Art Opening: Genesee Libby Photography
2019-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream, 672 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream will host an Art Opening for Genesee Libby Photography by Jenn Libby, on display through May 30. [source: Facebook, 2019-May-15]

Rochester 2034 Launch Party
2019-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Mayor Warren is excited to announce the launch of Rochester 2034, our city's new Comprehensive Plan. Rochester 2034 is a 15-year, strategic, community-wide plan to improve our community leading up to our 200th birthday. The project is the result of intense public input and we are now circling back with the community for you to review the draft plan and provide comments. We also want to express our deep gratitude to the thousands of people and organizations who participated in the Plan's development. This is truly a community effort, so let's celebrate its release together!
Please join the Mayor and her team on May 16, 2019 at 6:30pm at the Riverside Convention Center for this exciting event. Enjoy light refreshments, talk with City staff about the different topics covered in the Plan, and tell us your aspirations for Rochester as we approach our 200th birthday. All are welcome to attend!
In line with the Plan's emphasis on transportation choices, we encourage you to come to the event by transit (only two blocks south of the RTS Transit Center) or ride your bike! Extra bicycle parking will be provided. The Convention Center is also walkable from several city neighborhoods.

[source: City of Rochester website, 2019-May-15]

Missing Link screening (2019-May-16 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-05-16 19:00 - 20:34 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Missing Link (Chris Butler, Canada / U.S. 2019, 94 min.) "Mr. Link recruits explorer Sir Lionel Frost to help find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, this trio of explorers travel the world to help their new friend." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-8]

Twilight Tour (2019-May-16 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Mt. Hope Cemetery North Gatehouse, 791 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
This 75-minute tour includes some topics covered on Sunday North Section tours as well as new material, on an alternate route in the North Section.
[source: Friends of Mt. Hope website, 2019-May-13]

Pretty Woman screening (2019-May-16 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2019-05-16 19:30 - 21:29 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Pretty Woman (Garry Marshall, U.S. 1990, 119 min., 35mm) as part of the Julia Roberts series.
Julia Roberts's first starring role may be her most memorable as the iconic "hooker with a heart of gold." Vivian (Roberts) is a Hollywood Boulevard sex worker, transplanted from the Midwest, when she happens upon Edward (Richard Gere), a recently separated corporate raider with car trouble. Sparks fly, and Edward hires Vivian to be his companion for the week, over the objections of his business partner (Jason Alexander). Throughout the week (and across several iconic cinematic moments), the business relationship turns personal and the two can't help but fall in love. Roberts's radiant turn was popular not only with audiences, but also with critics, and garnered her second Academy Award nomination in as many years.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2019-May-13]

Project Object's Andre Cholmondelay plays Solo Electronics
2019-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
Andre Cholmondeley: solo electronics/guitar. A blend of ambient textures, trip-hop influenced beats, an ongoing study of musique concrete, and a search for unconventional timbres and sounds in a musical setting. Synthesizer, guitar, rhythms and where they all blur and overlap.
Andre Cholmondeley, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and music-biz multi-tasker, is the founder of Project/Object, the longest running Zappa-alumni-based tribute band in the world.

[source: Bop Shop website, 2019-May-13]

Aliza Bridgman, Sarah Eide, Dallas Greene musical performances
2019-05-16 20:30 - 22:30 | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Aliza Bridgman—Aliza is a Canandaigua, NY native, bringing her passion of singing to Rochester, NY. She has a more recent background and career in communication but has carried her love for singing since she was a small girl. Aliza isn't just a witty girl with humor and a big personality. Aliza is a witty girl with humor, a big personality, and a voice worth sharing. She is just getting started, though her deep, down-to-earth, raw style is unique and doesn't disappoint. She's an old soul who's inspiration is driven by voices like those of Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, Ray Lamontagne, and Oliver Wood.
Aliza embraces the bluesy-folky-funky-jaziness of it all and she'll sing to anyone, anywhere, when asked, or completely unprovoked. Around the fire, friend's living rooms, her cubicle at work, staff meetings… where there is Aliza, there is a song. One thing you can always expect is for her delivery to match her lifestyle —never taking anything too seriously, and always having a little bit of fun.
Sarah Eide—In an industry that can often feel over saturated with stale soundscapes, lifeless lyrics, and predictable patterns, Sarah Eide's music cuts through the clutter. Bursting out of any genre's box, her music deftly weaves influences of roots, folk, jazz and pop, creating a singular sound that is uniquely her own. Songs that are thoughtful, quirky, and honest, are matched with a signature musical style that is equal parts complex and catchy. With skillful piano playing and a powerful voice, these songs are what pulls her audience in and keeps them coming back. Sarah will be touring the Midwest and Northeast throughout the spring and summer of 2019 in support of her newest release, "Dreams On Hold" (5/6/19), which has already been dubbed "a unique spin on Americana" by NYS Music . Her newest single off the album, "The Bridge Song" was released with a music video that has the critics raving. glamglare wrote "All that talk about building walls to push people farther apart can be depressing, but here we have the perfect antidote."
Dallas Greene—She started writing music when she was 20 years old … She got her first guitar when she was 12; a Squire Stratacaster electric, matte black finish. It was super hot, but still, she didn't have the patience or confidence to pursue music. Then after college, she moved to Los Angeles to follow her dream of becoming a major Hollywood director and naturally, was extremely unemployed. With all that free time and grief, she threw herself into practicing guitar and writing songs that felt right to her and felt good to play.

