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...
Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
Join us on the Historic Art Block in Downtown Rochester for a tea cup candle making class with Lavender & Violas! Vanna will guide you through candle making with dried florals, greenery, dried citrus, gold leafing and more! We have all the supplies including your own thrifted tea cup -these...
Actress and stand-up comedian Maria Bamford will make a performance stop at Mayo Civic Center on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She starred in the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a...
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 ;)
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,...
Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...
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...
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...
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...
Local musician Nancy Tobinson Kramer will perform from 6-9pm at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN
MCFC returns once again to bring another exciting event for Rochester. Experience an epic night of MMA featuring local fighters, fighters across Minnesota, and beyond. We got a Halftime Show featuring local artist Lil Mike from the Go. We have an Aftershow featuring a popular local band. Plenty of local...
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...
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 ;)
Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...
Did you know 1 in 5 women experience chronic pelvic pain!? Enjoy delicious bites, sip on a featured cocktail, stretch in an optional yoga session with a pelvic pain physical therapist, and relax to the soulful sounds of Rochester's own beloved musician, Lasonya Natividad. Gather to make a difference! Raise...
Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift On View June 1 – September 28, 2025 Artist Spotlight Tour | July 19 at 1pm Rochester Art Center is proud to present a captivating new exhibition by acclaimed glass artist and third-generation farmer Mick Meilahn. Known for his striking sculpture installations, Meilahn explores the complex...
Peace Plaza Public Art Tour Once a month on Sundays at 1 PM 2025 Dates: June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7 and October 5 No reservations required. Free and open to all. Meet outside of Chateau Theatre, 15 First Ave. SW, Rochester 55902. Discover the extraordinary (and sometimes...
Dig into the past to discover what fossil fortunes are hiding in the rocks at Quarry Hill Park! Call to register. June 2025 1 - Fossil Hunting Hike 22 - Fossil Hunting Hike July 2025 20 - Fossil Hunting Hike August 2025 17 - Fossil Hunting Hike 31 - Fossil...
We'll collect some local, fresh goodies to raffle off on Sunday. Follow our posts and stories to see what will be on the raffle the day before!
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...
The first Sunday of the month join us for a Farmers Market Raffle at LTS! We'll collect some local, fresh goodies to raffle off on Sunday. Follow our posts and stories to see what will be on the raffle the day before!
MCFC returns once again to bring another exciting event for Rochester. Experience an epic night of MMA featuring local fighters, fighters across Minnesota, and beyond. We got a Halftime Show featuring local artist Lil Mike from the Go. We have an Aftershow featuring a popular local band. Plenty of local...
Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.
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...
Smoak BBQ will be serving at LTS on Monday, June 2nd. Come out to get some food and enjoy a beverage!
Double Elimination Singles Cribbage Tournament! Join us and meet new people for a casual cribbage tournament at LTS. -Get here between 5:30-5:50PM to register (or call if you're running late) and the tournament will start at 6PM -Winner of the tournament will receive a free crowler 3-pack and 2nd place...
Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! 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 USA...
The first Monday of the month means Cribbage at LTS! Stop out to play and meet some fun folks like yourself! Smoak BBQ will be available on-site
Parents and caregivers of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals get together to share resources, joys, and concerns. Trans Parenting Rochester is intended for adults only.
Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and , good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.
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....
Make authentic Spring Rolls with Tan Pham. Tan Pham was born in Vietnam and escaped shortly before the fall of Saigon. He now lives in La Crosse, WI .
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,...
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...
We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and met new friends.
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...
BINGO! Join us 7-9 p.m. for your chance to win prizes at FREE BINGO!!! All ages are welcome to play!
Stop out for our regular Tuesday BINGO, with a special twist! We'll be hosting this BINGO with Companion Homestead, providing dog-themed prizes, selling Fido Flights, and you dogs will be welcome as we'll host this BINGO on the patio! This event is rain or shine as we have the tent...
Join the Fun at DJTRIVIA! Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast every Wednesday night at 7 PM! Head over to the EVEN Kitchen and Bar inside our Rochester's Dual Brand EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites for a night filled with excitement and friendly competition. Win Big...
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...
Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...
Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families.
Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
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...
Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
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...
