Art, Jazz and Food Tasting Kicks Off 2026 City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee Event Series

Tonight, Mayor Malik D. Evans and the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee will kick off the annual Black Heritage event series with the free Art, Jazz and Food Tasting, featuring the work of local artists, the culinary creations of local restaurants and caterers, and the music of Paul Boutte and Roc Music.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. (Remarks begin at 6 p.m.)       

Location: City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.

The event series coincides with Black History Month and continues throughout the year, including:

• Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m.

  
  

  Gospel Concert, City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.

  
  

• Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m.

  
  

  AKOMA & Voices of Thunder Concert. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St.

  
  

• Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Noon

  
  

  Gospel Concert, City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.

  
  

• Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m.

  
  

  Panel Discussion: Celebrating 10 Years of Black History Past, Present and Future

  
  

  City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.

  
  

• Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m.

  
  

  Women’s Recognition, City Council Chambers, 30 Church St.

  
  

• Saturday, April 11, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and program begins at 6:30 p.m.

  
  

  Black Heritage Committee Gala, Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St.

  
  

For more information, visit www.CityofRochester.gov/BlackHeritage.