[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2019-May-13]

The Public screening (2019-May-16 @ 8:35 p.m.)
2019-05-16 20:35 - 22:34 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Public (Emilio Estevez, U.S. 2018, 119 min.) "An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-8]

Black Border Warriors: The Seminole Negro Indian Scouts screening
2019-05-17 18:30 - 19:50 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Black Border Warriors: The Seminole Negro Indian Scouts (Joseph Hill, 80 min.) followed by a discussion with executive producers Mikhail Gershteyn, and Nate Brown, along with a videoconference discussion with filmmaker Joseph Hill as part of the Black Cinema Series. [source: Little Theatre calendar, 2019-May-6]

Ask Dr. Ruth screening (2019-May-17 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-05-17 19:00 - 20:40 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Ask Dr. Ruth (Ryan White, U.S. 2019, 100 min.) "Charting the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-15]

Amy Collins musical performance
2019-05-17 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-May-15]

Dogman screening
2019-05-17 19:30 - 21:13 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Dogman (Matteo Garrone, Italy 2018, 103 min., DCP, Italian w/subtitles).
Marcello, a slight, timid dog groomer, ekes out a living while trying to see his daughter Alida as much as he can and to get along with the other business owners in his small seaside town. The entire village is terrorized by Simoncino, a drug-infused ex-boxer who rarely has his own money and is constantly in search of his next criminal scheme, which he bullies Marcello to take part in. Risking his business, his family life, and his standing in the town, while still participating in the practice of omertÃ , Marcello finds his breaking point and plans his own version of justice. Matteo Garrone, director of Gomorrah, continues his exploration of Italy's criminal underbelly in this dark, gritty drama.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2019-May-13]

Jim Norton comic performance (2019-May-17 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2019-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States
American stand up comedian, radio personality, bestselling author and actor, Jim Norton is the co-host of The Jim Norton and Sam Roberts Show that can be heard every morning on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. His latest stand up special, "Mouthful of Shame" is streaming now on Netflix where Jim lays out a full serving of refreshingly unapologetic humor in his first Netflix comedy special. In May 2016, he was announced as co-host of UFC's Unfiltered Podcast with Jim Norton and Matt Serra. Since 2014 he has been a contributor to Time Magazine. He has an additional 4 one-hour comedy specials that can be seen on Hulu, Amazon and HBO Go.
[source: Comedy @ the Carlson website, 2019-May-13]

Attic Abasement, Slight Of, Yours Are the Only Ears, Cammy Enaharo musical performances
2019-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Small World Books, 425 North St., Rochester, New York, 14605, United States
[source: WNY Shows website, 2019-May-13]

The Chaperone screening (2019-May-17 @ 8:40 p.m.)
2019-05-17 20:40 - 22:23 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Chaperone (Michael Engler, U.K. / Australia / U.S. 2018, 103 min.) "In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer (Louise Brooks) on her fame-seeking journey to New York City." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-15]

Jim Norton comic performance (2019-May-17 @ 10 p.m.)
2019-05-17 22:00 - 2019-05-18 00:00 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

Native Plant Sale
2019-05-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
Kick off your garden while supporting a great cause. This annual fundraiser at Brighton Town Hall offers native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers for purchase. Stop by our 30th Anniversary Native Plant Sale and pick up some special additions for your yard.
[source: Genesee Land Trust website, 2019-May-13]

Theme Tour: Tree Walk — Mount Hope Fence Line
2019-05-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Mt. Hope Cemetery South Entrance, 1133 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
Take a walk with our own tree lover Tom Jones looking for signs of Spring — the fresh burst of leaf and flower buds.
[source: Friends of Mt. Hope website, 2019-May-13]

