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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downtown Definitely - ECPv6.4.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Downtown Definitely X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Definitely REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T193000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034237 CREATED:20221229T134231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T212229Z UID:4578-1672939800-1672947000@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:RocGrowth First Thursday Meetup for Creatives and Startups at Roc Brewing DESCRIPTION:Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community. Join RocGrowth\, StartUp Grind and Rochester Open Coffee Club (ROCC) every First Thursday as we invite everyone who identifies as a startup entrepreneur\, creative or supporter (mentor\, advisor\, connector) to meet in person for creative collisions and drinks. WIth a salubrious venue\, social lubricants and the right people\, creativity will blossom. NO RSVP Ticket is needed\, instead share and bring people with you so we can have more Creative Collisions! URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/rocgrowth-first-thursday-meetup-for-creatives-and-startups-at-roc-brewing/ LOCATION:Roc Brewing LLC\, 56 S. Union St.\, Rochester\, 14607 CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RocBrewingSocialStartupGrindEventBannerRound512.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RocGrowth":MAILTO:info@rocgrowth.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034237 CREATED:20240415T124805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T124805Z UID:12213-1714300200-1714312800@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Drag Me to Brunch at Strathallan DESCRIPTION:Spend Sunday Brunch with us at The Strathallan Hotel with Rochester’s most dazzling drag queens!!! \nMrs Kasha Davis\, Aggy Dune\, Ambrosia Salad\, and Darienne Lake. \nA one show event you don’t want to miss! \nSunday\, April 28th\, at The Strathallan Hotel \n550 East Avenue\, Rochester\, NY 14607 on the 9th Floor CityView Ballroom\n– Doors open at 10:30am\n– Brunch served at 11am\n– Show starts at 12pm and will conclude at 2pm.\n– $55 tickets (Includes one mimosa\, brunch\, server gratuity and the show) plus tax and fees \nSeating will be at communal Tables\, arrive early to reserve your seats as a group.\n.\n.\n.\n#dragbrunch #roc #rochesterny #entertainment #dragshow #brunch #dragmetobrunchroc URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/drag-me-to-brunch-at-strathallan-2/ LOCATION:Strathallan Hotel & Spa\, 550 East Avenue\, Rochester\, 14607\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Drag-Brunch-Eventbrite-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Strathallan Hotel &%3B Spa":MAILTO:marketing@mcmrochester.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034237 CREATED:20240415T124731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T124731Z UID:12109-1714300200-1714312800@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Drag Me to Brunch at Strathallan DESCRIPTION:Drag Me to Brunch \nSunday\, April 28\, 2024 ~ 10:30am to 2pm \nSpend Sunday Brunch with us at The Strathallan Hotel with Rochester’s most dazzling drag queens!!! \nMrs Kasha Davis\, Aggy Dune\, Ambrosia Salad\, and Darienne Lake. \nA one show event you don’t want to miss! \nSunday\, April 28th at The Strathallan Hotel \n550 East Avenue\, Rochester\, NY 14607 on the 9th Floor City View Ballroom \nDoors open at 10:30am \nBrunch Served at 11am \nShow starts at 12pm and will conclude at 2pm. \n$55 tickets (Includes one mimosa\, brunch\, server gratuity and the show) plus tax and fees \nSeating will be at communal Tables\, a URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/drag-me-to-brunch-at-strathallan/ LOCATION:Strathallan Hotel & Spa\, 550 East Avenue\, Rochester\, 14607\, United States CATEGORIES:Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Drag-Brunch-Eventbrite.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Strathallan Hotel &%3B Spa":MAILTO:marketing@mcmrochester.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T143000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034237 CREATED:20240415T124732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T124732Z UID:12134-1713013200-1713018600@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Latinx Voices in Rochester: Exploring Education and Empowerment with Let Our Children Soar! DESCRIPTION:JOIN US for a reading and discussion series featuring Let Our Children Soar!\, the remarkable book by Dr. Bolgen Vargas\, former superintendent of the Rochester City School District. \nDr. Vargas shares his journey from the rural Dominican Republic to the halls of Rochester’s public schools\, offering a unique perspective on educational reform and the power of resilience in the Latinx community. Whether you’re an educator\, parent\, student\, or simply someone passionate about learning and growth\, Let Our Children Soar! offers valuable lessons for us all. \nJoin us in exploring Dr. Bolgen Vargas’s inspiring story and the critical themes that shape public education in Rochester today. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this FREE program series. Registration is open through April 6\, 2024. \nWe will meet Saturdays\, 1-2:30 pm\, in the Kusler-Cox Auditorium\, 3rd floor\, Rundel Memorial Building.\nDATES: Apirl 13\, April 27\, May 11 \nBooks will be available for participants to check out from the Central Library. Participants should plan to attend all three meetings and participate in the discussion. \nSponsored by the Local History & Genealogy Division. Call (585) 428-8370 or email lochist@libraryweb.org for more information. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/latinx-voices-in-rochester-exploring-education-and-empowerment-with-let-our-children-soar/ LOCATION:Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County\, 115 South Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Latinx_voices_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T223000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034237 CREATED:20230224T140832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T140832Z UID:5173-1677270600-1677277800@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:The Innerloop Blog’s Comedy Showcase DESCRIPTION:Come check out Rochester’s rising comedy stars in the city’s only Dine-In Movie Theater! Kick back and enjoy a great night of laughs hosted by The Innerloop Blog and enjoy food and drinks off of ROC Cinema’s full food/bar menu. \nWARNING: This show will be Rated R URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/the-innerloop-blogs-comedy-showcase/ LOCATION:ROC Cinema\, 957 S CLINTON AVENUE\, ROCHESTER\, 14620 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Showcase-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Innerloop Blog":MAILTO:theinnerloopblog@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034237 CREATED:20240402T175852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T175852Z UID:12048-1714068000-1714075200@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Wine Pairing event with Courtney Weatherspoon and wines from Angel's Share at Flight Wine Bar DESCRIPTION:Wine Pairing event with Courtney Weatherspoon and wines from Angel’s Share\nat Flight Wine Bar\nThursday\, April 25\, 2024\n6:00 pm start time \nJoin us for another wine and food pairing event at Flight Wine Bar\n$60 per person includes wines\, small plates and gratuity\nhttps://square.link/u/BukaFe30 \nDomaine de Pellehaut Harmonie de Gascogne Rose (FR)\nPaired with Caprese Salad \nTarrica Cellars Paso Robles Merlot (CA)\nPaired with Pork Roast and Mashed Potatoes \n Clark Estate Riesling Block 8 Marlborough (NZ)\nPaired with Fruit Parfait \nRivetti Massimo Moscato d’Asti\nPaired with Cornbread and Hot Honey \nPlease let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions by April 18\, 2024 \nFlight Wine Bar\n262 Exchange Blvd.\, 14608\nflightrocdowntown@gmail.com URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/wine-pairing-event-with-courtney-weatherspoon-and-wines-from-angels-share-at-flight-wine-bar/ LOCATION:Flight Wine Bar\, 262 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4-25-24Angel_Share_Logo2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Flight Wine Bar":MAILTO:flightrocdowntown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240325T124046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T124046Z UID:11949-1714068000-1714071600@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Drawing in the Galleries DeTOUR℠ DESCRIPTION:Explore “Under the Microscope: Rembrandt’s Portrait of a Young Man in an Armchair” through a unique lens—with a sketchbook and pencil in hand! Start by brushing up on your drawing basics (sketchbooks provided!)\, learn about how Rembrandt captured the character of portrait sitters from curator Nancy Norwood\, and then explore the rest of the galleries with your new-found sketching skills. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/drawing-in-the-galleries-detour%e2%84%a0/ LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, 14607 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeTOUR_Drawing_1920x1005_FB-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Art Gallery":MAILTO:mag@mag.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T010000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240415T124733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T124733Z UID:12151-1713560400-1713574800@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Silent Disco Throwback Night - 80s vs 90s vs 00s DESCRIPTION:SILENT DISCO THROWBACK NIGHT RETURNS TO FLOUR CITY STATION APRIL 19th! \nPresented by Rochester Silent Disco \n3 DJs on 3 Headphone Channels\n– 80s on the Blue Channel\n– 90s on the Red Channel\n– 00s on the Green Channel \nGrab a pair of headphones\, choose your channel\, and let the silent disco magic unfold. \nWhether you’re an avid dancer\, a casual music enthusiast\, or simply seeking an unconventional night out\, Rochester Silent Disco promises an unforgettable experience. Step outside the bounds of traditional clubbing and embrace the freedom to dance\, sing and socialize on your own terms . Connect with old friends and make new ones as you engage in this unique event featuring top hits throughout the decades! \nTickets are limited\, so gather your friends and secure your headphones for one of Rochester Silent Disco’s most popular events! \nT ICKETS:\n$12.50 – Pre-sale (NOW AVAILABLE)\n$20 – Doors URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/silent-disco-throwback-night-80s-vs-90s-vs-00s-2/ LOCATION:Flour City Station\, 170 East Avenue\, Rochester\, 14604 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/throwback-night-8bit-april-19.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rochester Silent Disco":MAILTO:rochestersilentdisco@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T203000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240402T175852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T175852Z UID:12042-1713461400-1713472200@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Sunset House Fundraiser at Flight Wine Bar DESCRIPTION:Sunset House Fundraiser at Flight Wine Bar\nThursday\, April 18\, 2024\n5:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nPlease join us on Thursday\, April 18\, 2024\, for a night of relaxation and support at\nFlight Wine Bar at 262 Exchange Blvd.\, Rochester\, NY at 5:30 p.m. \nTickets are $25\, which will get you a glass of prosecco\, 3 Hedonist chocolates and more importantly\, $10 of that ticket will go to support Sunset House.\nsquare.link/u/wtAFQ3if \nSunset House is a private\, non-profit Comfort Care Home that offers end-of-life care for those who are unable to spend their final days at home. Our residents stay here completely free of charge and are cared for by volunteers and staff that provide compassionate hands-on care.\nTo provide the care for our family and friends at the end of their life journey\, Sunset House runs on donations only. \nFlight Wine Bar\n262 Exchange Blvd.