Introduction
Whether you’re into live music, cultural experiences, family fun, or outdoor adventures, Rochester has something lined up for everyone this weekend. Here’s your guide to what’s happening around town, from Friday through Sunday.
Friday August 1st 2025
- 2025 Kraut Krawl – Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend
A fun and quirky food and beverage crawl through Phelps, NY. Tickets are $25. - Always… Patsy Cline at Geva Theatre
Catch this heartwarming musical tribute at the iconic Geva Theatre in downtown Rochester. - Bethany Collins Exhibit – Memorial Art Gallery
Explore language and identity in Collins’ thought-provoking art. Included with museum admission. - First Friday Flower Hammering Workshop
Get hands-on at this creative art workshop at Ashtetic on East Main Street. $25 fee. - In Nature’s Frame Photography Workshop – Highland Park
Capture Highland Park’s beauty in this free outdoor photography session from 1–3 PM. - Live Jazz feat. Melvin Henderson – Flight Wine Bar
Enjoy a relaxing evening of jazz and wine in downtown Rochester. 6:30–8:30 PM, free. - Puerto Rican Festival
Celebrate culture, food, and music all weekend long at Parcel 5. GA $0–$10, VIP $55. - Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Explore downtown Rochester through this fun self-guided scavenger hunt. $39.95 per team (with discount). - Steak Night – Brews & Brats at Arbor Hill
Reserve your table for a scenic dinner in Naples, NY. Every Friday night. - Bands on the Bricks – Rochester Public Market
Live music, food, and fun from 6–10 PM. Always a favorite summer tradition. - College Night – RocVentures Climbing Gym
$15 gets college students an active night out, 5:30–10 PM. - Sam Patch Erie Canal Cruise
Hop aboard for a scenic ride down the Erie Canal. Cruises run all day. - Food Truck Fridays – Washington Square
Take your lunch break outdoors with local food trucks from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM. - Forms Emerge – International Art Acquisitions
Explore contemporary art at this Monroe Avenue gallery. Free entry. - Horizons Live Music – Woodcliff Hotel
Sip wine, savor dinner, and enjoy live music from 6–10 PM in Fairport. - Jazz on Tap – Vine & Tap
Relax with jazz and wine from 7–9 PM on Lake Avenue. - Live Music & Food Trucks – 20 Deep Winery
Kick off your weekend in Honeoye Falls with music, food, and wine. - Riverie Live Music Sunset Cruise
Set sail on the Genesee for music and beautiful views. Tickets $48–$50. - Sam Patch Live Music Sunset Cruise
Canal cruising with a live band. Departs at 6:30 PM from Pittsford. - William Gropper Exhibit – Memorial Art Gallery
A satirical yet serious look at 20th-century social issues through art.
Saturday August 2nd 2025
- Stroll Along Park Avenue
Rochester’s beloved neighborhood street fair returns with vendors, art, and live music. - Paint for Paws – CountryMax Fairport
Support animal rescues with this creative pet-themed painting event. $30. - The Breakfast Club Live – Simply Crepes Canandaigua
Outdoor screening and breakfast treats from 6–9 PM. - Thunder from Down Under – del Lago Resort & Casino
Ladies night out with this high-energy male revue. Tickets from $14–$77. - Pan Afrikan Festival
A celebration of African heritage, music, food, and community in the South Wedge. - Claudia Hoyser LIVE – The Daily Refresher
Live country music in a cozy cocktail bar, 7–9 PM. - Trains & Trolleys at Twilight – RGV Railroad Museum
Vintage rides and museum fun from 4–8 PM. - RMSC Perseid Nights
Stargazing, science demos, and more. Free outdoor entry, museum admission applies. - Krauter 20K & 5K Run – Phelps
Early morning race options to kick off your weekend. Registration required.
Sunday August 3rd 2025
- Sodus Point Artisan & Fine Crafters Festival
Shop handmade goods with a lakefront view, 10 AM–5 PM. - Center Stage Pops Symphony Orchestra – Fairport
Free concert under the stars at 6 PM. - Speed Friending – ARTISANworks
A fresh way to meet people and explore this funky art venue. 1–3 PM, $20. - The Lucky Flea Market
Shop vintage, handmade, and local goods every Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM. - Free Core & Cardio at DICK’S House of Sport
Start your Sunday strong with a free fitness class at Eastview Mall, 9:15–10 AM. - Museums on Us – MAG
Free admission for Bank of America cardholders this weekend only! - Open Mic Night – Cottage Hotel of Mendon
Cap off your weekend with live local talent from 7–9 PM. - Park Ave Food Tour – Flower City Food Tours
Taste your way through Park Ave. $72 per person, 2–5 PM. - Going for Baroque – Eastman at MAG
Free organ concert included with museum admission. 1:30 PM start.
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