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Rochester, NY – 40 local high school students are preparing to compete to represent Rochester, NY at the 2026 National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), also known as the Jimmy Awards®. The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) will host Stars of Tomorrow NYC Bound on Thursday, May 21 at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre, where two student performers will ultimately be selected to take part in the Jimmy Awards in New York City in June. RBTL joins other professi

Rochester, NY - Reconnect Rochester will hold their 5th Annual ROC’ n Roll Fundraising Bike Ride on Sunday, May 31st at Rohrbach’s Railroad Street Beer Hall. While many local rides support important causes, this event stands apart as the only one focused specifically on making everyday biking safer and more accessible for everyone, along with Reconnect Rochester’s other work championing mobility in all forms. Cyclists, families, and community advocates will gather at Rohrbach

Rochester, NY - A major street market event is set to transform downtown Rochester on Sunday, May 31st, as The Lucky Flea partners with Neighborhood of Play and The Strong National Museum of Play to kick off the 2026 outdoor season with one of the largest markets in the city to date! Running from 11AM to 5PM, this special event will shut down an entire block outside The Strong National Museum of Play, creating a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly marketplace in the heart of downtow

Town of Greece Supervisor Jeff McCann invites residents to join in honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country at the Town’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony. The community is encouraged to gather on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th for a morning of reflection, gratitude and unity. The Memorial Day Parade will kick-off at 11 AM from the corner of Janes Rd and Long Pond Rd, proceeding down Long Pond Rd before concluding at To

Who: Five student-athletes from East High School’s baseball team What: Commitment ceremony When: Monday, May 11, 2026, 1 p.m. Where: East High School Collaboratorium (Ohio Street)1801 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14609 Details: On Monday, May 11, 2026, East High School will host a recognition ceremony for five standout members of the Varsity Baseball team. This event celebrates a unique group of seniors who have achieved distinction both on the diamond and in the classro

Rochester, NY - Gardening sales return to the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, there’s something for everyone at Flower City Days at the Market. Overflowing with the sights and smells of spring, this popular series features gardening bargains from nurseries and growers from across Western and Central New York. You won’t want to miss it. Items for sale include a wide assortme

Fairport, N.Y. – Beginning Monday, May 11 and continuing through Sunday, May 24, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, will offer free adoptions to anyone aged 60 and over thanks to grant funding provided by Pets for the Elderly, which has generously supported the organization’s Senior for Seniors program for nearly 25 years. During the promotion, adoption fees will be waived for all available dogs and cats aged seven months and older for adopters 60 and ove

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Mayor Malik Evans proclaimed the week of May 3 to be Small Business Week in the City of Rochester and Monroe County. Small Business Week, also recognized annually by the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides an opportunity to highlight the transformative impact entrepreneurs and small business owners have on our local economy, culture and community. “Small businesses are the engine of our local economy, and entrepr

Visitors can enjoy Spring Plant Sale, Story Stroll, Garden Vibes concert series, and more. Rochester, NY - The gardens at the historic George Eastman Museum reopen for the season, welcoming visitors to experience their beauty in bloom. Guestsare invited to enjoy a stroll in one of Rochester’s most iconic landscapes as well as participate in seasonal experiences and programs. Guided tours of the historic landscape, free with museum admission, are offered Saturdays and Sundays

Mayor Malik D. Evans will celebrate an important investment in public spaces with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly improved Maplewood Park playground and the completed Maplewood Park segment of the Genesee Riverway Trail. Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. Location: Maplewood Park, 107 Bridge View Drive

Thursday, April 30th 5:30PM City Council Work Session – DES Update Room 309A 6:30PM NJH Committee Public Hearing – Legislation Pertaining to the Sale of School No. 20 Tuesday, May 5th 4:00PM Neighborhoods, Jobs & Housing Committee* 4:10PM Rochester Urban Renewal Agency Review Committee* 4:15PM Budget, Finance & Governance Committee* 6:00PM NJH Committee Public Hearing - Legislation Pertaining to the Sale of School No. 20 Thursday, May 7th 4:00PM People, Parks and Public Works

The City of Rochester will host Flower Fest, a one-time commemorative celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic City Mark, inviting the community to gather for an evening of art, culture, and Rochester pride. The free event will take place Saturday, June 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Pont de Rennes Bridge in the High Falls District. “Rochester’s City Mark is one of the most recognizable symbols of our community, and this 50th anniversary is a moment worth celebrat