\, 14608\nFlightrocdowntown@gmail.com\n585-262-8140 URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/sunset-house-fundraiser-at-flight-wine-bar/ LOCATION:Flight Wine Bar\, 262 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sunset-house-1-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Flight Wine Bar":MAILTO:flightrocdowntown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T203000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240415T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T124734Z UID:12176-1713033000-1713040200@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Live Jazz at Flight Wine Bar Featuring: Oliver Gomez & Rob Varon Saturday April 13\, 6:30-8:30 DESCRIPTION:Live Jazz at Flight Wine Bar \nFeaturing: Oliver Gomez & Rob Varon \nSaturday April 13\, 6:30-8:30 \nfacebook.com/events/1115598616554053 \nYour favorite musicians\, with your favorite wine at your favorite wine bar. \nReservations are strongly encouraged \n585-360-4180 \nFlight Wine Bar Downtown \n262 Exchange Street\, 14608 \n585-360-4180 URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/live-jazz-at-flight-wine-bar-featuring-oliver-gomez-rob-varon-saturday-april-13-630-830/ LOCATION:Flight Wine Bar\, 262 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Flight Wine Bar":MAILTO:flightrocdowntown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T143000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240415T124732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T124732Z UID:12134-1713013200-1713018600@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Latinx Voices in Rochester: Exploring Education and Empowerment with Let Our Children Soar! DESCRIPTION:JOIN US for a reading and discussion series featuring Let Our Children Soar!\, the remarkable book by Dr. Bolgen Vargas\, former superintendent of the Rochester City School District. \nDr. Vargas shares his journey from the rural Dominican Republic to the halls of Rochester’s public schools\, offering a unique perspective on educational reform and the power of resilience in the Latinx community. Whether you’re an educator\, parent\, student\, or simply someone passionate about learning and growth\, Let Our Children Soar! offers valuable lessons for us all. \nJoin us in exploring Dr. Bolgen Vargas’s inspiring story and the critical themes that shape public education in Rochester today. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this FREE program series. Registration is open through April 6\, 2024. \nWe will meet Saturdays\, 1-2:30 pm\, in the Kusler-Cox Auditorium\, 3rd floor\, Rundel Memorial Building.\nDATES: Apirl 13\, April 27\, May 11 \nBooks will be available for participants to check out from the Central Library. Participants should plan to attend all three meetings and participate in the discussion. \nSponsored by the Local History & Genealogy Division. Call (585) 428-8370 or email lochist@libraryweb.org for more information. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/latinx-voices-in-rochester-exploring-education-and-empowerment-with-let-our-children-soar/ LOCATION:Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County\, 115 South Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Latinx_voices_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T203000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240415T124733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T124733Z UID:12174-1712946600-1712953800@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Live Jazz at Flight Wine Bar Featuring: Joe Mulrooney Friday April 12\, 6:30-8:30 DESCRIPTION:Live Jazz at Flight Wine Bar \nFeaturing: Joe Mulrooney \nFriday April 12\, 6:30-8:30 \nfacebook.com/events/373238048803505 \nYour favorite musicians\, with your favorite wine at your favorite wine bar. \nReservations are strongly encouraged \n585-360-4180 \nFlight Wine Bar Downtown \n262 Exchange Street\, 14608 \n585-360-4180 URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/live-jazz-at-flight-wine-bar-featuring-joe-mulrooney-friday-april-12-630-830/ LOCATION:Flight Wine Bar\, 262 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Flight Wine Bar":MAILTO:flightrocdowntown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240415T124732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T124732Z UID:12115-1712856600-1712865600@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Startup Grind X Grow-NY: Pitch In & Networking Event DESCRIPTION:About this event\nStartup Grind X Grow-NY\nThe Startup Grind Rochester & Grow-NY teams are collaborating for an exciting special edition of the monthly Pitch-In! This event will feature food & ag-tech companies and offer a chance to practice your pitch as you apply for the $1M top prize Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Business Competition (5/15 deadline). Our pitch event in Rochester will feature a pitch from a Grow-NY winner\, giving insights to new food and ag founders and aspiring startups and an opportunity for Q&A! This hybrid pitch and open forum event is open to anyone. We hope to see you there! \nAGENDA\n5:30pm – Meet and greet \n6:00pm – Pitches \n6:45pm – Cocktail hour \nPITCH FORMAT \nStartup Pitch – 10 minutes \nOpen Q&A – 5 minutes \nMEET THE STARTUPS\nSpeaker 1: \nPaul Guglielmo – Craft Cannery – Former Grow NY Winner \nCraft Cannery takes YOUR recipes and creates YOUR delicious and special products\, just the way you want them. We specialize in sauces\, dressings\, oils\, marinades\, teas\, soups\, meat sauces\, meal-in-jar (like chili and jambalaya) and more. \nWe make products that go on the shelves in grocery stores (big and small)\, are served in restaurants\, professionally prepared by caterers\, sold by local artisan’s at Farmer’s Markets\, and more. \nSpeaker 2: \nUjj Rai – Chula \nChula (meaning kitchen in Nepali/Hindi/Urdu/Bengali) is a humble\, yet ambitious endeavor aimed at bridging the gap between local farmers\, cooks\, and consumers. With Chula\, we aim to build a community where everyone has a seat at the table\, where farmers can showcase their produce directly to consumers\, and where cooks can craft meals that celebrate the bounty of our local land. Consumers have access to local\, healthy meals while supporting local farmers and cooks. \nChula is a 0% commission and free signup platform that bridges the gap between local users\, cooks\, and farmers by providing a seamless digital ecosystem for listing\, ordering\, and processing payments. \nSpeaker 3: \nTo Be Announced \nEvent Venue & Parking Info\nThis event will be held at Suite 2200 of Sibley Square in Rochester NY. \nParking options: Mortimer Parking Garage\, St. Joe’s Parking Garage\, or street parking. \nWant to present your startup or any interesting topic or do a fireside chat? Sign up to pitch in our next pitch in here \nYour support helps our team run these events! Startup Grind Rochester is a volunteer-led community organization. We operate the Pitch In events free of charge\, however\, if you would like to support our community and help us grow please consider one of the paid ticket options! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all soon! \nSpecial thanks to our incredible sponsors and partners for this event! This collaborative event is brought to you in partnership with Grow-NY\, with support from Agency 29\, The Commissary\, and Skull & Diamond Heart Capital! URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/startup-grind-x-grow-ny-pitch-in-networking-event/ LOCATION:Emerge\, 260 East Main Street\, Suite 2200\, Rochester\, 14604 CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Startup-Grind-X-GrowNY-Event.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T200000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240327T002542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T124338Z UID:11978-1712167200-1712174400@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Fiber Art Enthusiast Meetup for Knitting\, Crochet\, Embroidery\, Cross-stitch\, Spinning\, Weaving April 3 & 10\, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Fiber Makers are meeting on Wednesdays April 3 & 10 \nat Flight Wine Bar on Exchange St. for a crafty evening of fiber fun. \nThe Rochester Fiber Makers are a social meetup group for fiber art enthusiasts in Rochester\, NY. Our interests include knitting\, crochet\, weaving\, spinning\, cross stitch\, embroidery\, and so much more. Whether you are looking for inspiration\, in need of project help\, or simply want to make new friends\, join the Rochester Fiber Makers. This is not your average knitting group! \nWe meet most Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. \nPlease join our email list for the most up to date meeting information including last minute changes or cancellations\, because Rochester weather happens! \nWe also have a group chat on Discord to share our projects between meetings. \nFlight Wine Bar Downtown \n262 Exchange Street\, 14608 \nflightrocdowntown@gmail.com \n585-360-4180 URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/fiber-art-enthusiast-meetup-for-knitting-crochet-embroidery-cross-stitch-spinning-weaving-april-3-10-600-pm-800-pm/ LOCATION:Flight Wine Bar\, 262 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family,Food & Drink ORGANIZER;CN="Flight Wine Bar":MAILTO:flightrocdowntown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T203000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240318T132125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T132125Z UID:11889-1712770200-1712781000@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:April City Walk DESCRIPTION:Rochester A-List and friends host the biggest\, and most delicious happy hour in Rochester with City Walk. It’s a walking party as a large group (usually 60-70 depending on venue capacity) visit great spots for food and drinks. Join friends and meet new ones for a one-of-a-kind night in the City. Each City Walk wis in a different area of Rochester and they happen on second Wednesdays each month.\nThe April City Walk is headed to the St. Paul area with a foodventure with drinks April 10\, 2024. \n–Tapas 177– Sample a fusion of familiar and exotic flavors in guest favorite tapas. The original craft cocktailers will be mixing up their famous martinis\, mojitos\, and sangria. Drink discounts TBA.\n–St. Paul Proper- Unwind in St. Paul’s neighborhood tavern sampling a variety of their menu favorites. Drink specials tba.\n-Fifth Frame Brewing- Enjoy drink specials on the incredibly inventive craft beer these guys are brewing along with samples of the incredibly inventive food from their kitchen. \nTickets include complimentary food samples and drink specials.\n(Ticket holders will receive an email with order of locations for each walk.) URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/april-city-walk/ LOCATION:Saint Paul Street\, 177 S. Paul Street\, Rochester\, 14604 CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/City-walk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rochester A-List":MAILTO:events@rochesteralist.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T160000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240301T153004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T153004Z UID:11676-1712577600-1712592000@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Party in the Dark: An Eclipse Viewing Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse at Party in the Dark! This free event will be held at Parcel 5 in Rochester\, which is a prime viewing area. Be a part of this historic moment and celebrate with us on Monday\, April 8\, from noon to 4 p.m. \nAt Party in the Dark\, you can enjoy a NASA live stream and concert streams on a large outdoor screen. We have seating areas with fire pits that will make your viewing experience even more enjoyable. Plus\, we have free glow sticks\, necklaces\, and safe solar viewing glasses available for your use. You are welcome to bring blankets and portable seating to make yourself comfortable during the event. \nParty in the Dark is produced by Bella Events Group and Rohrbach Brewing Company and sponsored by the City of Rochester\, Wegmans\, RG&E\, MVP Health Care\, and ROC Optica. \nWe have arranged for local food trucks and vendors\, including Duke’s Donuts\, Living Roots Wine and Co.\, Nancy’s Fried Dough and Concessions\, The Meatball Truck\, RoCoCo (Rochester Coffee Company)\, and Rohrbach Brewing Co.