Good morning, Rochester.

Lt. John A. Joseph, a respected Rochester firefighter who battled cancer—he died Tuesday—will receive a line-of-duty funeral service at Blue Cross Arena on Wednesday, July 15, with calling hours Tuesday, July 14 at Bartolomeo and Perotto Funeral Home.

Genesee Valley Club and Van Bortel Automotive Group allegedly falsified PPP loan paperwork during the pandemic, with the club agreeing to pay $1.05 million to settle claims over a $705,000 loan and Van Bortel’s group reportedly obtaining over $7.3 million in loans, according to a federal complaint unsealed this week.

Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival will take place on Nov.

7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monroe Community College’s R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center and will feature over 50 authors and illustrators including Linda Sue Park. Free entry and parking are provided.

Friday’s RPO Under the Stars free concert at Parcel 5 celebrated America’s 250th anniversary, while today the Corn Hill Arts Festival in Corn Hill features over 300 vendors + family activities; the Geneseo Airshow and America 250 celebration at ESL Ballpark will continue through Sunday.

Trillium Health and ESL are sponsoring Rochester Pride Parade and Festival (set to begin at South Avenue at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18) to celebrate a cherished local tradition.

Trillium Health and ESL are sponsoring the 2026 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival—a cherished cultural tradition in the community.

The parade will begin at South Avenue at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is showing at Fort Hill Performing Arts Center from July 10 through July 12 — marking the venue's first musical performance since its opening.

Director Joey Johnson and cast member Lauren Ronzo bring interactive theater, musical fare, and humor to the production.

Byron-Bergen Central Schools' summer food service program served over 2,500 meals to students during its first week, and the district added a grab-and-go pickup option for families + children to receive healthy, free meals until Aug.

13.

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity, now a HUD certified agency, expanded its services in Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario counties to include homebuyer education and financial counseling (which helps families like Tiffanie Preston achieve stability); Preston closed on her home in May to create a stable future for her family.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said on Friday, July 10 he would join Team USA flag football at the 2028 Olympics if the chance arises + fulfilling his longtime dream of Olympic gold.

NFL owners approved a one-player rule per team for the event.

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.

Charlie Parr Live Performance

Time TBA — Bop Shop Records — $30 — Experience the heartfelt folk and blues sounds of Charlie Parr, a modern troubadour with deep roots in tradition.

Maplewood Rose Garden Concert Series

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. — Maplewood Rose Garden — Free entry — Enjoy intimate performances in a beautiful park setting as the Rochester City Parks Series returns.

Seers and Dreamers

6-10 p.m. — Wonderground — Sliding scale $15-$25 — Experience captivating melodies from Rochester's finest local musicians.

RPO Presents The Music of Led Zeppelin

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Kodak Center — Check website for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling fusion of symphonic power and iconic rock anthems.

Expressive Painting Workshop

2-4 p.m. — Wonderground — Sliding scale $15-$30 — Engage in a creative paint workshop that embraces exploration and joyful discoveries.

Rochester Speed Dating for Singles Aged 35-47

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kin Event Space — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in an exciting speed dating format.

Nektar Concert

8-11 p.m. — Lovin' Cup — $35-$40 — Experience an immersive concert with Nektar blending sound, lights, and visuals.

The 7th Annual Black Culture Festival

July 26–27 — Parcel 5 — Free entry — Celebrate Black culture with music, food, vendors, and entertainment reminiscent of HBCU homecoming vibes.

Start Making Sense Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square — Ticket details available online — Enjoy an evening of lively music in a vibrant setting.