The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table: The First Atomic Bomb Test

Join James Eckles, author of Trinity: The History Of An Atomic Bomb National Historic Landmark and historian from White Sands Missile Range, for a special Wednesday program about General Leslie Groves, Robert Oppenheimer, the decision to test the first Atomic Bomb in the desert of New Mexico, and the principals of the test. Registration is encouraged but not required. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Berlin Loop

Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 PM

Partnering with Joyful Riders Bicycle Club, Dim Light Creatures presents Berlin Loop at The Main Cinema!

If you’re a fan of cycling, bring your bike along and join the filmmaking team + the Joyful Riders Club for a pre-screening ride through NorthEast, complete with drinks and music! Meeting point will be at 6pm at [TBD], ending at The Main Cinema just before the 7:30 showtime. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the film’s writer-director, Emily Manthei, and its producer, Jenny Jo Stokka.

Twin City Cat Fanciers CFA Cat Show

The Twin Cities Cat Fanciers are thrilled to announce their 92nd Annual CFA All-Breed Cat Show, taking place at Saint Paul RiverCentre Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025.

"The Alsea River" by Joyce Lyon

Groveland Gallery is pleased to present The Alsea River, an exhibition of new drawings by Joyce Lyon, opening October 18. Originally from New York, Lyon has resided in Minnesota for over 50 years. She was a founding member of the Women’s Art Registry of Minnesota (WARM) and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including: three Minnesota State Arts Board Fellowships, a Jerome MCBA Book Arts Grant, and a Fulbright-Hays Grant. Her work has been exhibited and collected throughout the United States for nearly 50 years.

 

Textile Garage Sale

Calling all fiber and textile artists, makers, and DIYers: Textile Center’s Textile Garage Sale returns September 19 – 21! Shop rooms throughout our entire center stocked high with fabric, yarn, notions, tools, looms, books, needlework and embroidery supplies, and more! Learn more: textilecentermn.org/garagesale

Dog Day at Sever's Fall Festival Benefiting Ruff Start Rescue

Sever's will be hosting its Dog Day at the Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 20th from 11am- 7pm. Bring your furry friends* and enjoy all of the fun activities they have to offer including a corn maze, giant slide, corn pit, & more! Visit the Ruff Start Rescue booth from 11 am-2 pm to learn about adopting, fostering, and volunteering. And, spin the wheel to win a prize! Photo booth from 11 am-2 pm. A portion of entry fees on 9/20 support animals at Ruff Start. *Well-behaved dogs are welcome on 9/20

2025 Oakwood Cemetery Walk

You're invited to our much-anticipated annual Cemetery Walk at the historic Healy Chapel in Oakwood Cemetery. This year, we honor the legacy of some of our community’s most prominent business owners—individuals whose vision and entrepreneurship helped shape Olmsted County. We’ll also recognize the Healy Chapel itself, built in 1890 by George Healy, a striking example of historic architecture and lasting community impact.

Come walk among the stories that built our past. Meet at Historic Healy Chapel anytime between 9am and 2pm as new tours will begin often.

Blue Snow's 2nd Annual Handmade Art Market

Join us on September 13th at Thesis Beer Project for a lively and free celebration of handmade art, open to the public. From 12 PM to 6 PM, explore over 35 talented local vendors—most from right here in Rochester—each offering unique, handcrafted goods. Enjoy delicious eats from food trucks, refreshing drinks served all day by Thesis, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Stick around after the market for live music inside Thesis to keep the good vibes going into the evening!