January's Coolest Events
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 7:00 AM by Visit Rochester Staff

January is one cool month, here is our round-up of Rochester and Finger Lakes events to make your visit a little cooler.
Family Fun
Visitors will find lots of family themed activities both indoors and out in Rochester and the Finger Lakes this January.
Mendon Ponds Winterfest
January 15
Mendon Ponds Park
Musical Mystery Tour, A Family Celebration of Music and Dance
January 15
Hochstein School of Music and Dance
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
January 15
George Eastman Museum
Celebrating Diversity, Black History presented by Bright Star Theatre
January 16
National Museum of Play at the Strong
High Tech Yesterday: 100 Years of Technology
January 14-16
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
January 20-21
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Hands-On Harley Davidson Exhibit Opens
January 21
National Museum of Play at the Strong
The Arts
January is a great time to explore Rochester's vibrant arts and culture.
Ward Stare Conducts Shostakovich 5
January 26
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Author Readings: Michelle Y. Burke, Rachel Hall and Douglas Watston
January 26
Writers and Books
Eastman Presents: Norm Lewis "the Music of the Night"
January 27
Eastman School of Music
Happy Hour Concerts with Record Archive
January 11, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25
Record Archive
Geva Theatre Presents: Sylvia
January 10--February 5
Geva Theatre
Tasty Events
Bringing together the flavors of winter in the Finger Lakes Region.
7th Annual Chili and Wine Tasting Event
January 21
Long Acres Farm
Alexander the Great: Brandy Cocktails with Flour City Drinksmiths
January 24
Daily Refresher, hosted by Rochester Brainery
Dinner & a Movie: Dirty Dancing
January 26
New York Wine & Culinary Center
Roc Paint Sip night at Via Girasole Wine Bar
January 30
Via Girasole Wine Bar, led by ROC Paint Sip
Last Chance
You won't want to miss these exhibits. See them before they are gone.
A Matter of Memory: Photography as Object in the Digital Age
Ends January 29
George Eastman Museum
M.C. Escher: Reality and Illusion
Ends January 29
Memorial Art Gallery
Featured Artist: Scott Matjaszek
Ends January 29
Image City Gallery

Author: Visit Rochester Staff
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