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Saint's Place Super Sale User Submitted
Fri., July 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., July 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Special Events
The Super Sale, which is Saint’s Place’s largest fundraiser of the year, features great deals on purses, jewelry, dishes, glassware, small kitchen appliances, furniture, linens, electronics, books, toys, sporting goods, bikes, clothing and collectible items, all donated by the community. Proceeds go to purchase new beds and other items for legal refugees in Rochester. 585-385-6860
The Super Sale, which is Saint’s Place’s largest fundraiser of the year, features great deals on purses, jewelry, dishes, glassware, small kitchen appliances, furniture, linens, electronics, books, toys, sporting goods, bikes, clothing and collectible items, all donated by the community. Proceeds go to purchase new beds and other items for legal refugees in Rochester. 585-385-6860
RocGrowth First Thursday Meetup for Creatives and Startups User Submitted
First Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Special Events
Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community. Join RocGrowth, StartUp Grind and Rochester Open Coffee Club (ROCC) every First Thursday as we invite everyone who identifies as a startup entrepreneur, creative or supporter (mentor, advisor, connector) to meet in person for creative collisions and drinks. WIth a salubrious venue, social lubricants and the right people, creativity will blossom. NO RSVP Ticket is needed, instead share and bring people with you so we can have more Creative Collisions! 794-9798
Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community. Join RocGrowth, StartUp Grind and Rochester Open Coffee Club (ROCC) every First Thursday as we invite everyone who identifies as a startup entrepreneur, creative or supporter (mentor, advisor, connector) to meet in person for creative collisions and drinks. WIth a salubrious venue, social lubricants and the right people, creativity will blossom. NO RSVP Ticket is needed, instead share and bring people with you so we can have more Creative Collisions! 794-9798
Teen Summer Reading: All Together Now User Submitted
Through Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Kids Exhibits
Register for your game board, then read and do activities throughout the summer to win prizes. Complete details are available online and at www.brightonlibrary.org. Open to grades 6-12 585-784-5300
Register for your game board, then read and do activities throughout the summer to win prizes. Complete details are available online and at www.brightonlibrary.org. Open to grades 6-12 585-784-5300
Adult Summer Reading: All Together Now User Submitted
Through Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Literary Events & Discussions
Fill out an entry slip at BML for each adult book you read and/or community service you do, and you’ll be entered to win gift cards to local businesses! Enter as often as you’d like. Complete details available at www.brightonlibrary.org and at BML. 585-784-5300
Fill out an entry slip at BML for each adult book you read and/or community service you do, and you’ll be entered to win gift cards to local businesses! Enter as often as you’d like. Complete details available at www.brightonlibrary.org and at BML. 585-784-5300
Underground Railroad Exhibit User Submitted
Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 31
Included in Park Admission
Recreation
Pathways to Freedom - Reimagining the Underground Railroad An eight-panel traveling exhibit, available from NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites viewers to reimagine the Underground Railroad. Taking a new look at the impact of the landscape, people, myths, and legal regulations on freedom seekers passing through New York. 5853944244
Pathways to Freedom - Reimagining the Underground Railroad An eight-panel traveling exhibit, available from NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites viewers to reimagine the Underground Railroad. Taking a new look at the impact of the landscape, people, myths, and legal regulations on freedom seekers passing through New York. 5853944244
Learning Links: English as a New Language User Submitted
Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through July 27
Classes
Free English as a New Language tutoring. Build your skills in speaking, vocabulary, reading, and writing in friendly, one-on-one or small group sessions. Materials are provided. Presented by Learning Links of Fairport. Limited to 15 participants. (585) 223-9091
Free English as a New Language tutoring. Build your skills in speaking, vocabulary, reading, and writing in friendly, one-on-one or small group sessions. Materials are provided. Presented by Learning Links of Fairport. Limited to 15 participants. (585) 223-9091
Becoming Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact User Submitted
Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 7
Prices vary
Lectures
Coming to the John L. Wehle Gallery in May of 2023, Becoming Gendered, Garment as Gender Artifact is a multimedia exhibit exploring how 19th-century Americans performed and navigated the changing landscape of gendered fashion. 5855386822
Coming to the John L. Wehle Gallery in May of 2023, Becoming Gendered, Garment as Gender Artifact is a multimedia exhibit exploring how 19th-century Americans performed and navigated the changing landscape of gendered fashion. 5855386822