\, to provide you with delicious food and beverages. Wegmans has also generously offered complimentary snacks and water. \nRochester\, NY will be in the direct path of totality during the solar eclipse on April 8 at 3:20 p.m.\, offering 3 minutes and 38 seconds of complete totality. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness this extraordinary event with us. \nAfter Party in the Dark\, you can continue the celebration at La Bola‘s After-Party at The Mercantile on Main\, 240 East Main St.\, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can enjoy specialty Eclipse-themed wine\, cocktails\, and Rohrbach’s Totality Black Lager\, which is a newly released beer. Plus\, tarot card readers and psychics will be available for guests to enjoy. The entry is free and on a first-come\, first-serve basis; space is limited! URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/party-in-the-dark-an-eclipse-viewing-event/ LOCATION:Parcel 5\, 285 E Main St\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Eclipse,Family,Food & Drink,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Roc_EclipseEvent_Parcel5_logo_sq.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bella Events Group":MAILTO:bellaeventsgroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T170000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240125T182219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T182219Z UID:11392-1712574000-1712595600@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Soleil Soirée: Eclipse Viewing Party DESCRIPTION:Come witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event at MAG as Rochester experiences a total solar eclipse! Bring your blankets and cozy up to watch the eclipse in the Centennial Sculpture Park\, delight in hot chocolate and tasty treats from Brown Hound Downtown\, enjoy live music\, create an artistic keepsake to remember the day\, and more! URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/soleil-soiree-eclipse-viewing-party/ LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, 14607 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Soleil-Soiree_1920x1005_fb-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Art Gallery":MAILTO:mag@mag.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T113000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240306T151757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T151757Z UID:11744-1712397600-1712403000@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Eclipse of the Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Creative Workshop for a special painting workshop that is sure to be a total eclipse of the art! Participants will paint their very own landscape featuring the once in a lifetime total solar eclipse event happening on April 8! With step-by-step guidance and encouragement from the Creative Workshop’s Teaching Artists\, participants will leave with a commemorative piece of their very own creation. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/eclipse-of-the-art-workshop/ LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, 14607 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Eclipse,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/eclipse-of-the-art-workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Art Gallery":MAILTO:mag@mag.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T113000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240306T151757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T151757Z UID:11744-1712397600-1712403000@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Eclipse of the Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Creative Workshop for a special painting workshop that is sure to be a total eclipse of the art! Participants will paint their very own landscape featuring the once in a lifetime total solar eclipse event happening on April 8! With step-by-step guidance and encouragement from the Creative Workshop’s Teaching Artists\, participants will leave with a commemorative piece of their very own creation. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/eclipse-of-the-art-workshop/ LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, 14607 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Eclipse,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/eclipse-of-the-art-workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Art Gallery":MAILTO:mag@mag.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T230000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240320T125626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T125626Z UID:11928-1712431800-1712444400@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Cats on Holiday - Zydeco~Swamp Pop - “SolarShine~MoonGlow Eclipse Party” DESCRIPTION:Cats On Holiday is a Cleveland-based Zydeco & Swamp Pop band that has been pleasing audiences for 20 years with their own special blend of Louisiana inspired rock/roots/ Zydeco. www.catsonholiday.com\nAbilene along with The Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network is cohosting a “SolarShine~MoonGlow Eclipse Party” on April 6 with a spotlight on “Cats on Holiday”.  Expect the unexpected as western NY gears up for a Total Solar Eclipse.  This could be the only total Eclipse Zydeco Dance Party on the planet. If you’ve never done any Zydeco Dancing\, have no fear\, we’ll be doing a Survival Zydeco Dance Lesson before the show!!!