Arts, Culture, Recreation in the Rochester New York Area | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

FEATURED EVENTS

Rosé in May Tasting Pass 2025

Ready to rosé all day? Come to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and spend a week sampling rosé and other fabulous Seneca Lake wines! Our Rosé in May tasting pass is valid Monday, May 5, 2025 through Sunday, May 11, 2025. At each participating winery, the Rosé in May tasting includes one rosé plus three additional wines. A Rosé in May tasting pass is sold per person. A tasting pass holder will receive one tasting in one glass at each participating winery.
Dates: 
05/05/2025
05/06/2025
05/07/2025
Tasting room hours vary from winery to winery
Learn More

Location:

2 N. Franklin St., Suite 320
Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
United States

Phone:

607-535-8080

Women's Perspectives 2025

Join Image City Photography Gallery for a unique show that looks at life from the perspective of women. The show features work by Diane W. Dersch, Cindy El-Gaaly, Joyce Freitas, Christy Hibsch, Donna LaPlante, Melissa Mance-Coniglio, Margy Meath, Sandi Osterwise, Martha Price, and Patty Singer. You'll find work by Ralph Pennino in the Neuberger Gallery, and this shows visiting artists include Steve Dent and Tom Knauss.
Dates: 
04/29/2025
04/30/2025
05/01/2025
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 6 and Sunday 12 - 4 Closed on Monday
Learn More

Location:

722 University Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585.271.2540

2025 Wine & Herb

Drink. Eat. Garden. Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all the food samples along with the matching recipe collection. As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get-together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings.
Dates: 
05/02/2025
05/03/2025
05/04/2025
10 am - 5 pm
Learn More

Location:

P.O. Box 123
Fayette, NY, 13065
United States

Phone:

315-549-3034

Friends of the Penfield Public Library's Children and Young Adult Book Sale, and more!

Our May Children and Young Adult Used Book Sale will be May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. There will also be Adult Fiction. We will have CDs & DVDs for all ages. All these are $2 or less. We are going to be selling 2 styles of T-shirts for $25. Please join us at 1985 Baird Road, Penfield, NY 14526. May 1st if members-only day and you can sign-up the day of the sale.
Dates: 
05/01/2025
05/02/2025
05/03/2025
varies
Learn More

Location:

1985 Baird Road
Penfield, NY, 14526
United States

Phone:

585-313-3519

Rochester International Film Festival 2025

All four distinct screenings are FREE to attend at the George Eastman Museum’s famed Dryden Theatre. Our programs run about an hour and 45 minutes. We encourage audience members to stay at the close of each show for trophy presentations and a Q&A session with attending filmmakers. And don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite films in each show on the “Best of the Fest” ballot inserted in your program book. 3 DAYS. DOZENS of FILMS. Hundreds of FILM LOVERS.
Dates: 
05/01/2025
05/02/2025
05/03/2025
May 1 Thursday, 7:30pm May 2 Friday, 7:30pm May 3 Saturday, 3pm matinee May 3 Saturday, 7:30pm
Learn More

Location:

Dryden Theatre, George Eastman Museum
900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-350-6840

Kite Flight 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 12pm-4pm: The annual Kite Flight at Ontario Beach Park brings Rochesterians of all ages and from all walks of life together on the shores of Great Lake Ontario to celebrate the art and joy of kite flying. Celebrate the warm winds of spring! Kids can make their own kite at noon, public flying is at 1pm, watch performers from Roc City Circus at 2pm, and be amazed at the expert kite flyers at this fun and festive event.
Dates: 
05/04/2025
12pm-4pm
Learn More

Organization:

City of Rochester, NY

Location:

City Hall 30 Church St.
Rochester, NY, 14614
United States

Phone:

585-428-5990