Rochester's Rich History: The Rochester Gay Liberation Front
2019-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Rundel Library Building, 115 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Timothy D. Judd will present a lecture on Rochester's Rich History titled The Rochester Gay Liberation Front.
By the mid-1970s gays and lesbians had formed over a thousand affiliated organizations throughout the country. The Rochester Gay Liberation Front, located at the University of Rochester campus, was part of this national process of demanding gay and lesbian rights. Among their many achievements, the GLF created a newspaper we still know today as The Empty Closet. These local activists brought into existence, in just three short years, a separate, cohesive gay and lesbian community.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2019-May-13]

Knock Down the House screening
2019-05-18 14:00 - 15:26 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Knock Down the House (Rachel Lears, U.S. 2019, 86 min.).
A look at the people involved with various political campaigns during the 2018 U.S. congressional election. Hosted by WOKE PAC.
[source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-6]

Mike Wallace Is Here screening (2019-May-18 @ 3 p.m.)
2019-05-18 15:00 - 16:34 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Mike Wallace Is Here (Avi Belkin, U.S. 2019, 94 min.) as part of the One Take Documentary Series.
Never before has journalism in America been so hotly debated. At a time when it seems like the hard-hitting question is fighting for its right to be asked, Mike Wallace Is Here turns the tough question loose on its inventor to understand how we got here and what's really at stake.
Legendary newsman Mike Wallace unflinchingly interrogated the 20th century's biggest figures in over fifty years on the air, and his aggressive reporting style and showmanship redefined what America came to expect from broadcasters. Unearthing decades of never-before-seen footage from the 60 Minutes vault, this documentary portrait explores what drove and plagued this restless reporter, whose storied career was entwined with the evolution of journalism itself.

[source: Little Theatre website, 2019-May-6]

Ask Dr. Ruth screening (2019-May-18 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-05-18 19:00 - 20:40 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

My Best Friend's Wedding screening
2019-05-18 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 My Best Friend's Wedding (P. J. Hogan, U.S. 1997, 105 min., 35mm) as part of the Julia Roberts series.
The "best friend" of the title is sports reporter Michael O'Neal (Dermot Mulroney), who had an agreement with New York food critic Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts) that they would marry each other at the age of 28 if they hadn't found anyone else. When Michael reveals that he is marrying Kimmy (an effervescent Cameron Diaz) and Julianne discovers that her feelings for Michael are genuine, she decides to travel to Chicago and break up the wedding. Broader and more physical than in any of her other comedies, Roberts delights in playing the "other woman" with gusto and her own easy charm.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2019-May-13]

Jim Norton comic performance (2019-May-18 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2019-05-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

The Chaperone screening (2019-May-18 @ 8:40 p.m.)
2019-05-18 20:40 - 22:23 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

CD-ROM, Hop Hop, Natural Habitat musical performances
2019-05-18 21:00 - 23:00 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
That's right folks, Saturday May 18th is the Last Moon Ever so let's send her off with a Rave On The Moon!
9 out of 10 scientists agree, the moon was great while it lasted. What better way to celebrate something we all took for granted our whole lives than with parachute pants, glow sticks and that oonce oonce oonce oonce oonce oonce oonce ooonce oonce?

[source: Facebook, 2019-May-13]

Wayne's World screening
2019-05-18 21:30 - 23:04 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Wayne's World (Penelope Spheeris, U.S. 1992, 94 min.) as part of the Saturday Night Rewind series.
A big screen spin-off of the popular Saturday Night Live skit. Rob Lowe plays a producer who wants to take the public access "Wayne's World" to the world of commercial television. Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) battle to save their show and Wayne's girlfriend from the devious producer.
[source: Little Theatre calendar, 2019-May-6]

Jim Norton comic performance (2019-May-18 @ 10 p.m.)
2019-05-18 22:00 - 2019-05-19 00:00 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

Theme Tour: The Bird Watcher Tour (2019-May-19 @ 8 a.m.)
2019-05-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Mt. Hope Cemetery North Gatehouse, 791 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The early bird catches the worm – Yes, 8 am! Join the Genesee Valley Audubon Society members as they seek out migratory birds.
[source: Friends of Mt. Hope website, 2019-May-13]

North Section Public Tour (2019-May-19 @ 2 p.m.)
2019-05-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Mt. Hope Cemetery North Gatehouse, 791 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
This overview tour is a two-hour walk of approximately one mile. It includes the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, as well as topics of local history, horticulture, geology, architecture, monument symbolism, and more. Please note that in addition to paved roads the route includes some hills and uneven terrain, grassy areas, and dirt paths.
[source: Friends of Mt. Hope website, 2019-May-13]
