February 2012 Events
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Shops at University Square
Jan. 4-Feb. 11, 2012
Experience SocialICE, the largest outdoor ice bar in
the upper Midwest, with over 200 feet of ice bar, real
ice glasses, ice luges, sculptures, and live music.
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Kahler Grand Hotel
Jan. 16-Feb. 11, 2012
Location: Kahler Grand Hotel—20 2nd Avenue Southwest Rochester, MN 55902 (Adjacent to the Peace Plaza)
This SocialICE Package includes a room, parking and 2 <... more
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Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 2012
Time: Tuesday & Wednesday nights at 8:00pmDooley’s will have Bar Bingo every Tuesday & Wednesday Night from 8:00pm to close. Great prizes with lots of fun. We also have our late night happy hour so you can enjoy some tasty beverages!... more
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Friends of the Library Bookstore
Feb. 1-29, 2012
Time: Regular Bookstore hoursThe Friends’ Bookstore at the Rochester Public Library will be collecting food for Channel One during the month of February. During “Food For Thought” month, anyone donating a nonperishable food i... more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 1, 2012
Time: 5:30 pmCurious about Facebook? Learn how to set up a free Facebook account and find out what all the fuss is about. Note: you must have an email account that you can access from the internet prior t... more
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Rochester Public Library Auditorium
Feb. 2-3, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM on Feb 2; 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Feb. 3, 2012Winterfest Book Sale
On February 2 and 3, 2012, the Friends of the Rochester Public Library will host a Winterfest Book Sale in the library’s auditorium. The first day of the sale, books wil... more -
Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Feb. 3, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm"Sweetheart’s Month of February" – Diana Orbelo
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Kahler Grand Hotel
Feb. 3, 2012
Time: 7pmClassic silent films with a SEMYO live performance of Ben Model’s original music, conducted by James Buchan
Featured films: “The Immigrant” with Charlie ... more -
Rochester Public Library
Feb. 3, 2012
Time: 9:30 am - 8 pm Thurs, 9:30 am - 4 pm FriBook sale benefiting Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
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Rochester Art Center
Feb. 3, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pmFuel Rochester’s Brainiac Trivia Night, benefits WinterFest.
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Kathy's Pub
Feb. 3, 2012
Time: 9:30 pm - 2 amIfdakar’s pursuit of musical growth makes each performance an experience not to be forgotten. This band channels elements of psychedelic rock, blues, and mind-bending space funk. Formed in th... more
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm"Sweetheart’s Month of February" – Charron McLeod
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Kathy's Pub
Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 9:30 pm - 2 amFunk / Fusion / Jam Band.
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Rochester Art Center
Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 7 pm – 1 amExhibition Opening Reception with Jochen Lempert, Tetsuya Yamada, Barbara Claussen. Cash bar by Sontes.
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 10:30 amOne Zillion Valentines: Two enterprising friends prove that Valentine’s Day is for everyone by making, giving away, and selling one zillion special valentines!
Boxes for Katje: A ... more -
Rochester Art Center
Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 1 pm – 4 pmFree Family Days at the Art Center, make a snow globe, as part of Rochester WinterFest 2012. Donations accepted, benefiting the Rochester Art Center.
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 10:30 amFamily Film Program: One Zillion Valentines: Two enterprising friends prove that Valentine’s Day is for everyone by making, giving away, and selling one zillion special valentines! Boxes for ... more
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Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
Feb. 4, 11, 2012
Time: 11:00 am to 11:00pmWatch all of the games on 30 HD TV’s along with great food, drink and service. We have every game in College and Pro Football leading up t... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Feb. 5, 2012
Time: 10 am - 4 pmTownsend Flea Market.
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
Feb. 7, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pmThe development of nanotechnology in rural Minnesota is not just a dream. It is starting to flourish in the small rural community of Rushford. Topics to be covered are the Rushford Institute for Na... more
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Goonie's Comedy Club
Feb. 8, 2012
Time: 11 am – 1:30 pmSponsor: Roscoes Root Beer and Ribs, benefits Alzheimers Association. Come in over lunch to taste the chili and vote for t... more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 8, 2012
Time: 6 pmBefore Your Eyes – Turkey, Germany | 2011 | Drama | Turkish and Kurdish w/ English subtitles. Ten year old Gulistan and her brother Firat live in the heart of Turkish Kurdistan. Tragedy strik... more
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Peace Plaza Downtown
Feb. 9-11, 2012
Time: 4:30-9:00pmFeaturing over 200 ft. of ice, SocialICE will be once again the largest outdoor ice bar in the upper Midwest. The layout will expand this year and will include up to eight satellite ice bars. All s... more
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Artpacks
Feb. 9-10, 2012
Time: 2-8pmAmaglyphe & Artpacks are hosting Valentine Activities during the SocialICE event!
