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21 events 1 21 events, 1 2026-01-30 Coyote Tournament Coyote Tournament January 30 @ 4:00 pm - February 1 @ 2:00 pm Coyote Tournament Full Details Here! https://coyotecreekoutdoors.com/events/coyote-tournament/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1527980471810216/ 2026-02-01 Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week \| Rochester Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week \| Rochester February 1 Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week \| Rochester Rochester’s dining scene takes center stage this winter as Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week returns for its 4th year, running January 26 through February 1, 2026. For one delicious week, nearly 30 Rochester-area restaurants will offer special breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus highlighting the creativity, variety, and talent that continue to... 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Youth Basketball State Championship Region Playoffs \| RCTC February 1 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Youth Basketball State Championship Region Playoffs \| RCTC ROAD TO THE TARGET CENTER! GREAT 5-STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IA • MN • ND • SD • WI Playoffs Grades 4-7 • Boys & Girls • 5-Star playoffs 5 regions of MN - Teams may register at any site • Rochester – Jan. 31 (Grades 4 & 6) & Feb.1 (Grades..., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sweets + Hearts Art Class for All Ages \| Art Heads Emporium February 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sweets + Hearts Art Class for All Ages \| Art Heads Emporium Join us for this cute valentine inspired paint class in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester!❣️ We’ll guide you step by step as you create your own version of this painting on an 11x14 canvas. No experience needed! Paint colors are always customizable, and we encourage creative freedom. Come with..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21 + 13 More	8 events 2 8 events, 2 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Art Reception \| 125 Live February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Art Reception \| 125 Live Join us to learn about the artists who are currently exhibiting at 125 LIVE. A short presentation by our Art Gallery Curator, Beth Sievers, will be followed by a self-guided tour of the artists' work. Light refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Register by February 1., 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Horse Project Meeting \| Olmsted County Fairgrounds February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Horse Project Meeting \| Olmsted County Fairgrounds Join us at the 4-H horse project monthly meeting on February 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Olmsted County Fair Board office in Rochester. https://extension.umn.edu/event/olmsted-county-4-h-horse-project-meeting-february-2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown 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, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Mic Night \| Forager Brewery February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Mic Night \| Forager Brewery Join us for Open Mic Night! Bring your instrument, voice, poetry, you name it, and showcase your talents! It's free and open to all ages. Sign-up at the brewery throughout the evening., 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cribbage Tournament \| LTS Brewing February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cribbage Tournament \| LTS Brewing Come play Cribbage with us! We've got a range of drinks for everyone to enjoy and a laid back atmosphere! Free, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm General Knowledge Trivia \| Chaotic Good Brewing February 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm General Knowledge Trivia \| Chaotic Good Brewing General knowledge Trivia hosted by Trivia Mafia! Monday 6:30PM to 8:30PM. + 2 More	7 events 3 7 events, 3 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre Gather at the Historic Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. Free, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm History Social \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm History Social \| Historic Chateau Theatre History Socials 5:30 - 7:00 pm \| First Tuesday of each month Let’s connect and share our history! Join a community of historians and friends for a short program by a new topic/presenter each month, followed by community conversation. Admission is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments will be... Free, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Wining About Herstory Live Podcast \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Wining About Herstory Live Podcast \| Historic Chateau Theatre Join us for a girls' night that promises to be as hysterical as it is herstorical! Longtime besties Kelley & Emily of the Wining About Herstory podcast invite you to an evening of drinks, feminine rage, and women's history as they whine about two Minnesota women that you probably haven't..., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria February 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria 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, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion February 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion Come join us Tuesday Evenings at the Pine Island American Legion. 1st ball called 6:30 PM., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Football Trivia \| LTS Brewing February 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Football Trivia \| LTS Brewing Put that football knowledge to work, and win some prizes at LTS Football Trivia on Tuesday, February 3rd! Round one starts at 7PM, bring your team! Free + 1 More	8 events 4 8 events, 4 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pour Your Own Epoxy \| TT’s Tilted Tavern February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pour Your Own Epoxy \| TT’s Tilted Tavern Join us for a fun, informative and hands-on workshop where you'll craft your very own epoxy river charcuterie board or lazy susan! Our boards feature premium black walnut and other fine hardwoods, accented with epoxy in colors of your choice. You can select up to two epoxy colors when you..., 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing 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 + 2 More	17 events 5 17 events, 5 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center 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..