Events in Irondequoit today

This workout may turn into a field trip with options to carpool or meet up in Niagara Falls, NY. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, share your intended pace and distance, and update your status if it changes. Check the discussion for plans and any updates, and note that only those marked as going are counted when considering cancellations or changes. The plan centers on a paved three-mile loop that you can repeat as many times as you like. Many people complete one or two circuits, and it is easy to shorten or lengthen as needed. Paces vary with weather, surface, and who shows up, so some add speedwork, some walk, and some run. New participants will not be left on their own unless that is their preference. Everyone starts together, and frequent doubling back on parts of the course means you will see others throughout the workout. The suggested route begins at a corner of the parking lot and generally keeps left around the park while skipping other lots and the dog park. Plans can shift based on the group, and sometimes an ad hoc route is chosen. If an event is labeled self-directed, usual leaders may not be present, but participants can still meet up and follow the route map. Park in the southwest corner of the lot near the tennis courts and the lodge by following the entrance road to its end. Bring your own nutrition, fluids, and anything else you need. A water fountain is available outside the lodge in summer. Wear suitable gear, carry your phone, and secure valuables in your trunk as recommended by police. Restrooms are available on site. Please be considerate of others by giving space, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands. If you are ill, stay home or keep enough distance to avoid exposing anyone. Participation is voluntary and you are responsible for your own safety. If no one confirms attendance in advance, the workout may be canceled. RSVP ahead of time so your input can be considered.

Enjoy a relaxed social day with DEAR featuring card games including OH Hell, Scat 31, poker, and euchre. Admission is $2 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Bring your own lunch, and drinks are available for purchase. For membership information, contact Audrey, DEAR President, at dear.rrcd@gmail.com.

Created for all experience levels, this gentle yoga session moves at an easy, supportive pace with an emphasis on intentional movement, conscious breathing, and deep rest. Poses are offered with care and can be tailored to individual needs, making it a comfortable option for easing stress or choosing a softer style of practice. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, encouraging flexibility, balance, and a steady sense of ease. Participants under 18 may attend with a parent or guardian present. Classes and events are free and open to anyone with at least 48 hours of continuous sobriety. First-time attendees should complete a membership questionnaire.

Board Game Wednesday at Rita’s blends tabletop fun with a colorful lineup of sweet treats. Guests can bring a favorite game and some friends, then choose from flavors like Cotton Candy, Sharkleberry Fin, Brookie Dough, Mango Pineapple, Strawberry Lemonade, and Carnival, with more available. Custard options include Coffee, Salted Caramel, and Caramel Macchiato, creating a midweek treat that pairs games and desserts in one spot.

Shop the Victor community farmers market and support local agriculture.

Connect with other makers who enjoy knitting, crocheting, and other fiber arts. Bring your own materials and spend time working on projects while sharing tips and conversation with fellow crafters.

KIZZ INTEL brings an urban kiz experience with a sleek, spy-inspired flair and a welcoming, supportive vibe. The program assigns each month a clear theme and level focus, with the current spotlight on Followers Saida for Level 1. The learning flow runs in cycles, offering three weeks of concentrated material and drills, followed by a fourth week dedicated to review. After three months of new content, the next month circles back to reinforce what was covered, then the cycle begins again. Each week features an Intro to Kiz class followed by a Level 1 session. Instruction is led by Eugene “Tin Man” Cleveland and Brianna “Breezy” Cooper, with liaison support from Jesse “Suave Salsero” Larkin. Consistent attendance and inviting friends are encouraged to help grow the community. Participation is donation based, with contributions accepted via cash, a Square App QR code, Venmo, or Cash App. The brand identity centers on a black, white, and yellow palette, pairing bold KIZZ lettering with crisp INTEL text for a memorable look.