Look for our bear and ball logo ice sculpture on the Wall of ICE!Come to A... more
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Feb. 10, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm"Sweetheart’s Month of February" – Sena Ehrhardt
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
Feb. 10, 2012
Time: 10 am - 12 NoonRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease which typically causes severe joint damage. Less well know is that the inflammation of RA may ... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Feb. 10, 11, 12, 2012
Time: Friday 3pm-8pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 11am-4pm33rd Annual Show
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm"Sweetheart’s Month of February" – Jenny Green
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Mayo Civic Center
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 7:30 PMBritish Export features vintage suits and instruments reminiscent of the Beatles performances of the 60’s including a colorful Sgt. Pepper set, post-touring recording years set, and the Caver... more
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Kathy's Pub
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 9:30 pm - 2 amThe Improvisational Rock of the Grateful Dead.
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Friends of the Library Bookstore
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 10 AM to 1 PMQueen of Hearts 2nd Saturday Book Sale.
Join the Friends’ Bookstore as we celebrate Paige Turner’s birthday on Saturday, February 11 from 10 AM to 1 more -
Peace Plaza Downtown
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 1pm-4pmDon’t miss out on this great family-friendly activity during the day Saturday, as part of the SocialICE activities held on the Peace Plaza. Maurie Pearson, one of the ice sculptors of the... more
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Peace Plaza Downtown
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 1-4pmDon’t miss out on this great family-friendly activity during the day Saturday, as part of the SocialICE activities held on the Peace Plaza. Maurie Pearson, one of the ice sculptors of the So... more
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Peace Plaza Downtown
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 4:30 pm - 9 pmFeaturing over 200 ft. of ice, SocialICE will be once again the largest outdoor ice bar in the upper Midwest. The layout will expand this year and will include up to eight additional satellite ... more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 10:30 amHave you ever wanted to meet a real author? How do authors find ideas, write and publish their stories? Meet famous Minnesota author Douglas Wood, and discover how he writes the stories found in hi... more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 1 pm - 3 pmHow do authors find ideas, write and publish their stories? Meet famous Minnesota author, Douglas Wood, and discover how he writes the stories found in his popular books! Douglas Wood will speak ab... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Feb. 12, 2012
Time: Fri 3 pm - 8 pm, Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pmIf you can dream it you can find it at the 33rd Annual Rochester Area Builders Home Show! Hundreds of exhibitors will be at the Home Show to help you create your dreams whether you are building or ... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Feb. 12, 2012
Time: 9 am - 6 pmThe Rochester Area Builders and Family Service Rochester are partnering again at the 2012 Builders Home Show. The 5th Annual Once Upon a Playhouse event will be present four all new and unique play... more
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Feb. 12, 2012
Time: Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 pm & 7 pm, Sun 2 pmThe first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demoni... more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 13, 2012
Time: 7 pmJoin us for the official kick off event for Rochester Reads 2012! Local community members – including Mayor Brede – will present the adult, junior and pictures books, followed by musica... more
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Doubletree Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area
Feb. 14, 2012
Time: 10 amHelp the American Heart Association fight heart disease in women by joining the cause at the annual Go Red for Women luncheon. Learn more about heart disease, get a free health screening, have fun ... more
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
Feb. 14, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm-8:30 pmLearn about the wide range of research happening at the University of Minnesota, and why students and staff are Driven to Discover! Through video and a discussion led by two UMR<... more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 15, 2012
Time: 6:00 pmBlacking it Up: Hip-Hop’s Remix of Race and Identity Hip-Hop was created by urban youth of color more than 30 years ago amid racial oppression and economic marginalization. It has moved beyon... more
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Rochester Government Center
Feb. 16, 2012
Time: 7pmIntroducing “Celebrate Dakota!” hosted by Mayo’s Native American Interest Group.
You’re invited to come to the Human Rights Commission’s meeting at the Roches... more -
Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Feb. 17, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm"Sweetheart’s Month of February" – Mary Wellner
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Feb. 17, 2012
Time: 8 pm - 11 pmCome enjoy an evening of live jazz at the Rochester Civic theatre. John Sievers (trombone) and the D’Sievers will host a jazz open mic from 8 pm – 11 pm. Bring your instrument or your v... more
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Kathy's Pub
Feb. 17, 2012
Time: 9:30 pm - 2 amStrange Daze is a straight ahead rock band from the St.Cloud/Mpls area that is filled with high energy, passion and soul!
