Dream Float, Shag Mantra, Stephe N. Ferm musical performances
2018-12-04 21:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Facebook, 2018-Nov-26]

A Private War screening (2018-Dec-5 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-12-05 19:00 - 20:50 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen A Private War (Matthew Heineman, U.K. / U.S. 2018, 110 min.) "One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the front line of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Nov-28]

Suicide: The Ripple Effect screening (2018-Dec-5 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-12-05 19:30 - 21:03 | Regal Eastview Mall, 70 Eastview Mall Dr., Victor, New York, 14564, United States
Regal Eastview Mall will host a screening of Suicide: The Ripple Effect (Greg Dicharry, Kevin Hines, U.S. 2018, 93 min.)
At age 19, Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Seventeen years later, he still struggles with many of the same symptoms that led him to attempt to take his life, but he is on a mission to use his story to help others stay alive. Kevin has also been one of the key catalysts in helping end a nearly 80-year long fight to construct suicide prevention net on the iconic San Francisco bridge. Kevin takes a journey to better understand the ripple effects his suicide attempt had on his family, friends, and the first responders who helped save him. He's also working to shine light on inspirational individuals, families, and organizations who are using personal pain to help others find the hope they need to heal.
[source: Reddit website, 2018-Nov-19]

Ossia New Music performance (2018-Dec-5 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Kilbourn Hall at Eastman School of Music, 60 Gibbs St., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
[source: Ossia New Music website, 2018-Nov-26]

Here at the Water's Edge, An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy screenings
2018-12-05 19:30 - 21:46 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Here at the Water's Edge (Leo Hurwitz and Charles Pratt, U.S. 1961, 60 min., 16mm), and An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy (Leo Hurwitz, U.S. 1964, 76 min., 16mm) as part of the Leo Hurwitz series.
Hurwitz's visual poem of the sights and sounds of New York Harbor in the late 1950s, Here at the Water's Edge is a time capsule of when Manhattan's waterways were vibrant and bustling. Critic Prairie Miller called it "the most haunting film I have ever seen. The film's poetry is utter visual—such wonder at the ordinary, such mastery of the natural." National Educational Television (NET), the precursor to PBS, sought to make a memorial to the late President John F. Kennedy for the first anniversary of his assassination. Rather than replaying the events of the year before, NET producer Brice Edwards asked Hurwitz to make a program exploring death itself. The film was the first public recognition of Hurwitz's work on television since his blacklisting, and it led to other documentaries for NET later in the decade.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2018-Nov-26]

Free Solo screening (2018-Dec-5 @ 8:50 p.m.)
2018-12-05 20:50 - 22:30 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Free Solo (Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, U.S. 2018, 100 min.) "Follow Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 ft-high El Capitan Wall. With no ropes or safety gear, he completed arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing history." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Nov-28]

Books Sandwiched In: Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon by Robert Kurson
2018-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
For Books Sandwiched In, Dr. Morton Stein will review Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon by Robert Kurson. [source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Dec-5]

Maineland screening
2018-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | University of Rochester River Campus, Intercampus Dr. & Library Rd., Rochester, New York, 14611, United States
In Dewey Hall, 1101 on the UofR Campus is a screening of Maineland (Miao Wang, China / U.S. 2017, 90 min.) followed by" a panel discussion featuring U of R students from China discussing their experiences studying and living in Rochester".
Filmed over three years in China and the U.S., Maineland is a multi-layered coming-of-age tale that follows two affluent and cosmopolitan teenagers as they settle into a boarding school in blue-collar rural Maine. Directed by Miao Wang (herself a former Chinese student in the U.S.), the film follows bubbly, fun-loving Stella and introspective Harry as they seek a Western-style education, escape from the dreaded Chinese college entrance exam, and the promise of a Hollywood-style U.S. high school experience.
[source: University of Rochester events calendar, 2018-Dec-3]

Handwriting the Constitution (2018-Dec-6 @ 6 p.m.)
2018-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave., Rochester, New York, 14617, United States
This is a practice begun by artist Morgan O'Hara, and it can be a unique way to learn about the document and the amendments. Copies of the Constitution will be provided, as well as writing implements and paper.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Oct-15]

