Rochester Local

Music Downtown: The Walking Beat | Peace Plaza

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

The Walking Beat is a roots rock band from Rochester, MN. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday lunch and happy hours, and Friday evening concerts on Historic Third Street. This program...

Free

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

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...

Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift

Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift | Rochester Art Center

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

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...

$5 – $21

MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk: “Nostalgic Escapism” | Rochester Art Center

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

MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk: "Nostalgic Escapism" On View June 14 – October 5, 2025 Jurors: Kalianne Morrison, LaVanda Mireles, Zoe Cinel Spotlight Tour: June 14 at 1pm Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by artist MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk. Mitzuk’s exhibition proposal was selected through a juried...

$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

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

Music Downtown: David Treviño | Peace Plaza

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

David Treviño grew up listening to Norteña, early 80s electro and hip hop, rock-n-roll, and americana. Their love for drums and guitar led to garage, punk, and surf bands. They love to mix these styles in their songwriting. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown...

Free
QuizBang! Trivia at Thesis Beer Project

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

Thesis Beer Project 1929 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join Host Danny Parker weekly for fast-paced and light-hearted trivia! Each week, rounds start at 6 & 7 pm that last one hour. Along with an 8 pm bonus round! Come see if you have what it takes to be a QuizBang Champion and take home some sweet beer prizes!

Free

Live Music by Orchid Jane | Two Sisters Kitchen

Two Sisters Kitchen Cedar Center Avenue Southeast 1251, Oronoco, Minnesota, United States

The band, Orchid Jane, will perform live music from 6-9pm on Thurs. Sept 4 at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

Live Music by Orchid Jane | Two Sisters Kitchen

Two Sisters Kitchen Cedar Center Avenue Southeast 1251, Oronoco, Minnesota, United States

The band Orchid Jane will perform live music from 6-9pm on Thurs. Sept 4 at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

Steven J. Schmidt: Stories & Inspiration | History Center of Olmstead County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us at the History Center of Olmsted County on September 4th for an evening with local singer and songwriter Steven J. Schmidt as he shares his stories, music, & inspiration for his latest CD "The Driftless Sessions". An accomplished musician, Schmidt is widely known for his guitar skills and...

Free
Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

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...

Stanley Kubrick Film Series

Stanley Kubrick Film Series

Pop's Art Theater 619 6th Ave NW, Rochester

"Everything has already been done. Every story has been told, every scene has been shot. It's our job to do it one better." ― Stanley Kubrick There is arguably no director more synonymous with cinema than Stanley Kubrick. A former photographer who went on to direct 13 features - no...

$10
Movie: Shin Godzilla | Pop’s Art Theater

Movie: Shin Godzilla | Pop’s Art Theater

Pop's Art Theater 619 6th Ave NW, Rochester

Our favorite lizard king returns to the Pop's Art Theater screen in SHIN GODZILLA, featuring a brand new 4K print! Showing August 29th through September 4th. Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTV65m1sjLM Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the...

$10

Music Downtown: Jeremy Jewell | Peace Plaza

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
Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift

Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift | Rochester Art Center

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

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...

$5 – $21

MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk: “Nostalgic Escapism” | Rochester Art Center

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

MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk: "Nostalgic Escapism" On View June 14 – October 5, 2025 Jurors: Kalianne Morrison, LaVanda Mireles, Zoe Cinel Spotlight Tour: June 14 at 1pm Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by artist MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk. Mitzuk’s exhibition proposal was selected through a juried...

$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

Thrift Pop-Up | LTS Brewing

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

A curated selection of thrifted women's clothing & accessories. Everything from vintage to modern - gently used & some new with tags (but still thrifted!) New inventory added each pop up so keep an eye out for more thrift pop up events at LTS this Summer & Fall! *CASH &...

Oktoberfest Flight Release | LTS Brewing

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

Come try all the Oktoberfest flavors at LTS on September 5th! The delicious brews will be available all day, while supplies last!

Free

Chateau Puzzle Contest | Historic Chateau Theatre

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

Get ready to put your brain to the test and have a blast solving jigsaw puzzles with friends and family. This event is perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Spectators are welcome to attend at no cost! Work in teams to see who can complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle...

Rachael Kilgour: My Father Loved Me (concert) | Oak Center General Store

Oak Center General Store 67011 Hwy 63, Lake City, MN, Lake City, United States

Duluth-based award-winning singer/songwriter Rachael Kilgour kicks off her My Father Loved Me Minnesota tour in Lake City at Oak Center General Store in Lake City. Performing songs from her highly acclaimed album My Father Loved Me (inspired by family stories and memories of her late father), this one-woman acoustic show...

$21.50 – $24
Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

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,...

