Good morning, Rochester.

The Brighton Fire Department held a recruitment event on Sunday, May 3 to encourage local women to explore firefighting careers; the interactive workshop featured hands-on training and prompted several participants to consider volunteering in the community.

On Sunday, May 3, the annual Kite Flight brought expert kite fliers and kids to Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte where unique kite designs soared over Lake Ontario.

The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee organized the event to celebrate local art and community spirit.

Restaurant.com offers digital dining certificates at local restaurants with a 20% discount on orders of $10+ when using code FOOD20 through May 31.

The coupons never expire and are mobile-ready, making it easy for diners to support local eateries.

International Market Plaza Days kicked off Sunday with live music & food vendors at the plaza, and three new vendors launched their local businesses.

Events run on Sundays from May through Oct. 11, with next Sunday's program featuring a Mother’s Day celebration.

Gas prices have risen over 30 cents a gallon in the past week and now average about $4.45 nationwide, which could soon affect pumps in Rochester.

Experts say the higher rates may persist until supply issues ease (with fuel releases and production boosts underway).

Late April wildfires across New York were sparked by illegal burns + power line problems and a faulty catalytic converter, prompting officials to urge residents to follow the burn ban until May 14 and plan controlled burns to lessen future risks.

On Sunday, May 3, models walked the runway at Casa Larga Vineyards (in Perinton) to raise funds for breast cancer survivors.

In its sixth year, the event raised nearly $1 million and brought community members together around shared experiences.

Spencerport graduate Molly Guzik is leading Syracuse women's lacrosse in key offensive categories and drawing praise from coaches as she shapes the team's strategy this season.

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.