and casinos have diversions planned throughout the week.

Karaoke is the most available diversion, but things like poker, contests and pay-per-view fights are often available. Here are this week's diversions:

Friday, Jan. 11

• "Ella Watson's Fence: The Story Behind the Lynching of 'Cattle Kate,'" presented by author Tom Rea, 7 p.m., Sundance Public Library, Sundance, Wyo.
• Bill Miller, 8 p.m., Reunion Lounge, 1902 LaCrosse St.
• Rausis and Royer Jazz Guitar Duo, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Club Room of Seven Grill, Spearfish.
• Ruff Cut, 8 p.m. to midnight, Oasis-Fireside, 1145 Main St., Sturgis.
• Twenty-One-20, 8:30 p.m., Robbinsdale Lounge & Casino, 801 E. St. Patrick St.
• Groove Daddy, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Canyon Lake Resort, 2720 Chapel Drive
• Black & White, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Deadwood Tobacco Co., 628 Main St., Deadwood.
• Paul Peterson, 9 p.m. to midnight, Paddy O'Neill's in the Hotel Alex Johnson.
• Marnie Cook, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Alternative Fuel Coffee House, 620 Main St.
• Central Jazz Band, Firehouse Brewing Co.
• Brad Johnson, 8 p.m., Thirsty's, 819 Main St.
• 4AM, 9 p.m., Saloon No. 10, Deadwood.
• Linda and Henry host a dance at 8:45 p.m., Rapid City Moose Lodge.
• "You Look Marvelous!", 7 p.m., Sturgis Community Center Theatre. Play performance by Children's Theatre Company of South Dakota. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children grades 3-12, free for younger children.
• Karaoke with Tailgate Entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Roman's Lounge, 100 St. Joe. Rapid City.
• Karaoke with Center Stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Long Horn Bar and Casino, Box Elder.
• Karaoke contest at 6 p.m. with Colt 45 at the Buck-n-Gator, Rapid City.
• Karaoke with Dan and Nelda Barrientes from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sally O'Malley's Pub and Casino, Rapid City.
• Karaoke by Orion at 9 p.m., Cheers Lounge, Grand Gateway Hotel, Rapid City.
• Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Buffalo Bodega Complex in Deadwood.

Saturday, Jan. 12

• German Folkdance Workshop, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Contact: 341-0028.
• Chuck Suchy in Concert, 7:30 p.m., The Journey Museum. Sponsored by Friends of Bluegrass and Dahl Arts Center. Tickets are $15 at the door for nonmembers.
• Twenty-One-20, 8:30 p.m., Robbinsdale Lounge & Casino, 801 E. St. Patrick St.
• Black & White, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Deadwood Tobacco Co., 628 Main St., Deadwood.
• Paul Peterson, 9 p.m. to midnight, Paddy O'Neill's in the Hotel Alex Johnson.
• Standard Time, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rocking R Saloon and Steakhouse.
• New Horizons Dance Band, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Viking Hall, 2900 Canyon Lake Drive. Cost is $5.
• Alternative Jones, 9 p.m., Loud American Roadhouse, Sturgis.
• 4AM, 9 p.m., Saloon No. 10, Deadwood.
• You Look Marvelous!", 7 p.m., Sturgis Community Center Theatre. Play performance by Children's Theatre Company of South Dakota. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children grades 3-12, free for younger children.
• "Criminals in Love," Firehouse Dinner Theatre. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Show 7 p.m. Contact: 348-1915.
• Karaoke with Vickie from 6 p.m. to close at Black Hills Bagels, in Holy Terror Square on Swanzey Street in Keystone.
• Karaoke with Ryan 8 p.m. at the Blue Lantern Lounge, 1200 East St. Patrick, Rapid City.
• Bull Rides 8 p.m. at the Blue Lantern Lounge, 1200 East St. Patrick, Rapid City.
• Karaoke with JJ of Colt 45 Entertainment, 9 p.m. at Joe's Place, 4302 S Hwy. 79, Rapid City, 394-7716.
• Karaoke with Tailgate Entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Roman's Lounge, 100 St. Joe. Rapid City.
• Karaoke by Orion at 9 p.m., Cheers Lounge, Grand Gateway Hotel, Rapid City.
• Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Long Horn Bar and Casino, Box Elder.
• Karaoke at 9 p.m. at Buffalo Bodega Complex in Deadwood.

Sunday, Jan. 13

• Sunday School, artists perform beginning at 7 p.m., Barefoot Dance Studios, 424 Quincy St.
• NFL Ticket at Joe's Place, 4302 S. Hwy 79. You can watch your favorite team and enjoy drink and food specials.
• Karaoke from 8 p.m. to close at the Robbinsdale Lounge and Casino, 801 East St. Patrick, Rapid City.
• Open Mic Night at 9 p.m., Cheers Lounge, Grand Gateway Hotel, Rapid City.
• Badlands Blues Band, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Deadwood Tobacco Co.

Monday, Jan. 14

• NFL Ticket at Joe's Place, 4302 S. Hwy 79. You can watch your favorite team and enjoy drink and food specials.
• Karaoke by Orion at 9 p.m., Cheers Lounge, Grand Gateway Hotel, Rapid City.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

• Texas Hold 'Em Tournament at Sally O'Malley's Pub and Casino. Sign up at 6:30. Game begins at 7 p.m.
• Karaoke by Orion at 9 p.m., Cheers Lounge, Grand Gateway Hotel, Rapid City.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

• Sequoia, 9 p.m. to midnight, Paddy O'Neill's at Hotel Alex Johnson.
• Richie Scholl, 9 p.m., Saloon No. 10, Deadwood.
• Trivia begins at 7 p.m. at Sally O'Malley's Pub and Casino.
• Karaoke from 8 p.m. to close at the Robbinsdale Lounge and Casino, 801 East St. Patrick, Rapid City.
• Karaoke with Tailgate Entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Roman's Lounge, 100 St. Joe, Rapid City.
• Full-House Poker Tournament free to the public at Joe's Place, 4302 S. Hwy 79, Rapid City.
• Karaoke by Orion at 9 p.m., Cheers Lounge, Grand Gateway Hotel, Rapid City.

Thursday, Jan. 17

• "The Art of Mapmaking," presentation by John Hutchinson, 5:15 p.m., Preservation Thursday at the Adams Museum, Deadwood.
• Sequoia, 9 p.m. to midnight, Paddy O'Neill's at Hotel Alex Johnson.
• Badlands Blues Band, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Deadwood Tobacco Co., 628 Main St., Deadwood.
• Diane & Tom, 7:30 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center.
• Richie Scholl, 9 p.m., Saloon No. 10, Deadwood.
• NFL Ticket at Joe's Place, 4302 S. Hwy 79. You can watch your favorite team and enjoy drink and food specials.
• Free Texas Hold'em games begin at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Long Horn Bar and Casino, Box Elder.
• Karaoke from 8 p.m. to close at the Robbinsdale Lounge and Casino, 801 East St. Patrick, Rapid City.
• Karaoke by Orion at 9 p.m., Cheers Lounge, Grand Gateway Hotel, Rapid City.
• Karaoke with Vickie from 6 p.m. to close at Black Hills Bagels, in Holy Terror Square on Swanzey Street in Keystone.
• Karaoke with Audra at 8 p.m., Blue Lantern Lounge, 1200 East St. Patrick, Rapid City.

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