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing February 5 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing A new small batch release every Thursday - one small keg only! We add interesting things to one keg of beer & tap it, served until gone! -Orange Vanilla Hazy IPA -Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout -Blueberry Apple Ale -and lots & lots more! + 11 More	15 events 6 15 events, 6 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Winter Book Sale \| Rochester Public Library February 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Winter Book Sale \| Rochester Public Library Shop for used books at great prices! Fiction and nonfiction for all ages. We will have an abundance of good quality kids books (especially non-fiction), cookbooks, history, and sheet music at this sale. We will also have music CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library. Friday, Feb..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM - 3:30 PM (September - May)* The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,... Free – $5 + 9 More	42 events 7 42 events, 7 2026-02-07 LIVE MUSIC – JayR Brink Band \| Kathy’s Pub LIVE MUSIC – JayR Brink Band \| Kathy’s Pub February 7 @ 10:00 pm - February 8 @ 2:00 am LIVE MUSIC – JayR Brink Band \| Kathy’s Pub Driftless Northeast Iowa's Alt Country and Folk Band 8:00 am - 11:00 am VDM 2026 \| CrossFit Creedence February 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am VDM 2026 \| CrossFit Creedence February 7th, 2026 \| Teams of 2 \| Global Leaderboard VDM is back—bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. This one-day event unites athletes from around the world on a global leaderboard, all from the comfort of your local gym. Compete in teams of two across four challenging workouts designed..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22ndDec 6th, 13th, & 20thJan 3rd, 17th, 31stFeb 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stApril 4th & 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Explore & Try an instrument Day \| Ringen Music Studio February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Explore & Try an instrument Day \| Ringen Music Studio 🎶 Explore & Try an Instrument Day 🎶 Not sure which instrument is the right fit for your child? This is a relaxed, low-pressure way to explore. Families are invited to book a private, one-on-one appointment where your child can touch, try, and play the instruments we teach—with gentle guidance..., 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo February 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo Project MN Youth Outdoors Presents: The 14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo FEBRUARY 7th, 2026 Registration STARTS AT 10AM Tournament Starts @ 11AM Prizes! Drawings! Trophies for top finishers! Lifetime fishing licenses awarded! Food- Hot dogs/Chips/Water HOT CHOCOLATE BAR! Tournament 11-2 Prizes to follow! Chester Woods Park AGES 3-15! Fishing..., 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Winter Book Sale \| Rochester Public Library February 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Winter Book Sale \| Rochester Public Library Shop for used books at great prices! Fiction and nonfiction for all ages. We will have an abundance of good quality kids books (especially non-fiction), cookbooks, history, and sheet music at this sale. We will also have music CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library. Friday, Feb..., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Winter Workshop \| Gallery 24 February 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Winter Workshop \| Gallery 24 Visit Gallery 24 to see their artists demonstrate their work! Fiber arts, painting, jewelry making, woodworking, mat cutting, and more. Free + 35 More
20 events 8 20 events, 8 2026-02-07 LIVE MUSIC – JayR Brink Band \| Kathy’s Pub LIVE MUSIC – JayR Brink Band \| Kathy’s Pub 10:00 am - 11:00 am Feed the Coyotes \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Feed the Coyotes \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Join a naturalist as they share fun facts about our canids that live in Minnesota and watch them be fed. Meet at the coyote exhibit., 10:30 am - 9:00 pm Aldrich Dinner Club \| Sorellina’s February 8 @ 10:30 am - 9:00 pm Aldrich Dinner Club \| Sorellina’s Join us for our next Aldrich dinner club on February 8th ALL DAY (10:30 AM-9:00 PM) at Sorellina’s! If you mention Aldrich for your dine-in or take-out order, Sorellina’s will donate 25% of your food order back to Aldrich! ❤️🍕🍝, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21 + 13 More	8 events 9 8 events, 9 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm A-Lot-l Fun! \| Kingsland Community Education February 9 @ 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm A-Lot-l Fun! \| Kingsland Community Education Get ready for the cutest creative adventure, Adopt your very own Axolotl! Choose your adorable stuffed axolotl, decorate a special bowl, and design a tiny collar just for your new friend. You’ll also create a mini pet portrait, care card, and receive your official adoption certificate! Where: Elem. Room #114..., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown 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, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poker & Chess Night \| LTS Brewing February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poker & Chess Night \| LTS Brewing Join us for a casual Poker & Chess Tournament at LTS! Free to play, hope to see you out...cheers! Free, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm General Knowledge Trivia \| Chaotic Good Brewing February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm General Knowledge