Good morning, Rochester.

Golf for COPS will host a fundraiser at Oak Hill from June 28-29 to aid families of fallen officers, organized by McDavid Group Charities.

The two-day event features a golf tournament led by director Christine Keene and committee member Dave Christa.

Ross Dress for Less will debut two new stores on July 18—one at 2335 Marketplace Drive in Henrietta and another at 525 Titus Ave in Irondequoit.

They will be the third and fourth in the local market following recent openings in Gates and Victor.

RIT is inviting local business leaders to pitch ideas at its sixth annual small business competition with a chance to win $25,000 + Center for Urban Entrepreneurship director Ebony Miller provided details during an ARC Rochester session.

On Thursday, the Rochester International Jazz Festival featured memorable shows at Kilbourn Hall, The Duke on Main, and the Wegmans stage; Camila Meza, Everything Yes, and Galactic energized the crowd despite brief early rain cancellations.

On Friday, June 26, a large crowd gathered downtown for the 23rd Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Gladys Knight headlined at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and Ana Popovic delivered a free set at Parcel 5 — drawing fans to celebrate local music culture.

The Memorial Art Gallery’s new Open MIC program uses a Harvard-developed method to spark art discussion among members.

It meets twice a month and will expand as free admission begins next year.

Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford is hosting National Youth Takeover Day today, offering free admission for Gen Z (ages 14 to 29) along with guided tours, a 19th century town hall reenactment, and a look at a new voting machine from the Monroe County Board of Elections.

The Rochester Education Foundation & M&T Bank hosted their 17th Musical Instrument Donation Drive at the Rochester International Jazz Festival on Friday, June 26, providing musical instruments to local schools and adults to boost music education access.

The event brought fresh support to community music programs.

Rochester has reopened Pont de Rennes in the High Falls District after crews replaced the faulty deck coating that had led to temporary closures in May and earlier this month.

Constellation filed an application with federal nuclear regulators to extend the Ginna plant operating license to 2049, linking the effort to the renewal of New York's Zero Emissions Credit program.

The nuclear facility in Ontario generates 576 megawatts to power 400,000 homes — supporting state energy goals.

At Rochester Public Market on Thursday, fans cheered Team USA in its final group stage match despite a 3-2 loss to Turkey as the team secured Group D; a watch party held Friday featured live music and soccer activities, with Team USA set to play Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1.

Brighton native Ernie Clement, who plays for the Blue Jays, will start for the American League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia after winning the fan vote with 3,232,932 votes.

Sip & Glow: Blacklight Paint Party

7-9 p.m. — Wonderground — $25 — Experience a neon-lit creative journey with blacklight painting and mocktails under expert guidance.

IATT - Rochester Concert

6-9 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience a night of live music featuring The Art Of Deception & Farsight with special guests.

NNB - The Party Rock Experience at the 4th of July Celebration

11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Irondequoit Town Hall — Shuttle service $1 — Celebrate Independence Day with family fun, food trucks, and fireworks.

Slow Jamz R&B Celebration

3-9 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy an unforgettable outdoor R&B day party with food, drinks, and your favorite hits.

Rochester Speed Dating for Singles in Their 30s and 40s

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Eagle Vale Golf Club — Ticket required — Connect with up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly environment.

Yoga in Washington Square

5:30 – 6:30 PM — Washington Square Park — Free entry — Engage in a fun Vinyasa yoga class that emphasizes movement, breath, and balance in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The Seven Wonders Concert Series

6:00 – 10:00 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square — $7 entry — Enjoy a vibrant mix of music every Thursday night this summer in Rochester's concert series.

FJ Tribute Concert

7-11 p.m. — Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester — Tickets now on sale — Experience the music of Foreigner, Journey, and classic rock legends.

Rochester Anime-Fest

10 AM - 5 PM — RIT Inn & Conference Center — Exhibitor fees apply — A vibrant celebration of anime culture with collectibles, industry professionals, and fandom fun.

Nail Bite & Strange Culture Concert

6-9 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Get your tickets online — Heavy metal with genre-defying creativity takes the stage in Rochester.