Good morning, Rochester.

The trial for Ontario County teen Evan Haggett, accused of running a stop sign that caused a fatal crash killing 62-year-old Thomas Doherty in Walworth on January 2, 2024, has started in a crowded courtroom as his request not to appear was granted—his hearing is adjourned until July 28 while the victim's family seeks accountability.

Joe Locke, a Rochester Music Hall of Famer and award-winning vibraphonist, performed with his group on Sunday at the Rochester International Jazz Festival and spoke about his deep connection to the city.

The festival—running through Saturday, June 28—will offer over 285 shows across 18 stages.

Rochester native Scott Mayo, who has worked with Paul McCartney and other music legends, performed last night at Jazz Street Stage and will perform today at the Theater at Innovation Stage during his first homecoming show—returning home for a special Jazz Festival event.

Rochester hosted a global watch party for the Vera C.

Rubin Observatory’s first images on Monday, June 23 at the Strasenburgh Planetarium—where local viewers saw clear images of galaxies, nebulas, and asteroids—and the event celebrated a key local contribution to the observatory’s technology.

On Monday, Rochester schools sent kids home early because high temperatures in the 90s made classrooms unsafe + many parents supported the move to protect students.

Both the Rochester City School District and Genesee Community Charter Schools dismissed classes early then and will do so again today as forecasts show even hotter weather.

Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy on May 5, leading to 12 local pharmacy closures and a drop in prescription access; the Rochester Pharmacy Access Coalition—composed of U of R Medical Center, Rochester Regional Health, Trillium Health and Jordan Health—is helping residents transfer prescriptions and locate alternate pharmacy services as closures continue through the end of the month.

The city announced plans for the second annual Baldwin Richardson Foods Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic—Central State University will face Lane College at Rochester City Sports Complex on Saturday, Sept.

27. The game is part of Weekend of Hope, which will include a college fair at Blue Cross Arena on Sept. 25 and a pep rally on Sept. 26.

Abacab - The Music Of Genesis

9 PM – 2 AM — Bands @ Barnard — Cost info not specified — Experience the tribute to Genesis and the solo works of Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.

Beer Hall Sessions at Rohrbach Brewing Company

6-9 p.m. — Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall — Seasonal menu available — Enjoy live music with John Akers and craft brews every Thursday evening.

PPA Challenger Series - Saturday

8 p.m.-1:29 a.m. — Dinkers Pickleball Campus — Ticket availability not specified — Experience thrilling pickleball matches at this premier event in Rochester.

Conesus Lake Bike Loop

9:00 – 10:30 AM — Vitale Park — Free entry — Explore the scenic Finger Lakes while biking with fellow enthusiasts.

Becoming a Neighborhood Community

On the 15th anniversary of his book award-winning book, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, author Peter Lovenheim will talk about his experiment to connect with his neighbors after a local murder/suicide. Sponsored by Historic Brighton. Sunday, June 29, 2 -3:45 pm at Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

June 30th – July 2nd — Tri-County Sports Complex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve your ball handling and scoring with high-intensity drills at this youth basketball camp.

This Is Garth / Kid Kurry Band

9 PM – 2 AM — Bands @ Barnard — Cost info not provided — Experience a nostalgic and emotional performance of iconic Country music by JD Leonard and the Kid Kurry Band.

Fleet Feet Firecracker 4 Mile Race

8 a.m. — Perinton Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a lively 4-mile run, a beloved local tradition since 1976.

EMO NIGHT Silent Disco

8 PM - 12 AM — Montage Music Hall — $10 - $20 — Rock out to your favorite emo hits at a unique Silent Disco experience.

Brick Wall Summer Goalie Camp 2025

9:00 AM – 1:31 PM — Lakeshore Hockey Arena — $285 — Hone your goaltending skills this summer with specialized training for young athletes.