The Story of the Odenbach Shipyards

Charlotte Branch Library 3557 Lake Ave., Rochester

The Odenbach Shipbuilding Corporation built tankers, tugs and landing barges on Dewey Avenue from 1942 until 1947. Join local historian Marie Poinan for a program on the Y-boats built at the Greece shipyard and see photos of this local landmark, … Continue reading

Free

River Campus Libraries Observes Banned Books Week

Rush Rhees Library at the University of Rochester 755 Library Rd., Rochester

Lolita. To Kill a Mockingbird. The Great Gatsby. These books and many others are, or at one time were, banned or challenged in libraries, schools, and bookstores across the globe. In 1982, the American Library Association launched Banned Books Week, … Continue reading

Open Mic, Youth Events

Writers & Books 740 University Ave., Rochester

Open to 4th — 12th graders who would like to perform: comedy, improv, singing, musical instruments, poetry reading, or any other type of live performance. Each act will have approximately 5 minutes of stage time. Improv games will be featured … Continue reading

Free

A History of Halloween

St John's Lutheran Church 800 East Ridge Rd., Rochester

Paul Tantillo will present A History of Halloween at the October meeting of the Irondequoit Historical Society.

Charlie Hunter Trio musical performance

Lovin' Cup 300 Park Point Dr., Rochester

"How's this for a sketch resume for the brilliant seven-string guitarist Charlie Hunter? He came up on the music-magic Berkeley, Calif. scene in the '80s, graduated to local hero status with his bands (his famed trio, plus the Tj Kirk … Continue reading

$20