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Food festivals
Scioto Mile, West Bank Park and Bicentennial Park · Columbus, OH
Scioto Mile, West Bank Park and Bicentennial Park
You can pair national jazz artists like Keiko Matsui and Jeffrey Osborne with championship barbecue along the downtown riverfront, all free to attend.
Food festivals
Downtown Black Mountain · Asheville, NC
Downtown Black Mountain
You can taste prized sourwood honey, hear live music, and browse craft vendors at this free small-town celebration just east of Asheville.
Community & civic
Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave · Austin, TX
Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave
You can celebrate the Fourth at the Hill Country Galleria with family activities and an outdoor festival west of Austin.
Golf
Real courses, green fees, and where to play, mapped for retirement.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium The League of Women voters, in conjunction with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public Library, conduct and present primary candidate forums for local, non-partisan contested positions. The Forums will be livestreamed and can easily be accessed through www.LWVRochester.org. They are also available for later viewing the same way. Doors open at 6PM, the forum starts at 6:30PM. The forum for Olmsted County...
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium The League of Women voters, in conjunction with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public Library, conduct and present primary candidate forums for local, non-partisan contested positions. The Forums will be livestreamed and can easily be accessed through www.LWVRochester.org. They are also available for later viewing the same way. Doors open at 6PM, the forum starts at 6:30PM. The forum for Olmsted County...
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover. This month we'll be reading The Only One Left by Riley Sager To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host. lperry@rplmn.org or 507-328-2324
Dance & fitness
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Bring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! Special themes will be offered on the following dates: - June 11: Construction Zone Dance Party - July 9: Beach Day Dance Party - August 13: Firefly Glow Dance Party
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium The League of Women voters, in conjunction with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public Library, conduct and present primary candidate forums for local, non-partisan contested positions. The Forums will be livestreamed and can easily be accessed through www.LWVRochester.org. They are also available for later viewing the same way. Doors open at 6PM, the forum starts at 6:30PM. The forum for Olmsted County...
Music & concerts
8 PM
Vetter Stone Amphitheater · Mankato, MN
Vetter Stone Amphitheater
Venue information can be found at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater website or by calling the Box Office at 507-387-8456.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Vetter Stone Amphitheater · Mankato, MN
Vetter Stone Amphitheater
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Adult Division Registration Adult Divisions (18 and older) CLASS 11 - Novice: Has not previously been awarded a blue ribbon. CLASS 12 - Amateur: Has received 1-2 blue ribbons. CLASS 13 - Advanced: Has received 3 or more blue ribbons or a Champion or Reserve Champion Award. CLASS 14 - Professional: Anyone who is currently or has been employed in the business of creating floral designs for profit. This program will be begin promptly at 10:30, beginning with a brief contest instruction and flowe...
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Crop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Library Auditorium Would you like to learn the basics of making an award winning floral arrangement? Local professionals will be demonstrating and answering questions about the 4 designs that have been selected for this year's Rochester Garden & Flower Club workshop during the Olmsted County Fair.
Music & concerts
2 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to read and discuss a different historical fiction novel. In July, we'll be discussing Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. In July, we'll be reading a mystery about a missing person or object. This book group meets on the 4th Monday of each month in the 2nd floor meeting room.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us for a relaxing and creative session where we’ll be making vibrant, retro-style coasters using plastic canvas and yarn! In this class, we will be exploring Bargello, also called flame stitch,—a style of needlepoint recognized by its geometric patterns. Choose your own colors and have fun stitching a beginner pattern! --------------------------------------------------------------- No registration is required, but this class is limited to the first 20 adults. If the class reaches capacit...
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Community & civic
becls · Mankato, MN
becls
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize! How do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction, burnout, and chaos, especially in a society that often prizes romantic love at the expense of other...
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us to learn about a few amazing native cold-blooded critters. While viewing these critters live you will learn about their habitats and characteristics. And if you are brave enough, you may even have an opportunity to touch them!
Dance & fitness
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Bring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! Special themes will be offered on the following dates: - June 11: Construction Zone Dance Party - July 9: Beach Day Dance Party - August 13: Firefly Glow Dance Party
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to discuss a different non-fiction book. In July we'll be reading The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke.
