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Photos: Thomas Sticha kicks off The Current Happy Hours 2026 season with a live set in Rochester

by Rosei Skipper

May 15, 2026

Thomas Sticha performs at The Current Happy Hours at Little Thistle Brewing in Rochester, Minnesota, on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Thomas Sticha performs at The Current Happy Hours at Little Thistle Brewing in Rochester, Minnesota, on Thursday, May 14, 2026.Rosei Skipper for MPR

The 2026 season of The Current Happy Hours kicked off in fine fashion Thursday night when Thomas Sticha performed a live set at Little Thistle Brewing in Rochester, Minnesota. The Current’s Bill DeVille DJ'ed a set of music and emceed the event. The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.

Despite high winds in Rochester Thursday evening, the music, the environment and the vibe were top notch, drawing people of all ages. See photos from the event:

The Current’s Happy Hours are presented by Renewal by Andersen and Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign.

Photos: Thomas Sticha kicks off The Current Happy Hours 2026 season with a live set in Rochester