6:30 p.m. Doors open. Admission is free, with capacity limited to 500 attendees. This will be a mostly standing-room event. A limited number of seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
7:00 p.m. Thomas X performance begins.
Thomas X is an Ojibwe hip hop artist from Red Lake Nation. His music brings bold beats, sharp lyrics, and a powerful sense of purpose. With a focus on Native youth and cultural pride, his work celebrates identity, challenges stereotypes, and uplifts the next generation.
Presented by Rochester Public Music, Passport Sessions highlights distinct musical traditions from around the world—and close to home. Artists perform free outdoor concerts during Thursdays Downtown and lead outreach events with Rochester’s Summer SACC program.
Thursdays Downtown is Rochester’s weekly summer street festival, featuring food, music, local makers, and family fun. Learn more at the RDA website.
| Thursdays Downtown | Summer SACC (Rochester Public Schools) |
| This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. |
6:30 p.m. Doors open. Admission is free, with capacity limited to 500 attendees. This will be a mostly standing-room event. A limited number of seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
7:00 p.m. Thomas X performance begins.
Thomas X is an Ojibwe hip hop artist from Red Lake Nation. His music brings bold beats, sharp lyrics, and a powerful sense of purpose. With a focus on Native youth and cultural pride, his work celebrates identity, challenges stereotypes, and uplifts the next generation.
Presented by Rochester Public Music, Passport Sessions highlights distinct musical traditions from around the world—and close to home. Artists perform free outdoor concerts during Thursdays Downtown and lead outreach events with Rochester’s Summer SACC program.
Thursdays Downtown is Rochester’s weekly summer street festival, featuring food, music, local makers, and family fun. Learn more at the RDA website.
| Thursdays Downtown | Summer SACC (Rochester Public Schools) |
| This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. |