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Bring the whole family and enjoy seeing some amazing fiber arts. You will want to try your hand at making your own fiber arts too. Meet the artists and see how they create their art.
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Join us at the Rochester Art Center for Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts on Sunday, April 27, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM! This special event invites families to explore the world of fiber arts through hands-on art activities, live demonstrations, Storytime, and a guided tour of the... 
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of... |
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Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Historic Chateau Theatre! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local...
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Get ready for karaoke, but instead of singing, it’s dancing! Participants (individuals or groups) sign up to perform a dance of their choice to a pre-selected song, showcasing their unique style (e.g., salsa, hip-hop, ballroom, folk) in the center of a circle of spectators. The queue system mimics traditional karaoke....
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On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to... |
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ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is screening at Pop's Art Theater on May 2nd (7pm) and May 5th (8pm)! Tickets on sale now at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGI7hx0Rbhw From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s...
$10
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is screening at Pop's Art Theater on May 2nd (7pm) and May 5th (8pm)! Tickets on sale now at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGI7hx0Rbhw From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s...
$10
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
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Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
$5 – $8
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Treedome Presents: Charlie Parr at the Historic Chateau Theatre Saturday, May 3rd 6:00pm Doors // 7:00pm Show (Opener TBA) $25 adv. // $35 dos // Tickets On Sale Now All Ages About CHARLIE PARR In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create....
$25 – $35
Join us for a welcoming, community-focused yoga class at People's Food Co-op every Saturday evening! This weekly class is donation-based and open to all experience levels. Led by Rachel from The Amethyst Yogi, it's a great opportunity to move, stretch, and recharge in a supportive environment. Please bring your own...
Donation Based (pay what you can)
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
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Get ready for Castle Con with a special pre-con event hosted by David Razidlo, founder of Game Haven and creator of Castle Con, at the People’s Food Co-op! Join us for an afternoon of tabletop fun, featuring a library of over 50 board games. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or...
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Join us in demanding justice for the hate crimes occurring throughout our city. On April 30th Shiloh Hendrix participated in hate crimes against an innocent child at Soldiers Field Park in Rochester, MN. The video of the incident has circulated on the intranet and she has created a fundraising campaign... 
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Enough is Enough: A Call for Action in Rochester The racism in Rochester has reached an intolerable level. When a white woman feels entitled to chase down a young Black autistic child in a park over applesauce—hurling racial slurs without consequence—we are beyond a line that should never have been...
ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is screening at Pop's Art Theater on May 2nd (7pm) and May 5th (8pm)! Tickets on sale now at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGI7hx0Rbhw From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s...
$10
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Free Registration and RSVP: https://forms.gle/RPvBD4pGJQCA4EMo8 The Rochester Branch of the NAACP in collaboration with Barbershop Talk and Rochester Civic Theatre is hosting a community townhall on the recent incident where a white woman's intentional racist, threatening, hateful and verbal attack against a defenseless Black child on the autism spectrum was on...
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Ben Folds will be coming to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN on Wednesday, May 7. Tickets start at $42.00 plus applicable fees and are on sale Friday, March 7 at 10am. Presented by Pepper Entertainment and The Current About Ben Folds Ben Folds is widely regarded as one...
$48 – $108
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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...
On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to...
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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...
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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
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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...
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
FREE
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Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
$5 – $8
Join us for a welcoming, community-focused yoga class at People's Food Co-op every Saturday evening! This weekly class is donation-based and open to all experience levels. Led by Rachel from The Amethyst Yogi, it's a great opportunity to move, stretch, and recharge in a supportive environment. Please bring your own...
Donation Based (pay what you can)
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
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On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to... |
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Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
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Med City Marathon Weekend Presented by ActivePT May 17–18 | Downtown Rochester, MN Celebrate the 29th annual Med City Marathon with a full weekend of racing, wellness, and community fun in the heart of downtown Rochester! Whether you're aiming for a Boston Qualifier or just here for the party, this...
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
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Celebrate Rochester's LGBTQIA+ community at this family friendly event that features a variety of local vendors, food and entertainment!
Free
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
$5 – $8
Join us for a welcoming, community-focused yoga class at People's Food Co-op every Saturday evening! This weekly class is donation-based and open to all experience levels. Led by Rachel from The Amethyst Yogi, it's a great opportunity to move, stretch, and recharge in a supportive environment. Please bring your own...
Donation Based (pay what you can)
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
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Calling all puzzle lovers! All are welcome at Puzzle Night at the Chateau Theatre. Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home with...
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Wednesday, May 21 6 - 8 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM) Open to all artists and art enthusiasts ages 18+, from beginner to expert, this uninstructed session includes a live, nude and/or semi-clothed model, starting with short gestural poses and moving into longer holds. Work time is self-directed with...
$18
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On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to... |
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Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
FREE
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5 events,
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
$5 – $8
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Join us for an art session in the Historic Heart of Downtown Rochester! This paint class will be guided on an 11x14 canvas. Paint colors are always customizable during our class sessions, creative freedom! Even if you have never picked up a paint brush, we will guide you along each...
Join us for a welcoming, community-focused yoga class at People's Food Co-op every Saturday evening! This weekly class is donation-based and open to all experience levels. Led by Rachel from The Amethyst Yogi, it's a great opportunity to move, stretch, and recharge in a supportive environment. Please bring your own...
Donation Based (pay what you can)
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
FREE
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Join us for a relaxing time in Historic Downtown Rochester! Interested in Clay and hand built pottery? This is the class for you! Join us as we welcome Katie from George Pottery. Katie will guide you through creating your own ceramic cup. She will bring tools for design and glazes...
$75
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On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. 09:30 AM Procession from Soldier’s Field Tennis Courts to the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial led by the Marine Corps League Thor Detachment #606 10:00 AM Program at Soldiers Field... 
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Memorial Day 2025 Cemetery Schedules for Military Honors in Rochester and Olmsted County The American Legion Post #92 at the following locations: Center Street Bridge………………….…….12 Noon Oakwood Cemetery…………………….....12:30 PM Calvary……………………………….…….1:00 PM Quarry Hill West……………………………1:30PM Farm Hill…………………………………...2:00 PM Pleasant Prairie……………………………..2:30 PM The VFW Post #1215 at the following locations:: Center Street... |
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Expecting a baby and wondering how a doula can support you? People's Food Co-op is proud to partner with Med City Doulas to bring you this relaxed, speed-date-style event where you can meet local doulas, ask questions, and connect with the right support for your birth and postpartum recovery. Enjoy...
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On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to... |
2 events,
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
FREE
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5 events,
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Free – $5
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
$5 – $8
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Join us for a fun and relaxing evening out in Downtown Rochester! This paint class will be guided, step by step on an 11x14 inch canvas. We will have the black background prepped before class Never painted before ? You’re in the right place, we can’t wait to make art...
Join us for a welcoming, community-focused yoga class at People's Food Co-op every Saturday evening! This weekly class is donation-based and open to all experience levels. Led by Rachel from The Amethyst Yogi, it's a great opportunity to move, stretch, and recharge in a supportive environment. Please bring your own...
Donation Based (pay what you can)
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
FREE
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