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: 

Small Bites: Big Thoughts

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall on July 21st from 11 am - 1 pm for Small Bites and Big Thoughts! This week we'll be focused on breaking the stigma around HIV with presentations from the NIMH. HIV-Related Intersectional Stigma Research Advances and Opportunities Workshop Report Out Featuring Paul Gaist, Amber Wilson, & Gregory Greenwood This […]

FREE

Food Truck Friday : 2 Caveman Grillin’

Patio Outside Steam Cafe

Grab your ID, and join us on the patio outside Steam Cafe to secure your complimentary lunch from 2 Caveman Grillin'! The first 30 tenants of One Discovery Square will receive a complimentary lunch with us! Though everyone is welcome to self-purchase whatever they would like. Take in the summer sun while we can, and […]

FREE with SELF PAY for non tenants

Small Bites Big Thoughts

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall on July 21st from 11 am - 1 pm for Small Bites and Big Thoughts! This week we'll be focused on the magnificent and ever-fascinating brain, with presentations from: Institute for AI and Beyond’s 3rd International Symposium: The Future of Brain and AI Research Established by The University of Tokyo, […]

FREE

Midday Music: Jaggadease

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Take full advantage of local talent, Jaggadease, as they liven up the space with live performances in Collaboration Hall from 11 am - 1 pm. Grab lunch nearby, take a breather, or just enjoy the immaculate vibes!

FREE

Small Bites & Big Thoughts

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall on August 2 from 11 am – 1 pm for Small Bites and Big Thoughts! This week we’ll be focused on the Digestive System, including discussion of How Fungi Living in Our Mycobiome Influence Bloating, Brain Fog, and Even Mood with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum and Afif Ghannoum. To complement our […]

FREE

Food Truck Friday : Jersey Jo’s

Patio Outside Steam Cafe

Grab your ID, and join us on the patio outside Steam Cafe to secure your complimentary lunch from Jersey Jo's! The first 30 tenants of One Discovery Square will receive a complimentary lunch with us! Though everyone is welcome to self-purchase whatever they would like. Take in the summer sun while we can, and make […]

Small Bites & Big Thoughts

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall on August 16 from 11 am – 1 pm for Small Bites and Big Thoughts! This one will be centered on National Health Center Week, including discussion of How Health Systems Can Meaningfully Partner with Community Members, Community Paramedicine, and Addressing Medication Complexity Through Innovative Community-Based Strategies and Partnerships. To […]

FREE

Midday Music: D’Sievers

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall on Friday, August 18th from 11:00 am - 1pm for our Midday Music series. This month, we'll be enjoying the amazing tunes of the D'Sievers. Grab your lunch, take a break, and elevate your workday by listening to music while you eat!

FREE

End of Summer BBQ

Patio Outside Steam Cafe

Join Discovery Square for an end of summer BBQ featuring BBQ food, music and lawn games! Join us on the Patio on Wednesday, August 30th from 11am-1pm and celebrate the end of the season with your workplace community. Mark your calendars, and we'll see you there!

FREE

2nd Friday Food Truck

Patio Outside Steam Cafe

Mark your calendar for our next 2nd Friday Food Truck at Discovery Square! We'll be bringing Taco Lab on-site for lunch between 11am-1pm on Friday, September 8th outside of Cafe Steam. In fact, we'll be covering these meals up to the first 30 tenants to stop by for lunch. Take advantage of a FREE meal by showing up early, coming hungry, and ready to […]

FREE

Small Bites & Big Thoughts

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us for Small Bites & Big Thoughts on Wednesday, September 13th in Collaboration Hall from 11:00 am – 1pm, and view talks related to Gynecologic Cancer Awareness. Meanwhile, in honor of Latinx Heritage Month, enjoy snacking on: alfajores (dulce de leche cookies), tostones (fried, salted plantain chips) Inka Corn (seasoned corn nuts), vero mango […]

FREE

Small Bites & Big Thoughts

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us for Small Bites & Big Thoughts on Wednesday, September 20th in Collaboration Hall from 11:00 am – 1pm, and view talks around Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). While you watch and discuss, enjoy Latinx Heritage Beverages, such as horchata, non-alcoholic caipriahna, alua (fermented beverage), aguapanela (cane sugar drink) and hot cocoa.

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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