Rally for Recovery 5K | Silver Lake Pavilion

Silver Lake Pavilion East Silver Lake Drive, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Rally for Recovery 5K Join us for the annual Rally for Recovery 5K — a community-driven event that celebrates hope, promotes awareness, and supports individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges. This family-friendly walk/run brings together people from all walks of life to honor those in...

Daisy Blue Fest | Albert Lea, MN

Albert Lea, MN 342 W Clark St, Albert Lea, United States

Join us for our 6th annual Daisy Fest Outdoor Festival! Enjoy your choice of food from the area food vendors, grab a drink or a glass of wine, listen to amazing entertainment, shop from area vendors, and enjoy learning and experiencing all things holistic! Open to everyone!

Fresh Air Fitness Zumba | The Deck

The Deck Broadway Ave S. next to the Zumbro Market Parking Lot, Rochester, MN, United States

Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness Zumba classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...

Free
Fresh Air Fitness Zumba at The Deck

Fresh Air Fitness Zumba | The Deck

The Deck Broadway Ave S. next to the Zumbro Market Parking Lot, Rochester, MN, United States

Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness Zumba classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...

Free
Very Mindful – yoga workshop for teens

Very Mindful – yoga workshop for teens | The Amethyst Yogi

The Amethyst Yogi 3rd Avenue Southwest, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

These workshops offer the benefits of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation in a format specifically for teens, ages 13 - 17. Each workshop is guided by an overall theme to equip participants with a set of tools they can utilize as they move through common experiences in these developmental teen years....

$40
Stanley Kubrick Film Series

Stanley Kubrick Film Series

Pop's Art Theater 619 6th Ave NW, Rochester

"Everything has already been done. Every story has been told, every scene has been shot. It's our job to do it one better." ― Stanley Kubrick There is arguably no director more synonymous with cinema than Stanley Kubrick. A former photographer who went on to direct 13 features - no...

$10
Movie: Shin Godzilla | Pop’s Art Theater

Movie: Shin Godzilla | Pop’s Art Theater

Pop's Art Theater 619 6th Ave NW, Rochester

Our favorite lizard king returns to the Pop's Art Theater screen in SHIN GODZILLA, featuring a brand new 4K print! Showing August 29th through September 4th. Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTV65m1sjLM Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the...

$10
Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift

Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift | Rochester Art Center

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

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...

$5 – $21

MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk: “Nostalgic Escapism” | Rochester Art Center

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

MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk: "Nostalgic Escapism" On View June 14 – October 5, 2025 Jurors: Kalianne Morrison, LaVanda Mireles, Zoe Cinel Spotlight Tour: June 14 at 1pm Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by artist MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk. Mitzuk’s exhibition proposal was selected through a juried...

$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

The Little Thistle Book Fair | Little Thistle Brewing

Little Thistle Brewing 2031 14th Street NW, Rochester, MN

Looking for that next great read?1 Look no further! Join us for an afternoon of literature, beer and fun at our first book fair. There will be several local bookstores here with plenty to choose from. More details to come!

Fall Festival | Quarry Hill Park

Quarry Hill Nature Center 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, United States

Fall Festival is a carnival style outdoor event at Quarry Hill Park and Nature Center. Activities include nature games, eco-friendly crafts, candle rolling, cave tours, canoeing, rock climbing, pumpkin decorating and more quintessentially Quarry Hill activities. Hot dogs, popcorn and beverages. Admission to the festival is free. Food and activity...

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

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

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

Prairie Cruise | Chester Woods Park

Chester Woods Park 8378 Highway 14 E, Eyota, MN, United States

Prairie Restoration Wagon Tour – Chester Woods Park Discover how former farmland has been transformed into prairies and woodlands at Chester Woods Park. Join volunteer Joel Dunnette and former Park Superintendent Jim Foote on Saturday, September 6, 2–4 pm for a guided wagon ride and prairie walk. Space is limited...

Free

Live Music by Tim Fast Two Sisters Kitchen

Two Sisters Kitchen Cedar Center Avenue Southeast 1251, Oronoco, Minnesota, United States

Tim Fast will perform live music from 6-9pm on Saturday, Sept 6 at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

Saturday Night Yoga at the Co-op (Fall Series)

Saturday Night Yoga at the Co-op (Fall Series) | People’s Food Co-op

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

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, make space to slow down and reconnect. Our Saturday Night Yoga series returns this fall, bringing movement, breath, and community to the Co-op café. Join us every Saturday evening from 7–8pm, September through November, for an all-levels yoga class in...

Pay-what-you-can

Steven J. Schmidt: Outdoor Concert | History Center

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist Steven J. Schmidt will play an exclusive outdoor concert on the grounds of the History Center. Join us the evening of Saturday, September 6th for the release of Schmidt’s newest work “The Driftless Sessions”. Some refer to Schmidt as "a folkie with chops". He is noted...

$35