Go out in Downtown Rochester .

Topdog Underdog

Geva Theatre · 8:00 PM

Hochstein Suzuki Group Class Concert

Hochstein School of Music & Dance · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 8

Rochester Americans vs Laval Rocket

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 5:05 PM

Live Jazz Feat. George Collichio

Flight Wine Bar · 6:30 PM

Carolyn Cronauer, violin, and Natsuko Yamagata, piano

Hochstein School of Music & Dance · 7:00 PM

Bad Sneakers

The Theater At Innovation Square · 7:30 PM

7 more dates through Nov 22

Topdog Underdog

Geva Theatre · 8:00 PM

20 more dates through Dec 5

MCLS Member Libraries presents: A Historical Day in Our Neighborhood

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 10:00 AM

Play Lab: Make Your Own Rocket/Launch Pad

Play Lab · 10:00 AM

Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert

Hochstein School of Music & Dance · 2:00 PM

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Pegasus Early Music: Sweet Harmony

Downtown United Presbyterian Church · 4:00 PM

4 more dates through Nov 20

Play Lab: Alien Collage

Play Lab · 10:00 AM

29 more dates through Dec 22

Still/Life by Kenna Malone & JJ Hughes

Central Library: exhibits and city programs · 10:00 AM

29 more dates through Dec 22

Art of the Book & Paper 2026

Central Library: exhibits and city programs · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 30

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Food and Feasts

Adams Atrium · 10:30 AM

2 more dates through Nov 30

Teen Movie Matinee

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 4:00 PM

An Insider's Guide to Book Art with Rachael Gootnick

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 5:30 PM

Name That Tune Bingo @ Unwine'd

Unwine'd · 6:30 PM

3 more dates through Dec 8

Tuesday Pipes

Christ Church · 12:10 PM

LEGO Club

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 27

Eddie and the Getaway

Montage Music Hall (via Upstate Concerts) · 7:00 PM

Live from Hochstein: John Dawson, percussion

Hochstein School of Music & Dance · 12:10 PM

LGBTQIA Archival Film Series presents Saturday Church

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 6:30 PM

Teen Board Games

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 3:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 10

Tavern Night

Dice Versa · 6:30 PM

Food & drink

Vine + Harvest Wine Dinner: An Evening of Wine, Food, + Friends

Unwine'd · 6:30 PM

Author Talk : Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 7:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 10

Weekly Karaoke at Temple Bar & Grille

Temple Bar & Grille · 9:30 PM

HochStrings Adult String Orchestra Fall Concert

Hochstein School of Music & Dance · 6:00 PM

Live Jazz Feat. Marye Lobb & Rob Laird

Flight Wine Bar · 6:30 PM

Rittz

Montage Music Hall (via Upstate Concerts) · 7:00 PM

Jessica Lynn's - A Very Merry Classic Christmas

The Theater At Innovation Square · 7:00 PM

Sabor Y Soul in The Duke!

