Events

So much to do...! 

Rochester is known as "Festival City," with festivals almost every weekend from late spring through the fall.  Plus, everyday there is something to do-from performing arts to museum exhibits to musical recitals-and of course, if it's Rochester-there's plenty of PLAY! Be sure to check the calendar for daily activities.

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08/29/2010 - 09/04/2010

Featured Events

Drum Corps Associates World Championship

  • Date(s): 09/02/2010 - 09/06/2010
  • Recurring daily

Musicians and dancers compete in the 46th annual Drum Corps Associates World Championship

Ongoing Events

Portrait

  • Date(s): 03/01/2000(No End Date)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Regular hours
  • Location: George Eastman House
  • Phone: (585) 271-3361
  • Admission: Regular admission price

Two hundred years of portraits from the Eastman House collection, from daguerreotype to digital, which allow the viewer to explore how the medium has changed over time and showcase how the representation of personality, mood and likeness throughout the medium’s history.

Tiffany Treasures: Favrile Glass from Special Collections

  • Date(s): 11/02/2009 - 10/01/2010
  • Recurring every week day
  • Times: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: Corning Museum of Glass
  • Phone: (607) 937-5371
  • Admission: Adult admission is $12.50; kids and teens, 19 and under, free.

West Bridge This exhibit will include a selection of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s blown glass, designed by Tiffany and made at his glasshouse in Corona, New York between about 1895 and 1920. He gave the glass the name “Favrile”, which was derived from the old English “fabrile” meaning “hand-wrought.” These blown glass pieces, many of which were iridescent as well as irregular in form, became popular with the public very quickly and inspired many other glass designers

Live Entertainment at Nola's Restaurant

  • Date(s): 02/05/2010 - 01/29/2011
  • Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
  • Location: 4775 Lake Ave.
  • Contact: Shari
  • Phone: (585) 507-1001

Live Bands Friday and Saturday's. Celebrating a special event, just getting together with friends, or for no reason at all? Join us for an event to remember!!

Medieval Glass for Popes, Princes, and Peasants

  • Date(s): 03/15/2010 - 01/02/2011
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m
  • Location: Corning Museum of Glass
  • Phone: (607) 937-5371
  • Admission: Included in Museum admission. Adult admission is $14.00; kids and teens, 19 and under, free.

This is the first exhibition in the United States devoted to glass made for the daily use of peasants, princes, and popes in the Middle Ages. During this period, Europe was transformed, as was the world of glassmaking. After the fall of Rome, all but the simplest techniques were forgotten. But, over the centuries, the quality and quantity of glassware increased. In the later Middle Ages, local products were joined by luxurious glasses imported from the Islamic world, and by the 15th century the stage was set for the golden age of Venetian glassmaking.

Cameras from the Technology Collection

  • Date(s): 03/28/2010(No End Date)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Regular hours
  • Location: George Eastman House
  • Phone: (585) 271-3361
  • Admission: Regular admission price

Highlights from the world's largest technology collection, including an Edison Kinetoscope and Joe Rosenthal's Speed Graphic that shot the flag-raising at Iwo Jima.

Persistent Shadow: Considering the Photographic Negative

  • Date(s): 03/28/2010 - 10/17/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Regular hours
  • Location: George Eastman House
  • Phone: (585) 271-3361
  • Admission: Regular admission price

A showcase of photographic negatives from the range from Alexander Gardner’s Abraham Lincoln, 1863, to Eastman House’s iconic portrait of Babe Ruth by Nicholas Muray.

Mysteries of the Great Lakes

  • Date(s): 04/17/2010 - 03/27/2011
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
  • Location: RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave.
  • Contact: Debra Jacobson
  • Phone: (585) 697-1944
  • Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors/college students, $8 ages 3–18

This giant-screen film takes you on a thrilling journey across Earth's greatest freshwater ecosystem. Follow the camera underwater to discover shipwrecks and lake sturgeon, over land to spot rare woodland caribou, and into the air to follow bald eagles and gaze over Niagara Falls.

Masters of Studio Glass: Jirí Harcuba

  • Date(s): 05/01/2010 - 10/31/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Corning Museum of Glass
  • Phone: (800) 732-6845
  • Admission: Adult admission is $14.00; kids and teens, 19 and under, free.

Czech artist Jiří Harcuba is internationally known for his portraits in engraved glass. For this exhibit, the artist chose to pare down and simplify the presentation of his work to three objects which, he believes, reveal the soul of his work: the double portraits of Czech playwright, poet, and political dissident Václav Havel and painter and sculptor Vladimír Kopecký, and the single portrait of Bohemian engraver Dominik Biemann. Included in Museum admission.

