Rochester
Morning News
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Faculty and staff from Roberts Wesleyan University performed on Sound Stage earlier this week to promote Jazz and Desserts events set for this weekend — events offering live music and sweet treats for community members. FOX Rochester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Old Toad held a celebrity bartending event Saturday, March 28 in Rochester. Scott Hesko and his wife Jennifer raised funds for the American Heart Association to boost awareness of heart health among women. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Section V baseball season is underway for local high school teams as they race to complete games before June despite weather challenges. Key dates include April 29 for final game additions and June 13 for state finals at designated sites while teams fundraise to secure additional playing fields. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ On Saturday, Mar. 28, top senior basketball players and cheerleaders competed in the 41st annual Ronald McDonald House Charities all-star game in Gates, N.Y. — the event has raised over $489,000 to support the charity. ABC 13
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Easter Buffet Celebration
12-5 p.m. — Fedele's Brook House — $65 — Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring carved meats and homemade desserts with the family this Easter.
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Bat Out Of Hell The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Experience the rock opera journey inspired by Jim Steinman's iconic music.
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Outside Voices at the ADK-GVC Chapter Meeting
6:30-8:30 p.m. — RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center) — Free entry — Discover tips on hiking and canoeing from expert enthusiasts at this engaging community event.
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2026 PBA New York Classic
1-3 p.m. — ABC Gates Bowl — Spectator passes available — Witness the top bowlers vie for championship glory in Rochester.
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Tempest Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Lovin' Cup — $25 — Experience the vibrant fusion of folk rock and world music from the renowned band Tempest.
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Annual Bird of Prey Days Festival
Various times — Braddock Bay Park — $5 suggested donation for adults, kids free — Experience an exciting weekend of raptor education and conservation activities for all ages.
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Georgia Swarm at Rochester Knighthawks
3-6 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Native American Heritage Night while enjoying a thrilling lacrosse match.
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Walter Trout Performance
7-9 p.m. — Fanatics Pub — Tickets required — Experience an evening of soulful blues with Walter Trout.
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A Beautiful Noise Tour
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of A Beautiful Noise live in Rochester.
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Rochester NY Coffee & Chocolate Festival
10 AM – 6 PM — Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center — Cost TBD — Sample a variety of coffee roasts and indulge in chocolate-inspired sweets from local vendors.
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