Black Heritage Month
Downtown Happenings
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An Evening of Art and Jazz
February 1st
5:30 PM
Rochester City Hall
The City of Rochester's Black Heritage Committee invites you to join them on Thursday, February 1st at 5:30 PM at Rochester City Hall for a kickoff celebration of Black History Month with An Evening of Art & Jazz and Food Tasting. This event will feature art pieces from local artists; food samples provided courtesy of the Sisters Together Achieving Results organization (S.T.A.R., Inc.), and musical performances by the students from the ROCmusic Program.
Parking: Sister Cities Garage, On-Street (Free after 6 PM)
For info, click here.
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Black Film Festival
Kicks off February 1st
4:00 PM
Central Library
The Reynolds Media Center at the Central Library celebrates Black Heritage Month by presenting the second annual Black Film Festival, showcasing groundbreaking gems of Black cinema from across the decades, some rarely seen. The festival owes its genesis to Maya Cade’s database, Black Film Archive (blackfilmarchive.com) Rachel DeGuzman, Director of Engagement, Community Partnerships & Public Curation of GEVA Theatre, will open the Festival on Thursday, February 1 at 4:00pm. The opening film will be "Harry and Lena" from 1970. Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne put their musical chops, intimate bond, and star power to use in this musical variety special, highlighting their gifts for storytelling, music, and connecting with an audience.
Parking: Court St. Garage, On-Street Metered Parking
For all Black Heritage Month programming at the Central Library, click here.
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Gospel Concerts
February 7th, 21st
12:00 PM
Rochester City Hall
Head over to Rochester City Hall on Wednesday, February 7th and Wednesday, February 21st for a free lunchtime Gospel Concert in honor of Rochester's Black Heritage Month. These free concerts run from 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM. For more information, visit the City of Rochester's Black Heritage Month webpage.
Parking: Sister Cities Garage, On-Street Metered Parking
For info, click here.
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Creative Collisions
RocGrowth and StartUp Grind
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First Thursdays Creative Collisions
February 1st
5:30 PM
Fattey Beer Co.
Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community. Join RocGrowth and StartUp Grind every first Thursday as they invite everyone who identifies as a startup entrepreneur, creative or supporter (mentor, advisor, connector) to meet in person for creative collisions and drinks.
Parking: On-Street (Free after 6 PM)
For info, click here.
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Roc HeARTS Fest
Find what you Love!
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Roc HeARTS Fest
February 3rd
10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Mercantile on Main
Flower City Vendors has announced the 1st annual Roc HeARTS Fest at the Mercantile on Main, Saturday, February 3rd from 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM. Find something for that special someone in your life or treat yourself to some self-care! The Mercantile on Main will host 100+ vendors, with something for everyone.
Parking: St. Joe's Parking Garage, On-Street Parking (Free on Weekends)
For info, click here.
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Winterfest at University of Rochester
Join the Fun
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Q&A with Rachel Sennott & Ziwe
February 3rd
8:00 PM
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
University of Rochester Winterfest 24 Presents: Rachel Sennott and Ziwe. Rachel Sennott is a prolific actor, writer and stand up comedian who has been profiled by Elle, Nylon, W Magazine among many others. Rachel earned a Breakthrough Performer nomination at the Gotham Independent Film Awards for her work in the critically acclaimed indie feature SHIVA BABY; her performance was praised by The New York Times as “a revelation”. Ziwe is a talented comedian, writer, and actress, who has taken the Internet by storm and captured audiences nationwide with her signature candor, wit, and salient commentary on race and politics in America. She has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 2021 and received critical acclaim by The New York Times, TIME, and Variety among others.
Parking: East End Garage, On-Street Parking (Free on Weekends)
For info, click here.
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Superhero Weekend
Take a Break for Play
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Bridal Expo
Love is in the Air
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Bridal Expo
February 4th
12:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Rochester
Don’t miss Rochester’s Largest Bridal Show, the Bridal Expo at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Featuring a Bridal Fashion Show and over 60 Wedding Vendors! Taste delicious samples by Rochester's best reception venues & caterers. Free admission includes parking and prize drawings.
Parking: South Ave. Garage
For info, click here.
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The Amerks are Home!
Heating up on the Ice
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Mystery at the Theatre
Catch a Play at Geva Theatre Center
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Dial M for Murder
Through February 11th
Geva Theatre Center
A new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy, Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination, and murder.
Parking: Washington Square Garage, On-Street (Free after 6PM)
For info, click here.
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Celebrate History
Susan B. Anthony's Birthday Celebration
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Susan B. Anthony Birthday Celebration
February 7th
5:00 PM
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House welcomes all to this special event, which supports their mission and programs. In the same way that Susan B. Anthony hosted her birthday celebrations during her lifetime, this will be an opportunity to encourage one another in the pursuit of equality and give in support of the mission. The evening will feature a keynote presentation from Candacy Taylor, an award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian. Her most recent book, Overground Railroad, documents the history of the Green Book and its role in the lives of 20th century people of color in the United States.
Parking: South Ave. Garage
For info, click here.
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More Happenings This February
New and Noteworthy
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An RIT Senior Interior Design Capstone needs your input!
An RIT undergraduate capstone project is seeking community feedback to guide the theoretical design of a mixed-use building located in the St. Paul Quarter that aims to foster community connection.
Please share your thoughts by taking the brief survey.
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