Rochester Local

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Tim Dallman | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Tim Dallman is a Rochester-based guitarist and vocalist who writes and performs his own songs, as well as a variety of covers. His melodic original songs blend lyrical and musical storytelling with elements of rock, pop and Americana styles. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: The D’Sievers | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

The D'Sievers is a jazz group featuring John Sievers on trombone. They have been performing in the tri-state region for decades and have participate din regional festivals like the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, The Minnesota Original Music Festival, and The Rochester City Jazz Fest. Music on the Plaza brings live...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Becca Tesch | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Locally grown, this folk-style singer/guitar player enjoys the 60's and 70's groves. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday lunch and happy hours, and Friday night concerts on Historic Third Street. This program is...

Free

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

2900 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 St. Mary's University Rochester Campus 2900 19th St NW, Rochester, United States

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$18 – $194

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Ben Gateno | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

A native of southern Minnesota, guitarist Ben Gateno earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. A versatile musician, Ben enjoys presenting solo guitar programs that feature a wide range of styles and genres, with a special emphasis on classical, country blues,...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Jealous Brother | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Jealous Brother is an original rock & roll band based in Southeast Minnesota. Jealous Brother features James Rechs, Jon Sailer and Jessica Daly as alternating and harmonizing vocalists, quirky song lyrics from lead writer Jon, and proficient lead playing from guitarist James and violinist Jessica. Jealous Brother draws from influences...

Free

Puzzle Night + Swap | Historic Chateau Theater

Historic Chateau Theatre 15 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, United States

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...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Oliver Books | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Oliver Books is a songwriter and musician with a love for warm, vintage sounds and honest, reflective lyrics. His music is shaped by 60s and 70s pop and folk influences. He also plays with a 7-piece band called The Big Big World, where his songs come to life with layered...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Joel Ward | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing, fool for music out of Winona, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock n roll. His live performances are filled with an emotion to match the...

Free

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN, United States

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN, United States

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Eleanor Sievers | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Eleanor Sievers is a 17-year-old singer songwriter. She’s been performing solo shows around Rochester Minnesota for nearly three years at local venues and events. Her songwriting style is self-reflective and nostalgic, transporting listeners with its pop-folk fusion. She released her debut self-titled EP independently in November of 2023, and her...

Free

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

Graham Park

The Rochester Farmers Market in Rochester, Minnesota, is a vibrant, year-round, grower-only market that showcases the best of southeastern Minnesota’s local agriculture and artisan products. Operated by a vendor-owned association of approximately 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, the market emphasizes sustainability, freshness,...

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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

Spring Duckie | Art Heads Emporium

Art Heads Emporium 317 S Broadway, Rochestet, United States

Join us for a new paint class! This paint class has a pre drawn Duck stencil and is great for ages 7+ Paint colors are always customizable during our class sessions, creative freedom! We guide you through each painting technique, step by step. We supply the art materials you will...

Event Series Yoga at the Co-op

Yoga at the Co-op | People’s Food Co-op

People's Food Co-op 519 First Avenue S, Rochester, MN, United States

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)

Origami Club | Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library , Select a Country:

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Free

Meet the Doulas: Find the Right Support for Your Birth + Recovery | People’s Food Co-op

People's Food Co-op 519 First Avenue S, Rochester, MN, United States

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...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Miriram Haacke | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Miriam Haacke is a folk singer-songwriter. In addition to playing the guitar and singing she also uses her feet to play a bass drum and various foot percussion shakers. She has a soulful, earthy voice and her melodies and rhythms will transport you to a peaceful place. Music on the...

Free

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

2900 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 St. Mary's University Rochester Campus 2900 19th St NW, Rochester, United States

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$18 – $194

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Tim Dallman | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Tim Dallman is a Rochester-based guitarist and vocalist who writes and performs his own songs, as well as a variety of covers. His melodic original songs blend lyrical and musical storytelling with elements of rock, pop and Americana styles. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Free

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN, United States

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN, United States

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Diana Parks | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Dianna Parks loves songwriters. Her performances include music by all of the very best, plus a few of her own. From classic rock, pop, and country to beautiful ballads, every song has a great story to tell, performed by one of the area’s finest vocalists. Music on the Plaza brings...

Free

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

Graham Park

The Rochester Farmers Market in Rochester, Minnesota, is a vibrant, year-round, grower-only market that showcases the best of southeastern Minnesota’s local agriculture and artisan products. Operated by a vendor-owned association of approximately 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, the market emphasizes sustainability, freshness,...

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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
Event Series Yoga at the Co-op

Yoga at the Co-op | People’s Food Co-op

People's Food Co-op 519 First Avenue S, Rochester, MN, United States

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)

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Jealous Brother | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Jealous Brother is an original rock & roll band based in Southeast Minnesota. Jealous Brother features James Rechs, Jon Sailer and Jessica Daly as alternating and harmonizing vocalists, quirky song lyrics from lead writer Jon, and proficient lead playing from guitarist James and violinist Jessica. Jealous Brother draws from influences...

Free

Rochester Running Club All-Comers’ Youth Track Meets | Soldiers Field Memorial Track

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Meets are FREE for kids 2-15+ years old and open to the public. Para-athlete/wheelchair inclusion – independent or parent assisted are encouraged to participate. 2025 Dates: June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th Time: 6:00 PM Location: Soldiers Memorial Field Track, 244 Soldiers Field Dr....

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Tim Dallman | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Tim Dallman is a Rochester-based guitarist and vocalist who writes and performs his own songs, as well as a variety of covers. His melodic original songs blend lyrical and musical storytelling with elements of rock, pop and Americana styles. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Free