Good morning, Rochester.

Volunteers of America marked 130 years of service at its sixth annual gala at Harro East Ballroom in Rochester, where supporters enjoyed awards, live music, and a silent auction.

The nonprofit is seeking more volunteers to provide housing, education, and mental health support in the community.

The 20th annual Ugly Disco fundraiser kicks off today at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Rochester (VIP starts at 6 p.m. and general at 7 p.m.).

Proceeds benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital and C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association, and attendees must be 21 or older.

More than 1,000 volunteers have joined Clean Sweep events that started on April 17 and will end on April 19 along the canal and trail system.

In Rochester, over 30 local events are set to remove winter debris and improve trail safety for spring and summer.

Citizen Action NY and advocates rallied for affordable housing and vouchers on April 14 in Rochester — the demonstration urged local leaders to consider policy changes to improve housing access.

Trillium Health and a dozen community organizations are hosting a free and family-friendly Thriving Communities Fair today from noon to 4 p.m. at SWAN Inc.'s Montgomery Neighborhood Center (10 Cady St), where visitors can receive grocery gift cards on a first-come basis and enter a raffle for prizes.

More than 440,000 Honda Odyssey minivans built between 2018 and 2022 are being recalled after reports of airbags deploying when driving over potholes or speed bumps, with about 25 people injured.

Owners can get free repairs at Honda dealers.

Oxbo set up its $60 million headquarters on Thursday in Bergen to produce advanced harvesters and offer a showroom with an outdoor test track, adding nearly 80 jobs to the area.

The 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for Sept.

24 at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, featuring inductees such as Janet Yellen, Audre Lorde and Edith S. Green — while Seneca Falls hosts the main event on Sept. 25.

Record Archive is hosting Record Store Day today - a local celebration of vinyl and music.

Chris Lopez visited last Friday to explore the store's renowned offerings.

Record Archive hosts Record Store Day today after first-time visitor Chris Lopez explored the store on Friday, previewing its rare vinyl collection and vibrant local music scene.

Photographer Adam Eaton will exhibit his fine art photography book project Black Is Beautiful at Geva Theatre on Tuesday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit spans five years of work and highlights local Black beauty — admission is free.

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will premiere Jennifer Higdon’s first cello concerto—with cellist Julian Schwarz and conductor Andreas Delfs—today at 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m. along with performances of Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 and Samy Moussa’s Elysium.

Retina Associates of Western New York is hosting a free diabetic eye screening on Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Rochester clinic to help residents catch diabetic retinopathy early before serious vision problems occur.

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.

Walter Trout Performance

7-9 p.m. — Fanatics Pub — Tickets required — Experience an evening of soulful blues with Walter Trout.

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.

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.

Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

11:00 AM — 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a community-focused half marathon, 5K, and kids races with various volunteer opportunities.

Family Chess Club

3-4 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly atmosphere for chess enthusiasts of all levels to play and strategize.

The Music of Tina Turner

7-10 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Cost Info not provided — Experience legendary hits from the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll by superstar singers.

Estate Planning Basics with Nathan VanBrunt

3-4 p.m. — Penfield Public Library — Free entry — Gain essential knowledge on wills, trusts, and common estate planning errors in this informative session.

Pretty in Pink 80s Party featuring Belious Some

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Tickets available online — Experience 80s nostalgia with live music, iconic hits, and vibrant party vibes.

Big Jay Oakerson Concert

9:00 PM — Comedy @ The Carlson — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Big Jay Oakerson.