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Feb. 18, 2012
Time: 7 pmA magical depiction of the drama and beauty of winter . A glitter and glamorous dance show appropriate for all ages , brought to you by Julianna and the Blue Lotus Middle Eastern Dancers .
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Feb. 18, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm"Sweetheart’s Month of February" – Annie Mack
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 18, 2012
Time: 10:30 amFamily Film: Lyle the Crocodile sings and dances his way into the hearts of the Primm family in a musical version of The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber.
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Kathy's Pub
Feb. 18, 2012
Time: 9:30 pm - 2 amKey Lime Special is a five-piece reggae/rock/dub group that is a culmination of motivated musicians from small towns around Rochester, MN with ambitions to expand thei... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Feb. 18, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm-10 pmLet us transport you to the romance of exotic places with a night of thrilling Latin music. Rochester composer Sebastian Modarelli’s "Born in Buenos Aires" sets the mood before ... more
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Doubletree Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area
Feb. 18, 2012
Time: Friday 6 pm - 9 pm; Saturday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmOn Friday, sample over 200 wines, beers and spirits, with an opportunity to order wines at significantly reduced costs. 24 different wine tasting stations, 2 beer stations, a... more
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Broadway Residence and Suites by BridgeStreet Worldwide
Feb. 19, 2012
Time: All weekendCalling all Love Birds!! Enjoy a Valentine weekend getaway at Broadway Residence and Suites! Relax and cuddle up in our spacious one or two bedroom apartment. Package includes breakfast each ... more
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
Feb. 21, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm-8:30 pmThis presentation will focus on robot teams and their use in real-world problems. Our vision is of a distributed robotic system that is made up of a large collection of medium size, small, and mini... more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 23, 2012
Time: 10 amStories, puppets, and films for children 18-36 months of age and their parents or care providers.
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Feb. 24, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm"Sweetheart’s Month of February" – Dianna Parks
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American Legion Post 92
Feb. 24, 2012
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pmCome listen and dance to some good music with your "new"/"old" friends. Welcome.
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Kathy's Pub
Feb. 24, 2012
Time: 9:30 pm - 2 amAlternative / Garage / Rock.
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Feb. 25, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm"Sweetheart’s Month of February" – Annie Lawler
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Mayo Civic Center
Feb. 25, 2012
Time: 9 am - 4 pmVendors with bikes and related parts and items for sale.
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 25, 2012
Time: 10:30 amSome stories are too good to miss! Our family film program includes classic picture book tales including: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Curious George Rides a Bike, and Caps for Sale.
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Kathy's Pub
Feb. 25, 2012
Time: 9:30 pm - 2 amPerforming live. Coral Thief is a Reggae/Rock band with roots from multiple states converging to create a unique and smooth sound in the thriving Denver music scene.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Feb. 25, 2012
Time: Feb 24 - 7 pm; Feb 25 - 2 pmSeasons Hospice will be presenting two performances of the play, "Tuesdays with Morrie" in collaboration with the Rochester Civic Theatre on Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 2... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Feb. 25, 2012
Time: 7 pm2011’s ‘Welcome to Minnesota’ tour sold out for Minneapolis-bred hip-hop group, Atmosphere. With returns to midwest cities, including Rochester, this year’s tour looks to be... more
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
Feb. 28, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pmWith Minnesota Innovation Partnerships, the University of Minnesota has effectively eliminated the need for protracted negotiations over rights to intellectual property that may result from industr... more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 29, 2012
Time: 11 am - 11:30 amStories, rhymes, and puppets for children 3 to 5 years of age and their parents or care providers. Adults are asked to remain with their children during story time.
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 29, 2012
Time: 11 amStories, rhymes, and puppets for children 3 to 5 years of age and their parents or care providers. Adults are asked to remain with their children during story time.
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The College of St. Scholastica
Feb. 29, 2012
Time: 5-7pmThe College of St. Scholastica will be holding Pathways to Nursing Careers: An Educational Event for Current and Prospective Nurses on Wednesday, February 29 at 5:00 PM.more
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Rochester Public Library
Feb. 29, 2012
Time: 7 pmMoscow Nights is an exciting, versatile trio of world recognized, prize-winning musicians from Russia. In sixteen years, recorded CDs & Videos available, the ensemble, now based in Raleigh,
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