Reel Big Fish is best known in the mainstream for the 1996 hit “Sell Out,” whose video appeared on MTV, hit No. 57 on the Billboard charts and sent the band’s sophomore album, “Turn the Radio Off,” to gold status. However, the era of ska-revival, featuring horn-section laden bands along the lines of Less Than […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | ADA Film Festival
On July 26, The American with Disabilities Act will turn 25. The bill, which is widely considered the civil rights bill for the disabled, and its anniversary will be celebrated at the ADA Film Festival, organized by Rochester’s Center for Disability Rights (CDR). Part of CDR’s 25th Anniversary Celebration of the ADA — which includes […]
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THEATER | New Plays/New Voices
The Multi-use Community Cultural Center, or MuCCC, (142 Atlantic Avenue) is gearing up for its annual New Plays/New Voices Festival, which celebrates the world of contemporary Rochester theater, presenting new works by local playwrights, as performed by local actors and actresses. The festival continues through Friday, June 26. The remaining performances include Justin Rielly’s retrospective […]
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East End Music Fest cancels outdoor events
Due to severe weather, the festival has canceled its outdoor events, but organizers are currently looking for indoor options.
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COMEDY | Shawn Wayans
Comedian Shawn Wayans is best known for his sprawling filmography alongside brothers Keenen Ivory, Damon, and Marlon. Showcasing his stand-up abilities, Wayans will perform at The Comedy Club (2235 Empire Boulevard, Webster) on Thursday, June 11, through Saturday, June 13. Beginning his career on Fox’s classic sketch-comedy series “In Living Color” (created by Keenen), Wayans […]
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ART | Tom Kirn Collection at NYMT
Celebrating a defunct facet of Rochester history, the New York Museum of Transportation (6393 East River Road, Rush) presents a collection of works by Tom Kirn, a Rochester-native who captures the story of the subway system through both photos and illustrations. The Rochester Subway, which ran from 1927 to 1956 and forged from an abandoned […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | Pop-Up Art Show
The pop-up art show, a concept based around art exhibitions placed in non-traditional locales, has experienced increasing popularity in the U.S. in the last decade, and Rochester is no exception. Local artist Joan Rusitzky will host a Pop-Up Art Show, her fourth since 2012, at the former Fleet Feet Store (2210 Monroe Avenue) from Friday, […]
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ART | “Stompology X”
Celebrating its 10th year, Groove Juice Swing’s “Stompology” aims at showcasing the art of jazz through dance and musical performances. Exhibiting at the historic German House (315 Gregory Street) from Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 7, “Stompology” offers a variety of entertainment, instructional dance classes, and competitions. This year’s dance instructors include Mike Faltesek, […]
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ENTERTAINMENT | GCVM Hunter Derby
The Genesee Country Village and Museum (GCVM) (1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford) will host its annual United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Hunter Derby on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Hunter Derby is an equestrian race which differs from traditional derbies by attempting to mimic the […]
