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Save the Date
Sat, Mar 7: Live from the Valley Benefit Concert at Three Heads
Brewing at Genesee Valley Council on the Arts
Sun, Mar 8: Sweat: A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play by Lynn Nottage at Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester
Sun, Mar 8: Women in Music Festival at Nazareth University Arts Center
Sun, Mar 8: Jazz by the Book: Collegiate a cappella at Writers & Books
Thu, Mar 12: The Cherry Orchard - The Classics Company By Anton Chekhov at Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC)
Fri, Mar 13: Honoring Heroes: A Night of Fortune & Fate at Monroe Golf Course from Ability Partners Foundation
Fri, Mar 13: Make a Connection!: 45+ at Memorial Art Gallery
Sat, Mar 14: Haudenosaunee Winter Games, Food & Storytelling at Ganondagan State Historic Site
Sun, Mar 15: Backyard Chickens
202 at Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Sun, Mar 15: Third Sundays @3pm Concert: Lenten Choral Meditation at
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Rochester, NY
Sun, Mar 15: “America the Beautiful!” - Organist Lance Luce at Rochester Theater Organ Society
Fri, Mar 20: GCV&M Maple Sugar Festival 2026 at Genesee Country Village & Museum
Fri, Mar 20: The Cry of Jeremiah at Rochester Oratorio Society
Sat, Mar 21: Golden Link presents Low Lily at Golden Link Folk Singing Society
Sat, Mar 21: Ferret Fest: Spring Craft & Play Day at Furever Ferrets Sanctuary
Sat, Mar 21: Maple Weekend 2026 at Schoff's Sugar Shack
Sat, Mar 21: Dream Factory Casino Night Fundraising Event at Car Club of Rochester
Sun, Mar 22: Maple Sugaring Weekend at Cumming Nature Center of RMSC Sun, Mar 22: Brit Floyd at Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) - West Herr Auditorium Theatre Tue, Mar 24: Kimberly Akimbo at Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) - West Herr Auditorium Theatre
Sat, Mar 28: FLX REX - Finger Lakes Robotics Expo at Corning Museum of Glass
Sat, Apr 4: 2026 Riedman Foundation Trout Derby at The Riedman Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park |
Note from your publisher March has arrived with a truly impressive slate of local events, offering everything from high-stakes drama and world-class music to quiet moments in nature. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in the immersive visuals of a planetarium concert, explore the powerful stories told on our local stages, or simply enjoy a Saturday morning at a maple sugar bush, there is a wealth of talent and tradition to tap into this weekend.
It’s a wonderful time to get out and support the artists, educators, and organizations that make our area so vibrant. Last weekend, I took in Geva Theatre's current production, Barefoot in the Park,
which is playing on their Wilson Stage through March 29.
Barefoot in the Park was a 1960s staple: The original Broadway run opened on October 23, 1963 at the Biltmore Theatre and didn't close until June 25, 1967. By the time it took its final bow, it had played 1,530 performances, and it became known as a thematic predecessor to
sitcoms of the '60s and '70s. A 2026 audience necessarily relates to the production differently than audiences did 50 years ago, but in the hands of director Rachel Alderman and a stellar cast, it remains a hilariously sharp study in what happens when romantic ideals meet the reality of shared life. I was particularly struck by the nostalgic set design and how our own perspectives on the characters have evolved over the decades; we experience it as a warm, nostalgic time capsule. It is a
fantastic night of theater for our Beyond The Nest community—click here for my review that shows how this 'show about nothing' still has plenty to say in 2026. And click here for tickets. —Debra Ross,
publisher
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March 6-14, 2026 at MuCCC: In Anton Chekhovʼs timeless masterpiece The Cherry Orchard, an aristocratic family returns to their beloved estate only to watch it slip away as debts mount and the estate is sold out from under them. At once funny and heartbreaking, the play captures a world on the brink of change, as the beautiful cherry orchard is cut down and a fading old order gives way to a brash new one. Directed by Mark Cuddy.
