January's Coolest Events

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