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End the battle of where to Eat & Drink in downtown Rochester

End the Battle of Where to Eat & Drink

Downtown Rochester has choices bound to bring everyone together. Check out the full list of places to Eat & Drink on our newly re-designed website. Click here for more information.


Save the Date: Here Comes Santa Claus

Santa Claus comes to downtown Friday, November 25 at 6 pm. Click here for more information about the 42nd Annual Here Come Santa Claus event.

Save the Date: Small Business Saturday

America's "Shop Small" event, Small Business Saturday, is Saturday, November 26 across the nation and in downtown Rochester. Click here for more information on Small Business Saturday.


Live Music in Downtown Rochester

There are plenty of chances to catch live music and entertainment in downtown Rochester, and there's even more at DowntownRochesterMN.com.

Live Music at the Redwood Room

When: Every Monday - Thursday 6 pm - 10 pm and Friday & Saturday 7 pm - 11 pm.
Where: Redwood Room - 300 1st Ave NW

Enjoy great food and great music in a intimate setting at the Redwood Room. Click here for more information and to see who's performing.

Rootz Within & Betsy and the Mongrels at Kathy's Pub

Rootz Within
When: Friday, November 4 at 9:30pm
Cost: FREE

Betsy and the Mongrels
When: Saturday, November 5 at 9:30pm
Cost: FREE

Both shows will be at Kathy's Pub - 307 S Broadway. Click here for details

Jake Shimabukuro presented by Riverside Concerts

When: Saturday, November 5 at 7:30pm
Where: Mayo Civic Center - 30 Civic Center Drive SE
Cost: $32

Declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone Magazine and “one of the hottest axemen of the past few years doesn’t actually play guitar," Jake Shimabukuro lands at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, November 5. Click here for more information and to get tickets.


The Tap House 4 Year Anniversary Party

Join the Tap House located on Historic 3rd Street in celebrating 4 years! The party begins this Thursday and runs through this Sunday. From special tappings to 1/2 price tacos, Each day has something different in store. Click here for more information.


Day of the Dead Poets Slam 2016

When: Saturday, Nov 5 at 6:30 PM
Where: Rochester Art Center - 40 Civic Center Drive SE
Cost: FREE

The 3rd Annual Day of the Dead Poets Slam is here! Day of the Dead Poets Slam is a combination of a Poetry Slam and Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Click here for more information.