The Engine opening

Dichotomy Rochester 12 Franklin St., Rochester

From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. is the Grand Reopening of Dichotomy Rochester with an Opening Reception for The Engine, works by Rork Maiellano.

(In) Voluntary Memories Reception

Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince St., Rochester

VSW is hosting a First Friday Reception for (In) Voluntary Memories by Alysia Kaplan, on display through tomorrow. Using other people's words in conjunction with her images, Alysia Kapaln is exploring the dilemma of divided historical loyalties: The moment when … Continue reading

The Park Bench screening

Little Theatre 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester

Tonight at 9 p.m., the Little will screen The Park Bench (Ann LeSchander, U.S. 2014, 83 min.) as part of The Best of the Fests series. An unconventional romantic comedy, The Park Bench mixes live action with gorgeous animation to … Continue reading

Ex Machina screening (2015-Jun-5 @ 7 p.m.)

Cinema Theatre 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester

Starting at 7 p.m., the Cinema will screen the very good sci-fi and othewise okay movie Ex Machina (Alex Garland, U.S. 2015, 108 min.) "A young programmer is selected to participate in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating … Continue reading

Wide Open Mic

Writers & Books 740 University Ave., Rochester

Writers and Books will host Wide Open Mic, hosted by Norm Davis starting at 7 p.m.

Free

4000 miles performance (2015-Jun-5 @ 7:30 p.m.)

MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center) 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester

The MuCCC will host a performance of 4000 miles by Amy Herzog. When 21 year-old Leo suffers a major loss while on a cross-country bike trip, he seeks solace from his feisty 81 year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village … Continue reading

The Great Man's Lady screening (2015-Jun-5 @ 8 p.m.)

Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House 900 East Ave., Rochester

The Dryden will screen The Great Man's Lady (William A. Wellman, U.S. 1942, 90 min., 35mm). The great man in the title could refer to director William Wellman just as easily as it does to the character played by Joel … Continue reading

While We're Young screening (2015-Jun-5 @ 8:50 p.m.)

Cinema Theatre 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester

At 8:50 p.m., the Cinema will screen the surprisingly astute While We're Young (Noah Baumbach, U.S. 2015, 97 min.) "A middle-aged couple's career and marriage are overturned when a disarming young couple enters their lives."

Boy Meets Girl screening

Little Theatre 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester

Tonight at 9 p.m., the Little will screen Boy Meets Girl (Eric Schaeffer, U.S. 2014, 95 min.) as part of The Best of the Fests series. Meet Ricky Jones. She's a beautiful young woman in her early twenties who lives … Continue reading

Jaws screening

Little Theatre 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester