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Upcoming Events

  • Through the Black Lens: Spike Lee Joints
    Through the Black Lens: Spike Lee Joints
    Thu, Jan 30
    Rochester
    Jan 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 02, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Rochester, 619 6th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
    Jan 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 02, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Rochester, 619 6th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
    Pop's Art Theater and Griot Arts are proud to announce the second year of "Through the Black Lens" , an annual program centering on Black voices in film for Black History Month! This year's series SPIKE LEE JOINTS centers on the films of independent auteur wunderkind Spike Lee.
  • Samuel Hawkins II Poetry Show @ Griot
    Samuel Hawkins II Poetry Show @ Griot
    Fri, Feb 07
    Griot Arts
    Feb 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Feb 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for a special night for a poetry with poet and spoken word artist, Samuel Hawkins II
  • BHM 2025: Kid's Story Hour @ Griot
    BHM 2025: Kid's Story Hour @ Griot
    Sat, Feb 08
    Griot Arts
    Feb 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for a special story time celebrating Black History Month 2025. All ages welcome!
  • SEEN: Artist Reception with Tierney Parker
    SEEN: Artist Reception with Tierney Parker
    Fri, Jan 24
    Griot Arts
    Jan 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Jan 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Artist talk and reception with artist Tierney Parker
  • VIP Art Exhibit Preview @ Griot Arts
    VIP Art Exhibit Preview @ Griot Arts
    Thu, Jan 23
    Griot Arts
    Jan 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Jan 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    A special evening with artist Tierney Parker and Griot Arts founder, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara. Private event hosted by Sam Occhino.
  • CANCELED: Dreaming Beloved Community: Self-guided Collage Workshop
    CANCELED: Dreaming Beloved Community: Self-guided Collage Workshop
    Mon, Jan 20
    Griot Arts
    Jan 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Jan 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    ***This event has been cancelled** Please click on RSVP to see a guide to make a collage at home. Self-guided collage workshop for all ages honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Letting Go Workshop
    Letting Go Workshop
    Sat, Jan 18
    Griot Arts
    Jan 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Jan 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    New Year workshop focused on mindfulness and letting go to embrace the year ahead
  • Hush Hour: Book Swap + Silent Book Club
    Hush Hour: Book Swap + Silent Book Club
    Wed, Jan 15
    Griot Arts
    Jan 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Jan 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Looking for a new book, trying to finish a book, or want a little quiet time in community? Bring your own books to swap or read or buy your next read at our bookstore during "Hush Hour". All are welcome, no need to RSVP.
  • Kids + Family Halloween Paint Workshop w/ Tierney Parker
    Kids + Family Halloween Paint Workshop w/ Tierney Parker
    Sun, Oct 27
    Rochester
    Oct 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Oct 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for "I Got You Boo!" a festive and creative workshop for kids and families celebrating all things Halloween. Artist Tierney Parker of Mixie Madness will be leading the class as we learn how to paint cute ghosties for the season!
  • Poetry Night @ Griot : Day of the Dead edition
    Poetry Night @ Griot : Day of the Dead edition
    Fri, Oct 25
    Rochester
    Oct 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Oct 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for an open mic poetry night honoring Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos and dedicated to the memory of local poet and artist, Danny Solis and his vision and dedication to the annual Day of the Dead Poets Slam.
  • Paint & Sip with The Party Lady LLC
    Paint & Sip with The Party Lady LLC
    Tue, Oct 22
    Rochester
    Oct 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Oct 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for an after hours paint +sip (mocktail edition) with artist and entrepreneur Sheila Smith of the Party Lady LLC. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
  • Hush Hour: Book Swap + Silent Book Club
    Hush Hour: Book Swap + Silent Book Club
    Tue, Oct 15
    Rochester
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Looking for a new book, trying to finish an old one, or want a little quiet time in community? Bring your own books to swap or read or buy your next read at our bookstore at our first ever "Hush Hour". All are welcome. You don't need to RSVP.
  • Local Author Book Launch: Jekap Omod
    Local Author Book Launch: Jekap Omod
    Sat, Oct 05
    Rochester
    Oct 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Oct 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Rochester, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for the launch of local Author, Jekap Omod's debut nonfiction book, "Anywaa: the Luo of Western Ethiopia"
  • Kids Bilingual Story Time: Celebrating Afrolatinidad
    Kids Bilingual Story Time: Celebrating Afrolatinidad
    Sat, Sep 28
    Griot Arts
    Sep 28, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Sep 28, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us in Honoring Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with a bilingual story time in Spanish & English featuring books by AfroLatinx authors & illustrators. ******* Únase a nosotros para honrar el mes nacional de la herencia Hispana con una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños escrito por autores e ilu
  • The Power of Your Story: Workshop
    The Power of Your Story: Workshop
    Thu, Sep 26
    Griot Arts
    Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for this powerful workshop on mental health and well-being centering Black and Indigenous People of Color hosted by Journie and facilitated by Madilyne Harmston and Nashauna Johnson-Lenoir. Free and open to all ages.
  • Hush Hour | Book Swap + Silent Book Club
    Hush Hour | Book Swap + Silent Book Club
    Tue, Sep 24
    Griot Arts
    Sep 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Sep 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Looking for a new book, trying to finish an old one, or want a little quiet time in community? Bring your own books to swap or read or buy your next read at our bookstore at our first ever "Hush Hour". All are welcome. You don't need to RSVP.
  • Poetry Night & Open Mic @ Griot
    Poetry Night & Open Mic @ Griot
    Fri, Sep 20
    Griot Arts
    Sep 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Griot Arts , 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for an open mic poetry night in our space! Open mic sign-up will be available at the event and there will be some featured readings and performances from local poets and spoken word artists. All are welcome! Suggested donation is $10 or pay what you can.
  • Rhythm & Hues | Community Open Studio
    Rhythm & Hues | Community Open Studio
    Wed, Sep 18
    Griot Arts
    Sep 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Sep 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
    Join us for some creative down time and communal art making! Bring your own projects or make something new in our space. We’ll have paint supplies, paper, small canvases, collage materials and and more to play with! Suggested donation $10 or pay what you can.

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