WAMPUM/OTGOÄ Exhibition User Submitted
First Wednesday-Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Sept. 16
Art Exhibits
Beginning March 25, 2023 the Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan will showcase the WAMPUM/OTGOÄ exhibition. The WAMPUM/OTGOÄ exhibition features Indigenous wampum objects from the Musée du quai Branly, wampum belts from the Rochester Museum & Science Center and contemporary wampum pieces by Haudenosaunee artists. Ganondagan welcomes these important Wampum objects back to Turtle Island for the first time since the formation of the United States. Individual tours are self-guided with guided group tours and classroom tours available. Wam-pum enrichment will feature monthly Haudenosaunee artists and knowledge keepers, a symposium and educational materials. 585-924-5848
Beginning March 25, 2023 the Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan will showcase the WAMPUM/OTGOÄ exhibition. The WAMPUM/OTGOÄ exhibition features Indigenous wampum objects from the Musée du quai Branly, wampum belts from the Rochester Museum & Science Center and contemporary wampum pieces by Haudenosaunee artists. Ganondagan welcomes these important Wampum objects back to Turtle Island for the first time since the formation of the United States. Individual tours are self-guided with guided group tours and classroom tours available. Wam-pum enrichment will feature monthly Haudenosaunee artists and knowledge keepers, a symposium and educational materials. 585-924-5848
On View: "Becoming Gendered Garment as Gender Artifact" User Submitted
Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 9
Included with general museum admission
Art Exhibits
Coming to Genesee Country Village & Museum's John L. Wehle Gallery in May of 2023 is a brand new exhibit: "Becoming Gendered, Garment as Gender Artifact." This multimedia exhibit explores how 19th-century Americans performed and navigated the changing landscape of gendered fashion. Admission is included with general museum admission. Learn more: https://www.gcv.org/becoming-gendered-garment-as-gender-artifact/ 5855386822
Coming to Genesee Country Village & Museum's John L. Wehle Gallery in May of 2023 is a brand new exhibit: "Becoming Gendered, Garment as Gender Artifact." This multimedia exhibit explores how 19th-century Americans performed and navigated the changing landscape of gendered fashion. Admission is included with general museum admission. Learn more: https://www.gcv.org/becoming-gendered-garment-as-gender-artifact/ 5855386822
Summer Blush User Submitted
Through July 31, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
free
Art Exhibits, Art Events
American artist David Kerstetter's larger than life contemporary floral paintings convey beauty and light. May, June July Exhibition Title: "Summer Blush" Dates of Exhibition: May 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023 On view May 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023 Admission Free Learn More about David Kerstetter Online: https://internationalartacquisitions.com/artists/david-kerstetter/ Rochester’s Fine Art gallery, International Art Acquisitions, is one of upstate New York’s largest art galleries. We showcase original paintings, prints and master graphics. In addition, the gallery represents American, European, Impressionist & Modern, Post War and Contemporary art for new or experienced collectors. 585-264-1440
American artist David Kerstetter's larger than life contemporary floral paintings convey beauty and light. May, June July Exhibition Title: "Summer Blush" Dates of Exhibition: May 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023 On view May 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023 Admission Free Learn More about David Kerstetter Online: https://internationalartacquisitions.com/artists/david-kerstetter/ Rochester’s Fine Art gallery, International Art Acquisitions, is one of upstate New York’s largest art galleries. We showcase original paintings, prints and master graphics. In addition, the gallery represents American, European, Impressionist & Modern, Post War and Contemporary art for new or experienced collectors. 585-264-1440
Learning Links: Citizenship Classes User Submitted
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Continues through July 27
Classes
Free class to prepare adults for the United States Citizenship Test. Instruction is given in U.S. history, reading, writing, and vocabulary needed to pass the test. Materials are provided. Presented by Learning Links for Fairport. Limited to 15 participants. (585) 223-9091
Free class to prepare adults for the United States Citizenship Test. Instruction is given in U.S. history, reading, writing, and vocabulary needed to pass the test. Materials are provided. Presented by Learning Links for Fairport. Limited to 15 participants. (585) 223-9091
Rhyme Time-Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! User Submitted
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31
Kids Events
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more convenient for you – at 11:00am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will be bounces, rhymes, shakers, and lots of fun! 585-428-8204
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more convenient for you – at 11:00am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will be bounces, rhymes, shakers, and lots of fun! 585-428-8204
Teen Summer Reading: All Together Now User Submitted
Through Aug. 10, 12-9 p.m.
Kids Events
Register for your game board, then read and complete activities throughout the summer to win prizes. Complete details are available at BML and at www.brightonlibrary.org. Open to grades 6-12. 585-784-5300
Register for your game board, then read and complete activities throughout the summer to win prizes. Complete details are available at BML and at www.brightonlibrary.org. Open to grades 6-12. 585-784-5300
Gillian Laub: Southern Rites
Tuesdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31
Art Exhibits
American photographer, filmmaker, and visual activist Gillian Laub (b. New York, 1975) has spent the last two decades investigating political conflicts, exploring family relationships, and challenging assumptions about cultural identity. In Southern Rites, Laub examines the realities of racism and raises questions that are simultaneously painful and essential to understanding the American consciousness.
American photographer, filmmaker, and visual activist Gillian Laub (b. New York, 1975) has spent the last two decades investigating political conflicts, exploring family relationships, and challenging assumptions about cultural identity. In Southern Rites, Laub examines the realities of racism and raises questions that are simultaneously painful and essential to understanding the American consciousness.
Duck, Duck, Shoot! The Story of American Waterbirds
Through Dec. 31
Art Exhibits
Works of oil, acrylic, and watercolor, colored lithographs, sculpture, historic garments, decoys, natural specimens, L.C. Smith shotguns, the artwork of famed Master L.C. Smith Engraver Albert E. Kraus, and more are featured in this multi-faceted exhibition that explores the hunting of waterbirds, moving from sustenance hunting to excessive hunting, from near destruction of waterbirds to an environmentally conscious and sustainable American pastime.
On display through the GCV's 2022-2023 seasons.
Works of oil, acrylic, and watercolor, colored lithographs, sculpture, historic garments, decoys, natural specimens, L.C. Smith shotguns, the artwork of famed Master L.C. Smith Engraver Albert E. Kraus, and more are featured in this multi-faceted exhibition that explores the hunting of waterbirds, moving from sustenance hunting to excessive hunting, from near destruction of waterbirds to an environmentally conscious and sustainable American pastime.
On display through the GCV's 2022-2023 seasons.