OFC’s Broadway in Brighton Series presents Hairspray, the Broadway musical with a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, inspired by the New Line Cinema film by John Waters. An eight-time Tony Award winner including Best Musical, this production takes place at the OFC Creations Theatre Center and runs approximately two hours with an intermission. It is intended for ages 12 and older, and children under 5 are not admitted to any Broadway in Brighton production. Set in 1962 Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When she lands a spot, she rockets from outsider to local star and sets her sights on unseating the reigning Teen Queen, winning Link Larkin’s heart, and pushing for integration at the TV station, all while keeping her signature hair intact. The score features favorites such as “Welcome to the Sixties,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.” The creative team is led by director Eric Vaughn Johnson with choreography by Jasón N. Wells, showcasing professional performers from around the country. Select performances include a preview, an opening night, an ASL-interpreted show, and a post-show talk-back. Hairspray is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International, with authorized performance materials supplied by MTI.

The annual Food Truck Rodeo Fundraiser is changing things up this year. Instead of its usual May schedule, it will take place during CC Homecoming.

Connect with fellow Gundam model builders at a friendly, twice-monthly club focused on sharing techniques, troubleshooting builds, and celebrating the hobby. Dan’s Crafts & Things provides the space, and participants shape the topics and pace of the conversation. Bring your current project to work on and a favorite completed build for show and tell. Kits and supplies are available for purchase if needed, but buying anything is optional. Families are welcome, and children may attend with an accompanying adult.

RocGrowth and StartUp Grind present an in-person meetup at Fattey Beer that brings together startup entrepreneurs, creatives, and the people who support them, including mentors, advisors, and connectors. The gathering centers on collaboration and the kind of chance connections that spark new ideas, with conversations over drinks in a comfortable setting to help an innovative community thrive.

At Boulder Coffee Cafe and Lounge, this youth-focused open mic features stories, personal experiences, poems, songs, and reflections on mental health among young people, suicide awareness, and other topics affecting youth. The goal is to reduce stigma and strengthen community awareness through honest expression.

Enjoy an evening of readings at ROC Cinema with Cin City Readers. Those who want to participate as readers can sign up in advance, and selected participants will receive an email confirmation. Admission is $5. For parking, avoid the diner lot and use street spaces or the Dollar Tree lot.

Parents and caregivers are invited to a free seminar at Irondequoit Public Library in Rochester that focuses on helping children build self regulation at home. The session offers practical ways to interpret what children are communicating when they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or are working through a difficult transition. It will cover how self regulation develops, the supportive practice of co regulation and the role adults play, strategies for easing transitions and handling frustration, and creating a shared vocabulary for emotions, needs, and everyday experiences. Attendees can expect to leave with a clearer sense of what might lie beneath challenging behaviors and with adaptable tools for their child, family, and daily routines. The seminar is led by Calvin Eaton, M.S., a Rochester based disabled, neurodivergent educator, researcher, and learning consultant with over 15 years of experience supporting children and families, whose work centers neurodivergent affirming education, social emotional learning, and creative, relationship centered approaches to learning. Admission is free, an optional $25 donation is appreciated but never required, and registration is required.

Enjoy a casual Nexus Night for the Riftbound League of Legends trading card game, where friends can meet up and play in a relaxed setting. It is an ideal chance to test a new deck if you are preparing for the Summoner Skirmish. Entry is $5, payable on arrival, and includes a Nexus Night promo pack, with additional pack prizes for top finishers based on attendance. The group will determine the format, defaulting to constructed best of one Swiss rounds. To take part in Riftbound Organized Play, each participant needs a Riot ID to register through the OP system.

At the Mendon Community Center, the Honeoye Falls–Town of Mendon Historical Society hosts a presentation by historian and educator Jane Oakes titled "Opera Houses and Halls of the Genesee Country." Oakes explores how communities across New York State built opera houses and public halls from the mid 1800s through the Depression, what actually took place inside them beyond grand opera, and how these venues shaped everyday social life. The talk highlights common architectural styles seen across a ten county area, notes buildings lost to fires or later development, and points out examples that still linger in local communities. She also maintains the largest known database of opera houses and halls in the state. Oakes brings more than five decades in historic education, beginning as a teen volunteer at the Valentown Museum in Victor under historian J. Sheldon Fisher. Her work includes teaching open hearth cookery, nineteenth century schooling, and architectural history at Genesee Country Village & Museum; serving as a Museum Studies and Local History teacher-consultant for regional BOCES Gifted and Talented programs; and leading eighteenth and nineteenth century foodways classes and demonstrations at museums and historic sites in four states. She spent five years coordinating school tours and education at the William Mills Mansion Museum in Mt. Morris. Her research helped secure National Register recognition for the Avon Opera Block and Avon’s Five Arch Bridge, and she has advised Western New York museums as well as groups and individuals restoring historic opera houses. Her reenactment experience spans the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the American Fur Trade era. She holds a BA in Theater with a minor in Anthropology, and an MA in History, and her illustrated programs often lead to return invitations. This meeting is open to the public, and the venue is accessible.

