Step into the 1850s Jones Farm kitchen to learn how coffee was roasted and doughnuts were fried in the 19th century. Participants ages 16 and up will use historic techniques and ingredients to make and enjoy their own brunch-time treats during this hands-on workshop at Genesee Country Village & Museum.
Saturday, November 1, 6:45pm: Stars with Carl is a monthly show at RMSC's Strasenburgh Planetarium devoted to the 1968 Carl Zeiss Mark VI star projector. A live presenter conducts a tour of the night sky using the original planetarium projector. Best for ages 5 and older; 50 minutes. Online ticket sales for public shows are encouraged and end 5 minutes before showtime. Same-day and advance sale tickets are available at the Planetarium box office and Museum reception desk.
The RMSC’s newest exciting temporary exhibit explores the tasks and challenges required of a space explorer, requires teamwork to solve problems, and illuminates the science + tools needed to monitor damage to a spacecraft. Experience a rocket launch, explore how a lack of gravity can affect the body & mind, and discover how scientific observations and measurements can both differ in space.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sleep, eat, shower, and use the toilet in space, Astronaut allows you the opportunity to explore your curiosities. Exhibit interactives relay the physical and psychological effects on the human body when living in microgravity, and samples the technology needed to complete a mission.
You’ll also learn about how astronauts are supported by a wide range of professionals who help them on every step of their journey.
Special showings through end of February: Elton John has sold over 300 million records over 6 decades in show business, making him one of the biggest selling artists of all time. Laser Elton John celebrates his larger than life persona, bringing the Rocket Man’s powerful music to life in gorgeous laser light.
Dive into a vibrant laser light show featuring the sounds of Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican sensation behind hits like 'Callaita' and 'I Like It.' Known as the 'King of Latin Trap' Bad Bunny is one of the most streamed artists in history. Watch the dome transform into a pulsating canvas of light, dancing to the beats of reggaeton's trailblazer. Experience the magic as the dome comes alive with music that's transcended boundaries—Laser Bad Bunny style! *** Contains explicit lyrics **
Featuring the timeless songs "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "Before the Parade Passes By," "It Only Takes A Moment," and the title song, Hello, Dolly! is an extravagant old-school treat, following the efforts of the titular matchmaker to land a wealthy and cantankerous widow.
Based on Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker, the show debuted on Broadway in 1964 as a storming success, winning an unprecedented 10 Tonys at that year's ceremony and was adapted for the big screen five years late
Public skating (often called public skate or open skate) is a relaxed, all-ages session where anyone can enjoy time on the ice—no experience required. It’s a great way to try indoor ice skating for the first time, practice your stride, or enjoy a family skate together in a comfortable, climate-controlled arena. Sessions are recreational and non-instructional, making them ideal for beginners and casual skaters.
The Iceplex Skating 101 Program provides an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill while staying active during the winter. This program is an ideal starting point for those interested in ice hockey, figure skating, or recreational skating.
February 7-22 at the JCC's Centerstage: Rochester’s beloved popular music series has spanned 10 incarnations and featured over 300 songs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Join us for a joyous evening of favorites, voted on by you, the audience! Head to https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/centerstage for tickets
Grab your sweetheart and join RPO’s own Herb Smith for his Pops Series conducting debut! Two of Broadway’s best, Chester Gregory (The Jackie Wilson Story, Motown: The Musical) and Shayna Steele (Rent, Hairspray) perform some of the greatest classic love songs for the ages, including Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, What’s Love Got To Do with It, Let’s Get It On, and The Best!
The hills are alive at the Greece Central Performing Arts Center. This upcoming production of The Sound of Music—celebrating the 60th anniversary of the classic film!
Dates:
02/06/2026
02/07/2026
02/08/2026
Time:
Jan 30, 31, Feb 6, 7 at 7:00PM and Feb 1, 8 at 2:00PM
Feb 7, 2pm: Make the birds your Tweetheart this Valentine's season at Montezuma Audubon Center's Bird-friendly Chocolate Tasting event. Join us for a special chocolate tasting and pairing experience, using a curated selection of eco-friendly chocolates.
In this iteration of Selections from the Collection, a combination of new acquisitions, recent rediscoveries, and foundational objects offer insights into the history of photography. The objects on view incorporate photographic intersections with histories of art, culture, journalism, science, and technology.
The Eastman School of Music presents Morning Chamber Music, with director YooJin Jang. Saturday, February 7 at 11:30 AM in Hatch Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
In the Project Gallery, the interrelated series Patterns and Fabrications show Baum's recent explorations of the visual and material culture of fashion and craft. In Patterns, the artist activates the lines, forms, patterns, colors, and texts found in the abstract world of mid-century sewing patterns. Fabrications continues from Patterns by opening into a broader visual culture of magazines, catalogs, and books related to fashion and craft, as well as the advertisements and coupons found within. Together, these series reframe the domestic imaginary present in the printed materials Baum recontextualizes. Engaging in textual and visual play, Baum invites us to experience what was once familiar in unexpected new ways.
Slavko Vorkapich (Serbian, 1894–1976) created some of the most spectacular Hollywood film montage sequences when montage was emerging as a sophisticated new filmmaking technique. This selection of Vorkapich sequences includes excerpts from films made between 1928 and 1950 that demonstrate Vorkapich’s mastery of film montage.
American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy examines the pioneering artistry that emerged out of backdrops of persecution and perseverance. The exhibition follows a remarkable number of émigrés and exiles from Hungary to Berlin and Paris, and then on to New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, where they reinvented themselves and American photography.
Friday, Feb 13 at 7:30pm: The unforgettable animated classic "Up" returns to the big screen, with Michael Giacchino’s Oscar- and Grammy award-winning score performed live to picture! Follow the unlikely duo of a curmudgeonly 78-year-old balloon salesman and his 8-year-old stowaway on this hilarious, heartwarming journey to a lost world filled with danger and surprises. Enter to win a family four-pack of tickets now! Drawing will be Monday, Feb 9. The winner will be notified by email.
Feb 6-22, 2026: Find respite from Rochester’s chilly winter with a warm favorite, Dutch Connection! Drawing thousands of visitors to the museum, this annual floral display serves as a sweet reminder that spring is on its way. A nod to those original orders, the annual display features thousands of colorful tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, amaryllis, and spring annuals, throughout the historic mansion. Tropical orchids, courtesy of the Genesee Regional Orchid Society, are displayed as well.
