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The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester

Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Rochester Post Bulletin with an insightful lecture reflecting on the paper's rich history and its impact on the community over the last century. Steve Lange and Jeff Pieters will be here on May 1, 2025, from 7pm - 8:30 pm to share facts and...

$5

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center Rochester

ROCHESTER!  Get ready for the ultimate science show!  The Physics Force show is back at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium and ready for 2025 with an exhilarating new show! This year's show will feature live fire, lightning, a crushing barrel, and a performer falling from a tower. Reserve your spot...

Making Space: A Panel Discussion on Creative Practices & Mental Health | Historic Chateau Theatre

Historic Chateau Theatre 15 1st Street Southwest, Rochester +1 more

Join us for an inspiring evening that explores the healing power of creativity and its role in supporting mental well-being. This event brings together artists and mental health professionals for a meaningful conversation at the intersection of art, expression, and emotional health. Event Schedule: 5:30 PM – Artist Talk with...

Free

DIY Bookmark Craft Night | Kinney Creek Brewery

Kinney Creek Brewery 1016 7th St NW, Rochester

🌸 DIY Bookmark Craft Night – A Mother’s Day Week Event! Join us in the taproom for a cozy evening of creativity and craft. We’ll be making pressed-flower bookmarks — the perfect handmade gift or keepsake for book lovers and moms alike! 📚 $10 per person (cash or card on...

$10

Stay Cool, Stay Warm: Heat Pumps Demystified | Development Services & Infrastructure Center

4001 West River Parkway Northwest #STE 100 Rochester, MN 55901 4001 West River Parkway Northwest, Rochester

Are you considering a heat pump to efficiently heat and cool your home with clean electricity? Join us for the second workshop in the City of Rochester’s Electrify Everything MN series, presented in partnership with the Destination Medical Center. This interactive session will walk you through the key steps to...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Dirty Kennels

Two Sisters Kitchen Cedar Center Avenue Southeast 1251, Oronoco

Local band Dirty Kennels will perform on May 8th from 6-9pm at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

LIVE MUSIC – Tenth Avenue North: The Invited Tour | Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center Rochester

Since their acclaimed national debut album, Over and Underneath, Tenth Avenue North’s career has been built one hit song at a time thanks to radio and streaming favorites like “Love is Here,” “By Your Side,” “Worn,” “I Have This Hope,” and “Control (Somehow You Want Me).” In four independent albums,...

$30 – $80

Paramount Goes Dark – Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway | Frank W. Bridges Theatre

Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College 1900 8th Avenue Northwest, Austin

100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments of Broadway featuring actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Backed by Neil Berg and a small combo, three amazing Broadway performers light up the stage with songs from the hit...

$30

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center Rochester

ROCHESTER!  Get ready for the ultimate science show!  The Physics Force show is back at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium and ready for 2025 with an exhilarating new show! This year's show will feature live fire, lightning, a crushing barrel, and a performer falling from a tower. Reserve your spot...