Music Downtown
Music Downtown brings the music of local artists to the Peace Plaza and other public spaces during weekday lunches and happy hours.
Puzzle Night + Swap
Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home with something new(ish)!
MadHouse Wrestling: All My Rowdy Friends
Join MadHouse for an evening of wrestling starting with 6 great matches including the infamous “last outlaw match!”
Treedome presents Night Moves
Minneapolis psych-rockers Night Moves make their way to Rochester for a night at the Historic Chateau with guests Porch Light and Muun Bato!
Author J. Ryan Stradal with the Rochester Public Library
Join us for a talk from J. Ryan Stradal, best-selling author of Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, The Lager Queen of Minnesota, and Kitchens of the Great Midwest. His novels celebrate food, family, and the unique culture of the upper Midwest.
Downtown Art Walk
Art Walk is a self guided tour of retail shops, restaurants, cafes, galleries, and event venues throughout Downtown Rochester.
Bright Lights Poetry Night: Lyrics
In collaboration with the Southeastern Minnesota Poets, Threshold Arts is delighted to a series of poetry readings at the Historic Chateau Theatre.
Bright Lights Poetry Night: Dramas
In collaboration with the Southeastern Minnesota Poets, Threshold Arts is delighted to a series of poetry readings at the Historic Chateau Theatre.
Bright Lights Poetry Night: Free Verse
In collaboration with the Southeastern Minnesota Poets, Threshold Arts is delighted to a series of poetry readings at the Historic Chateau Theatre.
MPR’s Bring the Sing
This is an afternoon community sing-along presented by Minnesota Public Radio. Regardless of singing ability, community members join together in song and lift their voices communally.
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival present Retrograde
Join Billboard charting blues rock band Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival as they bring the raw energy, soulful vocals, and electrifying guitar riffs of the 70s rock scene to life in one unforgettable night.
Puzzle Night + Swap
Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home with something new(ish)!
Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon
May’s event, Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon, will offer even more opportunities to enjoy tabletop role-playing games, painting and crafts, cosplay, miniatures, and much more!
Ladies Night Out in Downtown Rochester
Rochester Poet Laureate Jean Prokott will be in her poetry booth creating “Pocket Poems” for visitors while you browse the exhibition and tour the space with a beverage from Dry Run Mocktails.
SOLD OUT: Treedome presents Charlie Parr
Join Treedome for a night of blues with Charlie Parr at the Historic Chateau Theatre!
Downtown Art Walk
Art Walk is a self guided tour of retail shops, restaurants, cafes, galleries, and event venues throughout Downtown Rochester.
Eleanor Sievers: Shapeshifting EP Release
Join Eleanor Sievers in celebrating the release of her sophomore EP, Shapeshifting!
Dance Karaoke on International Dance Day
Get ready for karaoke, but instead of singing, it’s dancing! Participants (individuals or groups) sign up to perform a dance of their choice to a pre-selected song, showcasing their unique style (e.g., salsa, hip-hop, ballroom, folk) in the center of a circle of spectators.
Trust the Hours
Organized by Rochester Poet Laureate Jean Prokott, Trust the Hours is a poetry, broadside, and art exhibition to heal and foster empathy around mental health.
View the event details to learn when the gallery is open for public viewing through June 7.
Puzzle Night + Swap
Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home with something new(ish)!
Puzzle Night + Swap
Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home with something new(ish)!
Rochester Thaw Music Festival
My Town My Music presents the return of The Rochester Thaw Music Festival, featuring 30 performances on six stages throughout downtown Rochester.
Pneuma Yoga Workshop: A Spring Equinox Awakening
Join us March 20 for a transformative Pneuma Yoga Workshop—a blend of breath, somatic movements, and stillness to align your body and mind with the energy of spring.
SOLD OUT: MPR Connects presents Smash Boom Best Live!
From the brains behind Brains On! Universe, Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families! Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case — teaching listeners how to defend their opinions along the way.
Bright Lights Poetry Night: Fictions
In collaboration with the Southeastern Minnesota Poets, Threshold Arts is delighted to a series of poetry readings at the Historic Chateau Theatre.
TaikoArts Midwest Performance presented by Rochester Public Music
TaikoArts Midwest is bringing the powerful sounds of taiko drumming to Rochester for an all-ages performance.
Pamoja Women’s Annual Iftar
The Annual Iftar is an inspiring evening that honors the resilience, strength, and solidarity of women who continue to make a difference in our community, celebrates the accomplishments of Pamoja Women, and recognizes the impact in Rochester.
Storytime with Rochester Public Library
Join the Rochester Public Library for a family story time! Kids up to five years of age and their families are welcome to come, cozy up, and listen to tales of adventure and fun.
Marching into Mardi Gras with Loud Mouth Brass
Join Loud Mouth Brass and the John Marshall High School Jazz band for a celebration of Mardi Gras and National Marching Band Day.
Chateau Puzzle Contest
Piece it together! Compete in the Chateau Puzzle Contest, where precision meets patience. Solve, compete, and claim victory!
Spoken Word Workshop with Samuel Hawkins II
Southeastern Minnesota Poets host noted performance poet Samuel Hawkins II, for an afternoon workshop which will introduce participants to spoken word poetry.
Puzzle Night
Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home with something new(ish)!
Salsa on Sundays
USA Dance #2017 is proud to host the Rochester Salsa Community indoors select Sundays this winter at the Historic Chateau Theatre!
Northern Sun presents AQUEERIUS - Dance Party & Drag Show
Dance the night away at AQUEERIUS, a dance party and drag show presented by Northern Sun Productions.
Northern Sun presents Nur-D w/ Heatbox, and Push & Turn
Northern Sun Productions brings Nur-D back to Rochester with local favorites Push & Turn, and a special set from Heatbox with Maxaphone!
Castle Con
Castle Con is Rochester’s own weekend-long tabletop board gaming extravaganza where enthusiasts of all levels can immerse themselves in a vast array of gaming experiences.
Pie Social
Indulge in a slice of community at a Pop-up Pie Social to celebrate National Pie Day! Enjoy delicious pie, live music, and a friendly competition at the Historic Chateau Theatre.
Puzzle Night
Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home with something new(ish)!