An Evening With Kenyatta D. Berry
2018-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Kenyatta D. Berry, co-host of the PBS series Genealogy Roadshow, is coming to the Little Theatre to discuss genealogy, family history, and her new book. Join WXXI for an evening with PBS's Genealogy Roadshow co-host Kenyatta D. Berry at the Little Theatre on Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. Kenyatta will discuss genealogy, family history, and her new book [The family tree toolkit : a comprehensive guide to uncovering your ancestry and researching genealogy]. She'll also reveal her findings of WXXI's Need to Know host HélÃ¨ne Biandudi Hofer's ancestry and will offer tips on how to conduct your own genealogical research.
[source: Little Theatre calendar, 2018-Oct-29]

Halloween Double Feature: Nosferatu, Beetlejuice screening
2018-10-30 19:00 - 22:06 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will host a Halloween Double Feature Nosferatu (F.W. Murnau, Germany 1922, 94 min.) with live musical accompaniment byKatie Preston, and Ben Morey. "In this highly influential silent horror film, the mysterious Count Orlok summons Thomas Hutter to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The movie is almost 100 years old, but it's still scary by today's standards. Live music will accompany the movie!" Then at 8:30 is a screening of Beetlejuice (Tim Burton, U.S. 1988, 92 min.) "A recently-deceased husband and wife commission a bizarre demon to drive an obnoxious family out of their home." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Oct-22]

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde screening
2018-10-30 19:30 - 20:55 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (John S. Robertson, U.S. 1920, 85 min., 35mm) with live piano by Philip C. Carli as part of the Silent Tuesdays series.
John Barrymore delivers spectacular and chilling performances as both title characters in this superb adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel. Dr. Jekyll's theory of man's dual nature inspires him to experiment in releasing his own dark side and accidentally turns himself into the murderous Mr. Hyde. This version is widely recognized as the greatest silent film rendition (there were at least four!) of the legendary horror story.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2018-Oct-22]

Kinloch Nelson musical performance (2018-Oct-30 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-10-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Kinloch Nelson performs a synthesis of folk, jazz, classical, rock, American popular music, and original compositions. His programs run from J.S. Bach to John B. Sebastian and may include references to Miles Davis, Franz Schubert, John Fahey, Leo Kottke, The Ventures, Flatt and Scruggs, and the occasional TV theme.
[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2018-Oct-22]

Christopher Robin screening (2018-Oct-31 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-10-31 19:00 - 20:44 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Christopher Robin (Marc Forster, U.S. 2018, 104 min.) "A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Oct-24]

Le secret de la chambre noire (Daguerreotype) screening
2018-10-31 19:30 - 21:41 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Le secret de la chambre noire (Daguerreotype, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, France/Belgium/Japan 2016, 131 min., DCP, French w/subtitles) as part of the Through a Lens Darkly series.
Jean is looking for work when he lucks upon an interesting position as an assistant to photographer Stéphane, who uses a large-scale studio to create life-size daguerreotypes. Stéphane, who has lost his wife, has become increasingly detached from society, dedicated to the pursuit of re-creating an image of his dead wife using his grown daughter Marie as a model. He requires her to sit still for hours at a time, and though she consents to these dangerous sessions, she also wants her father to be able to move on and find peace. When Jean discovers that the house they work in can be valuable as real estate, a plan takes shape . . .
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2018-Oct-22]

Searching screening (2018-Oct-31 @ 8:45 p.m.)
2018-10-31 20:45 - 22:27 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Searching (Aneesh Chaganty, U.S. / Russia 2018, 102 min.) "After his 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a desperate father breaks into her laptop to look for clues to find her." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Oct-24]

Morning Teleportation, Desert Noises, The Dirty Pennies musical performances
2018-10-31 21:00 - 23:00 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Facebook, 2018-Oct-22]

Artist's Talk: David Levinthal
2018-11-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
David Levinthal will host an Artist's Talk in the Dryden.
In conjunction with his exhibition War, Myth, Desire, David Levinthal will discuss his prolific career as a photographer. The exhibition is the first museum retrospective of the artist's work in more than twenty years.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2018-Oct-29]

Handwriting the Constitution (2018-Nov-1 @ 6 p.m.)
2018-11-01 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]

Understanding Structural Racism
2018-11-01 18:30 - 20:30 | 540WMain Community Arts Education and Cultural Center, 540 W. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14608, United States
This group facilitated discussion unpacks the components and meaning of structural racism in the United States and how the system continues to oppress marginalized voices in present day. Three pillars of structural racism, its historical context, and how they affect persons of color in Rochester and beyond will be the foundation of this class which will include a mix of Q&A, presentation, and group learning.
[source: Facebook, 2018-Oct-29]

Christopher Robin screening (2018-Nov-1 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-11-01 19:00 - 20:44 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Million Dollar Baby screening
2018-11-01 19:30 - 21:42 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Million Dollar Baby (Clint Eastwood, U.S. 2004, 132 min., 35mm) preceded by an introduction by, and followed by a discussion with author Lester D. Friedman, as part of the Eastwood as Director series.
"Girlie, tough ain't enough." Eastwood's memorable line (which provides the title for the new book of essays about him) encapsulates the longevity of his savvy, intelligent, artistic, and, yes, sensitive, career as a director. In this film, Eastwood plays an aging boxing trainer who is reluctant to take a female boxer under his wing. When Maggie (Hilary Swank) finally convinces him to train her, however, they both realize that the other could fill a hole that has been left in their lives. Winner of Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Actress, and Supporting Actor (Morgan Freeman).
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2018-Oct-29]

