Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau - Live Entertainment Events

Karaoke

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:41:59 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 28-31, & Aug. 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 2010
Time: 9pm-2am
Price: Free
Location: Clarion Inn

Every Wed-Sat night!

Mike Brody & Kjell Bjorgen

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:02:42 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 30-31, 2010
Time: 7:30 & 10:00 PM
Price: $13 Advance, $15 Door
Location: Goonie's Comedy Club

Live stand-up comedy with nationally touring comedians.

Standard Time

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:11:32 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Price: No Cover
Location: Canadian Honker Restaurant

Playing Classic Jazz Standards

Rick Lee & Audrey Rinkoski

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:29:44 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, 2010
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm
Price: No Cover
Location: Sontes

Rick Lee is a Rochester native who has been involved in the local music scene for several years. His music lends a soft, jazzy interpretation to standards ranging from James Taylor to big band and the Beatles. He has been involved musically with many charitable organizations and local churches as well as Rochester Civic Theater. Audrey Rinkoski is a theater alumnus from Drake University and has performed extensively at the Vam York Theater in Florida and Rochester’s Civic Theater. Her smooth and alluring voice makes for a pleasant and memorable evening. Together, she and Rick create a soft and warm atmosphere.

Deer Creek Speedway Points Night

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:05:28 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, & Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010
Time: 6pm
Price: $12, Children 12 and under Free
Location: Deer Creek Speedway

Stock car races.

Oliver by Words Players

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:45:45 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, 2010
Time: Thurs. & Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 10am & 7pm, Sunday at 6pm
Location: History Center of Olmsted County

Dickens’ most famous story-made-musical.

Down By the Riverside Concerts - Mojo & the Bayou Gypsies (Zydeco)

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:10:15 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 1, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Mayo Park

This rousing group of Zydeco and Cajun performers rock the house ala Luzianne! This is foot-stompin’ bayou boogie! Put on your best dancin’ shoes, your finest Mardi Gras duds, and catch a lifetime memory with Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies…”the mos’ fun y’all ever gonna have wit’ y’all’s clothes on!”

Honkers Baseball

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:21:57 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 1, 2, 2010
Time: 1:05pm
Price: General Admission: Adult $6, Child/Senior $5, 3 yrs & under Free
Location: Mayo Field

Summer Collegiate Baseball. Rochester Honkers vs. Brainerd Lunkers

Olmsted County Fair

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:37 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 2-8, 2010
Location: Olmsted County Fairgrounds & Graham Arenas

Harmony for Mayo presents Gypsy Mania

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 2, 2010
Time: 12:10pm-1pm
Price: Free
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Gypsy Jazz
Rain location: Barbara Woodward Lips Atrium (Charlton building, subway level)

High School Summer Bash

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:49:25 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 2, 9, 2010
Time: 8pm-11:30pm
Price: $12 cover charge at the door
Location: Wicked Moose Bar & Grill

KROC DJ in the Moose Barn, including a light show. 14-18 year olds only.

Rochester Carillion Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:37:30 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Sep. 6, 2010
Time: 4:45pm-5:15pm & 7pm-7:30pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

The tower atop the Plummer Building downtown, houses the Rochester carillon. A variety of music is played during each carillon concert to reflect the diversity of the patients and visitors who come to Mayo Clinic. The Mayo brothers had a vision of innovative treatment for the body. With the addition of the Rochester Carillon, they also provided the tradition of wonderful music to soothe the heart and soul.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:41:49 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & Sep. 7, 2010
Time: 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Tuesday Noonday Recital

Mon, 17 May 2010 08:23:59 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010
Time: 12:20pm-12:50pm
Price: Free
Location: Christ United Methodist Church

Come and hear some of the most talented concert pianists from various college and university facilities in the upper Midwest play the Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano.

Rochester Waterski Shows

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:40:09 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Sep. 1, 2010
Time: Show starts at 7pm
Price: Free
Location: Fisherman's Inn on Lake Zumbro

Join us every Wednesday evening at 7 pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day, at Fisherman’s Inn on Lake Zumbro.

Alpha Yaya Diallo (African)

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:20:01 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $13.50 & $15.00
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre

In the past few years Vancouver, Canada has been home to one of the most exciting and versatile African musicians anywhere, Guinean guitarist Alpha Yaya Diallo. With his intoxicating mix of timeless and contemporary sounds, Diallo’s live performances – whether solo or with his band Bafing – have become legendary. Diallo’s talents are diverse. His dexterous acoustic and electric guitar playing, with its fluid and compelling melodic lines, places him in the front ranks of African axemen. In addition he doubles with skill on balafon (a wooden xylophone) and on percussion.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:49:25 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Sep. 1, 8, 2010
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:49:41 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Sep. 1, 8, 2010
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:53:13 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, & Sep. 2, 9, 2010
Time: 8:30pm-9:00pm during Thursdays on first market season, 4:45-5:15pm normally on Thursdays
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

5th Annual RTAAF Beach Blanket Comedy Show

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:05:11 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 5, 2010
Time: 5pm-10pm
Price: Free
Location: Eagles Club

Featuring Headliner: Kevin Meaney, along with Scott Hansen, Dave Mordal, Jim Wiggins, The Stagebenders, Pete Borchers, & Danielle Teal.
Free to the public with in kind donations going to the RT Autism Awareness Foundation for funding of the Project Lifesaver program.

