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Hidden entrance leads to new jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails, finger foods
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/16/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/16/25

Hidden entrance leads to new jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails, finger foods

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Rochester Fringe Festival 2025: Dates, headliner, and more
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/16/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/16/25

Rochester Fringe Festival 2025: Dates, headliner, and more

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Party in the Park returns with live music at MLK Park
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/10/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/10/25

Party in the Park returns with live music at MLK Park

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A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/3/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/3/25

A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester

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‘I hope to be right back here next year’: 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/28/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/28/25

‘I hope to be right back here next year’: 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close

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City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/18/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/18/25

City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5

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21 great dinner spots in downtown Rochester: See the list
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/17/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/17/25

21 great dinner spots in downtown Rochester: See the list

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Max of Eastman Place gets bold makeover in downtown Rochester
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/5/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/5/25

Max of Eastman Place gets bold makeover in downtown Rochester

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New Coffee Spot Opens: Yemeni Inspired, Albunn Coffee House
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/4/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/4/25

New Coffee Spot Opens: Yemeni Inspired, Albunn Coffee House

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The Lucky Flea opens for the season in downtown Rochester
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 5/25/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 5/25/25

The Lucky Flea opens for the season in downtown Rochester

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St. Patrick’s Day events: Parade in downtown, Runnin’ of the Green, and moreSt.
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 3/11/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 3/11/25

St. Patrick’s Day events: Parade in downtown, Runnin’ of the Green, and moreSt.

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Midtown's Clock of Nations returns downtown. Take a look inside the restoration
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 12/20/24 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 12/20/24

Midtown's Clock of Nations returns downtown. Take a look inside the restoration

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Patron Saint steakhouse opens in downtown Rochester
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 11/20/24 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 11/20/24

Patron Saint steakhouse opens in downtown Rochester

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RG&E grant supports Rochester Commissary
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/26/24 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/26/24

RG&E grant supports Rochester Commissary

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STAY CONNECTED @DOWNTOWNROCHESTERNY

🎬 Wicked is flying into downtown this Friday, July 18, for a magical night at Parcel 5! Join us for a free outdoor screening, plus a full lineup of fun starting at 7:00 PM. Enjoy face painting, a themed photo booth, and custom tie-dye shirts by Miss
Food Truck Fridays are here to heat up your lunch hour!

Join us THIS FRIDAY in Washington Square for tasty bites from Meat the Press (@meatthepress) and Wraps on Wheels (@wrapsonwheels)🌯, a sweet treat from Scoop Up Creamery (@autismuproc)🍦, live
🎶🍷✨ Sunset Sips debuts this Thursday from 5–7 PM at Austin Steward Plaza!

Enjoy live music by @aashleymusic 🎤, craft drinks from @livingrootswine and @rohrbachbrewingco,🍷🍺, and delicious bites from @melt_truck, @nenosroc, @rocdillafoodtru
Check it out! The first curb extension mural is now complete at the intersection of East Main & Gibbs Street as part of the Downtown SmART Streets initiative! This location also features a refreshed version of Composer’s Crossing (the iconi
Join us Tuesday, July 8 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Austin Steward Plaza for the next Yoga on the Riverway — a free, beginner-friendly class in the heart of downtown Rochester.

You’ll enjoy gentle yoga, friendly animals, and a scenic downt
🎷 The @rochesterintjazzfest returns this Friday! From June 20 to 28, the Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, will be bringing world-class music, energy, and excitement to the heart of downtown!

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