Good morning, Rochester.

Mayor Malik Evans kicked off last Saturday's Clean Sweep event at ESL Ballpark as over 2,800 volunteers from 100+ local organizations cleaned 70 project sites in honor of the event's 20th anniversary.

Volunteers later gathered for a Red Wings game and a meal.

Make-A-Wish of New York hosted a gala in Rochester on Saturday, May 2 to raise funds to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses — over 400 donors, sponsors, and community leaders attended.

More than 100 local kids remain waiting for their wishes.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the 19th annual Daystar Kids Derby at The Lake House (Canandaigua) raised funds through themed auctions for children with complex medical needs.

The event celebrated Kentucky Derby traditions and supported local families.

Local craft breweries will offer tastings during Rails and Ales Train Rides on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum in Rush — tickets cost $40 and include museum admission, tastings and a complimentary glass.

The 9th Annual New York State Yoga Festival will take place Saturday, June 6 at Letchworth State Park (near Mt. Morris) where attendees can join all-day yoga sessions, Hikyoga hikes, and artisan workshops with tickets starting at $30.

Former Olympic skater Johnny Weir led a skating clinic at Tim Hortons Ice Plex in Brighton on Saturday (from his Pennsylvania academy) as he shared his expertise with Genesee Figure Skating Club members.

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.

Step Off Competition Reunion

2-5 p.m. — East High School — Kids 2 and Under Free, Kids 3-12 $15 — Celebrate the reunion of step competition participants with performances and community spirit.

Mother Goose by Rochester City Ballet

2-3 p.m. — The Hochstein School — Ticketed event — Experience classic fairytales come to life through Ravel’s whimsical music and ballet performance.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Broadway In Hollywood

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Eastman Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey from Broadway to Hollywood with your RPO featuring hits from iconic stage-to-screen sensations.

Don McLean Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless music of a GRAMMY Award-winning legend known for 'American Pie'.

Toddler Time at Winton Library

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — An engaging hour of songs, rhymes, and stories to boost early literacy for toddlers.

Cupid's Boomerang: Infrared Radiation Orchestra

8:00 p.m. — Bug Jar — Tickets starting at $12.30 — Experience an electrifying night of music with Cupid's Boomerang and Infrared Radiation Orchestra.

Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Eastman Theatre — Pay-what-you-want — Experience the RPYO's final concert of the season featuring young talent and community support.