Opening Reception: Fanciful Animals In Captivity
2018-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Firehouse Gallery will host an Opening Reception for Fanciful Animals In Captivity, on display through May 5. [source: Flower City Arts Center website, 2018-Apr-23]

River Lynch musical performance
2018-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Sticky Lips BBQ City Music Hall, 625 Culver Rd., Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
After withdrawing from college, singer-songwriter River Lynch got to work on his career as a solo act. Playing shows in and around upstate New York for roughly 3 years. "Not everyone can be a songwriter" states River, "You must be blessed with the ability to write and disciplined enough to see it through".
[source: Facebook, 2018-Apr-23]

30th annual Bird of Prey Days Festival (2018-Apr-27 @ 6:30 p.m.)
2018-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Braddock Bay Park, 199 East Manitou Rd., Hilton, New York, 14468, United States
The 30th annual Bird of Prey Days Festival will take place at the Donald Schleiter Lodge in Braddock Bay Park. [source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Apr-23]

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero screening (2018-Apr-27 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-04-27 19:00 - 20:24 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (Richard Lanni, Ireland / U.K. / France / Canada / U.S. 2018, 84 min.) "The true story of a stray dog who joins his new master on the battlefields of the First World War. For his valorous actions, Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Apr-25]

Vegan/Gluten Free Meet and Mingle Dinner
2018-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | 540WMain Community Arts Education and Cultural Center, 540 W. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14608, United States
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Apr-23]

Black Panther screening
2018-04-27 19:00 - 21:14 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Black Panther (Ryan Coogler, U.S. 2018, 134 min.) as part of the The Black Cinema Series.
Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" follows T'Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.
[source: Little Theatre calendar, 2018-Apr-9]

Aasif Mandvi comedic performance (2018-Apr-27 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) screening (2018-Apr-27 @ 8 p.m.)
2018-04-27 20:00 - 21:42 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will host a screening of films from the 60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) featuring:

The Dinner Scene (Nicholas Thurkettle, USA, 10 min.) "A solitary screenwriter pushes thru self-doubt to pen a romantic reunion."
The Oak Tree (Ethan Jahan, Lebanon, 23 min.) "A local craftsman, Fadel, is ostracised by villagers after a misunderstanding."
Waltzing Tilda (Jonathan Wilhelmsson, Australia, 15 min.) "Tilda wakes up alone, journeying thru freedom and loneliness to maturity."
Madres de luna (Mothers of Luna, Alicia Albares, Spain, 15 min.) "A baby narrates her past lives, while struggling to fulfill a goal to be born."
Ceci n'est pas une Animation (This Is Not an Animation, Federico Kempke, Canada, 5 min.) "A group of pretentious animators make the 'Ultimate Animated Film.'"
Smiling From the Grave (Ermao Zhong, China, 16 min.) "A rural Chinese wife visits the city to fulfill her husband's greatest wishes."
Wake the Riderless Horse (Michael Langman, USA, 18 min.) "Taking 'the easy way out' is more challenging than Jonathan imagined."

[source: Rochester International Film Festival website, 2018-Apr-23]

Wild Adriatic, Chestnut Grove musical performances
2018-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Facebook, 2018-Apr-23]

Justin Williams musical performance
2018-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Beer Market, 1401 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
[source: College Town events page, 2018-Apr-23]

Love Simon screening (2018-Apr-27 @ 8:30 p.m.)
2018-04-27 20:30 - 22:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Love Simon (Greg Berlanti, U.S. 2018, 110 min.) "Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends, and all of his classmates: he's gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Apr-25]

The Hi-Risers, Ben Morey, Katie Preston musical performances
2018-04-27 20:30 - 22:30 | Arbor Loft, 17 Pitkin St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
At the Arbor Loft is great, fun 1960's-styled rock band The Hi-Risers for their CD Release Party along with great, precise acoustic rock from Ben Morey, and Katie Preston.
After a five year hiatus, The Hi-Risers are back with a brand new record and a very special show to celebrate their return! Founding members Greg Townson and Todd Bradley are teaming up with newcomer Trevor Lake for their first performance together.
[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2018-Apr-23]

Aasif Mandvi comedic performance (2018-Apr-27 @ 10 p.m.)
2018-04-27 22:00 - 2018-04-28 00:00 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

30th annual Bird of Prey Days Festival (2018-Apr-28 @ 8 a.m.)
2018-04-28 08:00 - 15:30 | Braddock Bay Park, 199 East Manitou Rd., Hilton, New York, 14468, United States

Mayday! Underground Spring Market
2018-04-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Village Gate Square, 274 N. Goodman St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

Spring Tour (2018-Apr-28 @ 11 a.m.)
2018-04-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Mt. Hope Cemetery South Entrance, 1133 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
Enjoy a 60 to 90-minute (depending on weather) guided walking tour on flat, paved roads.
[source: Friends of Mt. Hope website, 2018-Apr-23]

2nd Annual RocWorthy Earth Fest
2018-04-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Abundance Cooperative Market (formerly Echo Tone Music), 571 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
Celebrating sustainability with live music, vendors, and demonstrations.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Apr-23]

Diet and the Environment, "Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret" screening
2018-04-28 12:30 - 16:00 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will host a lecture by Demosthenes Maratos titled Diet and the Environment and a screening of Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (Kip Andersen, Keegan Kuhn, U.S. 2014, 85 min.) presented by Animal Rights Rochester. [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Apr-23]

60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) screening (2018-Apr-28 @ 4 p.m.)
2018-04-28 16:00 - 17:33 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will host a screening of films from the 60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) featuring:

Oma (Bill Kirstein, USA, 15 min.) "As she turns 100, Carmen and her family revisit 8mm films and memories."
01 (Julian Friedrich, Germany, 7 min.) "A refugee boy's journey is set to music in this 'Second Truth' series short."
The Prince (Kyra Zagorsky, Canada, 12 min.) "Middle-Eastern Americans Olivia, her brother and Uncle Amir face racial divides."
Bullies (Daniel Bydlowski, USA, 28 min.) "10-year-old Eugene is bullied until a secret pathway leads him to safety."
Tavolsag (Mohammad Malak, Qatar, 5 min.) "A story, told through dance, which symbolizes love, distance and longing."
The Last Leaf (Ekaterina Uvarova, Russia, 26 min.) "An aging artist paints a masterpiece to save the life of a friend."

[source: Rochester International Film Festival website, 2018-Apr-23]

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero screening (2018-Apr-28 @ 4:30 p.m.)
2018-04-28 16:30 - 17:54 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero screening (2018-Apr-28 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-04-28 19:00 - 20:24 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Aasif Mandvi comedic performance (2018-Apr-28 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) screening (2018-Apr-28 @ 8 p.m.)
2018-04-28 20:00 - 21:38 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will host a screening of films from the 60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) featuring:

Adrift (Cath Le Couteur, United Kingdom, 11 min.) "Starting with the first solar powered satellite, meet some of our 100+ million space artifacts."
TRANCE (Gnanadas Kasinathar, Sri Lanka, 20 min.) "A post-war Sri Lankan woman fearful of reality finds courage in a trance state."
The Immaculate Conception Photography Gallery (Jeffrey Zablotny, Canada, 14 min.) "Past and present collide, as a photographer laboriously hand-alters images."
Rooms (Andrew D. Zimbelman, USA, 2 min.) "A man wanders and wonders amid 'inconsolable rain.' (Set to a Billy Collins poem)."
The School of Honk (Patrick Johnson, USA, 12 min.) "A community brass band promotes joy and inclusivity, parading with pride."
Comme Les Roses (K. S. McMullen, France, 14 min.) "Paris, 1967: The summer is hot and heady, the air thick with sex and politics."
Facing Mecca (Jan-Eric Mack, Switzerland, 25 min.) "Pensioner Roli helps Fareed navigate Swiss bureaucracy to bury his Muslim wife."

[source: Rochester International Film Festival website, 2018-Apr-23]

Love Simon screening (2018-Apr-28 @ 8:30 p.m.)
2018-04-28 20:30 - 22:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Palm, Attic Abasement, Ribbons musical performances
2018-04-28 21:30 - 23:30 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

Aasif Mandvi comedic performance (2018-Apr-28 @ 10 p.m.)
2018-04-28 22:00 - 2018-04-29 00:00 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

30th annual Bird of Prey Days Festival (2018-Apr-29 @ 8 a.m.)
2018-04-29 08:00 - 15:30 | Braddock Bay Park, 199 East Manitou Rd., Hilton, New York, 14468, United States

Have We Made Progress? A Check-up on Local Waterways lecture by Dr. Joseph C. Makarewicz
2018-04-29 09:45 - 10:45 | Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, New York, United States

Human Flow screening
2018-04-29 13:00 - 15:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will host a screening of Human Flow (Ai Weiwei, Germany / U.S. / China / Palestine 2017, 140 min.)
Director and artist Ai Weiwei's detailed and heartbreaking documentary about the global refugee crisis.
[source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Apr-23]

North Section Public Tour (2018-Apr-29 @ 2 p.m.)
2018-04-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Mt. Hope Cemetery North Gatehouse, 791 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
This foundational tour is a two-hour walk of approximately one mile on paved roads and uneven terrain. This overview includes the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, as well as topics of local history, horticulture, geology, architecture, monument symbolism, and more.
[source: Friends of Mt. Hope website, 2018-Apr-23]
