Rochester Local

Open Mic Night | LTS Brewing

LTS Brewing 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester , United States

Come check out Open Mic Night at LTS on May 28th! Display your talents or cheer on others! This is a fun live music event you won't want to miss!

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

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Jeremy Jewell | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Jeremy Jewell is a Southern Minnesota based songwriter, singer and entertainer who accompanies his voice with acoustic and electric guitars, harmonicas and occasional foot percussion.  He writes and performs his own music and has been doing so professionally since the early 2000’s both as a solo artist as well as...

Free

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

LIVE MUSIC: Lawn Chair Palooza – Music Festival | LTS Brewing

LTS Brewing 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester , United States

Kick-off summer and kick back with us at LTS for an all day music fest! We'll have live music, good food, and MORE! Music Lineup: 1:30-3:30PM The Bugle Boys 4-6PM 8th St. Bend 6:30-8:30PM YFM - Your Favorite Music Food Trucks: Tequila's 1-9PM & Heimstead 12-8PM Bring your lawn chair...

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: 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

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: 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

RCS Presents The Teddy Bear Band | Holy Spirit Catholic School

Holy Spirit Catholic School 5455 50th Ave. NW, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

Celebrate our 4th Annual Summer Concert and the Teddy Bear Band's 40th Anniversary on the evening of Tuesday, June 3 for a FUN-tastic family event and children’s concert featuring The Teddy Bear Band. The FUN-tastic family event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Date/Time: Tuesday, June 3 from 6:00...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Mark Thoreen | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Mark is a Rochester, MN based singer/songwriter who performs a mix of originals and covers with keyboard, bass and synthesizers. His sound could best be described as lounge singer meets 70’s rocker with a flare for transient moments of surrealism and tranquil ambience. “A living velvet painting” is the best...

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: Clay Fulton | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Clay Fulton is a singer-songwriter from Rochester, MN. With his songwriting falling under the genres of Americana and Roots Rock, he draws his influence from classic folk singers up to more modern Indie Rock bands. He balances smart storytelling with serious but playful musical arrangements to support them. Clay wants...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Triple Berry Pie | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Triple Berry Pie is a trio of women singing three-part harmony. Each performance features a variety of genres from The Indigo Girls to the The Andrew Sisters, modern pop to 1960's classics. Anjanette Bandel, Ruth Casper and Karen Masbruch have been singing together since 2016. They are accompanied by Susan...

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 – Bonfire & Beers | LTS Brewing

LTS Brewing 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester , United States

Head out to LTS on June 6th for live music from Thomas Sticha, some good brews, and a great time outdoors! Thomas Sticha's "original music draws inspiration from Classic Country songwriting legends (such as John Prine and Dean Dillon) and combines them with the refreshing sounds of new Country songwriters."...

Free

Exhibit: Extraordinary Elsewhere | Rochester Art Center

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

Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...

$5 – $21

LIVE MUSIC – Blue Moon Mix | Blue Moon Ballroom

Blue Moon Ballroom U.S. 14, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Blue Moon Mix Sat, June 7 State of the art sound system Fantastic dance floor! Night club ambiance​ Lesson 7:30pm For All Levels No Experience Needed! We’ll start with the basics and gradually progress to more advanced steps. After the lesson, enjoy a fun social dance with a mix of...

$10 – $15

Exhibit: Extraordinary Elsewhere | Rochester Art Center

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

Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...

$5 – $21

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Sothea Lam | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Sothea Lam of Push and Turn plays music that consists of beatboxing and adding layers of guitar and bass that will have you grooving in your seat. The music exploits positivity, and attendees appreciate the inclusive and danceable approach. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Free

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

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Peacock Coyote | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Ted Eckhardt, also known by his stage name, Peacock Coyote is a local singer and guitarist. With his sound rooted in classic rock and jam band influences, Eckhardt puts on a one man show by adding layers to the music and solos to extended jams. Music on the Plaza brings...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Smooth Summer Nights | Sargent’s North

Sargent's North - 7955 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901 7955 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901, Rochester

Smooth Summer Nights is an event designed to bring our community together to enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music and celebrate the beauty and splendor of a garden in bloom! Summer is short. Let’s get out and enjoy it! Join us every 2nd Tuesday in June, July,...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Dianna 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

Exhibit: Extraordinary Elsewhere | Rochester Art Center

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

Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...

$5 – $21

Exhibit: Extraordinary Elsewhere | Rochester Art Center

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

Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...

$5 – $21
Event Series Thursdays Downtown

Thursdays Downtown | Downtown Rochester, MN

Downtown Rochester - 3rd St and 1st Ave SW Rochester, MN, United States

A weekly summer staple of downtown Rochester, Thursdays Downtown is Southern Minnesota's largest street festival, combining art, music, food, and a vendor market into one free community-uniting, block-party-style event. Join your friends and neighbors at Thursdays Downtown to eat, drink, dance, and shop the day away!

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Triple Berry Pie | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Triple Berry Pie is a trio of women singing three-part harmony. Each performance features a variety of genres from The Indigo Girls to the The Andrew Sisters, modern pop to 1960's classics. Anjanette Bandel, Ruth Casper and Karen Masbruch have been singing together since 2016. They are accompanied by Susan...

Free

Exhibit: Extraordinary Elsewhere | Rochester Art Center

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

Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...

$5 – $21

Exhibit: Extraordinary Elsewhere | Rochester Art Center

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

Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...

$5 – $21

Exhibit: Extraordinary Elsewhere | Rochester Art Center

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

Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...

$5 – $21

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Becky Schlegel | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Becky Schlegel Wake is an award-winning singer-songwriter, who combines, classic country, contemporary folk, and Bluegrass influences to craft a modern Americana sound that is uniquely her own. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday...

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: 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

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: Mark Thoreen | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Mark is a Rochester, MN based singer/songwriter who performs a mix of originals and covers with keyboard, bass and synthesizers. His sound could best be described as lounge singer meets 70’s rocker with a flare for transient moments of surrealism and tranquil ambience. “A living velvet painting” is the best...

Free