Geva Theatre’s 2026–27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage

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Geva Theatre’s 2026–27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage

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Turns out Rochester is kind of a big deal

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Turns out Rochester is kind of a big deal

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Scooting into Spring: Rochester renews partnership with Veo

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Scooting into Spring: Rochester renews partnership with Veo

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Rochester jazz fest lineup: Over 300 shows this year, Trombone Shorty will return for free show

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Rochester jazz fest lineup: Over 300 shows this year, Trombone Shorty will return for free show

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New festival to celebrate Rochester’s city mark

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New festival to celebrate Rochester’s city mark

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Guide to St. Patrick’s Day events in the Rochester area

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Guide to St. Patrick’s Day events in the Rochester area

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Nonprofit consulting firm Empreinte Consulting relocates from Pittsford to city center

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Nonprofit consulting firm Empreinte Consulting relocates from Pittsford to city center

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'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle board arrives at Strong Museum

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'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle board arrives at Strong Museum

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Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week returns

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Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week returns

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Sampling the menus during Downtown Restaurant Week

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Sampling the menus during Downtown Restaurant Week

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25+ restaurants join Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week

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25+ restaurants join Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week

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Eat Up Rochester: Which restaurants are taking part?

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Eat Up Rochester: Which restaurants are taking part?

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Rochester restaurants look to see customer increase during ‘Eat Up ROC: Downtown Restaurant Week’

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Rochester restaurants look to see customer increase during ‘Eat Up ROC: Downtown Restaurant Week’

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Gladys Knight to headline 23rd Rochester Jazz Festival

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Gladys Knight to headline 23rd Rochester Jazz Festival

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Rochester restaurant showcase Eat Up Roc returns

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Rochester restaurant showcase Eat Up Roc returns

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Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week Returns With 25 Participating Restaurants

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Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week Returns With 25 Participating Restaurants

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Red Wings announce new stadium name: ESL Ballpark

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Red Wings announce new stadium name: ESL Ballpark

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What’s In Store? Biltmore Bar & Lounge opens on Rochester’s State Street

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What’s In Store? Biltmore Bar & Lounge opens on Rochester’s State Street

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‘Midge’ Thomas mural complete in Rochester

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‘Midge’ Thomas mural complete in Rochester

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Elevate Dance Center celebrates relocation to Downtown Rochester

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Elevate Dance Center celebrates relocation to Downtown Rochester

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STAY CONNECTED @DOWNTOWNROCHESTERNY

Volunteers wanted! 🌟 Rochester Downtown Development Corporation is partnering with @walkingforrochester this April for four Community Clean Ups.

Equipment is provided, just bring yourself and meet us at the locations below:

📍 Wed 4/8 – East

April has officially arrived in downtown Rochester, and with that comes the return of Red Wings games, live performances, special events, and so much more.

From sporting events to the Rochester NY Coffee & Chocolate Festival and everything in b

This weekend's forecast: 100% chance of Irish spirit in downtown Rochester. ☘️

With the St. Patrick's Day Parade and other shenanigans brewing, there's no better place to shamROC than downtown.

Try your luck at one (or a few!) of the celebrations

Lucky you— it’s a big month in downtown Rochester. 🍀

March is packed with St. Patrick’s Day festivities, live performances, special events, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore. However you’re celebrating, make your

Let’s dig into the Eat Up Roc details. 🍽️🏙️
 
Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week runs Feb. 27 – March 8, bringing 10 days of can’t-miss lunch and dinner deals from over 25 downtown restaurants.
 
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February plans? Start downtown. 📆

From events honoring Black History Month and Valentine’s & Galentine’s celebrations to the long-anticipated return of Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week, February is full of opportunities to conne

We heard 2026 is the new 2016, so here’s a #FlashbackFriday of what downtown Rochester was up to a decade ago.

The best fests, beloved outdoor green spaces, chasing the perfect sunset photo, it may be a new year– but some priorities sta

New year, new reasons to get downtown. ❄️✨

From theater performances and Rochester Knighthawks games to the return of the Rochester Boat Show & Sale, January is packed with ways to take advantage of the winter season in downtown Rochester.

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