Theater & film
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Supporting Acts: David Lucas Hans Kim Martin Phillips Ahren Belisle
Theater & film
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Supporting Acts: David Lucas Hans Kim Martin Phillips Ahren Belisle
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Opener Trey Hensley
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Opener Trey Hensley
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Lifelong learning
becls · Mankato, MN
becls
Join us for a special author talk with Bill Strusinski about his book and our Summer Community Read, Care Under Fire. In this powerful and deeply personal novel, Strusinski draws on his experiences as a Vietnam War combat medic to bring readers into the intensity of frontline care—where courage, loss, and lifelong bonds are forged under fire. In conversation, Strusinski will discuss his book, the realities faced by military medics, and how his service shaped both his life and his writing. Wit...
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Learn all about eagle biology, ecology and natural history in an engaging and entertaining presentation by one of the naturalist interpreters from the National Eagle Center. Features a live eagle.
Dance & fitness
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Bring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! Special themes will be offered on the following dates: - June 11: Construction Zone Dance Party - July 9: Beach Day Dance Party - August 13: Firefly Glow Dance Party
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Library Auditorium Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories. This book group is open to everybody and will meet in the library's auditorium. To pickup a copy of the book, please stop by the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk on the first floor of the library. This month the group will be reading Dutch House by Ann Patchett. This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
Community & civic
9 AM
Grand Portage National Monument · National, MN
Grand Portage National Monument
Step back in time to 1797, when the Rendezvous was in full swing and Grand Portage bustled with life. More than a thousand people worked, traded, and gathered within the palisades and the surrounding shore. North West Company agents, clerks, and partners arrived by canoe to conduct business and celebrate a successful trading season. Voyageurs paddled in with furs from the north and trade goods...
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Library Auditorium Mysterious Creatures of Minnesota - From Bigfoot to Vampires A showcase on-site investigations, made by presenter Chad Lewis, of the Bigfoot of the North Woods and the lake monster of Lake Pepin to phantom beasts and hellhounds roaming rural MN. Filled with witness drawings, eye-witness testimony, weird photos, and bizarre sound clips, this presentation brings the investigation right to the audience. Speaker Bio For over three decades Chad Lewis has traveled the back roads...
Community & civic
9 AM
Grand Portage National Monument · National, MN
Grand Portage National Monument
Step back in time to 1797, when the Rendezvous was in full swing and Grand Portage bustled with life. More than a thousand people worked, traded, and gathered within the palisades and the surrounding shore. North West Company agents, clerks, and partners arrived by canoe to conduct business and celebrate a successful trading season. Voyageurs paddled in with furs from the north and trade goods...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Music & concerts
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Community & civic
9 AM
Grand Portage National Monument · National, MN
Grand Portage National Monument
Step back in time to 1797, when the Rendezvous was in full swing and Grand Portage bustled with life. More than a thousand people worked, traded, and gathered within the palisades and the surrounding shore. North West Company agents, clerks, and partners arrived by canoe to conduct business and celebrate a successful trading season. Voyageurs paddled in with furs from the north and trade goods...
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Library Auditorium Auroras have inspired myths and scientific inquiry across various cultures throughout history. In this talk, we will explore how interactions between the Sun's activity, Earth’s magnetic field, atmospheric chemistry, and human perception create these stunning light displays. Modern technology enables us to predict, study, and observe auroras in greater detail, benefiting both scientific understanding and our personal enjoyment. Presenter Randy Hemann is president of the Roc...
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Learn first-hand about owl adaptations by picking out the pieces and parts that belong to an owl and putting them into a “magic” box. If correct, a live owl comes out from under the magic box for a visit.
Dance & fitness
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Bring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! Special themes will be offered on the following dates: - June 11: Construction Zone Dance Party - July 9: Beach Day Dance Party - August 13: Firefly Glow Dance Party
Dance & fitness
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Bring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! - June 11: Firefly Glow Family Dance Party - July 9: Outer Space Family Dance Party - August 13: K-Pop Demon Hunters Family Dance Party
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month for a book club focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories. This book group is open to everybody, and will meet in the library's 2nd floor meeting room. To pickup a copy of the book, please stop by the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk on the first floor of the library. This month the group will be reading Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke.
Outdoors & nature
9 AM
Voyageurs National Park · National, MN
Voyageurs National Park
Pack a picnic and hit the trails with local educator and geologist Chris Hemstad for a hike through the geologic formations of Voyageurs National Park. The day includes a short presentation on the park’s formation nearly 2.8 billion years ago, along with several brief walks to view examples of geologic features. Please plan to arrive in your own vehicle, as there will be a short drive from the...
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us to create a framed piece of art using locally sourced and pressed flowers and foliage! --------------------------------------------------------------- No registration is required, but this class is limited to the first 20 adults. If the class reaches capacity, visitors are welcome to join our Craft & Chat event occuring at the same time.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover. This month we'll be reading The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host. lperry@rplmn.org or 507-328-2324
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español! Todos niveles son bienvenidos; también se valoran los hablantes nativos. This program is a partnership with the Rochester MN Spanish Conversation Group.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.
