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Today
November 3
12:10 PM
Tuesday Pipes Organ Concert Series at Christ Church
Christ Church · East End
Weekly 25-minute organ concerts by Eastman students, faculty, and alumni at Christ Church.
Free
Music
6:00 PM
Art Start: Paint and Snack at Creative Workshop
Creative Workshop · Charlotte
Evening painting session led by instructor Bobby Padilla with provided snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
$65
Outdoors
6:30 PM
Weekly Trivia Night at Genesee Brew House in Rochester
Genesee Brew House · High Falls
Test your knowledge with live pub trivia every Tuesday evening at Genesee Brew House, featuring diverse categories and prize opportunities in a scenic setting.
Free
Community
7:00 PM
Open Mic Night at Lovin'cup Bistro and Brews
Lovin'cup Bistro and Brews · Henrietta
Weekly open mic night inviting singers, comedians, poets, dancers, and more with sign-up from 6:30 PM.
Free
Music
7:00 PM
Weekly Trivia Nights at Bill Gray's Tap Rooms
Bill Gray's · Rochester
Join weekly trivia nights at various Bill Gray's Tap Room locations each evening from Monday to Thursday at 7 PM.
Community
Ongoing · 11 listings show
Weekly
Open Mic Night with Tracy Eckstrand at BBQ Chicken Rochester
bbq Chicken Rochester · Downtown
Free
All day
Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
39 Stone Street · Rochester
Weekly
Docent-Led Tours of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House · Corn Hill
$20
All day
Open Skate Sessions at Gene Polisseni Center
University Arenas at RIT · Henrietta
$5
Weekly
Weekly Music Trivia Night at Genesee Brew House
Genesee Brew House · High Falls
Weekly
Weekly Trivia Night Hosted by Geeks Who Drink at Dice Versa
Dice Versa · Downtown
Free
Weekly
Tuesday Pipes: Weekly Organ Concerts at Christ Church
Eastman School of Music · Downtown
Free
All day
Carpenters Legacy
The Theater at Innovation Square · Rochester
All day
Topdog/Underdog at Geva Theatre
Geva Theatre · Downtown
From $48 (includes fees)
Daily
A Season For Art: Lukas Sedlak's Rider of Dreams Series
3300 Monroe Avenue · Monroe Ave
Free
All day
RPO Election Night Special at Greece Central PAC
Greece Central Performing Arts Center · Rochester
Free
Tomorrow
November 4
11:00 AM
Open Mic Discussion on Hugo McCloud Exhibition at Memorial Art Gallery
Memorial Art Gallery · Neighborhood of the Arts
Members of the Memorial Art Gallery gather to explore Hugo McCloud's exhibit through discussion and connection led by MAG staff.
Free
Music
6:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Night at Dice Versa
Dice Versa · Downtown
Weekly Dungeons & Dragons sessions at Dice Versa welcoming all skill levels, with a $5 cover charge and a free beginner's table.
$5
Community
6:00 PM
Rochester Fiber Makers Meetup at Flight Wine Bar
Flight Wine Bar · Rochester
Gather with fiber art enthusiasts for knitting, crochet, and more at Flight Wine Bar on November 4 and 11.
Free
Food
7:00 PM
Weekly Wednesday Trivia Nights with Gorilla at Pineapple Jacks
Pineapple Jacks · Park Ave
Join weekly trivia nights hosted by Gorilla at Pineapple Jacks starting September 16, 2026, featuring food, drinks, and prizes.
Free
Food
7:00 PM
Cavanaugh Reading Series Features Author Debbie Urbanski
Basil Hall Auditorium B135 · Rochester
Debbie Urbanski will present a reading from her science fiction works at St. John Fisher College's Cavanaugh Reading Series.
Free
Community
8:30 PM
The Golden Table Experience: A Celebration of Women's Voices
Entire three floors of venue · Rochester
An immersive event highlighting women's voices with interactive experiences, live music, and a four-course dinner at Farmhouse Table at Midtown.
$247
Community
9:00 PM
Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging Exhibition at RoCo
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) · Rochester
This exhibition presents works by national and regional artists addressing migration, immigration, and border politics, featuring over 60 artworks and community stories.
Free
Arts
9:00 PM
Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026
Downtown Rochester · Rochester
Free
Arts
Ongoing · 11 listings show
Weekly
Intro to Climbing Class for Children at Central Rock Gym
Central Rock Gym Rochester · Park Ave
$15
Weekly
Intro to Climbing Class at Central Rock Gym
Central Rock Gym Rochester · Park Ave
$33
Weekly
Kids Eat Free at Salena's Mexican Restaurant on Wednesdays
Salena's Mexican Restaurant · Park Ave
Weekly
Weekly Open Mic Night at Fairport Brewing Company
Fairport Brewing Company · Fairport
Free
Weekly
ROC Cinema Open Mic Comedy Night
ROC Cinema · South Wedge
Free
All day
Hugo McCloud: to everything there is a season at Memorial Art Gallery
Memorial Art Gallery · Neighborhood of the Arts
Museum admission
Weekly
Weekly Karaoke Nights at Pat's Twice Baked
Pat's twice baked · Rochester
Free
All day
Cao Fei: Duotopia Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 at Memorial Art Gallery
Memorial Art Gallery · Neighborhood of the Arts
Included with museum...
All day
Brian Schaefer Discusses Debut Novel Town & Country
JCC Ballroom · Rochester
$25
All day
Rochester Americans Face Cleveland Monsters at Blue Cross Arena
Blue Cross Arena · Downtown
$19
All day
The Heart of Your Story: Finding Meaning in Your Memoir Workshop
Writers & Books · Neighborhood of the Arts
$240
Thursday
November 5
11:00 AM
Leigh Evans Literary Salon: Exploring Contemporary Israeli Identity
JCC Ballroom · Rochester
Two sessions offer literary discussions on Israeli culture and identity with refreshments.
$25
Food
6:45 PM
MAG Highlights Tour at Memorial Art Gallery
Memorial Art Gallery · Neighborhood of the Arts
Join a volunteer-led guided tour showcasing key pieces from MAG’s collection, featuring diverse artworks and artifacts without reservation.
Free
Arts
7:30 PM
The Book Thieves Book Club at Writers & Books
Writers & Books · Neighborhood of the Arts
Join a relaxed book club meeting monthly to discuss diverse fiction and nonfiction titles at Writers & Books in Rochester.
Free
Community
8:00 PM
Weekly Trivia Night at Salena's Mexican Restaurant
Salena's Mexican Restaurant · Park Ave
Join Game Night Rochester for weekly trivia sessions every Thursday evening in Park Ave.
Food
Ongoing · 7 listings show
Weekly
Siren Songs Karaoke with Host Calypso Moon at The Biltmore Bar & Lounge
The Biltmore Bar & Lounge · Downtown
Free
Weekly
Tabletop Tavern Night at Dice Versa
Dice Versa · Downtown
$5
Weekly
Weekly Trivia Night at Salena's Mexican Restaurant
Salena's Mexican Restaurant · Park Ave
Free
Monthly
Karaoke and Wine Tasting at Vine and Tap
Vine and Tap · Maplewood
Weekly
How to Finish a Novel You Started: Writing Workshop with Alex Sanchez
Writers & Books · Neighborhood of the Arts
$360
All day
Women's Mini Welding Workshop: Create a Metal Trivet
Ironwood Studios Inc. · Rochester
$120
All day
Jeff Dunham: Inappropriate Contact Comedy Show at Kodak Center
Kodak Center · Rochester
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