Trivia \| Chaotic Good Brewing General knowledge Trivia hosted by Trivia Mafia! Monday 6:30PM to 8:30PM., 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Storytime Explorers \| Eagles Club Rochester February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Storytime Explorers \| Eagles Club Rochester Storytime Explorers: Cultivating the Joy of Reading Through Interactive Read-Alouds Presenter: Stacy Boysen Experience the joy of reading with children by engaging them in interactive read-alouds. Elevate the reading experience by breaking down favorite children’s stories and creating activities that target a variety of learning domains. Invite children to participate..., 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Purse Bingo \| American Legion #92 February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Purse Bingo \| American Legion #92 👜✨ An Evening of Bingo & Beautiful Handbags ✨👜 Join us for a stylish night of fun, chance, and fabulous purses. 📅 February 9th ⏰ 6:30 PM Enjoy an elegant twist on bingo with stunning prizes and great company. $40 packets with additional sheets for $4 Full kitchen menu available....... + 2 More	5 events 10 5 events, 10 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre Gather at the Historic Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. Free, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria 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, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion Come join us Tuesday Evenings at the Pine Island American Legion. 1st ball called 6:30 PM., 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm When the World Shows a Wound, Poetry Shows a Light \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm When the World Shows a Wound, Poetry Shows a Light \| Historic Chateau Theatre Just as Southeastern Minnesota poets began Bright Light poetry events in the dark COVID winter to gather expressions of hope and clarity, we are now working to honor the life of Renee Macklin Good and to create space for illumination in our community in an equally somber time. As part..., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE BINGO \| LTS Brewing February 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE BINGO \| LTS Brewing There's FREE Bingo at LTS every other Tuesday at 7PM...we give it our own spin with 8 rounds, fun callouts, and prizes every round! Stop out...cheers! Free	5 events 11 5 events, 11 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wood Relief Carving Class \| Art Heads Emporium February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wood Relief Carving Class \| Art Heads Emporium Join us for a Wood Carving Class in the Historic Heart of Downtown Rochester. We are excited to welcome Kevin Ewing to host this session inside the Emporium. In this hands-on workshop, participants will get an overview of carving tools, the marks they make and the contours possible. We will..., 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing February 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing 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	14 events 12 14 events, 12 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center 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..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Homeschool Progarm: Reptiles / Feed the Snakes \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Homeschool Progarm: Reptiles / Feed the Snakes \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Oxbow Park is now offering programs for homeschool families. Sign up is required by calling 507-328-7340. Fee is $5 per student ages 3 and up. This month learn the characteristics of a reptile and watch as the nature center snakes are fed., 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing February 12 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing A new small batch release every Thursday - one small keg only! We add interesting things to one keg of beer & tap it, served until gone! -Orange Vanilla Hazy IPA -Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout -Blueberry Apple Ale -and lots & lots more! + 8 More	6 events 13 6 events, 13 Featured 8:00 am - 10:00 am Meaningful Mornings February \| Haley Comfort Systems Training Center Featured February 13 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Meaningful Mornings February \| Haley Comfort Systems Training Center Join host Kristi Ackley for the next Meaningful Mornings conversation featuring Bryan Ehni. 📍 Hosted at Haley Comfort Systems 📅 February 13, 2026 🌟What to Expect: We gather the second Friday of the month. There is currently no cost to attend a Meaningful Mornings event. Registration is encouraged to ensure... Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center February 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM - 3:30 PM (September - May)* The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,... Free – $5, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen February 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen Thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Bold, crave-worthy flavors. A warm, inviting room filled with live music. Join us Thursday through Saturday evenings from 5:30–7:30 PM as local pianists set the tone for the evening. It’s the perfect backdrop for enjoying the fresh, clean dishes you know and love at Mill Valley Kitchen.... Free	23 events 14 23 events, 14 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2nd Saturday SoulCollage® \| First Unitarian Universalist Church February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2nd Saturday SoulCollage® \| First Unitarian Universalist Church 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, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Olmsted County 4-H Horse tack swap February 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Olmsted County 4-H Horse tack swap Bring all your horse-related items to sell or just come to shop! Local horse barns/trainers/vendors are also invited to showcase their items. Reserve your table early, space is limited. https://extension.umn.edu/event/olmsted-county-4-h-horse-tack-swap https://www.facebook.com/events/1182618966679394/, 10:00 am - 11:00 am A Valentine Storytime \| History Center of Olmsted County February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am A Valentine Storytime \| History Center of Olmsted County Bring your loved ones for a "heart-filled" morning as we share delightful Valentine-themed tales perfect for young listeners and the young at heart. It’s a wonderful way to start your holiday with some free, family-friendly fun with crafts and a snack., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Flower Painting for Valentine’s Day ❣️ All Ages \| Art Heads Emporium February 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Flower Painting for Valentine’s Day ❣️ All Ages \| Art Heads Emporium Happy Valentine’s Day! Join us for this pretty floral paint class in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester!❣️ We’ll guide you step by step as you create your own version of this painting on an 11x14 canvas. No experience needed! Paint colors are always customizable, and we encourage creative freedom...., 10:00 am - 11:00 am Great Backyard Bird Count – Bird ID 101 \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Great Backyard Bird Count – Bird ID 101 \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s annual Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend, February 13-16! Come watch the birds in the comfort of the Nature Center’s Wildlife Viewing Area to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. A Naturalist will be there to help identify and count..., 10:30 am - 11:15 am The Magic of Isaiah: Winter Magic Spectacular \| Rochester Public Library February 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am The Magic of Isaiah: Winter Magic Spectacular \| Rochester Public Library Experience the wonder of the season with The Magic of Isaiah: Winter Magic Spectacular, a show where snowflakes, stories, and sleight-of-hand come together in a cozy, magical way. Perfect for families and audiences of all ages, this interactive show captures the sparkle, laughter, and enchantment that makes this show truly... Free + 17 More
9 events 15 9 events, 15 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour February 15 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour Dance through the decades with the History Center of Olmsted County as we celebrate our centennial with our own Eras Tour! Join us for weekly dance lessons in styles from different decades - all building to a grand dance celebration on April 25, 2026. Lessons begin February 8, 2026, and... $5 – $10, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Outdoor Ice Skating \| Track Oval Soldiers Field February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Outdoor Ice Skating \| Track Oval Soldiers Field We plan to offer skate rentals on Saturdays & Sundays from 12-4 PM at the Soldiers Field Rink East Warming House starting on Jan. 3 and each following weekend until the end of February (weather permitting)., 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Game Enthusiast Appreciation \| Chaotic Good Brewing February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Game Enthusiast Appreciation \| Chaotic Good Brewing Gamers of all sorts are invited to come in and enjoy $1 off pints and food. Bring your puzzles and/or games or use ours for a day of fun! Gamers who bring in a group get their first pint free! Come in and spend time with us each Sunday! https://www.chaoticgoodbrewing.com/ + 3 More	7 events 16 7 events, 16 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pancake Supper \| Ironwood Springs February 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pancake Supper \| Ironwood Springs * IT’S BACK!!! * One of Bob Bardwell’s favorite events~ The Pancake Supper!!! Save the date!!!, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown February 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown 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, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm General Knowledge Trivia \| Chaotic Good Brewing February 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm General Knowledge Trivia \| Chaotic Good Brewing General knowledge Trivia hosted by Trivia Mafia! Monday 6:30PM to 8:30PM., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour \| Mayo Civic Center February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour \| Mayo Civic Center Rochester will be a key stop on the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™100 Year Tour—the most legendary tour in Globetrotters history—playing at Mayo Civic Center on February 16, 2026. This centennial season is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of jaw-dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” moments, and 100 Years... $38 – $114, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour \| Mayo Civic Center February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour \| Mayo Civic Center This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping ?No Way!? moves, 100 Years of ?Wow!? and 100 Years of Heart-Pounding Thrills! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to your city with their most LEGENDARY TOUR EVER. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball! This..., 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom February 16 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom 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,... + 1 More	4 events 17 4 events, 17 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre Gather at the Historic Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. Free, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria 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, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Traditional Figure Drawing \| Rochester Arts Center February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Traditional Figure Drawing \| Rochester Arts Center Join us for monthly figure drawing sessions featuring a live model. Traditional Figure Drawing (nude model) on select Tuesdays, 6 - 8 PM Discover the art of drawing from life in these open sessions, welcoming artists and enthusiasts ages 18+, from beginners to experienced sketchers. Each session features a live... $15 – $25, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion February 17 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion Come join us Tuesday Evenings at the Pine Island American Legion. 