Dance & fitness
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Bring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! Special themes will be offered on the following dates: - June 11: Construction Zone Dance Party - July 9: Beach Day Dance Party - August 13: Firefly Glow Dance Party
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. In August, we'll be reading a mystery set between 1600 and 1800. This book group meets on the 4th Monday of each month in the 2nd floor meeting room.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to discuss a different non-fiction book. In August we'll be discussing Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 by Simon Winchester.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center · Mankato, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to read and discuss a different historical fiction novel. In August we'll be reading The End of Drum-Time by Hanna Pylväinen.
Theater & film
7 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Originally scheduled for 14-MAR-2026 Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Theater & film
7 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Originally scheduled for 14-MAR-2026 Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Library Auditorium Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories. This book group is open to everybody and will meet in the library's auditorium. To pickup a copy of the book, please stop by the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk on the first floor of the library. This month the group will be reading Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave. This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center · Mankato, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing, pretzel eating and so much more! We’ll have a variety of puzzles on hand, for every age and ability. You can even design an image for your own mini puzzle to take home.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
THIS SHOW HAS MOVED TO THE PRESENTATION HALL - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060064AB9100A837
Music & concerts
7 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
The Association The Troggs Chicago Lead Singer 1985-2016 Jason Scheff Gary Puckett The Fortunes Ron Dante from The Archies and The Turtles The Vogues The Cowsills
Music & concerts
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
THIS SHOW HAS MOVED TO THE PRESENTATION HALL - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060064AB9100A837
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us bi-monthly to discuss classic works of literature. This month we'll be reading Bless Me Ultimate by Rudolfo Anaya To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host. lperry@rplmn.org or 507-328-2324
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room Coming To The Table encourages and supports the establishment of local groups to provide spaces and opportunities for people to meet regularly together, in our communities, for truth-telling, deep dialogue, building relationships, healing, and taking action to dismantle inequitable systems and structures based on “race.” Discussion topics for meetings will be determined by the group at the end of each meeting for the upcoming meeting. Discussions can include a wide rang...
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
Community & civic
7 AM
Voyageurs National Park · National, MN
Voyageurs National Park
Experience the beauty and wonder of the night sky at the Voyageurs Star Party, two nights of free astronomy events at Voyageurs National Park. This event is open to all ages and welcomes everyone, from amateur astronomers to first-time stargazers.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us each month for a book club focusing on biographies and memoirs. This book group is open to everyone and will meet in the library's 2nd-floor meeting room. To pick up a copy of the book, please stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor of the library. September is recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month. We will be reading Solito by Javier Zamora.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Dig into the wonders of science by trying accessible, engaging activities that bring the inner child out of anyone - check out electrifying gizmos or perfect your engineering innovation!
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
September 15th is National Voter Registration Day! The League of Women Voters will be holding a voter registration drive at the library. If you need to register stop by our table and get ready to make your voice heard! First celebrated in 2012, National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan holiday that has helped more than 6 million Americans register to vote! With the help of thousands of organizations and volunteers working together across the country, the holiday serves as a preelection...
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Punch Brothers have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Punch Brothers have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover. This month we'll be reading The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host. lperry@rplmn.org or 507-328-2324
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español! Todos niveles son bienvenidos; también se valoran los hablantes nativos. This program is a partnership with the Rochester MN Spanish Conversation Group.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room This book group is open to all, and we will meet in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Copies of the book will be available at the Reference desk on the 2nd floor starting September 3rd. September 16-23 is Bisexual Awareness Week, so this month, the group will be reading Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Didn't finish the book? Come to Queer Book Club anyway! You can still meet and connect with others, but know that there will be spoilers....
Theater & film
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Arena · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Arena
Theater & film
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Arena · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Arena
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
The Rochester Fire Department will be offering Hands-Only CPR/AED training in the Library Auditorium. This is a great opportunity to learn simple, life-saving skills that could help you assist a coworker, friend, or family member during an emergency. The training is designed to help participants feel more confident recognizing an emergency, performing Hands-Only CPR, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). No prior experience is needed, and the course is hands-on, informative, an...
Theater & film
8 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center · Mankato, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month for a book club focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories. This book group is open to everybody, and will meet in the library's 2nd floor meeting room. To pickup a copy of the book, please stop by the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk on the first floor of the library. This month the group will be reading The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, by Grady Hendrix.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! We’ll have a variety of games on hand, and you can even bring your own games to share. We usually also have an open Dungeon Crawl Classics table. New to DCC? You can find a quick start guide here: https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf We also have the full rulebook in the library collection; you can find it here. Character sheets are provided...
