Ahead of the full lineup reveal on July 14, Rochester Fringe Festival announced today that popular comedian Pete Davidson would headline the 12-day festival with a stand-up show at Kodak Hall on Friday, September 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets begin at $52.50 for the 18+ show and are on sale now at rochesterfringe.com. Taking a cue from […]
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Know Before You Go: Rochester International Jazz Festival
How do you make the most of your visit? What are the best food and drink options? Is it possible to do this on the cheap? Can you attend at the last minute? Is there any parking downtown? What’s the bathroom situation? Here’s the 411 on the 23rd annual fest, which returns June 19-27.
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Dear Maggie: Is my social media content ruining friendships?
Dear Maggie, I’ve started pursuing social media content creation and I feel like my friends don’t respect my work. It’s not full-time yet, but I’m serious about turning it into something sustainable. At first they were supportive, but now I get backhanded comments when I pull out my phone to try to capture content. One […]
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2026 Festival Guide
Every regional fest under the sun, from May through October.
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The deadline for inclusion in CITY’s annual guide is April 16.
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Pittsford grad Isa Antonetti, Eastman faculty and alumni take home Grammy Awards
Among this year’s winners at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1 were Pittsford-Mendon graduate Isa Antonetti and several Eastman School of Music faculty and alumni. Antonetti is the daughter of Victor Antonetti Jr. (a 2025 CITY Rochester Ten), and performed with her father’s Latin band, Orquesta Antonetti, as a teenager before graduating […]
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Local businesses close; donate portion of proceeds during nationwide shutdown
This week, the Somali Student Association at the University of Minnesota called upon the nation to shut down in response to the deaths of Keith Porter Jr., Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti and ongoing ICE activity. Activist groups have designated Friday, January 30 as a day for no work, no school and no shopping. […]
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Recreation
The fastest way to burst a social bubble, a year-round walk ‘n’ talk spot, the ultimate winter escape and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Shopping & Services
A Bills book adults will like, the fair-trade store featuring 38 countries, a Digicam renaissance and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Arts & Entertainment
A new rehearsal space for everyone, a place to spot future Broadway stars, the best millennial emo revival and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Drink
The Finger Lakes wine region, a bar stool fit for yapping, the tastiest zero-proof drink in town and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