1st ball called 6:30 PM.	6 events 18 6 events, 18 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Still Life Night \| The Neighborhood Nook February 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Still Life Night \| The Neighborhood Nook Open to all who are interested in drawing and would like more practice. Would like to also work among peers. Supplies provided Limited space so ticket is needed. $10 per seat $10, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Costumed Figure Drawing \| Rochester Arts Center February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Costumed Figure Drawing \| Rochester Arts Center Join us for monthly figure drawing sessions featuring a live model. Costumed Figure Drawing on the following Wednesdays, 6 - 8 PM Discover the art of drawing from life in these open sessions, welcoming artists and enthusiasts ages 18+, from beginners to experienced sketchers. Each session features a live model—nude,... $15 – $25, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing February 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing 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	11 events 19 11 events, 19 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center 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..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Caregiver Connection February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Caregiver Connection ✨ Are you seeking a supportive space for parents and caregivers where education meets connection? ✨ This FREE IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL group meets monthly to not only to learn evidence-based caregiving tools but also to share your experiences, grow together, and build a community rooted in empathy, encouragement, and understanding...., 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing February 19 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing A new small batch release every Thursday - one small keg only! We add interesting things to one keg of beer & tap it, served until gone! -Orange Vanilla Hazy IPA -Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout -Blueberry Apple Ale -and lots & lots more! + 5 More	6 events 20 6 events, 20 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center February 20 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM - 3:30 PM (September - May)* The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,... Free – $5, 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm Big Turn Music Fest 2026 February 20 @ 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm Big Turn Music Fest 2026 Experience Red Wing, MN through music with over 100 bands across 12 venues over two days. Pack up your parka and throw on your stomping boots for another year of great artists, games, and wintry fun on February 20-21, 2026. Yeah, buoy! Get tickets and see full lineup: bigturnmusicfest.com, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen February 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen Thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Bold, crave-worthy flavors. A warm, inviting room filled with live music. Join us Thursday through Saturday evenings from 5:30–7:30 PM as local pianists set the tone for the evening. It’s the perfect backdrop for enjoying the fresh, clean dishes you know and love at Mill Valley Kitchen.... Free	15 events 21 15 events, 21 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22ndDec 6th, 13th, & 20thJan 3rd, 17th, 31stFeb 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stApril 4th & 18th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Med City Sports Card Show! February 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Med City Sports Card Show! The Med City Sports Card Show Saturday, February 21st \| 9AM – 4PM 📍 Chip Shots – 3708 North Broadway, Rochester, MN 55906 🎟 FREE ADMISSION! Get ready for one of the Midwest’s hottest card events — the Med City Sports Card Show! Join collectors, dealers, and hobby enthusiasts for..., 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Big Turn Music Fest 2026 February 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Big Turn Music Fest 2026 Experience Red Wing, MN through music with over 100 bands across 12 venues over two days. Pack up your parka and throw on your stomping boots for another year of great artists, games, and wintry fun on February 20-21, 2026. Yeah, buoy! Get tickets and see full lineup: bigturnmusicfest.com, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21 + 9 More
9 events 22 9 events, 22 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour February 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour Dance through the decades with the History Center of Olmsted County as we celebrate our centennial with our own Eras Tour! Join us for weekly dance lessons in styles from different decades - all building to a grand dance celebration on April 25, 2026. Lessons begin February 8, 2026, and... $5 – $10, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Outdoor Ice Skating \| Track Oval Soldiers Field February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Outdoor Ice Skating \| Track Oval Soldiers Field We plan to offer skate rentals on Saturdays & Sundays from 12-4 PM at the Soldiers Field Rink East Warming House starting on Jan. 3 and each following weekend until the end of February (weather permitting)., 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Game Enthusiast Appreciation \| Chaotic Good Brewing February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Game Enthusiast Appreciation \| Chaotic Good Brewing Gamers of all sorts are invited to come in and enjoy $1 off pints and food. Bring your puzzles and/or games or use ours for a day of fun! Gamers who bring in a group get their first pint free! Come in and spend time with us each Sunday! https://www.chaoticgoodbrewing.com/ + 3 More	4 events 23 4 events, 23 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown February 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown 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, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm General Knowledge Trivia \| Chaotic Good Brewing February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm General Knowledge Trivia \| Chaotic Good Brewing General knowledge Trivia hosted by Trivia Mafia! Monday 6:30PM to 8:30PM., 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom February 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom 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,..., 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learn Cuban Salsa! \| Blue Moon Ballroom February 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learn Cuban Salsa! \| Blue Moon Ballroom Learn Authentic Cuban Style Salsa 2 month series Jan 5 - Feb 23 Mondays at 8pm Class Registration: $59/person for 1 month $109/person for both months NC Deal only applies to the first month Cuban Salsa with Gretel Quiñones! Discover why Gretel is... "Queen of Musicality! Gretel Quiñones, born and...	3 events 24 3 events, 24 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre Gather at the Historic Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. Free, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria February 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria 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, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion Come join us Tuesday Evenings at the Pine Island American Legion. 1st ball called 6:30 PM.	6 events 25 6 events, 25 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm The Wonderfully Wacky World of Schiffelly Puppets \| Rochester Public Library February 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm The Wonderfully Wacky World of Schiffelly Puppets \| Rochester Public Library This program is a take on traditional fairy tales, and gives the audience the opportunity to participate in which character is performed by choosing a puppet out of the “Puppet Choice Bag." Audience interaction, comic situations and an important life lessons makes this the perfect program that is fun for... Free, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen Zine Workshop \| Northrup Community Education February 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen Zine Workshop \| Northrup Community Education Zines are mini self-published magazines you can make on any topic! Bring your ideas and creativity to this workshop where you'll learn some basic zine-making techniques and have plenty of time to make a zine of your own. Basic supplies will be provided. This program is in partnership with PRYSM,... Free, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing February 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing 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	8 events 26 8 events, 26 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center 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..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing February 26 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing A new small batch release every Thursday - one small keg only! We add interesting things to one keg of beer & tap it, served until gone! -Orange Vanilla Hazy IPA -Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout -Blueberry Apple Ale -and lots & lots more!, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen February 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen Thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Bold, crave-worthy flavors. A warm, inviting room filled with live music. Join us Thursday through Saturday evenings from 5:30–7:30 PM as local pianists set the tone for the evening. It’s the perfect backdrop for enjoying the fresh, clean dishes you know and love at Mill Valley Kitchen.... Free + 2 More	9 events 27 9 events, 27 10:30 am - 11:30 am Storytime \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Storytime \| Rochester Art Center Join us for storytime and an art activity at Rochester Art Center (30 Civic Center Drive, 55904) and stay for a walk through the gallery. Admission is free for this event. Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM - 3:30 PM (September - May)* The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,... Free – $5, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen February 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen Thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Bold, crave-worthy flavors. A warm, inviting room filled with live music. Join us Thursday through Saturday evenings from 5:30–7:30 PM as local pianists set the tone for the evening. It’s the perfect backdrop for enjoying the fresh, clean dishes you know and love at Mill Valley Kitchen.... Free + 3 More	14 events 28 14 events, 28 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Silfren Mere Winter Games II \| Pine Island United Methodist Church February 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Silfren Mere Winter Games II \| Pine Island United Methodist Church Fees: site/feast/merchant; in advance & on site - Free Will Donation Checks payable to: N/A Reservations/deadlines: N/A Event Steward contact info (including modern and SCA names, phone number and/or email): Anplica Fiore (Rachel Gray) - 507-421-1231; anplica@gmail.com Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible. Site is dry. Description: We had a lot of fun..., 9:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Anchored in the Storm Hope Overflowing 2026 \| Calvary Baptist Church February 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Anchored in the Storm Hope Overflowing 2026 \| Calvary Baptist Church When life’s waves rise, where do you find your footing? Join women from across the region for two days of encouragement, worship, and fellowship as we explore what it means to be anchored in Christ in every season. Featuring: 🎙 Holly Stratton – Author & Speaker, https://lifehurts.us What’s Included: 🍽..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center February 28 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM - 3:30 PM (September - May)* The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,... Free – $5, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21 + 8 More

