There are so many things to see, do, and experience when you visit Rochester this January! Check out this list of just some of the special events and activities happening in the area. Whatever you choose to do, share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!
Arts & Culture
HODINÖŠYÖ:NIH CONTINUITY | INNOVATION | RESILIENCE
Now Open | RMSC Museum and Science Center
THE MAGIC OF LIGHT 2024
January 2-19 | Image City Photography Gallery
SCOOBY-DOO! MANSION MAYHEM
Opening January 18 | The Strong Museum
LIZ DESCHENES: FRAMES PER SECOND (SILENT)
Opening January 18 | George Eastman Museum
JANUARY GIALLO SERIES
January 9, 17, 23 & 31 | The Little Theatre
TWILIGHT CRAFT NIGHT
January 10 | The Little Theatre
OWL MOON
January 17, 18, 24 & 25 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMEMORATIVE ADDRESS
January 19 | University of Rochester
MAKING CONNECTIONS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM A DECADE OF ACQUISITION
Opens January 24 | Memorial Art Galley
Performances
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC'S TUESDAY PIPES
Every Tuesday | Christ Church
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MICKEY'S SEARCH PARTY
January 2, 3, 4 & 5 | Blue Cross Arena
JAY CHANDRASEKHAR'S COMEDY SHOW
January 9-11 | Comedy at the Carlson
BRUCH'S ROMANTIC VIOLIN CONCERTO
January 11 & 12 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN
Opens January 14 | Geva Theatre
RPO PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ LIVE TO FILM
January 15 | West Herr Auditorium Theatre | RBTL | RPO
SWAN LAKE
January 16 | West Herr Auditorium Theatre | RBTL
LET FREEDOM SING
January 19 | Eastman School of Music
GREATER ROCHESTER MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMISION
January 20 | Eastman School of Music
CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY
January 24 | Liberty Pole Way
BEAL INSTITUTE: MUSIC 7.0
January 24 | Kilbourn Hall
LUCAS ZELNICK'S COMEDY SHOW
January 24 & 25 | Comedy at the Carlson
THE MAGICAL MOTOWN EXPERIENCE
January 25 | RBTL
GYPSY
January 30 & 31 | OFC Creations Theatre
EASTMAN PIANO SERIES: ALEXANDRE KANTOROW
January 30 | Kilbourn Hall
LEE BRICE: YOU, ME, AND MY GUITAR
January 31 | Kodak Center
Family-Friendly Fun
OPEN SKATE AT THE GENE POLISSENI CENTER
January 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 23 & 30 | University Arenas at RIT
HOLIDAY LASER
Through January 5 | RMSC Museum and Science Center
HOLIDAY MAGIC TOURS
January 2, 3 & 4 | Seneca Park Zoo
SENSORY SUNDAY
January 5 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
THE JANUARY ROYAL PRINCESS BRUNCH
January 12 | OFC Creations Theatre Center
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
January 20 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
MONROE COUNTY WINTERFEST 2025
January 25 | Mendon Ponds Park
WILD WALK: WINTER ECOLOGY HIKE
January 27 | RMSC Cumming Nature Center
Food & Drink
HIP HOP BRUNCH
Every Friday | Locals Only
SAGER-STONEYARD TRIVIA NIGHT
Every Thursday | Sager-Stoneyard Pub
LIVE MUSIC AT 20 DEEP WINERY
Every Friday | 20 Deep Winery
JAZZ ON TAP
Every Friday | Vine and Tap
LIVE JAZZ WITH ANDREW GRIEDER
January 29 | Legacy Wine Bar
PANCAKE SUNDAYS
January 12 through March 9 | Kettle Ridge Farm
19TH-CENTURY SWEET TREATS WORKSHOP
January 25 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
WINE AND FOOD PAIRING EXPERIENCE
January 30 | Flight Wine Bar Downtown
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