Rochester Local

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

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour | Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center Rochester

Coming off of a big year and the success of his 2024 The Be Funny Tour, Comedian Nate Bargatze announced today 66 dates for his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include a stop at Mayo Civic Center on June 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will go...

$44.75 – $104.75

Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight | Pop’s Art Theater

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

Based off the acclaimed novel, DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT is coming to Pop's Art Theater from September 12-18! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoDuyG6jLyA Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT captures the childhood of...

$10
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

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.

Taste of Faribault | Faribo West Mall

Fairbo West Mall 200 Western Ave N, Faribault, United States

Taste of Faribault Hungry for a Flavorful Adventure? Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Taste of Faribault! Delight in an array of mouthwatering samples from the area's finest restaurants, caterers, and food vendors. Savor local specialties and discover new favorites while enjoying a selection of craft beers, exquisite wines, and...

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 Emilie Ganiere | Two Sisters Kitchen

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

Emilie Ganiere will perform live music on Thurs. Sept 18 from 6-9pm at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

Quiz Bang Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

Quiz Bang 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, there are one-hour rounds of trivia starting at 6 & 7pm. 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!

Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight | Pop’s Art Theater

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

Based off the acclaimed novel, DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT is coming to Pop's Art Theater from September 12-18! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoDuyG6jLyA Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT captures the childhood of...

$10
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

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 &...

Cider Flight Release | LTS Brewing

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

Come out to try all the flavors of our small batch cider flight release! We'll have live music from Hayden Ashworth this evening and our Thrift Pop-Up...something for everyone!

Free

A Night of PossAbilities Gala | Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area 10 E Center St, Rochester, United States

A Night of PossAbilities, is an evening filled with incredible stories of those whose lives have been transformed by PossAbilities, a dedicated service provider for people living with disabilities. The event is set in the elegant surroundings of the Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area. Guests will indulge in a delightful...

$150

LIVE MUSIC – Bonfire & Brews | LTS Brewing

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

Come out to LTS for live music from Hayden Ashworth, our small batch cider flight release, and Thrift Pop Up...there's something for everyone!

Free
Punktoberfest | Thesis Beer Project

Punktoberfest | Thesis Beer Project

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

PUNKTOBERFEST* is turning FIVE! We’ve got two punk-filled nights of music happening at Thesis Beer Project on September 19th and 20th with our biggest lineup to date. 🏁 More bands. More punk. More party. Come on out in your studded vests and lederhosen and get ready to get down. 🤘🤘🤘...

$15 – $25

A Cabaret, by Rochester’s Choral Arts Ensemble | The Castle

The Castle 2nd Street Northwest 20, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

A fun evening of food & drink and music at Downtown Rochester's The Castle, in their Ballroom! Selected individual singers from Choral Arts will showcase solo & small-group numbers, with a live band, as you enjoy the show from seated tables, with hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary 1st beverage from...

$65

USA Cycling Gravel National Championships | La Crescent City Hall

Outside La Crescent City Hall 315 Main St, La Crescent, WI, United States

The USA Cycling Gravel National Championships presented by Vittoria, locally championed by Explore Minnesota, brings together elite cyclists, recreational riders, and passionate fans for an unforgettable celebration of gravel racing. Additionally, the Gravel National Championships are being hosted in conjunction with Applefest. Join us for the two-day outdoor expo!

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,...

Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation | St. Mary’s University

St. Mary's University - Cascade Meadow Wetlands 2900 19th St NW, Rochester, United States

A journey of prayer, reflection, and action focused on the interrelated social and environmental crises facing our world today. Featuring speakers who will help guide our time. We walk together during this Season of Creation (Sept. 1 – Oct. 4) for continuing ecological conversion to care for God’s Creation. The...

Free

Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation | St Mary’s University- Cascade Meadow Wetlands

St. Mary's University - Cascade Meadow Wetlands 2900 19th St NW, Rochester, United States

A journey of prayer, reflection, and action focused on the interrelated social and environmental crises facing our world today. Featuring speakers who will help guide our time. We walk together during this Season of Creation (Sept. 1 – Oct. 4) for continuing ecological conversion to care for God’s Creation. The...

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

Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight | Pop’s Art Theater

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

Based off the acclaimed novel, DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT is coming to Pop's Art Theater from September 12-18! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoDuyG6jLyA Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT captures the childhood of...

$10
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

Fall Boutique and Business Crawl- Craft Beer and Wine Festival | Lanesboro

Lanesboro MN Lanesboro, MN

Locally-owned shops, artisans and vendors participate in a Boutique & Business Crawl designed to give the community a unique shopping experience. This year's event will be combined with Lanesboro's Beer & Wine Festival so that visitors can enjoy seasonal fall beer and wine specials from local breweries, restaurants and wineries....

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

Live Music by Luke Hendrickson | Two Sisters Kitchen

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

Luke Hendrickson will perform live music from 6-9pm on Saturday, Sept 20 at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

Punktoberfest | Thesis Beer Project

Punktoberfest | Thesis Beer Project

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

PUNKTOBERFEST* is turning FIVE! We’ve got two punk-filled nights of music happening at Thesis Beer Project on September 19th and 20th with our biggest lineup to date. 🏁 More bands. More punk. More party. Come on out in your studded vests and lederhosen and get ready to get down. 🤘🤘🤘...

$15 – $25
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