What's Happening this Weekend in and around Rochester, NY

BeyondTheNest.com presents its calendar of things to do this weekend in and around Rochester, April 10-12, 2026: Shows, culture, recreation, festivals, sporting events, concerts, and more!

(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)

The Bodyguard Musical - April 10-12 - Rochester. Starring Aliyah Khaylyn from NBC's The Voice, this charged love story follows a soul diva and her bodyguard amid constant danger.
Make a Connection! - April 10 - Rochester. An evening inspired by John Rhoden's sculpture to spark friendships, flirtations, or fun while discovering common ground at Memorial Art Gallery.
BT Punchbowl Comedy - April 10 - Rochester. Rochester's favorite improv and sketch troupes deliver a rollicking night of laughs with concessions and adult beverages.
Desire and Abundance: American Culture and Still Life - April 10-12 - Rochester. This exhibition captures everyday objects in still life art, revealing deeper meanings about American values and lives.
Astronaut: Where Science Meets Space - April 10-12 - Rochester. An interactive exhibit exploring space explorer challenges, rocket launches, and life in space at RMSC.

Eastman Opera Theatre: Die Fledermaus - April 10-12 - Rochester. A lively operetta filled with charm, wit, and champagne-fueled shenanigans closes the season at Eastman Theatre.
Laser Elton John Matinee - April 10 & 12 - Rochester. Celebrate Elton John's iconic music with gorgeous laser light shows at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium.
Cat Behavior 101 - April 11 - Fairport. Learn cat body language, safe interactions, socialization, and behavior modification at Lollypop Farm.
Skating 101 Program - April 11 - Rochester. Beginner sessions to learn ice skating skills for hockey, figure skating, or recreation at Tim Hortons Iceplex.
Climb with an Instructor - April 11-12 - Rochester. Get a custom climbing experience guided by CRG team members, perfect for beginners at Central Rock Gym.
Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden - April 10-12 - Rochester. First retrospective of prolific African American sculptor John Rhoden, showcasing his diverse creativity.

Laser Dark Side of the Moon - April 11 & 25 - Rochester. Experience Pink Floyd's masterpiece through a mind-bending laser light and sound landscape at RMSC.
Flower City Arts Center Studio 678 Photo Club - April 10-12 - Rochester. Student photographs and writings reflecting unique visions on view in George Eastman Museum's community gallery.
Edward Steichen and the Garden - April 10-12 - Rochester. Explore pioneering photographer Edward Steichen's lifelong passion for plants, gardens, art, and nature at George Eastman Museum.
Through the Student Lens 2026 - April 10-19 - Rochester. Celebrating creativity of over 200 high school photographers from Rochester and Monroe County at Image City.

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