The Duke · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 22

In Another Galaxy

The Strong National Museum of Play · 11:00 AM

RocPaintSip: Buffalo Bills themed Edition

Unwine'd · 12:00 PM

Voice the Constitution

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 12:30 PM

Hochstein Voice Department Musical Theater Review

Hochstein School of Music & Dance · 2:00 PM

Live Jazz Feat. Ann Mitchell Jazz Duo with John Gabriele

Flight Wine Bar · 6:30 PM

An Evening with Goose

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:30 PM

Carpenters Legacy

The Theater At Innovation Square · 7:30 PM

Hochstein Concertino Strings Concert

Hochstein School of Music & Dance · 1:00 PM

Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Fall Concert

Hochstein School of Music & Dance · 7:30 PM

6 more dates through Nov 29

Play Lab: Sci-fi Puppets

Play Lab · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 14

Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation

Paychex Theater · 11:00 AM

Food & drink

Thanksgiving Uncorked: Taste wines for EVERY holiday table

Unwine'd · 6:00 PM

Thanksgiving Wine + Floral Design

Unwine'd · 6:00 PM

(FREE) Mercantile Movie Night: The Goonies

Sibley Square · 6:30 PM

Plate Loom Weaving

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 3:00 PM

21 more dates through Dec 27

A Christmas Carol

Geva Theatre · 7:30 PM

9 more dates through Dec 12

Free Ice Skating & Skate Rentals

Roc Holiday Village · 11:00 AM

9 more dates through Dec 12

Santa’s Workshop

Roc Holiday Village · 11:00 AM

Live Jazz Feat. Dean Keller & Kyle Vock

Flight Wine Bar · 6:30 PM

3 more dates through Jan 27

Rochester Americans vs Syracuse Crunch

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:05 PM

Fifth Native Made Market

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 10:00 AM

Native Stories with Perry Ground

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 1:00 PM

LEGO Lab Feast

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 2:00 PM

Live Jazz Feat. the Mary DeFranco Jazz Duo

Flight Wine Bar · 6:30 PM

Rochester Knighthawks vs. Halifax Thunderbirds

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:00 PM

GNYSF x Sibley Square: Deals Deals Deals Flea Market

Sibley Square · 11:00 AM

6 more dates through Dec 6

Play Lab: Wintery Decorations

Play Lab · 10:00 AM

Meet the Authors: Debi Bower and Robin L. Flanigan

Flight Wine Bar · 6:00 PM

Happiest Hour

The Strong National Museum of Play · 5:30 PM

Author Talk : Sparks, Shadows, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 7:00 PM

First Friday

Various Venues · 10:00 AM

Time on Earth: Artist Reception

240 East Main Street · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 5

Stuffie Sleepover

The Strong National Museum of Play · 7:00 PM

Bit Brigade Performs The Legend Of Zelda, Castlevania and Tetris LIVE

Montage Music Hall (via Upstate Concerts) · 7:00 PM

Mercantile Social w/ Salsero Roc

Mercantile On Main · 7:00 PM

Silk Road Holiday Bazaar at Sibley Square!

Mercantile On Main · 10:00 AM

Family Finders

Central - Local History Division · 10:30 AM

Words in Progress with Jen Case (Central Library - In-Person and Online via Zoom)

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 10:30 AM

Pirate Toy Fund Finale

The Strong National Museum of Play · 11:00 AM

Hanging Air Plant Terrarium Workshop

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 1:00 PM

Kathak Dance Performance and Workshop with Rochester Rangoli

Central Library (Rochester Public Library) · 2:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 9

Rochester Americans vs Belleville Senators

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 5:05 PM

6 more dates through Dec 13

Play Lab: Frosty Accessories

Play Lab · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 21

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Holidays Around the World

Adams Atrium · 10:30 AM

Distant

Montage Music Hall (via Upstate Concerts) · 7:00 PM

Trsh

Montage Music Hall (via Upstate Concerts) · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 13

Let it Snow: A Holiday Cabaret

Geva Theatre · 7:00 PM

Hochstein Holiday Prism Concert

Hochstein Performance Hall · 7:00 PM

Cruel Summer's Annual BirthTAY Party

The Theater At Innovation Square · 7:30 PM

GNYSF x Sibley Square: Holiday Slay Flea Market!

Mercantile On Main · 11:00 AM

Tuba Christmas

Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre · 3:00 PM

Rochester Americans vs Toronto Marlies

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:05 PM

Rochester Americans vs Hamilton Hammers

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 5:05 PM

1 more date through Dec 22

Play Lab: Cardboard Village

Play Lab · 10:00 AM

Winter Family Festival School Break Week

The Strong National Museum of Play · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Jan 2

Rochester Americans vs Utica Comets

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:05 PM

Rochester Knighthawks vs. Vancouver Warriors

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 5:00 PM

12 more dates through Jan 26

All The Devils Are Here

Geva Theatre · 7:30 PM

4 more dates through Jan 18

Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 22

Rochester Americans vs Charlotte Checkers

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:05 PM

Rochester Americans vs Hershey Bears

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 5:05 PM

Rochester Knighthawks vs. Oshawa FireWolves

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:00 PM

Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 2:00 PM

Rochester Americans vs Springfield Thunderbirds

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial · 7:05 PM