The event features beer and cider tasting alongside local and organic food pairings, all in support of the Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library (FFRPL).

The Cinema will screen Anthropoid (Sean Ellis, Czech Republic / U.K. / France 2016, 120 min.) "Based on the extraordinary true story of Operation Anthropoid, the WWII mission to assassinate Ss General Reinhard Heydrich, the main architect behind the Final … Continue reading →

A workshop where we come together to explore the impact of writing poetry on our personal growth, where we discuss trauma and mental health with a focus on personal reflection. We will provide a space to share and be heard, … Continue reading →

Genesee Center for the Arts is hosting an Opening Reception for I'm Every Woman: Fashion of the Ages, on display through October 29 in the Photography Galleries. I'm Every Woman: Fashion of the Ages, an exhibition of new work by … Continue reading →

This tour considers the peculiarity of American slavery and Reconstruction, and the Civil War as the start of the long march toward freedom and equality in America.

The MuCCC will host performances of Enough Is Enough by Jacquetta A. Harris, Far from Grace by Laura A. Thomas, and Dancer: The Cholly Atkins Story by Michael Avent as part of the Ninth Annual Sankofa Evening of Theatre & … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen The Iron Giant (Brad Bird, U.S. 1999, 86 min., 35mm). Based on a story by poet Ted Hughes, the tale of a giant robot from outer space and his young protector Hogarth is both a hilarious … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen The Iron Horse (John Ford, U.S. 1924, 131 min., 35mm) with live piano accompaniment by Philip C. Carli. Heralded as one of the most important silent westerns, John Ford's first big-budget film covers the tumultuous time … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Blow-Up (Michelangelo Antonioni, Uk/Italy/Us 1966, 111 min., 35mm). Michelangelo Antonioni's first English-language film is this critically acclaimed murder mystery. Featuring David Hemmings (Thomas), Vanessa Redgrave (Jane), Sarah Miles (Patricia), and Jane Birkin (The Blonde), Blow-Up pushes … Continue reading →

Resident Scholar in Media @ St. John Fisher College Tom Proietti and Rochester radio legend Jack Palvino will discuss the history of radio in Rochester. Jack will share his recollections of his 1957-1997 radio years.

Vineyard Community Space welcomes a powerhouse trio of emo, indie-punk acts on Thursday, September 8th.

Rochester Cyclocross will feature some of the world's top male and female Cyclocross racers. Reigning and 3-time Elite Men's National Cyclocross Champion Jeremy Powers and 4-time Elite Men's National Cyclocross Champion Jonathan Page will race both days. 2015-2016 Procx Calendar … Continue reading →

Lori Nix, whose work is featured in the History of Photography Gallery, will discuss the imaginary worlds she creates in her elaborate dioramas.

The RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center is hosting an Artists' Reception for works by Yiqiao Wang, and Hilary Allumaga, on display through October 29. Yiqiao Wang's artwork has a unique and distinctive style that has become her trademark through her use … Continue reading →

Rochester Cyclocross will feature some of the world's top male and female Cyclocross racers. Reigning and 3-time Elite Men's National Cyclocross Champion Jeremy Powers and 4-time Elite Men's National Cyclocross Champion Jonathan Page will race both days. 2015-2016 Procx Calendar … Continue reading →

Experience what makes Highland Park a masterpiece of American art, and experience the rich legacy of the Frederick Law Olmsted Design. See how Olmsted's design is expressed in landform, paths of movement, plantings and scenic views. Joann Beck, Highland Park … Continue reading →

Meet 19th century Rochesterians — pivotal leaders, entrepreneurs, and heroes — in sections not often visited on other Mount Hope tours.

Rochester Cyclocross will feature some of the world's top male and female Cyclocross racers. Reigning and 3-time Elite Men's National Cyclocross Champion Jeremy Powers and 4-time Elite Men's National Cyclocross Champion Jonathan Page will race both days. 2015-2016 Procx Calendar … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen the Director's Cut of Human Highway (Bernard Shakey, Dean Stockwell, U.S. 1982, 88 min., DCP). When one lives in an environment where nothing really matters but fame and fortune, life itself becomes a bit of a … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Baby Doll (Elia Kazan, U.S. 1956, 114 min., 35mm). One of the last films to get the Catholic Legion of Decency all hot and bothered, this successful collaboration between director Kazan and playwright Tennessee Williams drove … Continue reading →

This interactive and fun class will test your knowledge on things that you think you know about blood pressure and cholesterol. Guidelines continue to change and it is good to have the latest information to stay in the peak of … Continue reading →

The Mental Health Association will screen A Sister's Call (Kyle Tekiela, Rebecca Schaper, U.S. 2012, 76 min.) in the Rehab Center Auditorium of the Rochester Psychiatric Center as part of the Films, Facts and Fallacies About Mental Health series, followed … Continue reading →

In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building, Patricia Sine will present a Books Sandwiched In review of A mother's reckoning : living in the aftermath of tragedy by Sue Klebold.

