The National Reserve musical performance
2020-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
For nearly half a decade, The National Reserve has spent its Friday nights lighting it up at a Brooklyn bar, winning over boozers and barflies with epic sets and a remarkable breadth of songcraft and showmanship. Now, with their stunning new Ramseur Records debut album, Motel La Grange, the band has captured every bit of that energy, emotion, and entertainment for all to hear.
Founded and fronted by singer-guitarist Sean Walsh, The National Reserve mine an archetypal musical seam, marrying gutbucket R&B, Laurel Canyon lyricism, New Orleans funk workouts, late night soul, and bluesy, boozy rock 'n' roll to create their own timeless brand of American music. Songs like "Found Me A Woman" and the indelible title track reveal a gifted new tunesmith while masterfully reminding one and all of the simple beauty of a great American bar band — two guitars, organ, bass and drums rocking out in the corner, singing their songs to soundtrack the night.

[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2020-Feb-17]

Cabin In The Woods, Transcendence, Spit Nickels musical performances
2020-02-20 21:00 - 23:00 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Facebook, 2020-Feb-17]

Queen and Slim screening
2020-02-20 21:00 - 23:12 | Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), 1 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, New York, 14623, United States
RIT will present a screening of Queen and Slim (Melina Matsoukas, Canada / U.S. 2019, 132 min.) in Ingle Auditorium.
A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.
[source: RIT College Activity Board website, 2020-Feb-10]

Opening Reception of Evidence by Joshua Rashaad McFadden
2020-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Visual Studies Workshop website, 2020-Feb-17]

Mama Africa screening
2020-02-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Mama Africa (Mika KaurismÃ¤ki, Finland / France / Germany / South Africa 2011, 90 min.) as part of the The Black Cinema Series.
Miriam Makeba was the first black African musician who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in 1959. She sang for John F. Kennedy, performed with Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone, was married to Hugh Masekela and also Stokely Carmichael. Her life was tumultuous. She always stood for truth and justice. She fought for the oppressed most importantly for black Africans, as a campaigner against apartheid. She died November 2008 after a concert in Italy. Mika KaurismÃ¤ki's documentary, traces fifty years of her music and her performing life. Through rare archive footage of her performances and through interviews with her contemporaries we discover the remarkable journey of Miriam Makeba – Mama Africa.
[source: Little Theatre calendar, 2020-Feb-17]

Drew Michael comic performance (2020-Feb-21 @ 7 p.m.)
2020-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States
Drew broke out last year with his self-titled, one-hour special on HBO (Drew Michael), released to widespread critical acclaim. Its radical approach in both format and content led The New York times to exalt it as "thrillingly subversive," while GQ raved that Drew "represents the past and future of stand-up comedy." The special earned a prestigious Writers Guild Award nomination, the only stand-up special to do so last year.
[source: Comedy @ the Carlson website, 2020-Feb-17]

Just Mercy screening (2020-Feb-21 @ 7 p.m.)
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:17 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Just Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton, U.S. 2019, 137 min.) "World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Feb-19]

Barry Altschul musical performance
2020-02-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
Legendary jazz drummer Barry Altschul will be in Rochester February 21st for a series of interviews/workshops and a solo performance and talk at Bop Shop Records. Barry has been a driving force in improvised jazz for over five decades. He has worked and recorded with Chick Corea, Paul Bley, Dave Liebman, Dave Holland, Anthony Braxton, Sam Rivers, Billy Bang and many more and is still going strong today.
[source: Bop Shop website, 2020-Feb-10]

Drew Michael comic performance (2020-Feb-21 @ 9 p.m.)
2020-02-21 21:00 - 22:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

Joker screening (2020-Feb-21 @ 9:20 p.m.)
2020-02-21 21:20 - 23:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Joker (Todd Phillips, U.S. / Canada 2019, 120 min.) "In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego: the Joker." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Feb-19]

Native American Winter Games
2020-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 Victor-Holcomb Rd., Victor, New York, 14564, United States
Storytelling, traditional winter games, Iroquois Social dancing, and more, including the competitive game of snowsnake, racing small wooden snowboats (akin to Pinewood Derby), meet sled dogs and dog sled demonstration, and lessons on how to use snowshoes. Participants can also watch the Allegany River Dancers in colorful regalia, hear winter storytelling by Ganondagan staff, win raffles, visit the Wampum Learning Center, watch the Iroquois Creation Story film, and enjoy Iroquois White Corn-inspired food for purchase.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2020-Feb-17]

Public Winter Tour
2020-02-22 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, 2020-Feb-17]

The Gift of Anger: Arun Gandhi Talk
2020-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Rundel Library Building, 115 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Arun Gandhi will present a talk titled The Gift of Anger in the Kusler-Cox Auditorium of the Rundel Library Building.
Join Arun Gandhi for a special talk on the anniversary of his grandmother Kasturba's death, about his international bestseller "The Gift of Anger." This program has been made possible through a collaboration between the Gandhi Institute and the India Community Center of Rochester. It is being presented in correlation with the Gandhi@150 Exhibit on display at the Central library February 10-29, 2020.
[source: M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence website, 2020-Feb-17]

Ford v. Ferrari screening (2020-Feb-22 @ 3:30 p.m.)
2020-02-22 15:30 - 18:02 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Ford v. Ferrari (James Mangold, U.S. / France 2019, 152 min.) "American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Feb-19]

Drew Michael comic performance (2020-Feb-22 @ 7 p.m.)
2020-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

Just Mercy screening (2020-Feb-22 @ 7 p.m.)
2020-02-22 19:00 - 21:17 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

8th Annual George Harrison Birthday Bash hosted by Don Christiano, Gregory Andrews, and Todd Bradley
2020-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2020-Feb-17]

Saunt Yübear comedy musical performance
2020-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States
Described in a newspaper article as having "dead-eyed confidence," sisters Gracie Walsh and Maddy Hubert are Saunt Yübear, a comedy music duo from Rochester, NY. Pulling inspiration from real-life experiences, their songs range in subject matter from banal office banter to gratuitous blog posts. Whether you've experienced the sting of a bad Yelp review or made a whole room of people uncomfortable after sharing your weird interests, these ladies have a harmonious hot take.
[source: Comedy @ the Carlson website, 2020-Feb-17]

Dirty Dancing screening (2020-Feb-22 @ 9 p.m.)
2020-02-22 21:00 - 22:40 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Dirty Dancing (Emile Ardolino, U.S. 1987, 100 min.) as part of the Saturday Night Rewind series.
Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.
[source: Little Theatre calendar, 2020-Feb-17]

Joker screening (2020-Feb-22 @ 9:20 p.m.)
2020-02-22 21:20 - 23:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Sudsy, Great Red, Boy Jr. musical performances
2020-02-22 21:30 - 23:30 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

Becoming Nobody screening
2020-02-23 13:30 - 14:51 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Becoming Nobody (Jamie Catto, U.S. 2019, 81 min.) "Becoming Nobody represents the core arc of Ram Dass's teachings and life: whether as Dr. Richard Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist, or as Ram Dass who serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western philosophies. Dass has defined a generation of inner explorers and seekers of truth and wisdom." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Feb-17]

Ford v. Ferrari screening (2020-Feb-23 @ 3:30 p.m.)
2020-02-23 15:30 - 18:02 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Dinner with the Community (2020-Feb-23 @ 6 p.m.)
2020-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Gandhi Institute (M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence), 929 S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, New York, 14608, United States
Let's connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a nice shared meal! Participation is donation based, just give what you can. Everyone is welcome — all we ask is that you bring curiosity, respect, and an appetite!
[source: M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence website, 2020-Feb-17]

Just Mercy screening (2020-Feb-23 @ 7 p.m.)
2020-02-23 19:00 - 21:17 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble musical performance (2020-Feb-23 @ 8 p.m.)
2020-02-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
The legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble has toured internationally as well as recorded enumerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years. The current line up, featuring Corey Wilkes/trumpet, Alex Harding/baritone sax, and the bands founder, Dr. Kahil El'Zabar/multi-percussion/ composition, is guaranteed to inspire audiences, as well as garner significant media for every presenter. The EHE is a must see ensemble, who's truly making history with each performance! They are 21st century Griot, making Great Black Music for the Mind, Body, and Spirit!
[source: Bop Shop website, 2020-Feb-17]

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble musical performance
2020-02-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
The legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble has toured internationally as well as recorded enumerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years. The current line up, featuring Corey Wilkes/trumpet, Alex Harding/baritone sax, and the bands founder, Dr. Kahil El'Zabar/multi-percussion/ composition, is guaranteed to inspire audiences, as well as garner significant media for every presenter. The Ehe is a must see ensemble, who's truly making history with each performance! They are 21st century Griot, making Great Black Music for the Mind, Body, and Spirit!
Their 2019 touring season will be kicked off with Amazon Prime's world premier of the Ehe's international award winning feature film documentary, "Be Known!". It was executive produced by super star actors, Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance, and directed by Dwayne Johnson Cochran. Whom ever books this legendary band in 2019, is sure to draw large audiences and acquire lots of press! The Ehe is available for concerts, club dates, private performances, workshops, and press events. Bookings are on a first come, first serve basis, so make your booking now!

[source: Bop Shop website, 2020-Feb-10]

Joker screening (2020-Feb-23 @ 9:20 p.m.)
2020-02-23 21:20 - 23:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Eastman Studio Orchestra musical performance (2020-Feb-24 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2020-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
[source: Eastman School of Music Calendar, 2020-Feb-17]

Tuesday Topics: "The Environment 2020" by Shalini Beath
2020-02-25 12:12 - 12:52 | Bausch and Lomb Library Building, 110 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Tuesday Topics titled The Environment 2020, presented by Shalini Beath.
In the news: Apri! 22, 2020 marks the 50th year of Earth Day. The first Earth Day in 1970 enlisted 20 million Americans and is credited with launching the modern environmental movement. It is now recognized as the planet's largest civic event and it led to passage of landmark environmental laws in the U.S., including the Clean Air, Clear Water and Endangered Species Acts.
@ the Library: Today, the Library (a division of the City of Rochester) — and the City — are working on many green initiatives. The Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) is part of the City of Rochester's Division of Environmental Quality, and was created to make Rochester a model for innovative and ecologically sustainable operations, policies and practices, and to connect the City with regional and national sustainability resources.

[source: Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library flier, 2020-Jan-3]