Voices of Contemporary Glass: The Heineman Collection

  • Date(s): 05/01/2010 - 01/02/2011
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Corning Museum of Glass
  • Phone: (800) 732-6845
  • Admission: Adult admission is $14.00; kids and teens, 19 and under, free.

Through January 2, 2011 Explore international studio glass through the Heineman collection, which showcases more than 240 important works by 84 international artists, including Howard Ben Tré, Dale Chihuly, Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, Harvey K. Littleton and Toots Zynsky. The exhibition focuses on the “voices” of individual artists. Included in Museum admission.

Drawings for American Stained Glass

  • Date(s): 05/17/2010 - 12/31/2010
  • Recurring every week day
  • Times: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m
  • Location: Rakow Research Library, Five Museum Way
  • Phone: (607) 937-5371
  • Admission: Free

Drawings of American stained glass windows from the Rakow Research Library illustrate the expansion of style in the 20th century from religious storytelling to include secular and abstract designs.

21st Regionalists: The Art of the Next West

  • Date(s): 05/19/2010 - 01/09/2011
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00AM-5:00PM
  • Location: Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Regionalism – a popular mid-20th century art movement underscoring how region influences identity – has been declared dead. Likewise Western art, though thriving in popularity has often thought to be a static genre; new art had to mimic the old in order be accepted. But in the new millennium, the definition of Western art has been examined, contested and expanded beyond its once-static geographical and philosophical boundaries. Indeed “the West has become more mythology, than location or history. Artists of both traditional and contemporary sympathies are exploring the new facets of Western art. In so doing, they have created a new west…the next west.

BRAIN: The World Inside Your Head

  • Date(s): 05/22/2010 - 09/06/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Avenue
  • Contact: Debra Jacobson
  • Phone: (585) 271-4320

Delve into the inner workings of the brain! This highly interactive experience features innovative special effects, 3-D reproductions, virtual reality, and hands-on technology galore!

Coca-Cola Weekend Entertainment Series

  • Date(s): 05/29/2010 - 09/04/2010
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Times: Noon-4pm
  • Location: Waterloo Premium Outlets
  • Phone: (315) 539-1147

featuring favorite bands and entertainers in the Waterloo Premium Outlets Courtyard

Mindbender Mansion

  • Date(s): 05/29/2010 - 09/06/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Museum hours (open till 8pm every Friday and Saturday)
  • Location: Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester NY 14607
  • Phone: (585) 263-2700
  • Admission: Museum admission

Explore a quirky mansion filled with brain teasers and activities to test the problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzle-lovers. Interactive challenges, hidden clues and secret passwords scattered throughout each "room" in the mansion.

Brighton Farmers' Market

  • Date(s): 05/30/2010 - 10/31/2010
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday
  • Times: 9 am to 1 pm
  • Location: Brighton High School parking lot, 1150 Winton Road South, Rochester (near 12 Corners)
  • Contact: Sue Gardner Smith
  • Phone: (585) 241-0088
  • Admission: free

A popular Sunday morning market featuring a wide variety of products from local farmers and producers. Organic and sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, plants, meat, chicken, eggs, dairy, honey, jams, baked goods, fine chocolates, fresh pasta, and more. Live music, kids' activities, community organizations, fun. Sponsored by the Town of Brighton.

Family Climbing

  • Date(s): 06/01/2010(No End Date)
  • Recurring monthly on the 1st
  • Times: Various; Call our office
  • Location: rockventures, 1044 university avenue
  • Contact: office
  • Phone: (585) 442-5462
  • Admission: $35

Introduction to Rock Climbing. Ages 2-92 are successful. If you can climb a ladder, you can climb with us. Learn valuable climbing and rope holding skills. Under 18 years requires your parent sign our waiver. All ages climb; must be 12 years and older to be rope holder.

South Wedge Farmers Market

  • Date(s): 06/03/2010 - 10/28/2010
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday
  • Times: 4-8 pm (4-7 after 9/2/10)
  • Location: 100 Alexander St. (at corner of S. Clinton, behind Boulder Coffee)
  • Contact: Sue Gardner Smith
  • Phone: (585) 241-0088
  • Admission: free

A lively farmers market in the vibrant urban village of the South Wedge, close to downtown Rochester. Offering abundant sustainably-grown and organic fruits and vegetables from local farms, plus pasture-raised meats, eggs, dairy, wine, honey, baked goods, fresh pasta, and more. Live music, activities for kids, fun for all.