Thursdays on First and Third

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:13:35 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, & Sep. 2, 2010
Time: 11am-8:30pm
Price: Free Admission
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Summer Market & Music Festival

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:43:58 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 5, 2010
Time: 7pm
Price: $5 ticket
Location: Sheldon Theatre

Howard Keel and Jane Powell are rapturous newlyweds who tame his six rowdy bachelor brothers in the wild Oregon backwoods in this Best Score Academy Award-winning song-and-dance-filled comedy.

Flux

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:57:14 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, & Oct. 1, 1, & Dec. 3, 2010
Time: 9pm-1am
Price: Free for RAC Members; $5 cover for non-Members
Location: Rochester Art Center

The Rochester Art Center is home to Flux, a music, art and performance happening featuring house DJ Scott Stulen along with monthly guest artists. For each Flux a new music, art or dance performer opens the evening followed by music spun by house and guest DJs. Enjoy the views of downtown while meeting with friends and experiencing exciting new music and performances.

Boogie Wonderland Band

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:38:28 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Price: $10
Location: Eagles Club

Boogie Wonderland is a 70’s tribute bnd, join us for a great time rockin under the stars, outside in our backyard.

FLUX Featuring Chastity Brown

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:41:04 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 2010
Time: 9 pm doors and galleries open, 9:30 pm live performance, 11:30 - 1 am DJ
Price: $5 cover, 18+ cash bar
Location: Rochester Art Center

The Rochester Art Center is home to FLUX, a music-dance-art-performance happening. Enjoy downtown Rochester’s most engaging nightscape – a panaramic river view. Meet good friends. Make new friends. Experience exciting new music and performances. This month’s FLUX is featuring Tennessee-raised, Minneapolis-based soul-songstress Chastity Brown, who recently celebrated the release of her band's new album, High Noon Teeth, on June 12 at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

Oliver Twist

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:08:34 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 2010
Time: 9pm
Price: No Cover
Location: Whistle Binkies on the Lake

Live Band

Dave Ing & Dave Stone

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:09:34 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6-7, 2010
Time: 7:30 & 10:00 PM
Price: $13 Advance, $15 Door
Location: Goonie's Comedy Club

Live stand up comdey with nationally touring comedians.

Billy McLaughlin

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:38:21 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 2010
Time: 8 p.m.
Price: $18 in advance $20 at the door
Location: Crossings at Carnegie

Be stunned by the breadth of sound from one guitar.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:56:13 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, & Sep. 3, 10, 2010
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:56:17 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, & Sep. 3, 10, 2010
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Rockabilly Hootenanny

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:10:08 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 7, 2010
Time: 4pm-11pm
Price: $17 in advance/$22 at the Door
Location: Eagles Club

Slim Jim Phantom Trio with Special Guests:
Reckless Ones, Violent Shifters & Dave Wolfe Trio (with Special Guest Lazy Ike)
This event is in conjunction with the Eagles Club “Cruise for Cancer”. The Eagles hosts a fund raiser earlier in the day featuring Hot Rods and Hot Motorcycles… the we are filling the afternoon with live music and continuing the fund raising. Come on out for what is sure to be a great time.

Jukes of Hazzard

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:01:55 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 7, 2010
Time: 9pm
Price: No Cover
Location: Whistle Binkies

Live Classic Rock Music

Sheldon Brass Band

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:47:41 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 7, 2010
Time: 7pm
Price: Adults $15, Students $8
Location: Sheldon Theatre

Join the Sheldon Theatre Brass Band for their annual River City Days Concert.

Down By the Riverside Concerts - Johnny Winter (Blues/Rock)

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:15:27 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 8, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Mayo Park

One of the most respected singers and influential guitar players in the blues/rock genre, Johnny Winter moves seamlessly from primal country blues to authentic Texas funk to scorching electric slide guitar. In 2003, Winter was ranked 74th in Rolling Stone magazine list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”.

Harmony for Mayo presents Martin Zellar

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:29:30 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 9, 2010
Time: 12:10pm-1pm
Price: Free
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Original Country-Rock.
Rain location: Barbara Woodward Lips Atrium (Charlton building, subway level)