High Falls Film Festival Opening Night Party
2018-11-01 20:30 - 23:30 | Arbor Loft, 17 Pitkin St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The High Falls Film Festival Opening Night Party will be held in Arbor Loft.
Join us for a fabulous kick-off party at Arbor Loft, the elegant event space overlooking Downtown Rochester and the East End, at 17 Pitkin Street (located next door to The Little Theatre above Hart's Local Grocers. Elevator and stair access at Pitkin Street entrance.) Mingle with visiting filmmakers and film fans following our opening night screenings.
[source: 2018 High Falls Film Festival website, 2018-Oct-29]

Searching screening (2018-Nov-1 @ 8:45 p.m.)
2018-11-01 20:45 - 22:27 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Meet Michael Sussman - Candidate for Attorney General
2018-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Tryon City Tavern, 2300 East Main St., Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
Michael Sussman is a preeminent civil rights attorney with a history of fighting (and winning) for disability rights, education, police accountability, environmental issues and more. Michael is the Green Party candidate for Attorney General and will be in Rochester on Friday. Sussman is the only candidate for AG who has argued in front of the Supreme Court.
[source: Facebook, 2018-Oct-29]

Michelle Younger musical performance
2018-11-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Michelle Younger comes by her modern spin on old-time infused banjo authentically; her family has been in the United States for generations, and she is a descendant of Cole Younger, a member of the James-Younger Gang and the namesake of his very own banjo tune. She's a member of Harpeth Rising and The Younger Gang, both highly acclaimed groups.
[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2018-Oct-29]

NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party
2018-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Writers & Books, 740 University Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Oct-31]

The Wife screening (2018-Nov-2 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-11-02 19:00 - 20:40 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Wife (BjÃ¶rn Runge, U.S. 2017, 100 min.) "A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Oct-31]

Wide Open Mic hosted by Norm Davis (2018-Nov-2 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Writers & Books, 740 University Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Writers and Books website, 2018-Oct-29]

Short Form Comedy Improv Show
2018-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Focus Theater, 390 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
Join us for a night of short form comedy improv, with the Focus Theater short form improv team! Just $5 at the door.
[source: South Wedge website, 2018-Oct-29]

Love, Gilda screening (2018-Nov-2 @ 8:40 p.m.)
2018-11-02 20:40 - 22:08 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Love, Gilda (Lisa Dapolito, U.S. 2018, 88 min.) "In her own words, comedienne Gilda Radner looks back and reflects on her life and career. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and diaries read by modern day comediennes (including Amy Poehler), Love Gilda offers a unique window into the honest and whimsical world of a beloved performer whose greatest role was sharing her story." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Oct-31]

Rock-n-Roll Rummage Sale
2018-11-03 12:00 - 23:00 | Harmony House, 58 East Main St., Webster, New York, 14580, United States
Drop in to the basement at Harmony House to shop for that killer outfit, oh-too-cool accessories, knick knack, or who knows what else you'll find. All 1950s/Rockabilly/Mid Century Modern rummage sale (with maybe something here and there for those with slightly more modern tastes.)
[source: Facebook, 2018-Oct-29]

Re-Thinking Thanksgiving: A Native American Perspective on an American Holiday
2018-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Humphrey Nature Center, Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, New York, 14427, United States

Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
2018-11-03 13:00 - 18:00 | Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, New York, 14208, United States
For the 5th Art+Feminism Wikipedia campaign, we will host an Edit-a-Thon to improve coverage of cis and trans feminist artists on Wikipedia. Art+Feminism teaches all genders to edit Wikipedia. The Fall event will take place at Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library. Childcare and refreshments provided.
[source: Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Art Center website, 2018-Oct-29]

Christopher Robin screening (2018-Nov-3 @ 1:15 p.m.)
2018-11-03 13:15 - 14:59 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Christopher Robin (Marc Forster, U.S. 2018, 104 min.) "A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Oct-31]

BlacKkKlansman screening (2018-Nov-3 @ 3:45 p.m.)
2018-11-03 15:45 - 18:00 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen BlacKkKlansman (Spike Lee, U.S. 2018, 135 min.) "Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Oct-31]

Film Series—the Notebooks of Rose Lowder: Book Release and Screening
2018-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
French filmmaker Rose Lowder has been a major influence in the world of experimental cinema since the 1970's. Working frame-by-frame in 16mm film, Lowder constructs complex visual phenomena that interweave color, texture, perspective and time, while focusing her lens on the rich landscape of the natural world. Lowder will present a program of classic and recent films, and give a talk on her unique technique for working with 16mm film as a tool for perceptual engagement. Join us as we celebrate the release of the latest publication from VSW Press: Bouquets 11-20: The Notebooks of Rose Lowder.
[source: Visual Studies Workshop website, 2018-Oct-29]

2018 Wild Hill Farm Barn Dance: Aaron Lipp and the Wild Hill Ramblers musical performance
2018-11-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Wild Hill Farm, 2176 Elton Rd., Ionia, New York, 14469, United States
Wild Hill Farm will host a Potluck Dinner: "This was so awesomely yummy last year! Bring a dish to share with ingredient list. Bring lawn chairs if you have them. Dress warmly (this is in barn/outside)." Following that at 7 p.m. is a Barn Dance with "alternating sets of band performance and square dancing" with Aaron Lipp and the Wild Hill Ramblers, and square dance caller Margaret Mathews. [source: Facebook, 2018-Oct-29]

The Wife screening (2018-Nov-3 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-11-03 19:00 - 20:40 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
