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Arts & Entertainment

Inspired by underground rap battles, Rochester-based Izzy the Comedian founded a new kind of competition.

The popular stand-up comedian performs here January 25 through 27.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Garth Fagan Dance present a modern take on Stravinsky, along with a few surprises.

A new step in the local arts and culture plan features an outreach program to identify barriers to funding.

Memorial Art Gallery incoming director Sarah Jesse wants art exposure for everyone.

Golden Supply & Mfg. Co. brings legacy back.

Photographer Brian McCarty documents a child's eye view of war.

With roots in education, boutique owners continue to serve.

Steve Levins and Mrs. Kasha Davis share the stage — and life.

Co-artistic Director Shannon Rodriguez reimagines the RCB staple.

Their dual show, “In Focus,” is on exhibit at Fuego Coffee Roasters through the end of February.

At the rent-free C.O.M.P. Studios downtown, emerging creators are able to explore their potential.

James Haskins, who was most recently managing director of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, will begin his role in mid-January.

The Company Theatre gives the classic Sophocles text an update.

The nostalgic thriller gets a new adaptation in this Geva Theatre Center production.

Through February 11, Blackfriars Theatre presents a complicated 18th-century play about rich people behaving badly.

Savvy siblings help build the local theater scene.

“Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill” runs from March 5 through 31.

Film’s favorite Scottish nanny takes center stage in a brand new touring musical.

The Temptations take audiences to church at West Herr Auditorium Theatre through February 4.

The one-woman show chronicling Billie Holiday's final performance runs through March 31 at Geva Theatre Center.

Out of Pocket presents a play within a church service that questions fire-and-brimstone doctrine.

Music

An astrologer digs into the birth charts of four locally written songs to find meaning.

Soprano Hannah Moreno and pianist Érico Freire Bezerra will perform at Eastman Community Music School on March 16.

Eastman School of Music and Empire Film and Media Ensemble bring live music to the cinematic experience.

The institution's second century begins with new works and lesser-known pieces by beloved composers.

The progressive bluegrass band brings a new batch of songs to Kodak Center on March 16.

Between the punch lines of local singer-songwriter Chi TheRealist.

The band unveils "Volume One" during an album release show at Essex on February 17.

The event will feature concerts, masterclasses and screenings March 7-10 at the Pittsford campus, Buffalo State University, and The Little Theatre.

The 21st annual event runs from June 21-29 and will feature more than 300 shows.

The inductees will be honored at Kodak Hall on Sunday, May 5.

The string quartet brings crossover cover songs to Nazareth University on February 9.

A college connection brings the local band's sound to the big screen on January 5.

The fun-loving DJ Allan and DJ Duppyy draw nightlife crowds.

Metropolitan Opera star Christine Goerke joined the RPO for a performance that repeats on March 9.

Grace Serene and the Super Clean's full-length debut is a the cohesive result of sublime collaboration.

The "Jack and Diane" songwriter brought charming midwestern rock to at West Herr Auditorium Theatre on March 8.

While not entirely traditional, the third installment of Americana musician Ray Mahar's Three Heads residency provided a satisfying string band performance.

Sally Louise shines with her newest single.

Reggae meets classic rock and country-western on Majestics' new album.

Wandering Oak's new EP is a tour de force of melodic metal.

The John Ellis Quartet presents a rare mashup between jazz and opera.

Culture

The Walworth-based brewery gains recipes; will continue brand production.

Retired planetarium director Steve Fentress enters the podcast sphere.

For Rochester Amerks goaltenders, splitting games 'between the pipes' is about competition and camaraderie.

The Canandaigua-based brewer is the third — and youngest — from Rochester to expand to the Queen City.

The Rochester resident behind viral TikTok account @underthedesknews pulls up a rug.

Food and beverage businesses find success in collaboration with other establishments.

An Italian bakery on University Ave. melds calcio and culinary.

RIT explores the intersection of dance and astrophysics.

The locally founded Agape app encourages closer relationships through digital connection.

Creating sanctuary in a High Falls café.

CITY staffers dish about local menu items that eclipsed their former faves.

A movie producer and an actor launch a line of RTD craft cocktails.

Turns out that all depends on the wine you’re pairing.

Evan Dawson and Megan Mack create community on “Connections.”

Van Halen's lead vocalist learned about his dark, complex Rochester connections on the latest episode of PBS’s “Finding Your Roots.”

A few thoughts about April’s most-anticipated event.

Tips for deepening yoga practice and mindfulness as the total solar eclipse approaches.

A delicious aesthetic blooms on Russell Street.

Movies

Diablo Cody's latest screenplay has the makings of a cult classic.

Director Rose Glass's latest film is grimy, sleazy, sweaty, goofy — and a great time.

Director Trần Anh Hùng's latest film ignites the senses.

Andrew Scott proves his mettle as a dramatic leading actor.

The second cinematic journey to Arrakis delivers spectacle and depth.

Cord Jefferson's directorial and feature writing debut "American Fiction" is a strong calling card.