Bug Jar hosts a night with Iguana Death Cult alongside Ellaar and The Thriffs. The Rotterdam group’s newest chapter leans into its punk and garage beginnings while wrestling with hardship and doubt in a turbulent world. Expect tight, hard-hitting songs powered by Tobias Opschoor’s sharp guitar lines, Rennert’s driving drums, Jimmy de Kok’s infectious rhythms, and Jeroen Reek’s raw, heartfelt vocals. Formed in 2014, the band has grown from friends into an international act, touring with Osees and Frankie and the Witch Fingers, supporting Jack White, and appearing at SXSW, Levitation, and Desert Daze. Their album Guns Out on Greenway Records delivers punchy garage rock and candid reflection, exploring escapism, mental strain, and creative renewal. Admission is $20 to $25 and the event is for ages 18 and up.

Open-ended weekly gatherings centered on Star Wars: Unlimited offer a relaxed, welcoming setting for every skill level. Entry is one SWU pack, and taking part each week can earn a special promo pack. Spend the session your way... play full matches of Star Wars: Unlimited, teach or learn the game with demo play available, trade cards, open booster packs, or join in casual tournaments and drafts. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Experience a calm, creative space where recovery and self-expression meet through diamond painting. Participants place each sparkling piece with care, reflecting how recovery grows moment by moment. This meditative craft can ease stress, improve focus, and encourage mindfulness, while offering time to consider patience, progress, and the beauty of rebuilding a life in recovery. No art experience is needed. Materials can be provided, or bring a kit of your own. Connect with others in recovery, share conversation, and leave with a shining piece of art that celebrates your journey. This family friendly class welcomes children with parent or guardian supervision. Free to attend and open to anyone with at least 48 hours of continuous sobriety. First time participants are asked to complete a membership questionnaire.

An opening reception introduces the current resident artists, Eujin V Ra and Agam Neiman, and the projects they are developing in the studios. Ra is advancing Pool of Life, a body of paintings and sculpture that reflects on memory, change, and the spiritual dimensions of everyday experience. Drawing on imagery of water, animals, and dreamlike terrains, the work weaves abstraction with a sense of place to consider how identity and daily life shape one another. Neiman is continuing plein air urban nocturne studies toward a series of large scale representational paintings that convey the subtle emotional character of specific places. Through the use of physically printed collage compositions, this work extends an exploration of motion, memory, and landscape as both subject and metaphor, focusing on the nonverbal qualities of fleeting moments often lost amid daily concerns. Open studio hours are scheduled on select days, and an artist talk with both artists is planned. Studio visits outside posted hours can be arranged directly with the artists.

Set out on a three-hour sunset cruise aboard the Colonial Belle, traveling eight miles from Fairport to Pittsford, passing through Lock E32 for a rise and descent of about 25 feet while the captain explains how the lock works, then gliding eight miles back to Fairport. Live music from The Korks trio sets the tone as you take in Erie Canal views. An optional meal package covers the cruise, the entertainment, dinner, and the service charge, with an 8 percent sales tax applied to food. Dinner features Chicken Parmigiana, pasta marinara with a homemade meatball and sauce, salad, bread and butter, and a cookie, and vegetarian, gluten free, and other special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Prepackaged snacks and a wide range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are available to purchase at the onboard licensed bar, and both cash and credit cards are accepted. Children ages 3 and under ride at no cost but must be included in the reservation for passenger count requirements. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. To add dinner, book by 1 p.m. the day before or earlier if capacity is reached. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure, so plan to check in at the dock ahead of time. Sailings require a minimum number of passengers, and the music lineup can change if an artist has an unexpected conflict, with a comparable substitute or a price adjustment provided when needed.

Take part in an official UNION ARENA store tournament at Hobby Spirit. The entry fee is $5, paid on arrival, and includes promo items along with prize support that scales with attendance. Every participant receives a Participation Promo Pack and an Action Point Promo Card Pack, with promos tied to popular anime series. The competition runs in a Swiss format with 30 minute, best of one rounds, and needs a minimum of four players to start. The top four finishers each choose a Winner card in order, beginning with first place. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Register through the Bandai app or website using your username.

JUDAH delivers a high-energy blend of blues, rock, and funk shaped by a shared love of unfiltered, roots-focused music. Formed in 2019, this formidable four-piece has grown into a tightly bonded unit with a sound that nods to the past while remaining distinctly their own. On stage, Anthony Blood brings soaring vocals and agile guitar work, Quintin Rich drives the beat with crisp, percussive technique, Jackson Wade anchors the groove with distinctive bass runs, and John Bushen lifts the room with body-moving keyboard solos. Their chemistry can evoke touchstones from artists such as John Mayer, John Bonham, Phil Lesh, and Herby Hancock, and the result is a live show marked by raw power and an openhearted authenticity that is hard to forget after a first listen. Their camaraderie fuels original, signature moments that shine in a live setting.

Enjoy an evening centered on Tom Petty’s music paired with delicious barbecue at Dinosaur BBQ.

The Giant Pumpkin & Sunflower Competitions, part of the 4th Annual Lima Pumpkin Festival & AG Day, offer more than $2,000 in prize money and are open to everyone with no entry fee. Pumpkin entries are judged in three divisions. The heaviest overall pumpkin earns $500 for first place, $250 for second, and $150 for third. The largest carving pumpkin category awards $250 for first, $150 for second, and $100 for third. The largest white pumpkin category offers the same $250, $150, and $100 payouts. Sunflower entries include tallest sunflower and largest head, and each of these categories awards $100 for first, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Participants may submit as many entries as they wish, although only one entry per category is eligible for prize money. Entries remain the responsibility of the contestants, and items left after the event are at the owner’s risk.

A friendly group bicycle ride begins at Schoen Place by Collin’s pavilion and rolls west on the canal path to Lock 32 to meet additional riders. It continues toward the UR campus, heads downtown on the west side of the Genesee River, and includes a coffee stop at Javas on Gibbs Street. The return follows the east side of the river through the UR campus to the Erie Canal path and back to the starting point. The route and downtown coffee destination may vary slightly from week to week.

Momentum is building in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementia as new treatments emerge, offering a renewed sense of hope. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Rochester reflects that optimism and highlights progress on the path forward.

Celebrate the season at this free family event, now in its fourth year. The Lima Pumpkin Festival and Agricultural Day features pumpkin and sunflower competitions, a baking contest, hay rides, a petting zoo, kid zones, music, and a variety of food and craft vendors. Additional attractions are planned for 2026, with updates to be shared. Prospective vendors should be cautious of scammers, vendor forms are available by email and electronic payments are not requested.

Explore a seasonal marketplace at the West Walworth Fire Hall featuring local crafters, artisans, and vendors in support of the West Walworth Fire Department Auxiliary. Discover handmade creations, gift ideas, and home decor. A Chicken BBQ by C & B Roasters will be available, primarily through pre-sale, with a limited number of dinners offered the day of the event while supplies last. Each meal is $15. Those interested in participating as vendors can request registration details by emailing btwelker@yahoo.com.

The Card, Toy & Collectibles Expo takes place inside the community center gym during the Hilton Apple Festival. The expo offers trading card games such as Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, and One Piece, along with a range of sports cards. The selection also includes action figures from WWE, AEW, Star Wars, Marvel, and DC, plus LEGO sets and minifigures, comic books, local authors, video games, and Funko Pop figures. Admission and parking are free, and a shuttle bus service is available.