January 30

January 30 @ 4:00 pm - February 1 @ 2:00 pm

Coyote Tournament

All day

Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week | Rochester

February 1 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Youth Basketball State Championship Region Playoffs | RCTC

February 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sweets + Hearts Art Class for All Ages | Art Heads Emporium

February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 2

February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Art Reception | 125 Live

February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Horse Project Meeting | Olmsted County Fairgrounds

February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Open Mic Night | Forager Brewery

February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cribbage Tournament | LTS Brewing

February 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

General Knowledge Trivia | Chaotic Good Brewing

February 3

February 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

History Social | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Wining About Herstory Live Podcast | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

February 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bingo | Pine Island American Legion

February 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Football Trivia | LTS Brewing

February 4

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pour Your Own Epoxy | TT’s Tilted Tavern

February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Trivia Mafia | Little Thistle Brewing

February 5

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 5 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Small Batch Releases | LTS Brewing

February 6

February 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friends Winter Book Sale | Rochester Public Library

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

February 7

February 7 @ 10:00 pm - February 8 @ 2:00 am

LIVE MUSIC – JayR Brink Band | Kathy’s Pub

February 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

VDM 2026 | CrossFit Creedence

February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore & Try an instrument Day | Ringen Music Studio

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friends Winter Book Sale | Rochester Public Library

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Winter Workshop | Gallery 24

February 7

February 7 @ 10:00 pm - February 8 @ 2:00 am

LIVE MUSIC – JayR Brink Band | Kathy’s Pub

February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Feed the Coyotes | Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

February 8 @ 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

Aldrich Dinner Club | Sorellina’s

February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 9

February 9 @ 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm

A-Lot-l Fun! | Kingsland Community Education

February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Poker & Chess Night | LTS Brewing

February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

General Knowledge Trivia | Chaotic Good Brewing

February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Storytime Explorers | Eagles Club Rochester

February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Purse Bingo | American Legion #92

February 10

February 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bingo | Pine Island American Legion

February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

When the World Shows a Wound, Poetry Shows a Light | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FREE BINGO | LTS Brewing

February 11

February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wood Relief Carving Class | Art Heads Emporium

February 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Trivia Mafia | Little Thistle Brewing

February 12

February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Homeschool Progarm: Reptiles / Feed the Snakes | Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

February 12 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Small Batch Releases | LTS Brewing

February 13

Meaningful Mornings Feb 2026. Event Cal Graphic

February 13 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Meaningful Mornings February | Haley Comfort Systems Training Center

Free

February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

February 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights | Mill Valley Kitchen

February 14

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2nd Saturday SoulCollage® | First Unitarian Universalist Church

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Olmsted County 4-H Horse tack swap

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

A Valentine Storytime | History Center of Olmsted County

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Flower Painting for Valentine’s Day ❣️ All Ages | Art Heads Emporium

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Great Backyard Bird Count – Bird ID 101 | Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

February 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

The Magic of Isaiah: Winter Magic Spectacular | Rochester Public Library

February 15

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Outdoor Ice Skating | Track Oval Soldiers Field

February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Game Enthusiast Appreciation | Chaotic Good Brewing

February 16

February 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Pancake Supper | Ironwood Springs

February 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

February 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

General Knowledge Trivia | Chaotic Good Brewing

February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour | Mayo Civic Center

February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour | Mayo Civic Center

February 16 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

February 17

February 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Traditional Figure Drawing | Rochester Arts Center

February 17 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bingo | Pine Island American Legion

February 18

February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Still Life Night | The Neighborhood Nook

February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Costumed Figure Drawing | Rochester Arts Center

February 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Trivia Mafia | Little Thistle Brewing

February 19

February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Caregiver Connection

February 19 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Small Batch Releases | LTS Brewing

February 20

February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 20 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

February 20 @ 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Big Turn Music Fest 2026

February 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights | Mill Valley Kitchen

February 21

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Med City Sports Card Show!

February 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

Big Turn Music Fest 2026

February 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 22

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour

February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Outdoor Ice Skating | Track Oval Soldiers Field

February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Game Enthusiast Appreciation | Chaotic Good Brewing

February 23

February 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

General Knowledge Trivia | Chaotic Good Brewing

February 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

February 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn Cuban Salsa! | Blue Moon Ballroom

February 24

February 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bingo | Pine Island American Legion

February 25

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

The Wonderfully Wacky World of Schiffelly Puppets | Rochester Public Library

February 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Teen Zine Workshop | Northrup Community Education

February 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Trivia Mafia | Little Thistle Brewing

February 26

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 26 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Small Batch Releases | LTS Brewing

February 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights | Mill Valley Kitchen

February 27

February 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Storytime | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights | Mill Valley Kitchen

February 28

February 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Silfren Mere Winter Games II | Pine Island United Methodist Church

February 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Anchored in the Storm Hope Overflowing 2026 | Calvary Baptist Church

February 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

February 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 28 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

February 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center