The Machine

  • Date(s): 06/04/2010 - 09/19/2010
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Times: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm, until 9pm on Thursdays
  • Location: Memorial Art Gallery, Lockhart Gallery
  • Contact: Donna DeFord
  • Phone: (585) 276-8900
  • Admission: included with gallery admission

The Machine June 4 - September 19, 2010 Lockhart Gallery

Junior Curator’s Exhibition

  • Date(s): 06/11/2010 - 10/31/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Corning Museum of Glass
  • Phone: (800) 732-6845
  • Admission: Free

June 11 – October 31, 2010 After weeks of study at the Museum, local middle and high school students lend their own interpretation to contemporary works displayed at The Studio.

Colorama

  • Date(s): 06/19/2010 - 10/17/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Regular hours
  • Location: George Eastman House
  • Phone: (585) 271-3361
  • Admission: Regular admission price

From 1950 until 1990, Kodak’s Coloramas were a familiar sight to millions of commuters in New York City's Grand Central Terminal. The gigantic panoramic photographs—18 feet by 60 feet— presented an idealized view of life in 20th-century America and promoted photography as an essential leisure activity. Revisit the phenomenon that featured Rochester-area photographers, models and sites. The exhibition celebrates the 60th anniversary of Colorama.

Weddings of a Century: 1840 - 1940

  • Date(s): 06/22/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 3.
  • Location: Rochester Historical Society, 115 South Avenue
  • Contact: Christy Lou Zuhlke
  • Phone: (585) 428-8470
  • Admission: $3 adult, $2 children

Wedding gowns, etc. on display from 1840 to 1940.

Farmer's Market

  • Date(s): 06/24/2010 - 10/30/2010
  • Recurring every 19 weeks on Thursday, Saturday
  • Times: 9am-3pm
  • Location: Sears Overflow Parking Lot at The Mall at Greece Ridge
  • Phone: (585) 225-1140
  • Admission: Free

Farmer's Market has local fruit and vegetable vendors along with two local bakeries.

Giant-Screen Film "Dolphins"

  • Date(s): 07/10/2010 - 03/27/2011
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
  • Location: RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave.
  • Contact: Debra Jacobson
  • Phone: (585) 697-1944
  • Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors/college students, $8 ages 3–18

Using exotic locations, current scientific research, and encounters between people and dolphins, this beautiful film presents a rare and close-up view into the world of our favorite ocean animal. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan, music by Sting.

Raggedy Ann and Berenstain Bears Summer

  • Date(s): 07/10/2010 - 09/06/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Museum Hours
  • Location: Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester NY 14607
  • Phone: (585) 263-2700
  • Admission: Included with Museum fees

Meet Raggedy Ann or a Berenstain Bear daily, go on a raggedy Ann scavenger hunt through the museum, and join in the farewell musical parade at the close of each day.

Whimisical Art

  • Date(s): 07/23/2010 - 10/22/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Museum Hours
  • Location: Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester NY 14607
  • Phone: (585) 263-2700
  • Admission: Included with Museum admission

A playful and imaginative display by local artist Dianne Dengel, Nancy Wiley, Craig Wilson, Brian Wilson and Albert Wilson.

4th Rochester Biennial

  • Date(s): 07/25/2010 - 10/03/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm, Thursdays until 9pm
  • Location: Memorial Art Gallery, Grand Gallery
  • Contact: Donna DeFord
  • Phone: (585) 276-8900
  • Admission: included with admission

4th Rochester Biennial July 25-October 3, 2010 Grand Gallery

Amazing Maize Maze Grand Opening

  • Date(s): 08/13/2010 - 09/17/2010
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Times: 12pm-6pm
  • Location: Long Acre Farms
  • Contact: Mary Beth Mahaney
  • Phone: (315) 986-4202
  • Admission: $10

The 13th Annual Amazing Maize Maze Opens on Friday August 13th This year's theme, Lucky 13, will put superstition, mystery, and good fortune to the test. Those brave enough to take the journey into the maze will gather a group of “Treasure Seekers” and travel through the four leaf clover, dice, shooting stars, and giant horse shoe. You can only hope that lady luck is on your side as you try to navigate through each of the 12 pieces of the map and the 12 Kernels of Knowledge searching to find the Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow. If you prevail and solve each Kernel of Knowledge, including a bonus 13th found outside the maze, to unlock the mystery of this year’s puzzle, you can challenge fate once again and enter your answers at www.LongAcreFarms.com for a chance to win the grand prize gift basket with a $150 value! Just fill in the form and submit it to us. The drawing will take place on October 31st.

