Good morning, Rochester.

Owner Jose Guevara of Tavos Antojitos y Tequila at 425 Merchants Road in North Winton Village keeps his family's 30-year legacy alive by serving authentic Mexican cuisine that has drawn loyal local fans for three years — many say its genuine flavors and warm community make it a cherished dining spot in Rochester.

Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ will run from January 13 to January 18, 2026 at the West Herr Auditorium — tickets are now on sale for eight performances.

The Rochester City School District launched a district-wide campaign called Level Up for Reading Monday at 10:27 a.m.—everyone in the community is urged to pause and read to help improve literacy outcomes.

A new ESL branch opened Monday in Rochester's Bull's Head neighborhood — it is located on West Main Street and Churchlea Place and features a mural painted by local artist Shawn Dunwoody, while local officials said the branch will help residents gain easier access to nearby banking services.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that $30 million in emergency funds will be fast-tracked to help New Yorkers with food insecurity due to a possible federal shutdown — the funds will provide 16 million meals and an extra $11 million for food banks while SNAP users will be notified by November 1 of any changes.

The Bills enter their Sunday game against the Chiefs with key defensive players including Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones sidelined due to injuries—while the Chiefs report guard Trey Smith is doubtful and offensive tackle Josh Simmons is out for personal reasons.

Retroween Bash

8-11 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $20 — Dance the night away at the ultimate Halloween retro party featuring 80s and 90s music.

Josh Ritter Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Rose Marie and John Beston Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of captivating melodies from one of America's greatest living songwriters.

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - Swan Lake

7:00-8:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting performance of Swan Lake by the acclaimed State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.

Rochester Americans vs Syracuse Crunch

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Check FloHockey for streaming options — Exciting hockey showdown between two fierce rivals in the AHL.

Housing 101: Patio Building Workshop

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — Free entry — Learn how to construct a patio with expert guidance from a local housing manager.

JAWS IN CONCERT

7:00-8:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Experience the legendary film JAWS with a live orchestra performing its iconic score.

Hiking Event with Dogs at North Ponds Park

10:00 – 11:30 AM — North Ponds Apartments & Townhomes — Free entry — Explore the scenic Bird Sanctuary and Chiyoda Trails with your furry friends or solo.

WBEE's Guitars & Stars Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an evening of great music featuring local talent.

Knitting Basics Workshop

12-1 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $25.00 — Learn essential knitting techniques and start your creative journey in this hands-on workshop.

Grace O'Malley Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy @ The Carlson — Tickets available — Experience an evening of laughter with live comedy from Grace O'Malley.

Office/Retail Assistant

Support both our front-end retail environment and back-office operations. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable and customer-focused, and enjoys variety in their workday, combining customer interaction, office tasks, and hands-on operational support. If you have a background in retail or hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering great service, we want to hear from you. 30-40hrs/week, in person on location