Rochester residents Randi and Nic Minetor have traveled all over the country in their quest to see all 50 states, all 412 national park areas, and more than 900 species of birds. Combined, they have written (Randi) and photographically illustrated … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen the very entertaining and charming Hunt For The Wilderpeople (Taika Waititi, New Zealand 2016, 101 min.) "A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New … Continue reading →

The East Rochester Public Library will screen Shoulders To Stand On: The LGBT History of Rochester (Kevin J. Indovino, U.S. 2014, 90 min.) Join us for a viewing of Shoulders to Stand On, a community program documenting the history of … Continue reading →

Enjoy a lecture on on the type of antique glass that is commonly referred to as Depression glass. The glass is named for the Great Depression era when it was first popular and was the first mass produced glassware. While … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen the very entertaining and charming Hunt For The Wilderpeople (Taika Waititi, New Zealand 2016, 101 min.) "A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New … Continue reading →

So you're getting older. What does that mean? Based on the New Vision of Growing Older by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and Ronald S. Miller, these workshops will reflect on our personal experiences of aging, look at models of aging from various … Continue reading →

John Garvey, president of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and one of the nation's leading scholars on religious liberty, will address increasing attacks on religious liberty and tactics that may be helpful moving forward in the contemporary … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen the very entertaining and charming Hunt For The Wilderpeople (Taika Waititi, New Zealand 2016, 101 min.) "A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New … Continue reading →

Come celebrate the neighborhood and your new bike racks at the Culver-Merchants Point! Meet the bike rack artists, enjoy food and drink from local businesses, listen to live music, learn about community bicycling organizations, and more!

Genesee Center for the Arts is hosting an Opening Reception for We Felt it Desirable by Lynne Hobaica, and Oktavia Schreiner, on display through September 24. The gallery will be open for viewers to stop in and watch throughout the … Continue reading →

Mt. Hope Cemetery is an evolving cultural landscape. This extensive tour will explore the physical and cultural geography of the cemetery, explaining its evolution from America's first municipally-owned Victorian cemetery to fulfilling today's trends in natural burials and cremations.

Open To The Public! A one-day celebration of local sustainable farming and artisanship on Saturday, September 17th, 2016.

Artists Row is not just your average art show. With over 180 new and emerging artists this event truly showcases the creativity of our community.

Featuring handmade artisanal furniture, jewelry, artwork, and more from Rochester's finest artisanal makers and showcasing their hand made talent. The market will be a place to buy, sell, network and mingle with Rochester's artisans. The expo will be an ideal … Continue reading →

Elizabeth Brayer will present a lecture on her new book titled Leading the way : Eastman and oral health in the Curtis Theatre of the George Eastman Museum. Author Elizabeth Brayer will discuss George Eastman's contributions to the dental health … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Night of the Iguana (John Huston, U.S. 1964, 118 min., 35mm). Richard Burton is at his frantic best as the Reverend Larry Shannon, on a long sabbatical following a scathing tirade aimed at the repressive orthodoxy … Continue reading →

Support Foodlink at Upstate New York's largest tasting event, Festival of Food. Join Foodlink on Monday, September 19th from 6-9 pm, at the City of Rochester Public Market for a celebration of the region's agricultural bounty and culinary talent. Enjoy … Continue reading →

The Little will screen Ya tayr el tayer (The Idol, Hany Abu-Assad, Netherlands / U.K. / Argentina / Egypt / Qatar / United Arab Emirates / Occupied Palestinian Territory 2015, 100 min.) as part of the 2016 Witness Palestine Film … Continue reading →

Savi Iyer will review The jazz of physics : the secret link between music and the structure of the universe by Stephon Alexander at today's Books Sandwiched In in the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building.

Bruno Chalifour will present a lecture on his experiences with Les Rencontres d'Arles in the Sunken Room at the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education. Les Rencontres d'Arles is the oldest and most prestigious of all photo festivals, copied … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Mechanic: Resurrection (Dennis Gansel, France / U.S. 2016, 97 min.) "Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced … Continue reading →

"Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert and "Art and Fear" by David Bayles and Ted Orland both explore how fear can keep us from living a creative life. No need to read the books ahead of time- join a librarian from … Continue reading →

Join Jim Kennard as he looks at five steamships lost off the southern shore of Lake Ontario between 1862 and 1926. These steamships have been discovered by Jim's shipwreck exploration team during the past ten years. We will hear about … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Mechanic: Resurrection (Dennis Gansel, France / U.S. 2016, 97 min.) "Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced … Continue reading →

Fantastic Findings is an annual "next-to-new" sale organized by the RMSC Women's Council to support the Rochester Museum and Science Center. Browse and buy china, crystal, silver, lamps, jewelry, linens, art, toys and other fantastic treasures and collectibles.