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March 5 & 6, 7:30pm: A one-of-a-kind concert experience accompanied by original live music by Grammy-nominated chamber ensemble, fivebyfive, with immersive video presented on the full dome of the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium to honor the superpower, strength, and vulnerability of our most precious commodity: WATER
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Join us on Friday, March 6 from 6:30–8:30 PM for an unforgettable night of live jazz in Downtown Rochester. Enjoy the smooth sounds of Melvin Henderson and Herb Smith while sipping your favorite wines, craft beers, and savoring delicious small plates at Flight Wine Bar. Whether you're planning a date night, a fun evening with friends, or just want to unwind after a long week, our warm and welcoming atmosphere makes Flight Wine Bar the perfect spot.
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The Company Theatre of Rochester’s production of Shakespeare’s timeless JULIUS CAESAR runs March 6-22, 2026, at their 28 Lawn Street Rochester location. Performances run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors 60+ and students, and may be purchased through The Company Theatre’s box office, www.thecompanytheatreroc.org/box-office. Special group rates for 10 or more are available by emailing info@thecompanytheatreroc.org.
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March 7-22 at the JCC Centerstage: Based on interviews with working-class residents of Reading, PA, a group of factory workers share laughs, drinks, and dreams of a better life until layoffs and picket lines threaten their ability to stay afloat. Originally scheduled for 2020 and cancelled due to pandemic shutdowns, this insightful, powerful, and humorous play, at last, comes to the JCC stage.
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The Nazareth University School of Music hosts its fourth Women in Music Festival to celebrate the artistry of women composers. This concert will feature guest performers as well as students and faculty from the Eastman School of Music, Nazareth University, and SUNY Buffalo State University. Director and founder: Dr. Bonnie Choi.
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Join us for bowling, food, & fun to support graduation & lasting success for homeless teens!
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March Maple Open House - A free event to learn how syrup is made, taste maple products and walk the trails through the sugar bush! Enjoy an optional pancake breakfast! A great event for family and friends!
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Join the Princeton vocal jazz a cappella group The Katzenjammers on Saturday March 7th, 7pm, as they perform their signature concert for a Rochester audience at Hochstein Performance Hall. They will be joined by the University of Rochester's YellowJackets for an unforgettable evening of collegiate a cappella music at its finest. This is a fun, family friendly show of broadway, vocal jazz, and classic hits from both ensembles that will be enjoyed by all.
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Springtime is a buzzing time filled with migration happening all over the world! Join the Montezuma Audubon Center and Braddock Bay Raptor Research for a presentation of raptor migration as well as an up-close look at some live bird of prey ambassadors. After our presentation, we will head out on the MAC trails for a 1-mile leisure birding walk to spot any raptors soaring overhead or perched in our trees.
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On display through Mar 22: Image City Photography Gallery, located on University Avenue in Rochester, proudly presents RED 2026: The Power of Crimson, an exhibition exploring the emotional and compositional power of one of photography’s most compelling colors. This vibrant show demonstrates how red refuses to whisper—it announces itself. The color of heat, pulse, warning, celebration, and love, red becomes more than pigment; it becomes presence. There is no admission fee, and the Gallery is accessible to everyone.
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Are you a fan of family history? Do you wonder who your ancestors were and how you can learn more about them? Whether you are an experienced researcher or just starting out, we invite you to join our friendly, informal monthly gathering. Explore your questions, share your discoveries, and research your family’s past alongside fellow ancestry seekers. Join the club as we explore a different topic each month March's topic: WikiTree and the US Black Heritage Project presented by John Stewart
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Navajo weaving in this rare opportunity to learn from acclaimed weaver Marilou Schultz, one of the finest Navajo artisans in the world. This workshop not only offers participants the chance to weave a small rug on an upright loom but also provides invaluable insights into the cultural significance and technical intricacies of this revered art form.
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Join the Princeton vocal jazz a cappella group The Katzenjammers on Sunday March 8th, 7pm, for a cozy set of music at Writers & Books. This is a fun, family friendly up-close show of broadway, vocal jazz, and classic hits that will be enjoyed by all.
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Lovely local experiences are in your future! |
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