Theater & film
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Mayo Civic Center is a cashless venue.
Theater & film
7 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Mayo Civic Center is a cashless venue.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Library Auditorium Hobbits are central characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s most popular works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and are a key to their success; however they are often overlooked when thinking about his works critically. Tolkien’s craftsmanship is the main reason that we do not discuss the hobbits more often, and I want to focus on a few key aspects of how this operates. First, we will explore what hobbits are like from an in-text perspective, then shift to talking about their...
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
Theater & film
7 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Theater & film
7 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to read and discuss a different historical fiction novel. In September we'll be reading The House on Vesper Sands by Paraic O'Donnell.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center · Mankato, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. In September, we'll be reading a mystery about or set during a natural disaster. This book group meets on the 4th Monday of each month in the 2nd floor meeting room.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Jackie Fallon, with the Midwest Peregrine Society and the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program, will help visitors understand the past, present, and future of peregrine falcons in Minnesota and the region. Come and discover the wonder of raptors, why they are important and what you can do to help them survive. Make sure to bring a camera!
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories. This book group is open to everybody and will meet in the library's auditorium. To pickup a copy of the book, please stop by the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk on the first floor of the library. This month the group will be reading A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman. This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to discuss a different non-fiction book. In September we'll be discussing The Other Dr. Gilmer: Two Men, a Murder and an Unlikely Fight for Justice by Benjamin Gilmer.
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Originally scheduled for 14-NOV-2025 Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room The Non-Binary Peer Support Group was formed to foster community and provide support to our transgender and non-binary peers in Southeast Minnesota. We welcome any adults (18+) who are within the vast multitude of transgender and non-binary identities, as well as anyone who is questioning their gender identity. We talk about struggles and celebrations, and offer validation and advice. Feel free to drop in - no sign-up required. If you have any questions or concerns, ple...
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Come shop for used books at great prices! Nonfiction and fiction for all ages.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us each month for a book club focusing on biographies and memoirs. This book group is open to everyone and will meet in the library's 2nd-floor meeting room. To pick up a copy of the book, please stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor of the library. October is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and we will be reading Matt Haig's memoir, Reasons To Stay Alive
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Come shop for used books at great prices! Nonfiction and fiction for all ages.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Music & concerts
7 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
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Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.
Dance & fitness
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates: - September 17: Under the Sea Dance Party - October 15: Outer Space Dance Party - October 29: Enchanted Forest Dance Party - November 19: Pajama Dance Party - December 17: Arctic Adventures Dance Party
Music & concerts
8 PM
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium · Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Mayo Civic Center is a Cashless venue.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month for a book club focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories. This book group is open to everybody, and will meet in the library's 2nd floor meeting room. To pickup a copy of the book, please stop by the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk on the first floor of the library. This month the group will be reading The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! We’ll have a variety of games on hand, and you can even bring your own games to share. We usually also have an open Dungeon Crawl Classics table. New to DCC? You can find a quick start guide here: https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf We also have the full rulebook in the library collection; you can find it here. Character sheets are provided...
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover. This month we'll be reading Title by Author To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host. lperry@rplmn.org or 507-328-2324
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español! Todos niveles son bienvenidos; también se valoran los hablantes nativos. This program is a partnership with the Rochester MN Spanish Conversation Group.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. In October, we'll be reading a collection of mystery short stories. This book group meets on the 4th Monday of each month in the 2nd floor meeting room.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to discuss a different non-fiction book. In October we'll be discussing Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools by Mary Annette Pember.
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to read and discuss a different historical fiction novel. In October we'll be reading The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker.
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Theater & film
7:30 PM
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN
CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Library Auditorium Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories. This book group is open to everybody and will meet in the library's auditorium. To pickup a copy of the book, please stop by the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk on the first floor of the library. This month the group will be reading Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin. This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing, pretzel eating and so much more! We’ll have a variety of puzzles on hand, for every age and ability. You can even design an image for your own mini puzzle to take home.
Community & civic
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire Friday, November 6, 2026, Time TBD Save the date for Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire 2026! Back by popular demand, this all-ages event is sure to delight!
Lifelong learning
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
Join us bi-monthly to discuss classic works of literature. This month we'll be reading A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host. lperry@rplmn.org or 507-328-2324
Classes & arts
rochesterpubliclibrary · Rochester, MN
rochesterpubliclibrary
We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
