Rochester Local

Music Downtown: Becca Tesch | Peace Plaza

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

Hi! I’m is a singer/ songwriter based in Rochester, MN. At my show, you’ll hear well-loved covers and thoughtfully-crafted originals. I’ll see you soon and I hope you enjoy! Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of...

Free

$5 5K Benefitting EA Therapeutic Health | Terra Loco

Terra Loco 1190 16th St SW, Ste 150, Rochester, MN

Join EA Therapeutic Health at the $5 5K on Monday, September 8th! The 5K course is perfect for walkers, runners, wheelchairs, bikes and more! Arrive in time to register with a rolling start between 5:30 pm-6:10 pm. Finish by 6:45 pm for announcements, prizes and refreshments. $5 entry fee (cash...

$5.00
Dancing Downtown

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

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...

Free

Poker and Chess | LTS Brewing

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

Poker and Chess at LTS September 8th! Win some prizes and make new friends!

Free

Breast Cancer Support Group (Stage 0-Stage 3) | Virtual Meeting

Join our supportive and empowering virtual community for individuals diagnosed with Stage 0 to Stage 3 breast cancer. Connect with survivors from around the world who understand your journey and are seeking meaningful connection, education, and encouragement. This group is facilitated by fellow breast cancer survivors and regularly supported by...

Night Club 2 Step – classes

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

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

Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,...

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: 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

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library Auditorium 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, United States

We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction.

Music Downtown: Megan Kleven | Peace Plaza

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

Megan Kleven doesn’t fit into your average singer-songwriter cut-out. With an affinity for the dark and shadowed, she tends to gravitate toward songs that exude strength, power, and sometimes sadness. Many of her songs are influenced by the sounds of powerful and compassionate artists such as Hozier and Alanis Morissette....

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,...

Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia!

Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia | Tilda’s Pizzeria

Tilda's Pizzeria 300 1st Ave NW, Rochester, United States

Join us every Tuesday at 6pm for the most fun you can have on a Tuesday! The last Tuesday of each month will feature themed trivia, general knowledge the rest of the month! About the venue Tilda’s Pizzeria serves up handcrafted, wood-fired pizzas made with house-made dough and the freshest...

Free

Birds and Brew Night – Driftless Chapter, Ruffed Grouse Society | Whistle Binkies

Whistle Binkies on the Lake 247 Woodlake Dr, Rochester, MN

Come support your local chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society at our upcoming Birds and Brew. The event will include speakers, a raffle and opportunities to fellowship with other conservationists here in the Driftless Region with our newly-formed RGS Chapter! Come see what we’re all about! If you have any...

Free

LTS BINGO | LTS Brewing Company

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

BINGO! Join us 7-9 p.m. for your chance to win prizes at FREE BINGO!!! All ages are welcome to play!

Free

Bingo | LTS Brewing

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

Free Bingo every other Tuesday at LTS...join us for some fun and prizes!

Free
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
Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years)

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
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

Music Downtown: Medcity Misfits | Peace Plaza

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

Medcity Misfits play a wide variety of past music where every song is a singa-long. 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...

Free
Midweek Market

Midweek Market | 2nd Ave & 4th St NW

2nd Ave & 4th St SW 2nd Ave & 4th St SW, Rochester, United States

Neighbors, friends and family, stroll on down to the Wednesday Midweek Market downtown from 4-7PM. Shop local vendors, enjoy delicious eats and let the kids play while soaking in the live music.

Free
Fresh Air Fitness Yoga at The Deck

Fresh Air Fitness Yoga | 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 yoga classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...

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
Trivia Mafia at Little Thistle

Trivia Mafia | Little Thistle Brewing

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

https://www.triviamafia.com/thistle Trivia every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - PLUS - The last Wednesday of EVERY month, Little Thistle has teamed up with the Post Bulletin and for PB Trivia Night! During the usual halftime break, a PB guest host will fire off questions Pulled From The Pages Of This Month’s...

Free

Trivia Night | Kinney Creek Brewery

Kinney Creek Brewery 1016 7th St NW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join America's Pub Quiz in the Kinney Creek Brewery taproom for general trivia, every Wednesday at 7pm! Free to play, no team size limit. Prizes awarded to the top 3 teams - will you be our next champion?!

Free
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: Danya | Peace Plaza

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

Danya Bashier is a fourth-year college student at the UMN-TC from Rochester, MN, and a self-taught singer-songwriter. Having sung since childhood, she now writes songs and performs both her own music and covers, blending soulful vocals with acoustic guitar to share her passion both live and online. Music Downtown brings...

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: Tim Dallman | Peace Plaza

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 Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other...

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 Fool’s Getaway | Two Sisters Kitchen

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

The Trio, Fool's Getaway, will perform live music from 6-9pm on Thurs, Sept 11 at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN