The Good Liar screening (2019-Dec-28 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-12-28 19:00 - 20:49 (America/New_York) | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Good Liar (Bill Condon, U.S. 2019, 109 min.) "Consummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-Dec-25]

Rosemary's Baby screening
2019-12-28 19:30 - 21:47 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Rosemary's Baby (Roman Polanski, U.S. 1968, 137 min., 35mm) as part of the Once Upon a Time . . . at the Dryden series.
The first Hollywood production by the controversial French-Polish director Roman Polanski, this film solidified his standing as a significant commercial filmmaker. Featuring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, and Ruth Gordon, this psychological horror film delves into feminism, mental illness, Christianity, and the occult while shadowing Rosemary Woodhouse (Farrow) through the stages of her peculiar pregnancy. With long continuous takes, Polanski uses the camera to create the sensation of paranoia and conspiracy, as the plot unfolds to reveal the truly disturbing reality of its characters.
[source: George Eastman Museum website, 2019-Dec-23]

Dark Waters screening (2019-Dec-28 @ 8:50 p.m.)
2019-12-28 20:50 - 22:56 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Dark Waters (Todd Haynes, U.S. 2019, 126 min.) "A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-Dec-25]

Blazing Saddles screening (2019-Dec-29 @ 2 p.m.)
2019-12-29 14:00 - 15:33 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Blazing Saddles (Mel Brooks, U.S. 1974, 93 min., 35mm) as part of the Canon series.
Mel Brooks's third feature, and his first box-office blockbuster, turns the western upside down and inside out. Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder star as our heroes and Harvey Korman is their nemesis, Hedy (er, Hedley) Lamarr. Along with their one-liners, toilet humor, and inside showbiz jokes, Brooks and his co-writers (including the late Richard Pryor) also play off all-kinds of cultural stereotypes. It's hard to imagine a more transgressive, or funnier, movie being made today.
[source: George Eastman Museum website, 2019-Dec-23]

Judy screening (2019-Dec-29 @ 4 p.m.)
2019-12-29 16:00 - 17:59 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Judy (Rupert Goold, U.K. 2019, 119 min.) "Legendary performer Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-Dec-25]

The Good Liar screening (2019-Dec-29 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-12-29 19:00 - 20:49 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Dark Waters screening (2019-Dec-29 @ 8:50 p.m.)
2019-12-29 20:50 - 22:56 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

14th Annual Rochester International Children's Film Festival screening
2019-12-30 10:00 - 10:52 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will host a screening of the 14th Annual Rochester International Children's Film Festival. [source: Cinema e-mail, 2019-Dec-17]

The Good Liar screening (2019-Dec-30 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-12-30 19:00 - 20:49 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Dark Waters screening (2019-Dec-30 @ 8:50 p.m.)
2019-12-30 20:50 - 22:56 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Spontaneous Eruption: Last Noise Show Of The Decade
2019-12-30 21:00 - 23:00 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Bug Jar will host Spontaneous Eruption! Last Noise Show Of The Decade featuring:

CHB
Martin Freeman
Dr. Hamburger
Joe+N
Colonal Parmideau
The Bloody Noes
Smaxkult
Foot and Mouth Disease
Borden/Ranallo
Deceiver
Boueffe
Geld Them
Asthmatic
Band Room Janitors
Asterixis
Arone Oneil

[source: WNY Shows website, 2019-Dec-23]

New Year's Eve at Roc Holiday Village
2019-12-31 17:00 - 2020-01-01 01:00 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square, 353 Court St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: City of Rochester website, 2019-Dec-25]

Family New Year's Eve Celebration
2019-12-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Join us at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for our Free Family New Year's Eve Party! There will be a kid-friendly DJ, photo booths, bounce houses, giveaways, and so much more.
[source: City of Rochester website, 2019-Dec-25]

Rebecca screening
2019-12-31 19:30 - 21:40 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Rebecca (Alfred Hitchcock, U.S. 1940, 130 min., 35mm)—a Nitrate Picture Show Festival Favorite, and the New Year's Eve Dinner and A Movie.
The hit of the 5th Nitrate Picture Show, the George Eastman Museum's own nitrate print of Rebecca packed the house in May. In anticipation of the 6th edition of the festival in June 2020, come see this vintage print, made on the flammable stock that was manufactured just until 1951. As the only nitrate-equipped projection booth in the United States outside of California, the Dryden Theatre provides a rare opportunity to see original pieces of artwork from the history of cinema. Hitchcock's first American film is adapted from Daphne Dumaurier's novel and features outstanding performances from Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, and Dame Judith Anderson.
[source: George Eastman Museum website, 2019-Dec-23]

New Year's Extravaganza: Overhand Sam and the Bad Weapons musical performance
2019-12-31 21:00 - 2020-01-01 01:00 | Radio Social, 20 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States
Ring in the New Year with Overhand Sam and the Bad Weapons, featuring special guests Mikaela Davis, Josh Netsky of Maybird, Cammy Enaharo, Anamon, Beef Gordon, Yarms and Boy Jr.
[source: WNY Shows website, 2019-Dec-23]

The Good Liar screening (2020-Jan-1 @ 7 p.m.)
2020-01-01 19:00 - 20:49 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Dark Waters screening (2020-Jan-1 @ 8:50 p.m.)
2020-01-01 20:50 - 22:56 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

The Good Liar screening (2020-Jan-2 @ 7 p.m.)
2020-01-02 19:00 - 20:49 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Tim Meadows comic performance (2020-Jan-2 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2020-01-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States
Meadows began performing improvisational comedy at the Soup Kitchen Saloon in Michigan. His start in show business came as a member of The Second City comedy troupe alongside future star Chris Farley. In 1991, Meadows landed a spot on "Saturday Night Live" and would go on to become a longtime cast member, appearing on the program until 2000.
Meadows often spoofed famous personalities including O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods, Oprah Winfrey and Erykah Badu on Snl. He is also known for his original character Leon Phelps, "The Ladies Man," a talk show host who believed himself to be the living definition of what females search for in a man. The sketch/character was adapted into a 2000 film, "The Ladies Man," which followed the character's attempts to find love and a suitable outlet for his beloved radio program.

[source: Comedy @ the Carlson website, 2019-Dec-30]

January Thursday Residency: Jeff Riales musical performance
2020-01-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
"Sporting the baritone of Johnny Cash, the burnished tone of Waylon Jennings and the wit of John Prine" -Jeff Spevak, Democrat and Chronicle
[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2019-Dec-30]

Dark Waters screening (2020-Jan-2 @ 8:50 p.m.)
2020-01-02 20:50 - 22:56 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Reception Weekend: The Magic of Light 2020 (2020-Jan-3 @ 5 p.m.)
2020-01-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Image City Photography Gallery will host their 13th Annual Juried Show: The Magic of Light 2020 featuring works by 84 photographers, on display through January 26. [source: Image City Photography Gallery website, 2019-Dec-30]

Amy Collins and Rick Palumbo musical performance
2020-01-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenhouse Cafe, 2271 E. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
Amy Collins has toured the U.S. and Europe as a singer and musician. Having played with Tracy Chapman, Willie Nelson, Richard Shindell, and other national acts, her songs and humor has made her a favorite on the club and coffeehouse scene. Her voice has been called "stunning" and she can craft a story like nobody's business! Her love of American roots and Celtic music shines through every song she performs. Classics combine with modern favorites for a night that entertains all. Come out for the music and stick around for the laughs… Amy is also known for cracking audiences up in between songs.
[source: Coffee Connection website, 2019-Dec-30]

Harriet screening (2020-Jan-3 @ 7 p.m.)
2020-01-03 19:00 - 21:05 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Harriet (Kasi Lemmons, U.S. 2019, 125 min.) "The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Jan-2]

Tim Meadows comic performance (2020-Jan-3 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2020-01-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

The Two Popes screening (2020-Jan-3 @ 9:05 p.m.)
2020-01-03 21:05 - 23:10 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Two Popes (Fernando Meirelles, U.K. / Italy / Argentina / U.S. 2019, 125 min.) "Behind Vatican walls, the conservative Pope Benedict and the liberal future Pope Francis must find common ground to forge a new path for the Catholic Church." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Jan-2]

The Standby, The Joke's On Us, Sedai, The Results musical performances
2020-01-03 21:30 - 23:30 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Facebook, 2019-Dec-30]

Tim Meadows comic performance (2020-Jan-3 @ 10 p.m.)
2020-01-03 22:00 - 23:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

The Good Liar (2020-Jan-4 @ 1 p.m.)
2020-01-04 13:00 - 14:49 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Good Liar (Bill Condon, U.S. 2019, 109 min.) "Consummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Jan-2]

Reception Weekend: The Magic of Light 2020 (2020-Jan-4 @ 2 p.m.)
2020-01-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
