Things To Do In Rochester, NY This March

STRIKING POWER: ICONOCLASM IN ANCIENT EGYPT

Through March 5 | Memorial Art Gallery

Striking Power: Iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt examines the patterns of damage inflicted on works of art for political, religious, and criminal reasons—the results of organized campaigns of destruction. The exhibition illustrates how damage to a statue can be interpreted to reveal who broke it and the motivation behind the destruction. It does so by pairing damaged works—from fragmented heads to altered inscriptions—alongside undamaged works.

RED

Through March 19 | Image City Photography Gallery

The gallery's current themed exhibition features 66 photographers, and each exhibiting one photo they chose that contains an element of the color "RED."

RMSC WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Weekends in March & International Women’s Day | RMSC

Celebrate Women’s History Month in March at the Rochester Museum & Science Center! Each Saturday, the museum will celebrate and honor the cultural and scientific contributions of women in history, with a focus on local and historical women from the recent Changemakers exhibit.

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

March 3 | Corning Museum of Glass

Enjoy a free family-friendly evening at the museum!  Enjoy an evening of musical merriment as the Museum halls fill with song! Admission will be free from 6 pm–8 pm. While the galleries come to life with tunes, our magical glass artists will heat up the Hot Shop and move to the rhythm of the glass to put their own spin on glass instrument making. Dance to the music, sway to the beats, and get ready to be amazed in the Hot Shop.

BRICK BONANZA

March 4-5 | The Strong Museum

Get ready to play! Head to The Strong Museum from March 4-5 to meet members of the Rochester LEGO Users group to learn LEGO tricks of the trade and marvel at their intricate LEGO creations, displayed throughout the Adams Atrium. Enjoy hands-on play by assembling giant LEGO towers or show off your building skills at one of our LEGO Play Zones.

DRYDEN ROUNDTABLE: ACADEMY AWARDS 2023

March 4 | George Eastman Museum

Join Curator of Film Exhibitions Jared Case and film critics Adam Lubitow, Matthew Passantino, and David Palmer as they discuss the films nominated for this year’s Academy Awards. Talk of the Oscar changes for this year, favorite nominations, and worst snubs will lead to deeper discussions about some of the best films of the year and how they made 2022 one of the best years in recent cinema memory.

BADASS BABES DETOUR

March 9 | Memorial Art Gallery

In honor of Women’s History Month, this MAGsocial DeTOUR℠ will celebrate the women in our collection who made MAGnificent muses, painted perfect portraits, and altered our perceptions of feminism, the art world, and who fought to give women the rights of agency. We will talk about lesser-known heroines, reveal the secret lives of females from our past, share fun facts about present-day artists, and celebrate all the wonders women have provided the art world and beyond. We hope you’ll leave feeling proud, inspired, and also unashamed of your unshaven legs (that’s the best part about winter #amirite)!

OSCAR TRIVIA PARTY

March 12 | The Little Theatre

Join The Little’s staff for a night of celebrating movies and the Oscars, in all their messy glory! Oscar movie trivia, plenty of prizes, themed snacks, and a hefty dose of nonsense! Stay to watch the Oscar ceremony (free!) and play Oscar bingo to win! Spin the prize wheel during commercial breaks to win posters, merch, and cool movie swag items the studios sent us for this very event!

HAPPIEST HOUR (21+)

March 16 | The Strong Museum

Visit The Strong on Thursday, March 16 to drink, laugh and play! This adult-only evening includes a cash bar, loads of fun, music from DJ Naps from BreakThrough Entertainment, and access to the entire museum!

RMSC UNCORKED & ON TAP

March 4 | RMSC

Sip and sample your way through the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) at this unique fundraising event that celebrates all things food and fermentation. Dozens of local and regional beer, wine, spirit and food vendors will be on hand with tasting samples and products available for purchase.

Be sure to attend some or all of the many fun and informative seminars throughout the evening detailing the science behind food and beverage tasting, mixology, viticulture, brewing, distilling and more!

