Rochester Local

Creepy Doll Contest 2025 | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults Opening Reception (Adults Only 21+) In celebration of their 7th year in the spotlight, the Creepy Dolls of the History Center of Olmsted County are becoming amateur curators for the month of October. WE ARE SETTING THEM LOOSE IN OUR VAULTS! They are tasked...

$5 – $10
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,...

Rochester’s Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutique’s shopping Event | Rochester Community and Technical College Fieldhouse

Rochester Community and Technical College Fieldhouse 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, United States

We have such exciting news!! We are moving the Rochester Fall Craft,Vendors, Boutique show to the Rochester Sports Complex at Rochester Community Technical College. The Olmsted County Fairground will be under construction for the next few years and we will not have use to building 41 or 25!!! We are...

Free

Rochester’s Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutique’s shopping Event | Rochester Community and Technical College Fieldhouse

Rochester Community and Technical College Fieldhouse 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, United States

We have such exciting news!! We are moving the Rochester Fall Craft,Vendors, Boutique show to the Rochester Sports Complex at Rochester Community Technical College. The Olmsted County Fairground will be under construction for the next few years and we will not have use to building 41 or 25!!! We are...

Free

Rochester’s Craft, Vendor, Boutiques & More Shopping Event | RCTC Sports Complex

RCTC Sports Complex 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, United States

We have such exciting news!! We are moving the Rochester Fall Craft,Vendors, Boutique show to the Rochester Sports Complex at Rochester Community Technical College. The Olmsted County Fairground will be under construction for the next few years and we will not have use to building 41 or 25!!! We are...

Free

2nd Saturday SoulCollage® | First Unitarian Universalist Church

First Unitarian Universalist Church 1727 Walden Lane SW, Rochester, MN, United States

SoulCollage® is an easy, enjoyable, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community. People make their own decks of collaged cards for their personal use from found images. The SoulCollage® method helps people discover their unique inner/outer guides and challengers, and access their own wisdom to answer their life questions. First...

$5.00

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
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

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

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

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

On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in...

$5 – $21

Hong Kong Classics Film Series | Pop’s Art Theater

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

Coming to Pop's Art Theater from October 10th through 30th! Shout! Studios and GKIDS present HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS (HKCC), an impressive retrospective of essential titles produced in the creative epicenter of Hong Kong, newly scanned in 4K and restored from original camera elements. Featuring previously long-unscreened works from directors...

$10
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

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

LIVE MUSIC – Michael W. Smith: Beyond The Far Horizon Tour | Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center Rochester

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter, Michael W. Smith, is excited to come to Rochester, Minn. with his BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON TOUR on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Michael is bringing a whole new dimension to this tour with a reimagined live show, featuring brand new music that ventures into new...

$50 – $70

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
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

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

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

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

On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in...

$5 – $21

Hong Kong Classics Film Series | Pop’s Art Theater

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

Coming to Pop's Art Theater from October 10th through 30th! Shout! Studios and GKIDS present HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS (HKCC), an impressive retrospective of essential titles produced in the creative epicenter of Hong Kong, newly scanned in 4K and restored from original camera elements. Featuring previously long-unscreened works from directors...

$10
Tours at Historic Mayowood

Tours at Historic Mayowood | Mayowood House

3720 Mayowood Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902-4260, United States 3720 Mayowood Rd SW, Rochester, Mn

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...

$10 – $20
Soul Sundays at Forager Brewery

Soul Sundays | Forager Brewery

Forager Brewery 1005 6th Street NW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us for Soul Sundays, a vibrant monthly gathering that celebrates the heart and rhythm of soul music! On the second Sunday of each month from 4-8 PM, you can enjoy the captivating sounds of vinyl while you enjoy delicious Forager food and drink. Hosted by Dan Van Eijl, aka...

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
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

Hong Kong Classics Film Series | Pop’s Art Theater

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

Coming to Pop's Art Theater from October 10th through 30th! Shout! Studios and GKIDS present HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS (HKCC), an impressive retrospective of essential titles produced in the creative epicenter of Hong Kong, newly scanned in 4K and restored from original camera elements. Featuring previously long-unscreened works from directors...

$10
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

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,...

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
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

Hong Kong Classics Film Series | Pop’s Art Theater

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

Coming to Pop's Art Theater from October 10th through 30th! Shout! Studios and GKIDS present HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS (HKCC), an impressive retrospective of essential titles produced in the creative epicenter of Hong Kong, newly scanned in 4K and restored from original camera elements. Featuring previously long-unscreened works from directors...

$10

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.

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
Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs)

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | 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...

$16 – $196

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
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

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