Join us in Downtown Rochester! PAINT YOUR OWN CLAY TRINKET DISH In this class you will be lead through the steps of creating a stencil, transferring it to your dish and painting. There will be a variety of different paints and fiz lorsman original designs to choose from for your...
Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!
Discounted day pass for high school students! Every Saturday night during the school year, high school students (14+) can climb from 5pm-8pm for just $15 (tax included) w/ rental harness & shoes included! Meet new friends, bring your friends or come in by yourself and hang out all while exercising...
Tacos, brews and blues. What more do you need?
Trust the Hours is the culmination of Rochester Poet Laureate Jean Prokott’s work from her Academy of American Poets’ poet laureate fellowship. This exhibit features work of poets and artists from Rochester and Southern Minnesota who have created pieces that reflect a personal experience with mental illness—whether it’s their own...
Featuring approximately 12 partnering restaurants providing epicurean bites, this exciting event hosted by honorary co-chairs, Jim and Nora Rogers, will give approximately 250 guests a chance to eat, drink, socialize, and come together around something that connects us all: 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙. Throughout the evening, attendees can enjoy tours of the facility,...
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...
People’s Food Co-op is partnering with The Amethyst Yogi to bring accessible, donation-based yoga to the downtown community! This 60-minute vinyasa-style class is open to all levels and takes place in a private space within the co-op’s café. Each class begins with breathwork and intention-setting, followed by a gentle warm-up...
country music is in their blood there’s a moment right at the very beginning of any twitty & lynn show that affords country music fans the chance to look back in time. just after the band has played the signature intro to “louisiana woman, mississippi man,” tre twitty and tayla...
With the power of friendship and a lot of historical fiction, writing partners Bud and Doug have created a musical about unsung hero and inventor of the printing press, Johannes Gutenberg. They're here to present their show to potential producers and take it to the capital of the United States:...
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 ;)
Blue Moon Mix Sat, April 26 DJ'd music State of the art sound system Fantastic dance floor Night club ambiance Swing, Latin, Tango, Ballroom, Country, Rock, R&B, Pop Hits Lesson at 7:30pm Dancing at 8:30-11:00pm We'll have complimentary appetizers and beverages, but feel free to bring your favorite to share...
Located just south of Rochester near Simpson, Root River has a nice 2-mile loop walking trail and a good diverse habitat for a wide variety of birds. We'll look for early blooming wildflowers, newly arriving migrants like Golden-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warblers, and other signs of spring. Dress for the...
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...
Watch as choruses and quartets from Midwest and Canada gather together in the spirit of beautiful music harmony. Sweet Adelines is group of women who loves to sing barbershop a cappella. On April 24-27, 2025, we will have our Northern Lights Region 6 Convention and Competition at the Mayo Civic...
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Bring the whole family and enjoy seeing some amazing fiber arts. You will want to try your hand at making your own fiber arts too. Meet the artists and see how they create their art.
Rochester Art Center is proud to present Art We Use, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to March 31, 2026. This dynamic display showcases the rich and diverse world of fiber arts, featuring framed and scroll-mounted...
Join us at the Rochester Art Center for Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts on Sunday, April 27, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM! This special event invites families to explore the world of fiber arts through hands-on art activities, live demonstrations, Storytime, and a guided tour of the...
Discover the future of your dream home firsthand! Join us for the 2025 Spring Showcase of Homes—a chance to explore stunning properties and unlock endless possibilities for your next move. 📅 Two Weekends: April 26–27 & May 3–4 🕛 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Be among the first to preview...
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...
Join us every Sunday for FREE live music! This week features newcomer Hannah Hammond!
Free hiking event celebrating spring ephemerals (those early flowers and plants) in SE MN! Attend a free, naturalist-guided hike of the Lost Creek Trail west of Chatfield, MN for Sunday, April 27 from 1-3 pm. Learn about spring ephemerals from a naturalist, take pictures, and hike about 3 miles of...
With the power of friendship and a lot of historical fiction, writing partners Bud and Doug have created a musical about unsung hero and inventor of the printing press, Johannes Gutenberg. They're here to present their show to potential producers and take it to the capital of the United States:...
Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.
We're partnering with another local farm to bring you a FREE Meat & Cheese Raffle on April 27th. Get out and support local businesses!
Roca Climbing gym is hosting REEL ROCK 19 Climbing film on Sunday, April 27 at 6:30pm! Open to everyone! This annual climbing-specific film is shown world-wide and allows local climbing gyms to show the film to local audiences . Please note that film is not rated, but does contain a...
Join us for monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. Please see the Library's website at www.rplmn.org for this month's theme.
Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Historic Chateau Theatre! 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...
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.
Every day is an adventure at Naturescapes! The primary focus is engagement with the outdoors. Children will discover and explore the wonders of nature in their very own community by walking to local parks and learning about biology, geology, and history through guided activities. Who || Children ages 3-14* (must...
Participate in the statewide One Book | One Minnesota book club by reading a common title and joining in virtual and in-person discussions and events. Read Where We Come From by Dian Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy online for free through May 5 There are many...
Join us for Open Art Tuesdays – a chance to gather together to make art! We have the space and plenty of room for creativity. Bring your own supplies to paint, work on scrapbooking, decoupage or collage. You can bring knitting or whatever hand crafts you would like to work...
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.
Art Social is BACK!!!! MAKE ART, MEET NEW PEOPLE, SOCIALIZE, GET CREATIVE AT FORAGER ONCE A MONTH IN THE COFFEE SHOP!The goal of this event is to create a welcoming environment that is open and free to the public. All attendees may bring their own non toxic art supplies to...
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
Star Wars Trivia April 29th! You heard it here first...ARRIVE EARLY! It is possible for us to run out of seats, and all seats are first come first serve. Make it a night with a pub pizza and your favorite drink. We'll be giving out prizes to the top 3...
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.
Wave Cage is a jazz fusion band from Chicago stopping through Rochester on their spring tour. Wave Cage combines jazz composition, atmospheric synths, and driving beats to create their own blend of electrified, synth-heavy jazz fusion. Jazz Weekly pronounced them “Soulful space cadets”, while the River Cities’ Reader described their...
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.
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-minutes preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Rochester Art Center is proud to present Art We Use, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to March 31, 2026. This dynamic display showcases the rich and diverse world of fiber arts, featuring framed and scroll-mounted...
Participate in the statewide One Book | One Minnesota book club by reading a common title and joining in virtual and in-person discussions and events. Read Where We Come From by Dian Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy online for free through May 5 There are many...