Celebrate the 20th year of MCC’s 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships with a community-focused day of movement and support for students. Registration and check-in take place before the start, and there are engaging activities both before and after the race. Kick things off with a Zumba warm-up, then hit a course that is USATF certified. After crossing the finish line, enjoy lunch along with activities and treats. The event wraps up with an awards ceremony and a drawing for scholarships. Participants of all ages are welcome.

This event extends a warm, open invitation to everyone. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere centered on connecting with others and exploring a variety of items. Attendees can browse at their own pace, with plenty of chances to discover something unexpected.

Master performer and educator Mohamed Diaby leads West African drumming and dance from Guinea at South Wedge Mission, and newcomers are welcome. Choose a drum class, a dance class, or take both. The drum class is $15, and drummers who remain to play for the dance portion add $5. The dance class is $20, and both classes together are $30. Payment is accepted in cash or via Venmo at @Diaby. Mohamed began playing jembe at age seven under the guidance of his brother Moustapha, later joining a troupe sponsored by the wife of President Sekou Toure. With encouragement from Mamady Keita, he became part of Africa Djole, then toured across West Africa as lead drummer with Les Merveilles de Guinea, including five years in Sierra Leone. Kemoko Sano of Les Ballet Africains expressed interest in bringing him into the company. He came to the United States in 1995 to perform at Symphony Space in New York City, later directed the Guinea style ensemble Africa Sogaye in Atlanta and organized the WAH WAH Drum and Dance Conference. He continues to teach across the United States, Canada, and Europe while sharing the music and culture of Guinea.

A lively gathering with food, music, motorcycles, and plenty of fun.

Supporters of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation come together for the 2026 Rochester Dystonia Zoo Day, a family-friendly gathering that raises awareness of dystonia, a little-known brain disorder, and supports the foundation’s work to find a cure. The day includes a registration period followed by a program, offering time to connect, learn, and show solidarity with those affected by dystonia.

Attendees can meet adoptable cats and kittens and chat with volunteers during open hours. Same day adoptions are not available, and all prospective adopters must complete an application. Applications can be submitted in person or online.

Take part in an official ONE PIECE store tournament built for competitive fun. Players face off in Swiss rounds, each match running 35 minutes as a best of one with 5 minutes of extra time, and the event will only begin if at least four participants are present. Entry is $5, paid on arrival, and includes promotional items with prizing that scales based on attendance. Everyone who plays receives a Tournament Pack, first place secures a Winner Tournament Pack, and top finishers share in additional rewards. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

A family friendly performance takes place on the festival’s main stage at the Hilton Apple Festival, offering entertainment for all ages.

Enjoy a live solo performance by Laurie Berkner filled with energetic, interactive songs that get kids and grownups singing and moving. Look forward to favorites like "Victor Vito," "We Are The Dinosaurs," "Pig On Her Head," "Waiting For The Elevator," and "Chipmunk At The Gas Pump," along with new tunes. Bring a stuffed animal to perch on your head and wear your dancing shoes for extra fun. A $1 donation is added to tickets to support Daystar Kids, a local nonprofit that helps children with complex medical needs and developmental challenges by bridging the period from hospital care to school-based services, using an innovative best practices approach designed for replication, with support flowing through Twinkle Arts for Good. Regular ticket prices are $40.50, $45.50, $50.50, and $66, plus any applicable fees, and children under one who sit on a lap can attend for free. A $50 meet and greet add on is available for 50 P1 and P2 tickets and includes preferred seating and a post show meet and greet, also with any applicable fees. Children under one on a lap are free for the meet and greet as well.

The music features a blend of Top 40 country, classic rock, and southern rock, with a few oldies added in. It spans contemporary hits and longtime favorites across these genres.

Battle it out in an official GUNDAM CARD GAME store tournament at Hobby Spirit in Buffalo, NY. This casual-level competition uses Swiss rounds, best of one, with 30-minute rounds and 5 minutes of extra time. Entry is $5, which includes promos and pack prizing based on attendance, with payment requested on arrival. Every participant receives one Tournament Pack, and first place earns a Winner Tournament Pack. A minimum of four players is required for the event to launch. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Registration is available through the Bandai app or website using your username.