“Vinifera—An Unforeseen Sensitivity”

  • Date(s): 09/03/2010 - 09/05/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Opening Reception Friday, September 3rd, 6 – 9pm; Sat. Sept 4th + Sun Sept. 5th 12- 4 pm
  • Location: Chait Fine Art Gallery 234 Mill Street (in Historic High Falls)
  • Contact: Stu Chait
  • Phone: 454-6730
  • Admission: Free

“Vinifera—An Unforeseen Sensitivity” Stu Chait’s explorations in the cyclic rise and fall of life itself.

Artist’s Choice Tour: Daniel Clayman

  • Date(s): 09/03/2010 - 09/03/2010
  • Location: The Corning Museum of Glass

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to discover the Museum glass collection through the eyes of Daniel Clayman, an artist who teaches at The Studio. Hear about his favorites and find out what inspires him. One-hour tour takes place at 4:15 p.m. Included in Museum admission. Adult admission is $14.00; kids and teens, 19 and under, free. Call (800) 732-6845 for more information

Labor Day Sidewalk Sale

  • Date(s): 09/03/2010 - 09/06/2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Waterloo Premium Outlets
  • Phone: (315) 539-1147

See website for details

Seniors Rock Seabreeze

  • Date(s): 09/03/2010 - 09/03/2010
  • Times: 11am - 10pm
  • Location: Seabreeze Amusement Park
  • Contact: Joanna
  • Phone: (585) 723-5623
  • Admission: $15.00

1st ANNUAL SENIORS ROCK SEABREEZE Friday Sept 3 One day only adults age 55+ can experience Seabreeze Amusement park at the good old-fashioned price of just $15. $15 includes park admission and parking, unlimited rides, a 3-hr catered BBQ picnic lunch in special V.I.P. area, the Johnny Matt Big Band 12:20 - 2:30, free gift bags, a fun fair and panoramic views of the lake and bay. Guests can stay in the easily navigated Grove Area to enjoy lunch, entertainment and exhibits or venture out into Landmark Seabreeze Amusement Park and enjoy rides of yesteryear and some new ones too. Visit www.seniorsrock.info or call 585.723.5623 for tickets! Limited tickets avilable.

Village Idiots Improv Comedy

  • Date(s): 09/03/2010 - 09/03/2010
  • Times: 8:00 PM
  • Location: Village Idiots Pillar Theater - 274 N. Goodman St., D106
  • Contact: Swithun No
  • Phone: (585) 797-9086
  • Admission: $8 at the door, $7 online

Improv elimination where "Survivor" meets Improv Comedy. A group of improvisers are randomly chosen to play a performance game. After each scene, the audience rates the performance with a score from one to five. Each improviser in that scene receives that score. Throughout the night, the lowest scoring improvisers are eliminated, until there is only one champion. For tickets and more information, see http://www.improvVIP.com.

Canandaigua Wine Walk September 4th

  • Date(s): 09/04/2010 - 09/04/2010
  • Times: 4-7pm
  • Location: Downtown Canandaigua Main and Side Streets
  • Contact: Don Stevens
  • Phone: (585) 694-8108
  • Admission: $5 Gets you all the wine and food tastings, plus a commemorative wine glass.

Enjoy sampling the finest Finger Lakes wine in while walking historic Canandaigua! Merchants, including apparel, gift stores, art galleries and restaurants are proud to introduce you to Canandaigua Wine Walk. Grab a commemorative wine glass for $5 at any participating merchant. All participating merchants are scheduled tentatively, this list may change. No reservations required, just show up and look for the purple balloons at each participating merchant. Participating merchants include (Scheduled): Artiques Heirlooms and Art 37, Anthony Road Winery, Simply Crepes, Wagner Vineyards, Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame, Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, G. Jones Furniture, Dolce Cupcakery, 1852 Hazlitt Vineyards,  Pickering Pub. Fulkerson Winery, Lumberyard Grille, Custom Brewcrafters of Honeoye Falls, Pulp Nouveau Comix, and Kings Garden Winery. Click the link above for a ful list. Brought to You the Downtown Canandaigua Merchant Association

Fireworks Extravaganza

  • Date(s): 09/04/2010 - 09/04/2010
  • Times: Saturday, September 4 (rain dates 9/5 and 9/6) Gates open at 3 p.m.
  • Location: Genesee Country Village & Museum
  • Contact: Program Registrar
  • Phone: (585) 538-6822
  • Admission: $14/$12 members, parking $3

Thrill to a spectacular fireworks show with brilliant ground displays, all set to dramatic music and inspiring narration. This year’s annual evening spectacle is one of only two of its kind in the country.

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