A Private War screening (2018-Dec-6 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-12-06 19:00 - 20:50 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Naughty Marietta screening
2018-12-06 19:30 - 21:15 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Naughty Marietta (W. S. Van Dyke, U.S. 1935, 105 min., 35mm) as part of the Jeanette MacDonald series.
French princess Marie (MacDonald) takes on the identity of her maid, Marietta, in order to escape her impending marriage to a Spanish nobleman whom she doesn't love. She sails for New Orleans, but the ship is attacked by pirates. Rescued by Captain Warrington (Nelson Eddy in his first pairing with MacDonald), the ship makes its way to New Orleans, and though Marie and Warrington are attracted to each other, he is not interested in marriage and she fears discovery. Yet, as her deception is unraveled, they find themselves drawn to each other. Nominated for Best Picture and based on the operetta of the same name.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2018-Dec-3]

Tom Waits Birthday Tribute
2018-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Iron Smoke Distillery, 111 Parce Ave., Fairport, New York, 14450, United States
Tommy Brunett, and Brian Williams will host a Tom Waits Birthday Tribute at Iron Smoke Distillery featuring Brian Williams, Tommy Brunett, Alan Murphy, Richard Storms, Jeff Riales, Brian Lindsay, Jeff Spevak, Todd Krasz, Connie Deming, Teressa Wilcox, Rob Smith, Scott Regan, Suzi Willpower, Annie Wells, and Irish Ben. [source: Facebook, 2018-Dec-3]

Another Holiday Trilogy theatrical performance (2018-Dec-6 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Black Sheep Theatre, 274 North Goodman Street Suite D-313, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Black Sheep Theatre will host Another Holiday Trilogy: "an evening of holiday-inspired one acts created by local playwright Justin Rielly." In After Another Feast, directed by Jacqueline Moe, "Ellie is beginning to move forward after the abrupt passing of her husband, but with any new chapter, sometimes those closest to us do not move forward at the same speed." In Beholding the Manger directed by Kristy Funderburk, and Charlie Cooper, "Van builds a manger dedicated to the President to win the town's Christmas display competition. However, while he prepares to celebrate the holiday with a political-themed nativity, his personal and political views may tear his family even further apart. Will he be able to see the light?" Finally, in 'Til the Midnight Hour, directed by Ingrid Alvarez, "Megan and Matt unexpectedly reconnect – it's been a long time since high school! New Year's Eve may be an apt time to travel down memory lane and reflect on life's changes." [source: Facebook, 2018-Dec-3]

Free Solo screening (2018-Dec-6 @ 8:50 p.m.)
2018-12-06 20:50 - 22:30 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Justin Roeland and Nightswimmers, Oats Holy Roller, Nathan Kay Deep Space musical performances
2018-12-06 21:00 - 23:00 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Facebook, 2018-Dec-3]

Let's Duet: Brian MacDonald musical performance
2018-12-06 21:30 - 23:30 | Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Brian MacDonald is the Rochester Resident for December. He is the lead singer and mandolin player with the Honey Smugglers. For his first show of the Residency, he will be doing an evening of duets with friends from the local scene, covering some of his favorite songs in a story telling fashion. This will be an one of a kind evening of intimate music that you should not miss.
[source: Facebook, 2018-Dec-3]

Makers Market
2018-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | New City Cafe, 441 Parsells Ave., Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Dec-3]

Krampus Does Hungerford (2018-Dec-7 @ 5 p.m.)
2018-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14609, United States

The Old Man and The Gun screening (2018-Dec-7 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-12-07 19:00 - 20:33 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Old Man and The Gun (David Lowery, U.S. 2018, 93 min.) "Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Dec-5]

Wide Open Mic (2018-Dec-7 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Writers & Books, 740 University Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Writers and Books website, 2018-Dec-3]

Eastman Philharmonia and Eastman-Rochester Chorus musical performance
2018-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
[source: Eastman School of Music Calendar, 2018-Dec-3]

Another Holiday Trilogy theatrical performance (2018-Dec-7 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Black Sheep Theatre, 274 North Goodman Street Suite D-313, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

American Sniper screening
2018-12-07 19:30 - 21:43 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen American Sniper (Clint Eastwood, U.S. 2014, 133 min., DCP) as part of the Eastwood as Director series.
Eastwood's highest-grossing film is this controversial portrait of an American Navy Seal sniper deployed during the Iraq war. Bradley Cooper plays Chris Kyle, a Texas ranch hand spurred to enlist when he sees news coverage of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings. Through four tours of duty, Kyle struggles with the brutality of the job, while tracking a high-ranking al-Qaeda leader and facing off against an Olympic-level Syrian sniper out to get him. In between those tours, Kyle struggles with domestic life and reconnecting with his wife and daughter as he takes the scars of war home with him.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2018-Dec-3]

A John Waters Christmas
2018-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York, 14202, United States
Like a damaged St. Nick for the Christmas corrupted, John Waters — legendary filmmaker ("Female Trouble", "Hairspray", "Serial Mom"), raconteur and author of bestselling books, Carsick, Role Models and Make Trouble — hitchhikes into town with a bag full of sticks and stones for the devoted and the damned, spreading Yuletide profanity and perverted piety with his critically acclaimed one-man show, "A John Waters Christmas". This rapid-fire "trigger warning" for holiday traditionalists asks the questions, "Is Prancer the only gay reindeer?", "Is it wrong to steal purses from cars in graveyard parking lots on Christmas Eve while mourners leave flowers?", "Has Santa ever been nude?", and, most importantly, "Should you disrupt living crÃ¨che celebrations this year in the name of political action?" Miracles really do happen at Yuletide, even if they're false, and Waters prays for a Gaspar Noé Christmas film, and a new sex club that encourages gay men and lesbians to have sex with each other for the very first time. Delving into his love for the annual December warning list of "Unsafe Toys to Give Your Child" and his hatred for email Christmas cards, The Easter Bunny, and any kind of holiday "food issues", the Pope of Trash will give you a Cool Yule like no other. You better watch out, you better cry! John Waters, the People's Pervert, is coming to town.
[source: Babeville website, 2018-Dec-3]

Blaze screening (2018-Dec-7 @ 8:35 p.m.)
2018-12-07 20:35 - 22:44 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Blaze (Ethan Hawke, U.S. 2018, 129 min.) "The life of musician Blaze Foley." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Dec-5]

The Keelers, Day Of The Locust musical performances
2018-12-07 21:30 - 23:30 | Rosen Krown (formerly Monty's Krown), 875 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
[source: WNY Shows website, 2018-Dec-3]

Holiday Bazaar (2018-Dec-8 @ 10 a.m.)
2018-12-08 10:00 - 14:00 | The Yards, 50-52 Public Market, Rochester, New York, 14609, United States

Krampus Does Hungerford (2018-Dec-8 @ 10 a.m.)
2018-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14609, United States

Snowy Saturday Fun
2018-12-08 11:00 - 15:00 | ReHouse Architectural Salvage, 469 W. Ridge Rd., Rochester, New York, 14615, United States
Jack the Cookie Master with be baking holiday cookies on site
Make and Take a holiday craft featuring repurposed bed springs

[source: ReHouse e-mail, 2018-Dec-5]

Focus 45: Todd Gustavson: Toy Cameras and Camera Toys
2018-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Todd Gustavson will present a Focus 45 lecture titled Toy Cameras and Camera Toys at the George Eastman Museum.
Cameras designed for and marketed to children have been available since the introduction of commercially manufactured gelatin dry plates in the late 1880s. Simple box camera designs were replaced in the 1930s as plastic molding technology combined with simple optics and easy handling to create enticing, fun cameras. Although the sizes, shapes, and type of media used have changed over the years, the goal of toy cameras has always been the same, to introduce young people to photography. This talk will take a look at some of the toy cameras and camera toys from the museum's technology collection.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2018-Dec-3]