Bug Jar hosts a bill featuring Upon Your Dead Body alongside When the Sun Sets and Rematch. What began as Efrain Benavides’s solo outlet grew from home recordings into a full band honed on South Texas stages, now featuring Robert De La Rosa on drums and Jesus Trevino on bass. Their sound blends spoken word phrasing with melodic tension, Midwest emo colors, and math rock precision, taking cues from artists like La Dispute, Coheed and Cambria, Say Anything, Hail The Sun, and Mom Jeans. The performance centers on emotionally driven storytelling and dynamic shifts. Admission is for ages 18 and up, with prices ranging from $18 to $22.

An opener performs first, then the Hailey Rae Band plays the main set at Parlays Inn.

At Innovation Square in downtown Rochester, this market highlights artisans, small businesses, vintage, food, live music, and activities. The Roc Artists Open Market celebrates creativity and community with local music, lively performances, and dance showcases. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply planning a fun day out, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Set out on a four-hour fall foliage cruise to Downtown Rochester aboard the Colonial Belle, departing and returning to Schoen Place in Pittsford. Travel along the Erie Canal and the Genesee River with live narration from the captain, enjoy instrumental music on the way into the city, then relax to live music and vocals by Teagan Ward and Tommy Formicola on the return trip to Pittsford. A seasonal three-course meal catered by Spinelli’s Catering & Events is served on board, featuring corn chowder, apple stuffed chicken with lemon sauce, squash, green beans with tri-colored peppers, cornbread, and apple crisp. A fully licensed bar offers a wide variety of beverages along with bagged snacks for purchase, and both cash and credit cards are accepted. A service charge is included, and an 8 percent sales tax applies to food. In accordance with state and local regulations, outside food and beverages, including bottled water, are not permitted. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure, and guests should check in at the dock prior to boarding. All public cruises require a minimum number of passengers to sail.

Local artists Renèe Schuls-Jacobson and Stephanie Rober Sheedy lead an extended expressive art workshop in Pittsford, New York centered on the idea of filling your cup. This gentle, restorative experience invites participants to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and practice meaningful self-care. Choose a unique teacup, explore junk journaling, take part in guided art activities, and connect with a supportive circle of women, all designed to help you reflect on what truly replenishes you. Arrive as you are and head out feeling refreshed, inspired, and renewed.

Hot Wire delivers an energetic bluegrass set on the main stage at the Hilton Apple Festival, which has once again been recognized as Best Festival/Fair. Attendees can take in everything the festival offers and get moving during this lively performance.

Photo City Music Hall hosts Eternity, a vampire metal opera that blends the force of a live concert with theatrical drama and dark romance. Created by Buffalo artist and composer Vincent James Mastrantonio, this production delivers original music, commanding vocals, choreography, bold costumes, and striking visual effects. The story centers on a vampire and a dancer whose bond draws them into a realm where desire and immortality collide. Presented in two acts that flow as one continuous experience, it surrounds the audience with intense metal-opera music and a blood-tinged tale of passion. After a sold-out Buffalo debut, the show brings its next chapter to Rochester. Halloween costumes are encouraged, vampire fans with or without fangs are welcome, and attendees must be 16 or older with valid ID.

A laid-back evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander with a welcoming group that supports both competitive and casual play. Tables often split into one high-powered game and one or two more relaxed games, letting players choose the pace they prefer. Expect lively table talk and memorable moments, from slinging spells to piling on slime counters. Pint, seltzer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are on hand to enjoy while playing and meeting fellow fans.

Begin the week on a relaxed note with FFREIA’s Monday Morning Coffee Club. Come as you are, and stay for as long as you prefer.

Presented by After Dark and 94.1 The Zone, The Format performs at Anthology with special guests The Get Up Kids. Entry is permitted for ages 16 and older with a valid ID, and attendees under 16 may enter with a parent or legal guardian.