Carol Faulkner: Lucretia Mott at Seneca Falls
2017-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Women's Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall St., Seneca Falls, New York, 13148, United States
Women's Rights National Historical Park is pleased to have Professor Carol Faulkner give a presentation titled "Lucretia Mott at Seneca Falls." Her discussion will describe Mott's distinctive contributions and significance to the Seneca Falls Convention.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2017-Mar-1]

The Rochester English-Speaking Union Highschool Shakespeare Contest
2017-03-04 13:00 - 15:00 | MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center), 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The MuCCC will host a presentation of The Rochester English-Speaking Union Highschool Shakespeare Contest
The Rochester English-Speaking Union Highschool Shakespeare Contest gives high school students a chance to interpret a monologue and a sonnet by the bard, and audiences the chance to hear teens help immortal dramatic word-craft cross the centuries. One participant is selected to go to a national conference and competition in New York City. Free refreshments and a chance to meet the young actors.
[source: MuCCC website, 2017-Feb-27]

People's March for Education Justice
2017-03-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Pole, 1 Liberty Pole Wy., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
As we continue to defend the institution of public education from federal attacks by Donald Trump and Betsy Devos, we march to defend that same institution here in New York. The public investment Governor Cuomo proposes in his education budget this year is woefully inadequate and falls way short of being equitable. It will negatively impact our most vulnerable students from early child care to higher education all across the state. Black, brown, immigrant, refugee, low-income, LGBTQIA, English Language Learners, homeless students and students with disabilities, are worthy of an investment that will meet their needs not deny them opportunities to be successful.
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

Girl Rising Film Screening and Discussion
2017-03-04 14:15 - 15:56 | Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, New York, United States
Girl Rising (Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Richard Robbins, U.S. / India 2013, 101 min.) will be screened at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church followed by a discussion.
Join Gandhi Institute Fellow and RIT Scholar, Janine Burge, for a film screening of "Girl Rising." The film spotlights nine unforgettable stories of girls living in the developing world striving to overcome insurmountable odds to achieve their dreams.
[source: M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence website, 2017-Feb-27]

A Dog's Purpose screening (2017-Mar-4 @ 4:15 p.m.)
2017-03-04 16:15 - 17:55 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen A Dog's Purpose (Lasse HallstrÃ¶m, U.S. 2017, 100 min.) "A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Mar-1]

Fences screening (2017-Mar-4 @ 7 p.m.)
2017-03-04 19:00 - 21:19 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Fences (Denzel Washington, U.S. 2016, 139 min.) "A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Mar-1]

Holy Hockey theatrical performance
2017-03-04 19:30 - 21:00 | MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center), 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The MuCCC will host a performance of Holy Hockey by Lawrence Jones.
Christmas and Chanukah collide at the hockey rink, where unexpected events cause the rabbi and the minister to re-evaluate their calling. Will their friendship hold amidst a professional rivalry, as they and their families search for deeper meaning in the holidays.
[source: MuCCC website, 2017-Feb-27]

Life Is A Dream theatrical performance (2017-Mar-4 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2017-03-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Bread and Water Theatre, 172 W. Main St., Rochester, New York, United States
Considered one of the outstanding Spanish dramas of all time, this 17th-century allegory explores the mysteries of human destiny, the illusory nature of existence, and the struggle between predestination and free will. On the basic plot structure of King's suspicions of his son's role in an impending revolution, the playwright builds a dramatic edifice of theatricality, rich in symbolism and metaphor, expressed in magnificent poetry.
[source: Bread and Water Theatre , 2017-Feb-27]

The Bridge on the River Kwai screening (2017-Mar-4 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2017-03-04 19:30 - 22:11 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen the darkly brilliant film, The Bridge on the River Kwai (David Lean, U.K./U.S. 1957, 161 min., 35mm) as part of the 12 Postcards from Prison series.
A group of British P.O.W.'s captured by the Japanese during WWII are forced to build a bridge that will assist the enemy. Lean's strongest statement on the insanity and absurdity of war is abundant in magnificent acting, spectacular action scenes, and shattering ironies. The peerless cast features William Holden, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa and—in his Oscar-winning performance as the Colonel who collaborates with the Japanese—Alec Guinness.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2017-Feb-27]

The Flick theatrical performance (2017-Mar-4 @ 8 p.m.)
2017-03-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Jewish Community Center (JCC), 1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
The JCC will host a performance of The Flick by Annie Baker in the CenterStage Theatre.
Three underpaid employees of a run-down movie theater tear tickets, clean up popcorn and attend to one of the few remaining 35 millimeter film projectors in usage. Their tiny battles and not-so-tiny heartbreaks play out in the empty aisles and become more gripping than the lackluster, second-run movies on the screen. With keen insight and a finely tuned comic eye, The Flick is a hilarious and heart-rending plea for authenticity in a fast-changing world. A must-see for movie lovers.
[source: Jewish Community Center website, 2017-Feb-28]

Masquerade Ball
2017-03-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States
The Good Pointe Society invites you to attend this year's Black and White Masquerade Ball! This electrifying event promises to be the white hot party of the season with cool beats provided by DJ Flex.
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

The Founder screening (2017-Mar-4 @ 9:25 p.m.)
2017-03-04 21:25 - 23:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Founder (John Lee Hancock, U.S. 2016, 115 min.) "The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into one of the biggest restaurant businesses in the world with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Mar-1]

Komrads, Tart Vandelay, Doorway Talkers musical performances
2017-03-04 22:00 - 2017-03-05 00:00 | Monty's Krown, 875 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

Rethinking Gender: Gender Expansive Identities and Experiences
2017-03-05 09:45 - 10:45 | Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, New York, United States
Clinical Psychologist Emma Forbes-Jones will debunk myths and address the range of trans identities and experiences, issues of terminology, biology, etiquette, and policy advocacy, and their relevance to us in our communities.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2017-Feb-27]

Moana screening (2017-Mar-5 @ 1:15 p.m.)
2017-03-05 13:15 - 15:02 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Moana (Ron Clements, Don Hall, U.S. 2016, 107 min.) "In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Feb-15]

Mia Madre screening (2017-Mar-5 @ 2 p.m.)
2017-03-05 14:00 - 15:47 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Mia Madre (Nanni Moretti, Italy/France/Germany 2015, 107 min., 35mm, English and Italian w/subtitles) as part of the Survey of Contemporary Italian Cinema series.
Acclaimed Italian auteur Nanni Moretti finds comedy and pathos in the story of Margherita, a harried film director (Margherita Buy) trying to juggle the demands of her latest movie and a personal life in crisis. The star of her film, a charming but hammy American actor (John Turturro) imported for the production, initially presents nothing but headaches, and her crew is close to mutiny. Away from the shoot, Margherita tries to hold her life together as her beloved mother's illness progresses, and her teenage daughter grows ever more distant. Characteristically self-reflexive and autobiographical, Moretti's latest film speaks to the poignancy of human transience, how we process loss, and how we gain strength through humor.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2017-Feb-27]

The Flick theatrical performance (2017-Mar-5 @ 2 p.m.)
2017-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Jewish Community Center (JCC), 1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States

Sonita screening
2017-03-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Sonita (Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami, Germany / Switzerland 2015, 90 min.) as part of the Trailblazing Women Series.
If 18-year old Sonita had a say in things, Michael Jackson would be her father and Rihanna her mother. She captures her dream of being a famous rapper in her scrapbook. For the time being, her only fans are the other teenage girls in a Tehran shelter. There, Sonita, a refugee from Afghanistan, gets counseling for the traumas she has suffered and guidance in shaping her future. Her family has a very different future planned for her: as a bride she's worth $9,000. What's more, women aren't allowed to sing in Iran. How can Sonita still succeed in making her dreams come true?
[source: Little Theatre website, 2017-Feb-27]

Author Discussion and Signing, "Empower Now: 14 Trues Stories of Young Minority Professionals"
2017-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | University of Rochester Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 1305 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
Featuring Brandon Stroud MS, Rickey Harvey JR, Dr. Amber Robins, and Armond Collins who will showcase their collaborative work "Empower Now: 14 Trues Stories of Young Minority Professionals."
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2017-Mar-1]

A Dog's Purpose screening (2017-Mar-5 @ 4:15 p.m.)
2017-03-05 16:15 - 17:55 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Commander Cody musical performance
2017-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The quintessential "bar band," Cody and crew play stripped-down, basic rock 'n' roll, boogie-woogie, country and blues.
[source: Abilene calendar page, 2017-Feb-27]

The Wild Spiritual Ride of a Jewish Hollywood Screenwriter
2017-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Jewish Community Center (JCC), 1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
David N. Weiss will be sharing stories and insights of his blockbuster screen-writing career.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2017-Feb-27]

Underground Funk, Miss This, Cessation musical performances
2017-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

Fences screening (2017-Mar-5 @ 7 p.m.)
2017-03-05 19:00 - 21:19 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

The Founder screening (2017-Mar-5 @ 9:25 p.m.)
2017-03-05 21:25 - 23:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

The Bridge on the River Kwai screening (2017-Mar-6 @ 1:30 p.m.)
2017-03-06 13:30 - 16:11 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

March Monday Mayhem: A Police Accountability System with teeth!
2017-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St., Rochester, New York, 14608, United States
For March Monday Mayhem, the Flying Squirrel Community Space has invited authors Barbara Lacker-Ware and Theodore Forsyth to discuss their recently released report on the failures of the Civlian Review Board in Rochester and their solution.
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

Fences screening (2017-Mar-6 @ 7 p.m.)
2017-03-06 19:00 - 21:19 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

The Founder screening (2017-Mar-6 @ 9:25 p.m.)
2017-03-06 21:25 - 23:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Lunch and Learn Series: Kiva Rochester
2017-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | City Hall, 30 Church St, Rochester, New York, 14614, United States
Kiva Rochester: The newest small business development program offerd by the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development. This program offers 0% interest loans of $10,000 or less that are crowdfunded online using Kiva's innovative platform.
[source: City of Rochester website, 2017-Mar-1]
