Genealogy for Beginners: A class for students & families

Join us on Tuesday, August 26th at 4:00 pm for a FREE class for students and families interested in finding their roots. The History Center, along with the City of Rochester's Chalk the Block event theme "Origins", present this exciting class which will teach you how to get started with family research.

Pentatonix

Kickstarting the season in style, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet Pentatonix have announced their Christmas in the City Tour. Pentatonix will hit the road on what promises to be their boldest, brightest, and biggest holiday tour yet, including a stop at Grand Casino Arena on November 20.

Minnesota STEM Book Fest

On Sunday at The Bakken Museum, books take center stage at Minnesota’s first STEM Book Festival, hosted with The Thinking Spot and the Minnesota Tech Network. This one-day celebration blends the power of stories and science into a day of discovery and inspiration.

Explore panels featuring STEM authors on topics ranging from climate and medicine to math and technology. Browse the STEM marketplace, filled with books that challenge how you see the world, and take part in hands-on activities for inquisitive minds of all ages.

Leo Kottke: Live at The Ordway

Prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of work and an unrivaled fingerpicking style. His forty-plus albums over four decades have earned him two Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim. Drawing inspiration from folk, blues and jazz, he plays his signature six-string and twelve-string guitars with effortless aptitude, a big heart and an even bigger grin.

Game Night

? Thursday Game Nights at No Esc

Looking for a fun, relaxed way to spend your Thursday evenings? Join us for Game Night every Thursday in September from 5–8 PM. Whether you're a board game enthusiast or brand new to tabletop gaming, there's something for everyone.

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CCRF Children's Cancer Awareness Month

From September 1 - September 7 at both Bricksworth Beer Co. locations, 10% of beer sales will be donated to CCRF to support better, safer treatments for kids fighting cancer.