ROCHESTER WINE AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

March 4 | The Dome Arena

Wine and chocolate enthusiasts, this event is for you! Head to the Rochester Wine and Chocolate Festival at the Dome Arena to sip on wine samples and nibble on tasty treats, sweets, and chocolates. Proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester.

PANCAKE SUNDAYS

March 5 | Kettle Ridge Farm

Maple season is upon us! Attend the final Pancake Sunday at Kettle Ridge Farm and enjoy a deliciously-sweet menu full of breakfast items. Grab an available table in the climate controlled barn or sit next to one of the fire pits. No reservations, first come, first serve. Adult beverages will be available from 10am-1pm.

PATTY’S POT OF GOLD FOOD AND BEER PAIRING

March 7 | Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall

Dinner and drinks, anyone? Reserve a spot at Rohrbach’s Railroad Street Beer Hall to enjoy a four-course pairing of various Irish dishes and ales. Reservations must be made by February 28.

BACON ON THE LAKEIN

March 11-12 | Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

Bacon with wine, a unique and delicious pairing event! Visit 6 wineries throughout your chosen day and taste tantalizing bacon dishes perfectly paired with locally crafted wine. Tickets include: a pre-planned itinerary for the day (reservations already made for you for each stop); 1 wine and bacon-infused food pairing per winery per person; 3 additional wine tastings per winery per person and a souvenir wine glass for each person.

LUCK OF THE IRISH FOOD AND BEER PAIRING

March 14 | Rohrbach Buffalo Road Brewpub

Rohrbach’s Buffalo Road Brewpub is hosting an Irish-themed food pairing. Snack and sip on a delicious four-course meal with a variety of brews paired with each dish! Reservations must be made by March 7.

MARCH INTO MEZCAL

March 15 | Salena’s Mexican Restaurant

Sample 7 different mezcal and agave spirits while learning about the wide range of differences across mezcals, how it is made, and why they are so different. Enjoy complimentary chips and salsa with your tastings!

EXPLORING VENETO AND PIEMONTE WITH GINO TRINCHERO

March 21 | Flight Wine Bar

Join the Parkway crew along with Sue Reuter, owner of Flight Wine Bar and Gino Trinchero, Italian Wine Educator for Monsieur Touton for an exploration of wine from Veneto and Piemonte. Snack and sip while learning about the places and producers that create some of Northern Italy's styles of wine! $50 a ticket includes appetizers alongside the wine.

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COMEDY

February 28-March 26 | Geva Theatre Center

Steve likes Masha; Masha likes Nikolai; and Egor just likes to troll Black Twitter. It’s another day at the office in the Russian government’s infamous Internet Research Agency, where workers are tasked with manipulating social media to forward the Russian agenda at home and abroad. Office comedy meets political satire in Sarah Gancher’s acclaimed new play based on real events, set in the lead-up to the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. Directed by Tony Award-Winner Darko Tresnjak (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder).

BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

March 10-11 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League

This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life.

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.

HADESTOWN

March 14-19 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.

WE ARE CONTINUOUS

March 22-April 9 | Geva Theatre Center

Simon and his mother, Ora, have always been close. She’s been his champion, his defender, and his friend. But when a life-changing secret comes to light, can their bond survive? Can love heal what’s broken between them? we are continuous is a tender, heartbreaking and hopeful story about how people change and how love evolves.

Harrison David Rivers is Geva’s Playwright-in-Residence for the 2022-23 Season.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

March 24-April 8 | Blackfriars Theatre

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score.

BLUES IS ALRIGHT TOUR

March 25 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League

You ain’t seen nothing like them!  Featuring performances by Blues legends Calvin Richardson, King George, Pokey Bear, Nellie Tiger Travis, Lenny Williams and Theodis Ealey.

ROYAL COMEDY TOUR

March 31 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League

Enjoy a night of laughs with Arnez J, Bruce Bruce, Sommore & Lavell Crawford!

