Programs & Events

Dynamic Programming Fosters Structured Serendipity

Programming and connection are central to One and Two Discovery Square, even amid the pandemic when most tenants worked from home. The programming helped maintain a sense of community and connectedness during a time of isolation and strengthened associations among tenants.

Interested in hosting an event of your own in a Discovery Square conference space? Submit the form below, and we'll be in touch regarding next steps.

We host weekly and monthly events including: 

TGIM: Pot Stickers & Spring Rolls

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

It's time for TGIM treats for tenants and students at 1DS! Celebrate AAPI Month by stopping by Collaboration Hall to grab some delicious Pot Stickers & Spring Rolls from Asia Fusion. No RSVP required.  First-come, first-serve basis.

FREE

Friday Food Trucks

Premier Bank Parking Lot 421 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us each Friday for a rotation of delicious options from 11 am until 1 pm in the Premier Bank Parking Lot. Grab some lunch, hang out on the patio, or inside Collaboration Hall and enjoy the return to warmer weather. Cash and cards are both accepted.

SELF PAY

Collaboration Happy Hour

Collaboration Happy Hour continues with our second host of 2022: Dr. Andy Petzold, Ph.D. of the University of Minnesota Rochester as he leads our discussion Tuesday, May 17th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Join us for beverages and bites while we learn more about the innovative NXT GEN MED program, build connections with the graduating […]

FREE

Mid-Day Music Featuring Christopher Tauzell

Christopher Tauzell is a Rochester, MN based musician who likes to make big and small amounts of noise. Influenced by the bands such as Kings of Leon, The Strokes, The Black Keys, and Bahamas, which brings a unique variety for everyone to enjoy.

Friday Food Trucks

Premier Bank Parking Lot 421 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us each Friday for a rotation of delicious options from 11 am until 1 pm in the Premier Bank Parking Lot. Grab some lunch, hang out on the patio, or inside Collaboration Hall and enjoy the return to warmer weather. Cash and cards are both accepted.

SELF PAY

Right Brain: Events on the Creative Side

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us in Collaboration Hall on the fourth Wednesday of every month for a fun and unique opportunity to engage your creative side. Past events have included creating your own cross-stitch, resin coasters, and fizzy bath bombs! What’s up our sleeve next?  Watch this space to find out more and mark your calendars!

FREE

Friday Food Trucks

Premier Bank Parking Lot 421 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us each Friday for a rotation of delicious options from 11 am until 1 pm in the Premier Bank Parking Lot. Grab some lunch, hang out on the patio, or inside Collaboration Hall and enjoy the return to warmer weather. Cash and cards are both accepted.

SELF PAY

Friday Food Trucks

Patio on Third 400 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us each Friday for a rotation of delicious options from 11 am until 1 pm on the Patio facing Third Street during construction. Grab some lunch, hang out on the patio, or inside Collaboration Hall and enjoy the return to warmer weather. Cash and cards are both accepted.

Friday Food Truck

Premier Bank Parking Lot 421 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us each Friday for a rotation of delicious options from 11 am until 1 pm in the Premier Bank Parking Lot. Grab some lunch, hang out on the patio, or inside Collaboration Hall and enjoy the return to warmer weather. Cash and cards are both accepted.

SELF PAY

Friday Food Trucks

Patio on Third 400 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us each Friday for a rotation of delicious options from 11 am until 1 pm on the Patio facing Third Street during construction. Grab some lunch, hang out on the patio, or inside Collaboration Hall and enjoy the return to warmer weather. Cash and cards are both accepted.

SELF PAY

TGIM: Juneteenth

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth with red foods! Several African traditions place great philosophical and spiritual importance on the color red, including the Yoruba of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo; and the Kongo of Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Congo, and Gabon. Whether with prosperity foods such as collard greens, cornbread, […]

FREE

Wellness Wednesday: Barre on the Patio

Patio on Third 400 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us for our next Wellness Wednesday featuring Barre on the Patio with Pure Barre!  Start your day with a self-care break to focus on your breathing and challenge your body. We'll have some mats to share, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer, along with any blocks, straps, bands, or other […]

FREE

Space and Services to Make Your Next Event a Success

Planning an event? Common spaces at One and Two Discovery Square are available for tenants to use. With catering from Café Steam and professional event-planning support, your event is sure to be a success. 

Collaboration and Event Spaces in One Discovery Square Include

BREAKOUT AREAS

Collaboration Hall
2nd Floor Area
Outside Patio
3rd Floor Area

CONFERENCE ROOMS

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Coming in Two Discovery Square! A full-service training center with 100-person capacity.