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So what exactly is Jazz Jam? Great question that we are so glad you asked. It’s a monthly get together where YOU are invited to join the D'Sievers up on stage. You can sing or play an instrument and they’ll jam with you! |
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RavensFire is looking forward to another outdoor concert among the vendors at the Global Farmers Market at Cascade Lake Park in Rochester. Come hear some originals and your favorite covers from all the decades as you check out the vendors' wonderful wares. ravensfiremusic.com/events
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Spend your Wednesdays downtown! The Midweek Market features local produce, baked goods, flowers, artisan vendors, ready-to-eat foods, and more on Peace Plaza. Discover something new each week while supporting local farmers, makers, and small businesses in the heart of Rochester.
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You know how you go to the Rochester Farmers Market on Saturday, load up on fresh produce... and somehow it's all gone by Tuesday? That's exactly why the Midweek Market exists. Every Wednesday, you can refill your fridge with fresh produce, pick up flowers, grab baked goods, and support local...
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Join us for a free open mic night the last Wednesday of the month! Show off your talents, or enjoy those of others...either way, we hope to see you out! |
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Skip the Couch. Catch the Music! Luke Anderson will be at Two Sisters performing live on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6-9pm |
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A Music Celebration Hosted by The Lost Forty Rochester based roots rock group Clay Fulton and the Lost Forty are proud to present the second annual Heading Up North Music Celebration! Join us October 2nd at the Historic Chateau Theatre for an unforgettable evening of music featuring Humbird, Clay Fulton...
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Rochester native, Debbie Anthony, country singer and recording artist, is looking forward to performing at the Rochester Eagles Club. Debbie's journey has taken her all the way to Nashville, where she crafted her second album, "More To Be Said." Expect an engaging performance as she shares a mix of tracks...
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Rhino LIVE at The North Star Bar! All things Rhino: www.rhinotheband.com Rhino is a next-level, four-piece band that redefines what a live show should be. Based in the Twin Cities, they effortlessly blend genres—from alt-rock and ‘80s nostalgia to today’s hottest hits, with some unexpected country and surprises thrown in for... |
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Join Us for Apple Jam! Grab your friends, bring the family, and get ready for a day packed with live music, local food & drinks and kid friendly activities. A rip-roarin, foot-stompin, fun-filled day for the entire family! Little Dipper Sauna Co will be there too! Purchase your tickets here:...
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Join us for Apple Jam 2026 at the orchard on October 3rd 🍎🎶 Bring the whole family out for a full day of fall fun! Enjoy live music, delicious food and local beer, and plenty of activities for all ages. Wander through the orchard for apple picking, challenge your friends...
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RavensFire is looking forward to spending an October Saturday afternoon with you at Bull's Bierhaus in Rochester. Come enjoy Bull's laid back, friendly pub atmosphere and enjoy some RavensFire originals and your favorite covers from all the decades. If the weather holds, the patio is a great outdoor space, but...
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MOZART AFTER HOURS Timeless Music. True Connection. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 pm | doors and reception open 6:00 pm | music begins Tickets (all seats reserved) $25* before September 1 $30* before October 7 $35 day of show *discount will be automatically applied in cart |
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RavensFire is excited to return to the Ghost Light lounge at the Chatfield Center for the Arts on the 2nd Thursday of October, November, and December of 2026. The lounge opens serving cocktails and mocktails at 6:00PM and the music will start at 6:30. The band loves to perform up...
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Dinner Plans? Make Them Musical. Tim will be at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar from 6-9pm playing all your favorites! |
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Sleeping Jesus is a five piece outfit based in Minneapolis, MN. With 3 full length albums, a few EPS, and a handful of singles under their belt. They’ve traveled the United States playing their shimmery brand of Americana, Indie, and Rock and Roll for the last 10 years. They are...
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Save the date for the annual It’s Instrumental: An Evening of Chamber Music event on Saturday, October 10 from 6-8:30 at the historic Chateau Theatre in downtown Rochester. Its Instrumental will include dinner, drinks, music performed by talented SEMYO musicians and their teachers, and our popular dessert auction. SEMYO will...
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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...
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Dinner With a Soundtrack. Rob Wood will be at Two Sisters from 6-9pm keeping everyone's toes tapping. |
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A season kick-off concert and family festival complete with carnival games, food and fun for the entire family. |
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The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet - With a LIVE Orchestra! The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50...
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Join us for a "An Evening with Skye Peterson and Thomas Austin," a free concert open to the public with husband and wife duo. Skye Peterson is a singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN who loves Jesus and daffodils. As much as she likes answers, her music is a journal entry full...