MAPLE SUGARING WEEKENDS

March 18-19 & March 25-26 | Cumming Nature Center

Join the Cumming Nature Center as they celebrate their 45th annual Maple Sugaring Weekends! Take in the gorgeous landscape, enjoy a hearty, locally-sourced pancake breakfast at the nature center and hit the maple education trail for tapping and boiling demonstrations. Don’t miss this sweet experience!

MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL & PANCAKE BREAKFAST

March 18-19 & March 25-26 | Genesee Country Village & Museum

Gather family and friends to enjoy an outdoor exploration of the history of maple sugaring in New York State! Start your adventure at our Sugarhouse, then journey to the 19th century to see the techniques and tools that early settlers used to collect sap and make maple sugar. Plus, sweeten your day by adding on a stop to the Museum’s Meeting Center for a delectable Pancake Plate to fuel your maple sugaring adventures!

MAPLE WEEKENDS

March 18-19 & March 25-26 | Kettle Ridge Farm

Maple Weekend is back at Kettle Ridge Farm! Enjoy maple everything and more with shopping, samples, demos and food. The food truck  and retail shop will be open from 9AM to 2PM each of the four Maple Weekend days.

SHADOW HILL MAPLE FESTIVAL 2023

March 4-5, March 11-12, March 18-19 & March 25-26 | Shadow Hill Maple Syrup

Visit Shadow Hill Maple Syrup during weekends in March to enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with pure maple syrup and browse their large variety of maple products to sample and buy. Learn the health benefits of pure maple syrup, visit the sugarhouse to see sap being collected and learn how maple syrup is made.

PATTY’S POT OF GOLD FOOD AND BEER PAIRING

March 7 | Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall

Dinner and drinks, anyone? Reserve a spot at Rohrbach’s Railroad Street Beer Hall to enjoy a four-course pairing of various Irish dishes and ales. Reservations must be made by February 28.

TOP'S ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

March 11  | Downtown Rochester

The St. Patrick's Parade is back! This annual celebration featuring marching bands, Irish dancers, local vendors and more helped Rochester be recognized for having one of the best, most underrated Patrick’s Day parades. The parade will follow the traditional route, stepping off at East and Alexander, proceeding down East Avenue to Main Street, and ending at Fitzhugh St.

RUNNIN' OF THE GREEN PRESENTED BY THE YMCA

March 11 | Parcel 5

Join hundreds of runners for the 25th annual Runnin’ of the Green for the unofficial start of spring running season in Rochester! The five mile pace is a fast out and back course along the Genesee River. Attend the in-person race or run on your own by choosing the virtual option.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE KIT

March 11 | Black Button Distilling

March with Black Button the day of the parade! Tickets are limited and can be picked up until 3/11 before the parade.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE PARTY

March 11 | Roc Brewing Co.

Celebrate the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Roc Brewing Co.!

Just steps away from the parade route, they’ll be opening their doors at 10 a.m. and pouring Cullinan’s Revival Irish Red Ale and Dark Mild with a number of other Roc Brewing Favorites. Enjoy a special food menu with Irish themed foods and a limited supply of specialty glassware for the day, until supplies last!

Check in with Chris at the ID station to get your wristband then head to the bar to enjoy some brews, cocktails, wine and food!

LUCK OF THE IRISH FOOD AND BEER PAIRING

March 14 | Rohrbach Buffalo Road Brewpub

Rohrbach’s Buffalo Road Brewpub is hosting an Irish-themed food pairing. Snack and sip on a delicious four-course meal with a variety of brews paired with each dish! Reservations must be made by March 7.

LUCKY’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAWL - ROCHESTER

March 17 & 18 | Twisted Tap

Lucky you, the 6th Annual Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl is back! This 2-day crawl will visit some popular downtown bars and will finish at Brass Bar & Lounge for an after party. Grab your friends and tickets now to start planning for this golden weekend!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY MIXER

March 17 | Rochester Pedal Tours

Pedal your way throughout Rochester and discover different downtown Irish bars to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and make new friends! Enjoy this pedal tour mixer by bringing your own canned alcoholic beverages and snacks.