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

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Concerts by the Shore

Concerts by the Shore is a 36-year Rochester tradition, providing many a perfect summer night of terrific music on the shore of Great Lake Ontario. Wegmans has generously sponsored the series since its inception; the City of Rochester and Monroe County also provide support for the series.
Dates: 
06/04/2025
06/11/2025
06/18/2025
7 pm, except the Rochester Philharmonic which starts at 7:30 pm
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Organization:

Ontario Beach Park

Location:

4800 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14613
United States

Phone:

585-865-3320

Local History Walking Tours

Rochester Walking Tours with the Local History & Genealogy Division are back for the season. Join us for a short walk around various Rochester Neighborhoods to learn about their fascinating history and culture. Although there is no charge, spots are limited, so registration is advised.
Dates: 
06/04/2025
06/18/2025
07/02/2025
May - August 6:00pm - 7:30pm; September 5 pm - 6:30 pm
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Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

585-428-8304

One Take: Prime Minister

In August 2017, in the lead-up to national elections, Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly became New Zealand’s opposition party leader. She had just turned 37. Two frenetic months later, she was Prime Minister. Just before the final vote was in, she discovered she was pregnant. She would become only the second head of state in history to give birth while in office.
Dates: 
06/10/2025
06/14/2025
June 10 at 7 pm; June 14 at 3 pm
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Organization:

The Little Theatre

Location:

240 East Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 258-0400

Local Author Launches New Book with Reading!

Jennifer Collins, local author will be signing books and speaking about her newest book, "Unlikely to Unstoppable: Stories from Everyday Entrepreneurs" on June 7, 2025 at 11 am. The event is at the Collins Pavilion/Lock 32 Brewery at 10 Schoen Place. Discover the story behind the journeys of Ted Collins (Doc Lilac) and twelve other women and men finding their ways to successful career paths.
Dates: 
06/07/2025
11:00AM
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Location:

Collins Pavilion
10 Schoen Place
Pittsford, NY, 14534
United States

Phone:

5857529520

House and Garden Tour

This year’s tour includes homes on Westminster Road, Park Avenue, and Rutgers Street. We will be showcasing various architectural styles, including an adorable Craftsman bungalow and a stunning Dutch Revival home. These houses have been lovingly maintained or restored, with plenty of remarkable original details. Come experience beautiful Rochester architecture while supporting The Landmark Society’s preservation mission! All tour proceeds support our work.
Dates: 
06/07/2025
06/08/2025
June 7 @ 10:00 AM; June 8 @ 4:00 PM
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Location:

5 Castle Park
Rochester, NY, 14620
United States

Phone:

(585) 546-7029

Rochester Cocktail Revival 2025

Rochester Cocktail Revival is New York State's only annual weeklong spirits festival, currently in its twelfth year. Since its inception in 2014, RCR has grown to include 30+ craft cocktail bars and present 15+ pairing dinners, 40+ parties, a daytime spirit tasting event, hands-on educational seminars, live music, interactive entertainment at arts venues, and the climactic Bar Room Battle Royale between local mixologists throughout its annual seven-day run. More than 30 venues around Rochester.
Dates: 
06/04/2025
06/05/2025
06/06/2025
June 2 at 12 am - June 8 at 11:45 pm
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Location:

45 East Avenue, Suite 400
ROCHESTER, NY, 14604-2294
United States

"100 Things To Do In Rochester Before You Die" book signings

Great resource for summer family fun! Author Robin L. Flanigan will be at two places on Saturday, June 7, signing copies of Rochester's premier guidebook. (Many families use the book as a kind of passport, having each place sign their page...)
Dates: 
06/07/2025
11:00AM to 5:00PM
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Location:

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Rochester, NY, .
United States