Adult Summer Reading: All Together Now User Submitted
Through Aug. 10
Literary Events & Discussions
Fill out an entry slip at BML for each adult book you read and/or community service you do, and you’ll be entered to win gift cards to local businesses! Enter as often as you’d like. Complete details are available at www.brightonlibrary.org and at BML. 585-784-5300
Fill out an entry slip at BML for each adult book you read and/or community service you do, and you’ll be entered to win gift cards to local businesses! Enter as often as you’d like. Complete details are available at www.brightonlibrary.org and at BML. 585-784-5300
Teen Tech Tutors User Submitted
Mondays, Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Continues through July 31
Classes
Every Monday and Thursday. Do you have a gadget that you just can’t figure out? Or maybe you want to learn how to use email or Microsoft Word? Then you need the Irondequoit Library’s Teen Tech Tutors! Join us in Room 212 every Monday and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to get help with (almost) all your technology questions from our Teen Tech Tutors. This program is drop-in only and a library card is required. Library programs are open and beneficial to all. We invite people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities to attend any of our activities and (585)336-6060
Every Monday and Thursday. Do you have a gadget that you just can’t figure out? Or maybe you want to learn how to use email or Microsoft Word? Then you need the Irondequoit Library’s Teen Tech Tutors! Join us in Room 212 every Monday and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to get help with (almost) all your technology questions from our Teen Tech Tutors. This program is drop-in only and a library card is required. Library programs are open and beneficial to all. We invite people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities to attend any of our activities and (585)336-6060
Cannabis Industry Monthly Meet-Up User Submitted Online
First Thursday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28
Virtual Event
Cannabis-related businesses will be highly regulated. Join us to learn from experts and get support from other cannabis entrepreneurs so you can effectively and legally operate your business. This group is facilitated by NY HempLab and ROC NORML. This group is open to those who are in the planning or startup stages of a cannabis related business. Funding for this program was made possible by the Harold Hacker Grant for the Advancement of Libraries. Registration is no longer needed to attend these monthly meet-ups. Join Zoom Meeting: URL below Meeting ID: 999 203 0866 Passcode: BIC 585-428-8106
Cannabis-related businesses will be highly regulated. Join us to learn from experts and get support from other cannabis entrepreneurs so you can effectively and legally operate your business. This group is facilitated by NY HempLab and ROC NORML. This group is open to those who are in the planning or startup stages of a cannabis related business. Funding for this program was made possible by the Harold Hacker Grant for the Advancement of Libraries. Registration is no longer needed to attend these monthly meet-ups. Join Zoom Meeting: URL below Meeting ID: 999 203 0866 Passcode: BIC 585-428-8106
Chess with the Rochester Chess Center User Submitted
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Continues through July 27
Recreation
Join an expert from the Rochester Chess Center and learn new moves while being matched up with other players. Open to everyone age 6 and up. Free. Registration is required. (585) 223-9091
Join an expert from the Rochester Chess Center and learn new moves while being matched up with other players. Open to everyone age 6 and up. Free. Registration is required. (585) 223-9091
Thursday Morning Coffee Readings
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Virtual Event, Readings & Spoken Word
Hosted by Rachel Crawford.
Hosted by Rachel Crawford.
Thursday Meditation User Submitted
Thursdays, 12-12:30 p.m.
Special Events
Unity Church of Great Rochester offers and 1/2 hr Meditation circle at noon each Thursday. Members of our community share a quiet time of reflection during your lunch break. Relax - Reconnect! Please arrive 10 minutes prior to starting time. We are an all inclusive spiritual community! Everyone welcome. 585-473-0910
Unity Church of Great Rochester offers and 1/2 hr Meditation circle at noon each Thursday. Members of our community share a quiet time of reflection during your lunch break. Relax - Reconnect! Please arrive 10 minutes prior to starting time. We are an all inclusive spiritual community! Everyone welcome. 585-473-0910
Urban Knitting Circle User Submitted
Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m.
Meetings, Art Events, Call for Participants, Call for Artists
Other fiber arts welcome. 754-2109
Other fiber arts welcome. 754-2109
Eastman Museum at Home
Ongoing
Virtual Event, Art Exhibits, Workshops, Kids Events
Virtual tours, access to online collections and past exhibitions, DIY activities, workshops, and more. Details here.
Virtual tours, access to online collections and past exhibitions, DIY activities, workshops, and more. Details here.
Rochester A-List Adventures
Ongoing
Recreation
Curated outings, tours, and mixers throughout Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
Curated outings, tours, and mixers throughout Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