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Good Eats & Live Beats by Jamon Cru Thurs. Oct. 15 from 6-9pm at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN |
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Date: Fri. Oct. 16, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM | ALL AGES Cost: $10 door RONDA CIVIC (tweaker rock | Omaha, NE) SKUZZ (thrash punk | Rochester, MN) FLACK (grunge | Rochester, MN)
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Jason Dea West is a seasoned American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. His latest album, Louella, promises a journey through different soundscapes sure to leave you bumping the volume up with each track. Much like the many states Jason traverses, these songs have their...
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Plates, Pours & Live Music by Jamie Parker at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco on Sat. Oct 17 from 6-9pm
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Taking requests while playing a mix of music from artists and decades - plus amazing food and beverages @ Forager in Rochester!!!
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J Parker (Makeready) & Doran Wetzel will be playing American roots music — a mix of covers and Makeready originals. Amazing food, great cocktails, no cover. Saturday, October 17 6–9 PM Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar 1251 Cedar Center Ave SE, Oronoco
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Perhaps you have seen Dean at Oak Center before playing alongside the late and great Peter Ostroushko, or the talented singer Bruce Henry and percussionist Daryl Boudreaux, or kicking it back with my own brother Joe Schwen. If you have, then you know why we can’t ever say no to...
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Join the RPO as we explore the world of Video Game music with a full symphonic orchestra. |
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We Put the “Live” in Dinner. Clay will be at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN from 6-9pm |
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Live music from Hannah Hammond Friday, October 23rd 5-8PM! Also at LTS that evening...Spooky Season Flight Release!
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Silent auction, live auction, presentation and live music!
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Join Paws and Claws Humane Society for an evening of food, fun and fundraising in support of animals in need at the 37th Annual Fall Charity Fundraiser on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Rochester Event Center. The evening will feature a silent auction, live auction, live music, cash bar...
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Good Tunes Pair Well With Everything and Kevin will be performing live from 6-9pm. 
Come join RavensFire for an evening of originals and your favorite covers in St. Charles. The RavensFire Band plays and sings their unique collection of originals and fun covers of many popular varieties of music, including pop, golden oldies, soft rock, traditional blues and jazz, folk and world, vintage country,...
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Date: Wed. Oct. 28, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM | ALL AGES Cost: $10 door REDDER MOON (darkwave | Kansas City, MO) TOILET RATS (synth punk | Minneapolis, MN) RAMONA CUERVO (goth pop | Rochester, MN) SPECTRES OF DESIRE (darkwave | Minneapolis, MN) |
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We’re Serving Dinner & Good Vibes and Darren will be providing the good vibes from 6-9pm on Thursday, Oct. 29 |
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Date: Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM | ALL AGES Cost: $15 door Archer Oh (surfy indie/garage | Moreno Valley, CA) Integra Pink (indie garage rock | CA) California indie garage rock band Archer Oh consists of Arturo “Archie” Medrano on vocals and guitar, Pedro Hernandez on drums, Diego...
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Experience the unforgettable power of Craig Hella Johnson's acclaimed oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard, presented in a semi-staged production by Choral Arts Ensemble at the Historic Chateau Theatre. Blending choir, instrumental ensemble, storytelling, dance, and lighting, this moving contemporary work tells a deeply human story of loss, compassion, and hope. Inspired...
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I’ve heard there’s nothing scarier than Pop Wagner without his cowboy hat. Luckily, I have not yet had to bear such a sight. Joining us on the Eve of Halloween is the one & only Pop! He’s bringing along champion fiddler Smack Young Walser and the great Mumblin’ Drew. The...
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Experience the unforgettable power of Craig Hella Johnson's acclaimed oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard, presented in a semi-staged production by Choral Arts Ensemble at the Historic Chateau Theatre. Blending choir, instrumental ensemble, storytelling, dance, and lighting, this moving contemporary work tells a deeply human story of loss, compassion, and hope. Inspired...
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Date: Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM | ALL AGES Cost: $10 door COMATOSE (blackgaze| Rochester, MN) SOLSHADE (progressive metal | Rochester, MN) FLOWERS4GUILT (metalcore | Rochester, MN) FLACK (grunge | Rochester, MN)
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Get ready for spooky fun, wild costumes, and good times at the Halloween Hootenanny! 2 great bands, bon fire and food truck! Doors open at 7p and the bonfire will be lit! The haunted Shed will host the Americana stylings of Potluck String Band taking the stage @ 8p followed... |