\nDoors 6pm // Showtime 8PM – until??Special Low-Dough Show- Ten Bucks at the Door\n—————————————Co-sponsored by The Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network (www.rochesterzydeco.com)Survival Zydeco Dance Lessons from 7:30-8:00pm\, hosted by Bruce Handelman\nAbilene Bar & Lounge —————————————\nVIDEO PREVIEWS OF CATS ON THE PROWL:Cats On Holiday “Swamp Pop” Purveyors of Roots/Rock/Zydeco – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEvTb8JSKukCats On Holiday @ The Great Blue Heron Festival 2017 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUd3ldqv-Ag&t=14s Cats on Holiday – Mardi Gras performance @ Lakewood Public Library – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4IRstfjFpw\nQUOTABLE PRESS QUOTES:\n“Cats On Holiday is still purring after 20 years!”THE PLAIN DEALER\n“Cleveland swamp/roots rockers Cats on Holiday are known for their ability to get a party started and get people up on their feet and dancing. Vocalist/guitarist/band leader Denis DeVito and his band of merry men have been doing so for nearly 20 years.” COOL CLEVELAND\n“Reigning from the Cuyahoga River Valley on the shores of the great Lake Erie\, this band has been pleasing crowds from bar rooms to outdoor festivals and concerts over the last 18 years. Armed with an arsenal of well-crafted original tunes and an eclectic blend of party songs\, it’s hard for most listeners not to swing and sway.”VOICES IN THE VALLEY CONCERT SERIES\n“High energy is a synonym for “good time\,’’ DeVito and his bandmates have earned their spot\, by virtue of the band’s longevity\, willingness to tackle any gig and an extremely varied “swamp pop’’ song list.” THE PLAIN DEALER\n“The Swamp Poppin’ outfit\, Cats On Holiday\, promise to rock your Cleveland Winter Blues away.” THE LAKEWOOD OBSERVER\n“Over the years Cats on Holiday has evolved into Northeast Ohio’s go-to band for Texas and Louisiana-inspired blues and Zydeco sounds with Rust Belt songs detailing urban life!” COOL CLEVELAND\nCATS ON HOLIDAY BACKGROUNDThe Cats are driven by founding member\, songwriter\, lead vocalist and guitar/ button-box player Denis DeVito. The Cats perform over 100 gigs annually at the best live music venues from as far West as the Lake Erie Islands and East to Cape Cod.\nCOH has been a part of such cool events as The Great Blue Heron Festival\, Hessler Street Fair\, Parade the Circle\, Lock 3 Live\, Wade Oval Wednesdays\, Ingenuity Festival\, Burning River Fest\, Nelson’s Ledges’ Lazy Daisy Festival\, Starwood\, Kent State Folk Festival\, Akron’s First Night\, Boston Mills Art Festival as well as the resident band for the annual Towpath Marathon.The band also have a regular rotation of clubs in which they perform including the Music Box\, Beachland Ballroom\, Brother’s Lounge\, Water Street Tavern(Kent)\, G.A.R. Hall\, Balloons(Ellicottville\, NY)\, Parkview Niteclub\, The Harp and many others.\nOver the years COH has shared the stage with such national acts as Los Lobos\, Marcia Ball\, Tab Benoit\, Beau Soleil\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy\, Buckwheat Zydeco\, Carpenter Ants\, The Iguanas\, NRBQ\, Leon Russell\, and Terrance Simien\, to name a few. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/cats-on-holiday-zydecoswamp-pop-solarshinemoonglow-eclipse-party/ LOCATION:Abilene Bar and Lounge\, 153 Liberty Pole Way\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cats-on-Holiday.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network":MAILTO:zydjunky@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T203000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240327T124322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T124322Z UID:11981-1712428200-1712435400@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Live Jazz at Flight Wine Bar Featuring: The Sneider Brothers Saturday April 6\, 6:30-8:30 DESCRIPTION:Live Jazz at Flight Wine Bar \nFeaturing: The Sneider Brothers \nSaturday April 6\, 6:30-8:30 \nfacebook.com/events/3724426764500099 \nYour favorite musicians\, with your favorite wine at your favorite wine bar. \nReservations are strongly encouraged \n585-360-4180 \nFlight Wine Bar Downtown \n262 Exchange Street\, 14608 \n585-360-4180 URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/live-jazz-at-flight-wine-bar-featuring-the-sneider-brothers-saturday-april-6-630-830/ LOCATION:Flight Wine Bar\, 262 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Music ORGANIZER;CN="Flight Wine Bar":MAILTO:flightrocdowntown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T200000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240312T183832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T201452Z UID:11748-1712419200-1712433600@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Moonlight Market DESCRIPTION:Moonlight Market at The Grove: Downtown Celebrates Upcoming Solar Eclipse \nJoin us on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024\, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Grove\, an exciting and lively outdoor retail and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown Rochester for a free open-air vendor fair. \nFeaturing an array of local vendors and artisans showcasing their unique products\, from handcrafted goods to exclusive artworks\, not to mention the participation of local businesses that currently reside within\, or adjacent to\, the space including: Branca Midtown\, Unwine’d\, 260 Wine + Spirits\, Dice Versa\, and Need + Co. Attendees can expect to find a variety of entertainment within the event from tarot readings to food trucks\, fire pits\, music\, and more. \nThe Grove is located at 266 East Broad St.\, Rochester\, NY 14604\nFacebook Event: Moonlight Market At The Grove | Facebook \nVendors: \n\n\n\n\n\nBravely by Jax\n\n\nBrenza Art\n\n\nCity Boy Ink\n\n\nCody Rays Suncatchers\n\n\nJeff’s Clocks\n\n\nMesmer Bees\n\n\nMybookeryroc\n\n\nMystic Tea by D\n\n\nNeed + Co.\n\n\nRoc City Vintage\n\n\nSalty Boutique\n\n\nSand & Sea by Jules\n\n\nSeneca Print Works\n\n\nSpark’d Permanent Jewelry\n\n\nSuds by Sasha\n\n\nThe Lost Borough\n\n\nWooden Journey\n\n\n\nRochester\, NY – The Grove\, an exciting and lively outdoor retail and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown\, will host its first major event of the year. Buckingham Properties is proud to partner with RDDC to host the Moonlight Market at The Grove. “This event not only marks a significant moment with the total solar eclipse but also highlights the potential of The Grove as a premier venue for outdoor entertainment in downtown Rochester\,” says Buckingham Properties CEO Ken Glazer. \nJoin us on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024\, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Grove for an unforgettable experience. Whether you are a local resident\, or a visitor drawn to Rochester for the solar eclipse\, this event promises to be like no other. \nAbout RDDC: \nThe Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of downtown Rochester. Through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships\, RDDC works to create a vibrant and thriving urban center for residents\, businesses\, and visitors. \nAbout Buckingham Properties \nBuckingham Properties is the top commercial real estate developer and property management company in Rochester\, specializing in the revitalization of downtown. Our diverse portfolio includes office\, industrial\, retail\, and residential properties totaling over eleven million square feet\, as well as 200+ acres of development land. As a leading real estate developer\, Buckingham has completed several notable projects in the Greater Rochester region\, including Tower280\, 260 East Broad\, and 250 Alexander Street. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/moonlight/ LOCATION:The Grove\, 266 E Broad Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Eclipse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SOCIAL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T113000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034238 CREATED:20240306T151757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T151757Z UID:11744-1712397600-1712403000@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Eclipse of the Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Creative Workshop for a special painting workshop that is sure to be a total eclipse of the art! Participants will paint their very own landscape featuring the once in a lifetime total solar eclipse event happening on April 8! With step-by-step guidance and encouragement from the Creative Workshop’s Teaching Artists\, participants will leave with a commemorative piece of their very own creation. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/eclipse-of-the-art-workshop/ LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, 14607 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Eclipse,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/eclipse-of-the-art-workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Art Gallery":MAILTO:mag@mag.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T160000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034239 CREATED:20240402T175814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T175814Z UID:12057-1712401200-1712419200@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Rochester Independent Comics Expo DESCRIPTION:Rochester Indie Comics Expo (RICE) is a showcase of local and regional comics creators where they can sell their original work and connect with the community. This year we are featuring over 50 exhibitors! This event is free and open to the public – there’s something for all ages! URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/rochester-independent-comics-expo/ LOCATION:Sibley Square\, 260 East Main St (EMERGE)\, Rochester\, 14604 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/socmed-poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Western New York Comic Arts":MAILTO:contact@wnycomicarts.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T113000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034239 CREATED:20240306T151757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T151757Z UID:11744-1712397600-1712403000@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Eclipse of the Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Creative Workshop for a special painting workshop that is sure to be a total eclipse of the art! Participants will paint their very own landscape featuring the once in a lifetime total solar eclipse event happening on April 8! With step-by-step guidance and encouragement from the Creative Workshop’s Teaching Artists\, participants will leave with a commemorative piece of their very own creation. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/eclipse-of-the-art-workshop/ LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, 14607 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Eclipse,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/eclipse-of-the-art-workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Art Gallery":MAILTO:mag@mag.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T193000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034239 CREATED:20221229T134231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T212229Z UID:4578-1672939800-1672947000@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:RocGrowth First Thursday Meetup for Creatives and Startups at Roc Brewing DESCRIPTION:Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community. Join RocGrowth\, StartUp Grind and Rochester Open Coffee Club (ROCC) every First Thursday as we invite everyone who identifies as a startup entrepreneur\, creative or supporter (mentor\, advisor\, connector) to meet in person for creative collisions and drinks. WIth a salubrious venue\, social lubricants and the right people\, creativity will blossom. NO RSVP Ticket is needed\, instead share and bring people with you so we can have more Creative Collisions! URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/rocgrowth-first-thursday-meetup-for-creatives-and-startups-at-roc-brewing/ LOCATION:Roc Brewing LLC\, 56 S. Union St.\, Rochester\, 14607 CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RocBrewingSocialStartupGrindEventBannerRound512.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RocGrowth":MAILTO:info@rocgrowth.