In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a workshop titled Eat the Rainbow. Do you need to increase your daily fruits and veggies? Well, join us at the Central Library as we look at … Continue reading →

Public meeting to discuss conceptual design improvements to the Campbell Street R-Center building and surroundings. Meeting will follow and open house format and discuss the following topics: Playground improvements New water park Building amenities Construction scheduling Design features/user groups Questions/discussions

Fantastic Findings is an annual "next-to-new" sale organized by the RMSC Women's Council to support the Rochester Museum and Science Center. Browse and buy china, crystal, silver, lamps, jewelry, linens, art, toys and other fantastic treasures and collectibles.

Please join us as we celebrate St. Joseph's House 75th anniversary. We moved into 402 South Ave in 1941, and thanks to your support we are still practicing the works of mercy and working towards creating a "new society in … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Pete's Dragon (David Lowery, U.S. 2016, 103 min.) "The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon."

Fantastic Findings is an annual "next-to-new" sale organized by the RMSC Women's Council to support the Rochester Museum and Science Center. Browse and buy china, crystal, silver, lamps, jewelry, linens, art, toys and other fantastic treasures and collectibles.

Since 1961, the grape festival is held every September in our valley to celebrate the areas grape harvest, talented artisans, wine makers, local and regional music and cuisine. The Naples Grape Festival is held at the Naples High School Grounds … Continue reading →

Be part of the first annual 'Bike Your Park Day' happening across the United States! Genesee Land Trust will be leading a bike ride that will take you from the City of Rochester to Lake Ontario. Beginning at Conkey Corner … Continue reading →

Since 1961, the grape festival is held every September in our valley to celebrate the areas grape harvest, talented artisans, wine makers, local and regional music and cuisine. The Naples Grape Festival is held at the Naples High School Grounds … Continue reading →

The Little will screen Two Blue Lines (Tom Hayes, U.S. / Israel / Lebanon / Occupied Palestinian Territory 2015, 99 min.) followed by a discussion with filmmaker Tom Hayes, as part of the 2016 Witness Palestine Film Series. Until you … Continue reading →

Bread and Water Theatre is hosting a performance of La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler. First published for private circulation in Vienna in 1900, Arthur Schnitzler's famous play looks at the sexual morality and class ideology of his day through a … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Sweet Bird of Youth (Richard Brooks, U.S. 1962, 120 min., 35mm). By 1962, Tennessee Williams had become one of America's best-known playwrights, not just among the Broadway cognoscenti but regular moviegoers as well; eleven of his … Continue reading →

The Little will screen Pinkwashing Exposed: Seattle Fights Back! (Dean Spade, U.S. 2016, 56 min.) followed by a discussion including local "pinkwashing" activist Isabelle Bartter, as part of the 2016 Witness Palestine Film Series. The term "Pinkwashing" refers to Israeli … Continue reading →

Jon Greenbaum will review The end of protest : a new playbook for revolution by Micah White at today's Books Sandwiched In, in the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building.

The Cinema will screen Pete's Dragon (David Lowery, U.S. 2016, 103 min.) "The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon."

The Dryden will screen The Lost World (Harry O. Hoyt, U.S. 1925, 91 min., 35mm) with live piano accompaniment by Philip C. Carli. Heading down to South America to attempt a rescue of a lost colleague, a group of explorers … Continue reading →

In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a discussion titled Are We Ready to Write Grants? With grant sources increasingly deluged with requests, we all want to maximize the use of our time and … Continue reading →

The Little will screen The End of the Line: Rochester's Subway (Fred Armstrong, James P. Harte, U.S. 1995, 90 min.) followed by a panel discussion. See the award-winning documentary about the smallest city in America to build and abandon a … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Pete's Dragon (David Lowery, U.S. 2016, 103 min.) "The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon."

Purpose: To discuss preliminary design of a dog park in Cobbs Hill Park.

The Cinema will screen Pete's Dragon (David Lowery, U.S. 2016, 103 min.) "The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon."

The Cinema will screen Star Trek Beyond (Justin Lin, U.S. 2016, 122 min.) "The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for … Continue reading →

Bread and Water Theatre is hosting a performance of La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler. First published for private circulation in Vienna in 1900, Arthur Schnitzler's famous play looks at the sexual morality and class ideology of his day through a … Continue reading →

The MuCCC will host a performance of Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen. Ghosts is a scathing commentary on 19th-century morality, particularly the repression and delusion of the era. Because of its subject matter, it immediately generated strong controversy and negative criticism. … Continue reading →

Join us for a 3.1-mile run/walk to benefit George Eastman Museum and our entire Rochester community.

Former presidential speechwriter and Daily Beast columnist Jon Favreau will deliver a lecture.

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of an authentic 19th-century fall fair at Genesee Country Village and Museum during the first weekend in October. Livestock exhibits, magic shows, and hands-on agricultural demonstrations both days Plus a farmer's market and the … Continue reading →