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T200000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034239 CREATED:20240327T002542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T124338Z UID:11978-1712167200-1712174400@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Fiber Art Enthusiast Meetup for Knitting\, Crochet\, Embroidery\, Cross-stitch\, Spinning\, Weaving April 3 & 10\, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Fiber Makers are meeting on Wednesdays April 3 & 10 \nat Flight Wine Bar on Exchange St. for a crafty evening of fiber fun. \nThe Rochester Fiber Makers are a social meetup group for fiber art enthusiasts in Rochester\, NY. Our interests include knitting\, crochet\, weaving\, spinning\, cross stitch\, embroidery\, and so much more. Whether you are looking for inspiration\, in need of project help\, or simply want to make new friends\, join the Rochester Fiber Makers. This is not your average knitting group! \nWe meet most Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. \nPlease join our email list for the most up to date meeting information including last minute changes or cancellations\, because Rochester weather happens! \nWe also have a group chat on Discord to share our projects between meetings. \nFlight Wine Bar Downtown \n262 Exchange Street\, 14608 \nflightrocdowntown@gmail.com \n585-360-4180 URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/fiber-art-enthusiast-meetup-for-knitting-crochet-embroidery-cross-stitch-spinning-weaving-april-3-10-600-pm-800-pm/ LOCATION:Flight Wine Bar\, 262 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family,Food & Drink ORGANIZER;CN="Flight Wine Bar":MAILTO:flightrocdowntown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T223000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034239 CREATED:20230224T140832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T140832Z UID:5173-1677270600-1677277800@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:The Innerloop Blog’s Comedy Showcase DESCRIPTION:Come check out Rochester’s rising comedy stars in the city’s only Dine-In Movie Theater! Kick back and enjoy a great night of laughs hosted by The Innerloop Blog and enjoy food and drinks off of ROC Cinema’s full food/bar menu. \nWARNING: This show will be Rated R URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/the-innerloop-blogs-comedy-showcase/ LOCATION:ROC Cinema\, 957 S CLINTON AVENUE\, ROCHESTER\, 14620 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Showcase-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Innerloop Blog":MAILTO:theinnerloopblog@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T193000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034239 CREATED:20240318T132147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T132147Z UID:11869-1711647000-1711654200@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:RocGrowth Candids: Downtown Rochester at an Inflection Point DESCRIPTION:RocGrowth is pleased to present\nA Candid In-Person event with Zoom Option \nDowntown Rochester at an Inflection Point \nJenna Knauf\, Roc Holiday Village\nGalin Brooks\, Partnership for Downtown Rochester\nSuzanne Mayer\, Hinge Neighbors \nRocGrowth Candids features regional entrepreneurs and innovators who share their personal stories and describe their journey building successful organizations that have a meaningful impact upon our community. \nDowntown Rochester has been experiencing a renewed vitality. It is widely accepted that a prospering metropolitan region has a thriving urban core\, with successful collaboration between the public and private sectors. We face a moment when major decisions might determine whether Rochester is able to rise above mediocrity and achieve recognition as being one of America’s great mid-sized cities. That is why RocGrowth is featuring three innovators from the private sector who are pursuing superior outcomes in different ways. \nJoin us on Thursday\, March 28\, 2024 to learn more about the entrepreneur behind Roc Holiday Village\, the Partnership for Downtown Rochester and the Business Improvement District\, and Hinge Neighbors and their role with the Inner Loop North. \nWe start and finish with informal kibitzing over drinks and hors d’oeuvres from Native Eatery & Bar. In between\, we will conduct an open interview led by Richard Glaser\, RocGrowth’s co-founder. There will be a few surprises. URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/rocgrowth-candids-downtown-rochester-at-an-inflection-point/ LOCATION:3 City Center\, 180 S Clinton Ave\, Rochesteer\, 14604 CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-03-28-Inflection-Point.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RocGrowth":MAILTO:info@rocgrowth.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T200000 DTSTAMP:20240509T034239 CREATED:20240306T151148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T151148Z UID:11728-1709748000-1709755200@rochesterdowntown.com SUMMARY:Fiber Art Enthusiast Meetup for Knitting\, Crochet\, Embroidery\, Cross-stitch\, Spinning\, Weaving At Flight Wine Bar March 6\, 13 & 27\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm DESCRIPTION:Fiber Art Enthusiast Meetup for Knitting\, Crochet\, Embroidery\, Cross-stitch\, Spinning\, Weaving \nAt Flight Wine Bar \nMarch 6\, 13 & 27\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nThe Rochester Fiber Makers are meeting on Wednesdays March 6\, 13 & 27 \nat Flight Wine Bar on Exchange St. for a crafty evening of fiber fun. \nThe Rochester Fiber Makers are a social meetup group for fiber art enthusiasts in Rochester\, NY. Our interests include knitting\, crochet\, weaving\, spinning\, cross stitch\, embroidery\, and so much more. Whether you are looking for inspiration\, in need of project help\, or simply want to make new friends\, join the Rochester Fiber Makers. This is not your average knitting group! \nWe meet most Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. \nPlease join our email list for the most up to date meeting information including last minute changes or cancellations\, because Rochester weather happens! \nWe also have a group chat on Discord to share our projects between meetings. \n#share #project #art #projects #craft #knitting #crossstitch #needlepoint #meetup #alllevels #wine #beer #smallplates #yourfavoritewinebar #cityliving #womenowned \nFlight Wine Bar Downtown \n262 Exchange Street\, 14608 \nflightrocdowntown@gmail.com \n585-360-4180 URL:https://rochesterdowntown.com/event/fiber-art-enthusiast-meetup-for-knitting-crochet-embroidery-cross-stitch-spinning-weaving-at-flight-wine-bar-march-6-13-27-600-pm-800-pm/ LOCATION:Flight Wine Bar\, 262 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fiber-Art-Enthusiast-Meetup-for-Knitting-Crochet-Embroidery-Cross-stitch-Spinning-Weaving-March-8-March-29-600-At-Flight-Wine-Bar-The-Rochester-Fiber-Makers-are-meeting-on-Wednesdays-March-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Flight Wine Bar":MAILTO:flightrocdowntown@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR