FAIRS & CELEBRATIONS
ARTWalk Alive! Sep 14. Live music, dance, and spoken word performances, art and food. ARTWalk, University Ave. 473-5787, rochesterARTWalk.org.
Barnard Carnival Jun 25-28. Rides, games, food, kiddie parade, fireman's parade. 380 Maiden Lane, Greece. Wed-Fri 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat noon-midnight. 611-1440, barnardfire.org.
Big Rib Bar-B-Que and Blues Fest Jul 10-13. Live music, food vendors, BBQ contest. Highland Park, off Goodman St. mybigrib.com.
BrightonCanal Festival Aug 10. Live music, family activities, pony rides, food and games. Meridian Centre Park, 700 Meridian Centre Blvd. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 784-5260, townofbrighton.org.
Canandaigua 4th of July Parade Jul 4. S Main Street, Canandaigua. 10 a.m. Free. 396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
Canandaigua Art & Music Festival Jul 18-20. S Main Street, Canandaigua. Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
Central New York Scottish Games & Celtic Festival Aug 9. Live music and games. Long Branch Park, Liverpool. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $4-$10. 315-463-8876, cnyscots.com
Churchville Lions Club Country Fair Aug 16-17. Tractor pulls, arts and crafts, kids games, live entertainment, food, fireworks display. West Buffalo St and Park Rd, Churchville. churchvillelions.org.
Downtown July 4 Celebration Jul 4. Fireworks. Downtown Rochester. 10 p.m. 428-6697, cityofrochester.gov.
East End Night Life Festival Jul 11. East End District. 5-11 p.m. 234-0630.
Erie County Fair Aug 6-17. 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg. 716-649-3900, americas-fair.com.
Fairport Fourth of July Celebration Jul 4. Race, vendors, arts & crafts, food, live music, parade. Perinton Park, Rt 31F and O'Connor Rd, Fairport. 586-9840, perintonchamber.com.
Fairport Music and Food Festival Aug 23. Live entertainment, food and vendors. Canal Area, Downtown Fairport. Noon-9 p.m. 703-0957, fairportmusicfest.com.
Finger Lakes Wine Festival Jul 18-20. Watkins Glen International. $15-$40. 866-461-7223, flwinefest.com
FlourCity Brewer's Fest Aug 15. Frontier Field. Hosted by Rohrbach Brewing Co. 6 p.m. $20-$25. 594-9800, fcbrewfest.com.
Garlic Festival Aug 2-3. Vendors, cooking demos, music. Fox Run Vineyards, Penn Yan. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 800-636-9786, foxrunvineyards.com.
Genesee County Fair Jul 15-19. Genesee County Fairgrounds, Route 5, Batavia. gcfair.com
Geneseo Summer Festival Jul 11-13. Arts & crafts displays, food, sidewalk sales, teddy bear parade. Village Park and Main St, Geneseo. 243-0296, geneseorotary.org.
Geneva Summer Arts Festival Full summer calendar of events, plays, concerts. 315-521-1876, genevarts.com.
Great Blue Heron Music Festival Jul 4-6. Music festival focusing on folk, blues, country, zydeco, rock. Waits Corners Rd, Sherman. 716-487-1781, greatblueheron.com.
Henrietta Fourth of July Celebration Jul 4. Live music, crafts, food and fireworks display. Veteran's Memorial Park, 515 Calkins Rd. 4-10 p.m. 359-2540, townofhenrietta.org.
Hilton Fire Department Carnival Jul 23-28. Kiddie parade, fireman's parade, live music and food. 135 South Ave, Hilton. hiltonfd.org.
Irondequoit Fourth of July Celebration Jul 3-4. Thu arts, crafts, entertainment (2:30-11 p.m.) | Fri parade (11 a.m.), arts, crafts, entertainment (2:30-11 p.m.) | Town Hall, 1280 Titus Ave. irondequoit.org.
Labor Day Parade Sep 1. Downtown Rochester. 11 a.m. 263-2650.
Macedonian Festival Jul 25-27. Ethnic food, folk dancing, live music. St. Dimitria's Church, 235 Telephone Rd, West Henrietta. Fri 5-11 p.m., Sat noon-1 a.m., Sun noon-10 p.m. Free. macedonianfest.com.
Monroe County Fair Jul 9-13. Talent show, animals, kids activities, music. motor racing. 2695 E Henrietta Rd. 334-4000, mcfair.com.
Ontario County Fair Jul 21-26. Demolition derby, motor racing, kids activities, music. Ontario County Fairgrounds, County Road 10, Canandaigua. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 394-4987, ontariocountyfair.org.
Oswego Harborfest Jul 24-27. Live music, shopping, food, and fireworks along the water. Various venues in Oswego. 315-343-6858, oswegoharborfest.com
Pageant of Steam Aug 6-9. Displays of antique tractors and steam engines; flea market; tractor pull; live music. Off routes 5 & 20, Canandaigua. Wed 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Thu-Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m. $5. 315-331-4022, pageantofsteam.org.
Peach Festival Aug 23. Peach treats, peach wine. Penguin Bay Winery, Route 414, Hector. Noon-5 p.m. 315-549-8326, penguinbaywinery.com.
Penfield Independence Day Celebration Jul 3-4. Food games, music, parade and fireworks. Harris Whalen Park, across from Wegmans on Rt 441. Free. 340-8655, penfield.org.
PerintonPark Summer Fest Jul 27. Bike rodeo, duck races, canoe rentals, children's games and live music. Perinton Park, O'Connor Rd and Rt 31F, Fairport. 1-6 p.m. 223-0770, perinton.org.
Perry Chalk Festival Jul 12. Professional and amateur chalk artists draw on asphalt. Borden Avenue, downtown Perry. 237-5375, perrychalkfestival.com.
Rochester Harborfest and Carousel Festival Jun 20-22. Ontario Beach Park, Lake and Beach aves. Free. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov.
Rush Firemen's Carnival Jul 17-19. Rides, parade, entertainment. Firemens Field, Rush. 533-2058, rushfd.org.
Southwest Family Health Fair Aug 4. Wilson Commencement Academy, 501 Genesee St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov.
Sodus Point Fourth of July Festivities Jul 3-4. Kiddie parade, antique car displays, food, vendors and fireworks display. Sodus Point Lighthouse grounds, Village of Sodus Point. 315-483-4936, greatsodusbay.org.
Spirit of America Independence Day Party Jul 4. Rides, games, family activities, food, live music and fireworks display. Grace and Truth Sports Park, 373 North Greece Rd. 3 p.m.-dark. 615-3991, thespiritofamerica.info.
Wayne County Fair Aug 11-16. Beauty pageant, demolition derby, racing, music, kids activities.152-239 W. Jackson St., Palmyra. 315-597-5372, waynecountyfair.org.
Webster Fireman's Carnival Jul 9-12. Rides, games, food, live music, kiddie parade and firemen's parade. Fireman's Field, Webster. 872-1881, websterfire.com.
Webster Summer Celebration Jun 28. Entertainment, kids events, rides, fireworks. Webster Firemen's Field. 4-10 p.m. 872-7103, websterparksandrecreation.org.
WebsterVillage Days Aug 15-16. Games, crafts, family activities, food and music. Fri 5-11 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.- 11 p.m. websterbid.com.
Yates County Fair Jul 8-12. Petting zoo, food, live entertainment, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby and fireworks display. Yates County Fairgrounds, off Rt 14A, Penn Yan. 315-536-3830, freewebs.com/yatescountyfair.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Barbershop on the Beach. Jul 20. Area quartets and choruses harmonize. Ontario Beach Park, off Lake Avenue. Noon-6 p.m. 865-3320.
Bikes, Blues, and Bar-B-Que Jul 26. Blues music, food, vendors and motorcycle displays. Highbanks Recreation Area, Letchworth State Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 493-3600.
Canandaigua Rotary Pier Dance Jul 26. Music, dancing, food and live entertainment. Canandaigua City Pier. 4-11:30 p.m. 396-0300.
Canandaigua Summer Art Walk Jun 27. S Main St, Canandaigua. 2-9 p.m. Free. 396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
Canandaigua Summer Wine Walk Jul 5, Aug 2. S Main St, Canandaigua. 4-6 p.m. Purchase of tasting glass required. 396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
Civil War Re-enactment Aug 15-17. Live battle re-enactments. Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin. 964-2462.
Cool Whites, Hot Nights Jul 19. Live jazz and white wine tastings. Niagara Wine Trail . $20.
Deja Victor 1978 Aug 8. Live music, best dressed 70's contest, games and prizes and movie. Dryer Rd Park, Victor. 7-11 p.m. 742-0140, victorny.org.
Drum Corps Associates World Championships Aug 29-31. PAETEC Park, 460 Oak St. $25-$65, dcacorps.org.
Grapehound Wine Tour Jul 24-27. Greyhound adoption celebration with wine tastings, dog treats, and ice cream socials. Montezuma Winery (Thurs & Sat), King Ferry & Long Point Wineries (Fri), Six Mile Creek (Sat) Taughannock Falls State Park (Sun). Thurs 6-9 p.m., Fri noon-7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $25-$30. grapehounds.com.
Hemlock "Little World's" Fair Jul 15-19. Agricultural exhibits, petting zoo, horse shows, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby and live music. Hemlock Fairgrounds, Rt 15A, Hemlock. 367-3370, hemlockfair.org.
Hill Cumorah Pageant Jul 11-12, 15-19. Cast of 650, pyrotechnics, music; presents stories from the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Hill Cumorah, on Route 21, near Palmyra. 9:15 p.m. 315-597-5851, hillcumorah.org/Pageant.
Historic Houseparts Classic Film Festival Aug 26-30. "Cinema at Sunset." Live music and short films. Highland Bowl. Free. Shuttle service available from MCC. 325-2329, historichouseparts.com.
Hunter's Hope Candlelight Ball Aug 1. Dinner and auction for charity. Clarion Riverside Hotel. $150. 877-984-4673, huntershope.org.
JCC Rochester Jewish Film Festival Jul 13-21. Screening of Jewish films from across the globe. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 461-2000 x235, rjff.org.
Lyons Peppermint Days Jul 10-13. Food, live entertainment, farmers market, arts and crafts, kiddie parade, grand parade, car show and fireworks display. Village of Lyons. 527-6510, waynecountytourism.com.
Madagascar Fete Jul 26. Fundraiser for zoo, silent auction, animal encounters, live music, dinner. Seneca Park Zoo, 222 St Paul St. 6-11 p.m. $30. 336-7200, senecaparkzoo.org.
Midsummer Night's Tasting Aug 1-2. Hurd Orchards, Rt 104 and Monroe-Orleans County Line Rd, Holley. 6-8:30 p.m. 638-8838, hurdorchards.com.
Movies at the Beach Every Tuesday starting Jul 8. Ontario Beach Park, Charlotte. Dark. Free. 753-PARK, monroecounty.gov.
Movies at the Bowl Every Thursday starting Jul 10. Highland Bowl, Highland Park, off Goodman/Highland. Dark. Free. 753-PARK, monroecounty.gov.
Palmyra Pirate Weekend Aug 8-10. Bed races, pirate kazoo band, food. Village of Palmyra. Piratesoftheeriecanal.com.
Picnic in the Park Jul 4. Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council. Centennial Park, Richmond Ave, Batavia. Noon-5 p.m. Free, 343-9313.
Ribbin' on the River Jul 18-20. BBQ rib festival with live music on Court St between South Ave and Exchange Blvd. 758-5300, bluecrossarena.com.
Ride for IndependenceAug 2. 15-, 31-, or 62.5-mile bike ride to benefit Thomson Health. Onanda Park, 4965 W Lake Rd, Canandaigua. 8 a.m. $35. 396-6050, thompsonhealth.com.
River of Light Laser and Light Shows Fri-Sat through Aug 30, plus Sun-Mon Aug 31-Sep 1. High Falls pedestrian bridge. 9:30 p.m. 428-6697, cityofrochester.gov.
Rochester International Jazz Festival Jun 13-21. More than 250 shows held at 18 venues. rochesterjazz.com.
Rochester MusicFest Jun 22. Soul, hip-hop and jazz w/The Roots, Kool & the Gang. Paetec Park, Oak St.1 p.m. $25-$37.50. rochestermusicfest.com.
Sweet Music at the Lake. Jul 27. Local musical talent. Ontario Beach Park, off Lake Avenue. Noon-7 p.m. 865-3320.
Taste of RochesterJun 27-29. Main Street, Downtown Rochester. Fri noon-11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-11p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fee for wine and food sampling. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov.
ZooBrew Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 8, Sep 5. Live music, 21-and-over after-hours event. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St. 6-9 p.m. $3-$5. 336-7200, senecaparkzoo.org.
SHOWS & SALES
Artful Weekend Aug 16-17. Artwork for show and sale. Niagara Wine Trail wineries. $20. niagarawinetrail.org.
Arts at the Gardens Aug 23-24. Arts and crafts show, garden tours. Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St, Canandaigua. 394-4922, artsathtegardens.org.
Brockport Merchants Sidewalk Sale Jul 11-13. Downtown Brockport. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. brockportny.org.
Bug Bust Aug 3. Volkswagen car display and show, sponsored by the Finger Lakes Region Volkswagen Club. Webster High School, 875 Ridge Rd, Webster. 671-5914, flvwc.com.
Canandaigua Summer Sidewalk Sale Jul 24-27. Downtown Canandaigua. Free. 396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
ESL International Air Show Jul 12-13. Aircraft display, flying performances, vendors and food. Greater Rochester International Airport. eslairshow.com.
Geneseo Air Show Jul 11-13. 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum, Geneseo Airport, Rte 63. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$15. 243-2100, 1941hag.org.
Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antiques Show Aug 16-17. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $7, kids under 12 free. 315-824-2462, bouckvilleantiqueshows.com.
FARMERS MARKETS
Brighton Farmers Market Sun 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct 26 | Rain or shine, Brighton High School Parking Lot, 1150 S Winton Rd | townofbrighton.org
Brockport Farmers Market Sun 8 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct | Market St between Main and Water St | 637-5300 | brockportny.org
Canandaigua Farmers Market Sat 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Oct 25 | Mill Street Market Pavilion, between Phoenix and Beeman, Canandaigua | canandaigua.govoffice.com
Chili Farmers Market Sat 8 a.m.-1 p.m., July-Oct | United Methodist Church parking lot, 2200 Westside Drive | 429-7047
East Rochester Sun 8 a.m.-noon, July through mid-Nov | Techniplex Plaza parking lot, 300 Main St | 387-9147
Fairport Farmers Market Sat 7 a.m.-noon, through mid-Nov | Fleet Bank parking lot, S Main St | 223-6795
Foodlink Farmers Market Wed 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Washington Square Park. Jul-Sep. 328-3380 x 154.
Greece Ridge Mall Farmers Market Thu & Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May through mid-Nov | 271 Greece Ridge Rd, 225-1140
Irondequoit Farmers Market Thu 4-8 p.m. through Oct 30. Irondequoit Town Hall. irondequoit.org.
MonroeVillage Farmer's Market Wed 4:30-7:30 p.m. through Oct | 700 Monroe Ave | monroevillage.org
Perry Farmers Market Sat 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Borden Ave, Perry. perryfarmersmarket.com.
PittsfordColonyPlazaTue & Sat 8:30 a.m.-2:30, July through Oct | Pittsford Colony Plaza, 3349 Monroe Ave.
Rochester Public Market Sat 5 a.m.- 3 p.m., Tue & Thu 6 a.m.-1 p.m. 280 N Union St | Every Sat though Oct 25: "Chef's Day at the Market"; area chefs demonstrate recipes | Every Sun through Oct 12 (no Oct. 4 or 11): Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas, public garage sales, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | 428-6770, cityofrochester.gov.
Rush Community Farmers Market Thu 3-6:30 p.m., July-Oct | Rush United Methodist Church, 6200 Rush-Lima Rd, 533-2170.
Scottsville Farmers Market Sun 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Scottsville Ice Arena, 1800 Scottsville-Chili Rd, Wheatland, 889-1810
South Wedge Farmers Market Thu 4-8 p.m., through Oct. Behind Boulder Coffee Company, 100 Alexander St. 546-7505, swfarmersmarket.org.
Webster Farmers Market Sat 8:30 a.m.-noon, July-Oct | Corner of South Ave (Rt 250) and Main St (Rt 404), Municipal parking lot
Westside Farmers Market Tue 4-8 p.m. through Oct 28 | 34 Monica St | swfarmersmarket.org
RECREATION
Architecture for Lunch Tours Led by Landmark Society of Western NY. Jun 20: meet at Washington Square Park. 12:10-12:35 p.m. Free. 546-7029 x10, landmarksociety.org.
Canandaigua Lady Boat Tours Tues-Sun. Scenic tours on Lake Canandaigua, including lunch and dinner cruises. Steamboat Landing, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua. 394-5365, steamboatlandingonline.com.
Colonial Belle Boat Tours Scenic boat tours, including lunch and dinner cruises. | Jun 20, Jul 14 & 30, Aug 18, Sept 11, Oct 4: Jimmy Buffett Cruise | Jun 26, Jul 17, Aug 7 & 21, Sept 18, Oct 9: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise | Jul 4: Downtown Fireworks Cruise | 400 Packetts Landing, Fairport. 223-9470, colonialbelle.com.
Corn Hill Navigation Scenic canal and river cruises, daily through October. $6-$12, box lunches extra. Genesee River, Corn Hill Landing, Exchange Boulevard; Erie Canal, Schoen Place, Pittsford. 262-5561, samandmary.org.
Erie Canal Fishing Derby Jul 8-20. Canal between the mouth of the Niagara River and Main St Bridge, Rt 98, Albion. 716-772-7972.
Fairport Crew Club Adult Rowing Program Sessions Jun 23-Jul 14, Jul 16-Aug 6, Jun 24-Aug 5. Learn to row and recreational rowing. $175. fccadultrowing.googlepages.com.
Fat Tire Festival Jul 19. Cross-country mountain bike race, demonstrations, live music and food. Dryer Rd Park, Victor. 742-0140, victorrmtbc.com.
Finger LakesLand Trust Talks and Treks Jun 22: "Conservation Easement Walk on the Darlington Property". Meet at the Candor Family Health Care Center at 1:30 p.m. 275-9487, fllt.org .
Finger Lakes Scenic Railway Tours Daily through Dec. Scenic railroad excursions through the Finger Lakes region. Call for full details: 315-374-4994, fingerlakesscenicrailway.com.
Furry Scurry 10k Race and 1-Mile Dog Walk Jun 28. Downtown Rochester. 8 a.m. vsas.org, rochesteranimalservices.com.
GeneseeLand Trust Tours Jun 21: Backyard Habitat Garden Tour (exploring habitats throughout Rochester, Brighton and Penfield), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Jul 8: Butterfly Walk at Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve, 10 a.m. | Jul 12: Exploring Gosnell Big Woods Preserve, reservations necessary | Land Trust office, 500 East Ave. 256-2130, geneseelandtrust.org.
Genesee Waterways Canoe and kayak rental everyday through early Oct. 149 Elmwood Ave. Mon-Fri: 5 p.m.-dusk; Sat-Sun: 3-8 p.m. 328-3960, geneseewaterways.org.
HarborTown Belle Boat Tours Daily through Oct. Paddlewheel boat cruises on the Genesee River, Irondequoit Bay, and Lake Ontario. | Thursdays through Oct: "An Evening on the River with Mark Twain" cruises | Port of Rochester, Lake Ave, Charlotte. 342-1810, harbortownbelle.com.
Jungle Jog 5K Jul 20. Also includes Seneca Park Mile run/walk; kids fun run. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 8:15 a.m. $18-$25 (kids free). 336-7200, senecaparkzoo.org.
LakeOntarioCounty Fall Trout and Salmon Derby Aug 15-Sep 1. Lake Ontario Waters. 888-REEL-2-IN, loc.org.
LakeOntario Pro-Am Tournament Fishing contest. Jul 12-13: Oswego County; Jul 19-20: Wayne County. lakeontarioproam.com.
LetchworthState Park Scenic trails, camping grounds and educational events. | Jul 8-Aug 26: Learn about Letchworth Series, Lower Falls Restaurant | Letchworth State Park, Castile. 493-3600, nysparks.ny.us.
MountHopeCemeteryTours Saturdays and Sundays through Oct, Sat 1p.m., Sun 2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. "Twilight Tours" available Thu evenings through Aug 7, 7 p.m., $4. | Themed tours: Jun 13: "Mischief, Murder and Mayhem," 7 p.m. | Jun 14: "Famous Artists," 10 a.m. | Jun 28: "Brewery Tour," noon | Jul 12: Mount Hope's "Section G," 11 a.m. | Aug 2: Civil War Tour, 1:30 p.m. | Aug 9: "Ice Cream Tour," 1:30 p.m. (meet at cemetery office, 1133 Mount Hope Ave., opposite The Distillery | All tours not otherwise noted: meet at North Gatehouse, 791 Mt. Hope Ave., opposite Robinson Dr. Free. 461-3494, fomh.org.
Musselman Triathlon Jul 12-13. Multiple race events in downtown Geneva. First race starts at 10 a.m. 315-383-3333, musselmantri.com.
Penfield Trails Committee Public Hikes Jul 12: Bay Park East | Aug 9: Ellison Park. 9-11 a.m. penfield.org.
RMSCCummingNatureCenter Walks Sat-Sun 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. | Nature Center open weekends 9a.m.-5p.m. $3/person, $10/family. 6472 Gulick Rd, Naples. 374-6160, rmsc.org.
Rochester Omnium Aug 8-10. Bicycle events, including a race through the streets of downtown Rochester. 546-4030, rochestercrit.com.
Rose Lummis Boat Tours Daily through Sep. Scenic boat tours of the Erie Canal. | Educational Tours: Mon-Fri through Oct. | Lunch Cruises: Thu 11:30 a.m., Wed-Sun, noon | Heritage Canal Cruises Mon-Sun, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. | Specialty Cruises: Wed-Sat 6 p.m. | Dinner Cruises: Sat 6 p.m. $26-31 | Basic admission: $14 adult, $10 children 2-12. Public Dock, Union St, Spencerport. 345-0733, RoseLummis.com.
Preferred Care Tuesday Nature Nights Tuesdays through Sep 30, 6 p.m. Explore nature and the city's parks and neighborhoods by bike, on foot or in a canoe. 428-6770, cityofrochester.gov for detailed schedule.
Urban Legend Run Jul 12 & 26. Meet at Fleet Street Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave. 8 a.m. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov.
SPORTS
Armond Bassett Memorial Canoe Race Jun 28. Recreational race, prizes. Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Ave. 11 a.m. 315-986-8361, monroecountysports.org.
Batavia Downs Starting Jul 30: harness racing most Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Oct 4: Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace. 8315 Park Rd, Batavia. 343-3750, batavia-downs.com.
Buffalo Bills Training camp: Jul 25-Aug 20, St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave | Pre-season home games: Aug 28 v. Detroit Lions, 6:30 p.m. Ralph Wilson Stadium, 1 Bills Dr, Orchard Park | 800-441-5942, buffalobills.com.
Canandaigua Speedway Saturdays through Sept 20: stock car racing, 7 p.m. Ontario County Fairgrounds, County Road 10, Canandaigua. 394-0961, canandaiguaspeedway.com.
Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials Jul 17-20. Horse riding competition. Murray Rd, Victor. $10 per car for parking. stuarthorsetrials.org.
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack Daily through Nov 1: thoroughbred racing starting at 1:10 p.m., Fridays: 12:35 p.m. Route 96, Farmington. 935-5252, fingerlakesgaming.com.
Musselman Triathlon Jul 12-13. Seneca Lake State Park, Geneva. 315-636-4268, musselmantri.com.
Rochester Greywolves Lacrosse Club Home games: Jun 20 v. Newton Golden Eagles, 8 p.m. | Jul 12 v. Pinewoods Smoke, 7 p.m. | Genesee Valley Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave. rochestergreywolves.com.
Rochester Open Water Challenge Jun 28. 3- and 10-mile kayak races, vendors, boating displays and demonstrations. Ontario Beach Park. 288-2830, rochesteropenwaterchallenge.com.
Rochester Raging Rhinos Men's Soccer Home games: Jun 20 v. Carolina RailHawks, 7:35 p.m. | Jul 5 v. Vancouver Whitecaps, 7:35 p.m. | Jul 11 v. Seattle Sounders, 8 p.m. | Jul 13 v. Miami FC, 6 p.m. | Jul 25 v. Montreal Impact, 8 p.m. | Aug 3 v. Atlanta Silverbacks, 6 p.m. | Aug 10 v. Puerto Rico Islanders, 6 p.m. | Aug 16 v. Minnesota Thunder, 7:35 p.m. | Aug 23 v. Atlanta Silverbacks, 7:35 p.m. | Sep 6 v. Portland Timbers, 7:35 p.m. | Sep 12 v. Puerto Rico Islanders, 8 p.m. | PAETEC Park, 460 Oak St. $10-$25. 232-1900, rhinossoccer.com.
Rochester Raging Rhinos Women's Soccer Home games: Jun 21 v. Ottawa Fury Women, 7:35 p.m. | Jul 6 v. London Gryphons, 2 p.m. | Jul 19 v. Laval Cometes, 7:35 p.m. | Jul 20 v. Toronto Lynx Women, 2 p.m. | PAETEC Park, 460 Oak St. $10-$25. 232-1900, rhinossoccer.com.
Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse Home games: Jun 28 v. LA Riptide, 7:30 p.m. | Jul 12 v. Washington Bayhawks, 7:30 p.m. | Jul 26 v. Boston Cannons, 7:30 p.m. | Aug 1 v. Long Island Lizards, 7:30 p.m. | PAETEC Park, 460 Oak St. $9-$20. 232-1900, rochesterrattlers.com.
Rochester Red Wings Baseball Home games (all games start at 7:05 p.m. unless otherwise noted): Jun 27-29 v. Pawtucket Red Sox (Jun 29, 1:35 p.m.) | Jun 30-Jul 1 v. Lehigh Valley | Jul 4-5 v. Buffalo Bisons | Jul 17-20 v. Norfolk Tides (Jul 18-20, 6:05 p.m.) | Jul 21-24 v. Toledo Mud Hens (Jul 24, 11:05 a.m.) | Jul 27-28 v. Scranton/W-B Yankees (Jul 27, 6:05 p.m.) | Aug 5-7 v. Lehigh Valley | Aug 8-11 v. Indianapolis Indians (Jul 10, 1:35 p.m.; Jul 11, 12:05 p.m.) | Aug 12-13 v. SYR | Aug 22-23 v. Pawtucket Red Sox | Aug 26-27 v. Syracuse Chiefs| Aug 29-30 v. Scranton/W-B Yankees | Aug 31-Sept 1 v. Buffalo Bisons (Sept 1, 1:35 p.m.) | Frontier Field. $6-$10. 454-9464, redwingsbaseball.com.
Rohrbach Ontario Hobie Regatta Aug 1-3. Division 16, Northeastern Championship race. Hamlin Beach State Park, Area 4, Ontario Parkway, Hamlin. 964-2462, fleet295.com.
Shoreline Triathlon Jul 27. Hamlin beach State Park, Area 3. 964-2462, fleetfeetrochester.com.
Spencer Speedway Open through mid-Sep. Fri 7:30 p.m.: stock car racing, drag racing. 3011 Ridge Rd, Williamson. 315-589-3018.
Teddi "T" 2008 Sports Fest Jul 11-12. Youth cheerleading, soccer and basketball clinics, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, sporting demonstrations. Monroe Community College & Growney Stadium, St. John Fisher College. 800-785-2135, campgooddays.org.
Toyota Water Jam Jul 5-6. American Power Boat Association watercross national tour. Ontario Beach Park. uwpine.com.
US Beach Wrestling National Championships Jul 5-6. Ontario Beach Park, Charlotte. 395-5360, monroecountysports.org.
Walnut Hill Farm Horse Driving Competition Aug 13-17. Carriage driving competition. Walnut Hill Farm, 397 W Bloomfield Rd, Pittsford. 385-2555, walnuthillfarm.com.
Watkins Glen International Jul 4-6: Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen | Jul 12-13: Glen Nationals | Jul 18-20: Finger Lakes Wine Festival | Aug 7-10 Centurion Boats at The Glen | Sept 5-7: US Vintage Grand Prix | County Route 16, Watkins Glen. 866-461-RACE, TheGlen.com.
FAMILY EVENTS
Amazing Maize Maze Aug 16-Sep 1. Huge cornstalk maze; kids activities. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Rd, Macedon. Summer hours: Thu-Sun noon-6 p.m.; moonlight maze Aug 16 and dates in Sep, Oct. $6.50-$8.50. 315-986-4202, longacrefarms.com.
Central Library Through Jul 17: "America's Favorite Architecture" | Jul 10: "Catch the Reading Bug with Bruce Weaver and Friends," 2:30 p.m. | Jul 17: "Adventures in Chemistry and Physics," 2:30 p.m. | Jul 19: Investigate Mars" | Jul 22: "Bug Picnic," 2:30 | Jul 24: "Bubblemania: Art, Science Story and Comedy," 2:30 p.m. | Jul 26: "Can You Find Me?" | Jul 26: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" | Jul 30: "Build a Bug Workshop," 2:30 | Jul 31: "Go Buggy," 2:30 | Aug 6: "The Musical World of Dr. Seuss," 3:00 p.m. | 115 South Ave, 428-7300. Hours: Mon 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tue-Wed 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed July-Labor Day). For more information on programming for adults and children at all Monroe County libraries, visit rochester.lib.ny.us.
Cool Kids Day Block Party Aug 9. Block party parade, food donated for charity sculpture. Main and Market streets, Brockport. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 637-3984, generationcool.biz.
Cool Kids in the Park Series Jun 20: Hawaiian Culture Night | Jun 27: Catskill Puppet Theater | Jul 4: Bubblemania! | Jul 18: Erie Canal Boat Ride (meet at Harvester Park) | Jul 25: Rochester Children's Theatre | Aug 1: Family Adventure Yoga | Aug 8: Drama Kids. Sagawa Park, corners Main and Erie streets, Brockport (rain location: First Baptist Church, 125 Main St, Brockport). 7-8 p.m., free. 637-3984, generationcool.biz
Family Ice Cream Social Jul 16. Make-your-own-sundae bar; entertainment. Westgate Park, Gates. 6:30-8:30 p.m., small fee for sundaes collected at event. 247-6100, x234, gatesrecparks.org.
GeneseeCountryNatureCenterOngoing: "Under Open Skies: Nature Past and Present & Sweet!" | Through Sep: "Meet the Potter," Tues.-Fri., 1:30 p.m. | Through Sep: "Garden Gatherings," Tues.-Fri., noon | Jun 22, Jul 27: "Summer Wildflowers," 2 p.m. | Jul 5-6: "Dragons and Damsels," 2 p.m. | Jul 19: "Breakfast with the Birds, Bugs and Beaver, 8-10 a.m. | Aug 15: "Night Sky Overnight," 7 p.m., $1-$12 | Aug 17: "Family Fun Day: Honey Harvest," 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Aug 24: "Song of the Cicada," 2 p.m. | Aug 31: "Sssssnakes!," 2 p.m. | 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 a.m.- 4 p.m, Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | $3-$4 unless otherwise noted. 538-6822, gcv.org.
Genesee Country Village and Museum 19th-century replica village. Jun 14: "The Sport of Kings Cotillion," 5:30 p.m. | Jun 15: "Father's Day" (fathers free), 10 a.m. | Jun 21-22: War of 1812 Encampment, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Jun 27-29, Jul 25-27, Aug 22-24, Sep 12-14: "Pioneer House," 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Jul 4: July 4 Celebration, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Jul 12: "George Eastman's Birthday," 2 p.m. Jul 12: "A Midsummer's Festival: Wine, Food and Music" | Aug 2: "Breakfast with the Farmer," 9 a.m., $5-$12 | Aug 8-10: "National Silver Ball Tournament" | Aug 16-17: "Old Time Fiddler's Fair," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Aug 30: "Fireworks Extravaganza," gates open at 5 p.m. | Hours: Jun: Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jul-Labor Day: Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays closed, except Sep 1. $3.50-$5.50. 538-6927, gcv.org.
Main Game Jul 26. Display booths, interactive games and crafts, soccer exhibition, floor hockey and more; for kids 6-18. Main Street, from State St to Plymouth Ave. 1-7 p.m., free. 428-6755, cityofrochester.gov.
PCC Carp Fest, Junior Carp Fishing Tournament Jul 26. Perinton Park, Fairport. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration fee $25. 586-9840, pcccarpfest.com.
Penfield Amphitheater Kids Fest Jul 10: Dinner Dogs | Jul 17: My Friend Kate | Jul 24: Professor Jangle | Jul 31: The Mike Kornrich Band. Veteran's Memorial Park, 3100 Atlantic Ave, Penfield. 7 p.m., free. 340-8655, penfield.org.
Rochester Museum and Science Center Exhibits: Through Sep 1: "Robots and Us" | Ongoing: "Expedition Earth," "Rochester Business Hall of Fame," "How Things Work," "K'NEX," "AdventureZone," "Discover R Weather," "At the Western Door" | Programs and events: Jun 28: Drama in Mount Hope Cemetery -"A Circle of Friends," 10:30 a.m., $5-$10 | Strasenburgh Planetarium: "Pulse - A STOMP Odyssey," Wed. 2 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m., Sat. 2, 4, 8 & 9 p.m, Sun. 1, 2 & 4 p.m. | "The Human Body" Saturdays and Sundays 3 p.m. | Star Shows: "I See the Sky," "Navigating the Summer Sky," "Face of Earth" (closes Jun 28) | Laser shows: Through Jun: "'70s Laser," Sat. 10 p.m. | Telescope Viewing, Sat. at dark, free| 657 East Ave. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. $9-$11. 271-1880, rmsc.org.
Safety Awareness Day Aug 9. Firefighters and police demonstrate common household safety techniques and practices. Hamlin Beach State Park, Area 5, Lake Ontario Parkway. Noon-4 p.m. 964-2462.
Seneca Park Zoo Jun 26: Discover Madagascar Day 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free with admission | Jul 20: Jungle Jog (5k, 8:15 a.m., $18-$25; Seneca Park Mile, 9:30 a.m., $12; Kids Fun Run, 10 a.m., free) | Aug 16: Snakes and Friends Day, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., free with admission | 2222 St Paul St. Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8, $7 seniors, $5 kids. 336-7200, senecazoo.org.
Strong National Museum of Play Exhibits: Through Sep 1: "Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog," | Ongoing exhibits: "The Berenstain Bears," "Reading Adventureland," "Field of Play," "National Toy Hall of Fame," "Super Kids Market" "Sesame Street," "Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden" "Kid to Kid," "Time Lab," "Things for Play," "One History Place," "Child's Play," "Art of the Garden," "Discovery Garden," "Rainbow Reef," "Make It & Take It" | 1 Manhattan Sq. Hours: Mon-Thu & Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. Butterfly Garden Mon.-Thu & Sat., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $7.50-$9.50, children under 2 free, $3 extra for Butterfly Garden. 263-2700, strongmuseum.org.
Webster Youth and Team Triathlon and Grand Splash Jul 13. Swim, run and bike event for kids ages 6-17, open swim and water activities to follow. Webster Aquatics Center, Webster. 872-7103.
Wild Wings Raptor Exhibit Jul 12. Live birds of prey show. Hamlin Beach State Park, Lake Ontario Parkway, Hamlin. 12:30 p.m. 964-2462.
Wood Library Summer Teen Programs Jun 26-Aug 29: Teen Summer Reading Program | Jul 10-11: Teen Summer Theater Auditions, Thurs. 7-8:30 p.m., Fri. 3-5 p.m. | Jul 17: Anime Club, 6-8 p.m. | Jul 21: Books & Bites, 6 p.m. | Jul 25-26: Teen Theater Performances; Fri., 7 p.m. at All Things Art; Sat. noon at Wood Library | Jul 28-Aug 1: Comic Creation and Publishing Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Aug 6: "Soundcastle Competition," 1 p.m., registration required | Aug 11: "Make a Gock Sock Puppet," 7 p.m. registration required | Aug 19: "Mehndi Henna Tattoos," 1-3 p.m. registration required | Aug 23: "The Recording Studio Experience," 1-4 p.m. at Finger Lakes Community College registration required | Aug 26 & 28: "Magic of Clay," Tues., Thurs. 1-2:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m registration required | Aug 27: "Library Fear Factor," 7 p.m. registration required | Aug 29: "Pizza Taste-Off and Summer Reading Chinese Auction," 3 p.m. | 134 N Main St, Canandaigua. 394-1381, woodlibrary.org.
HISTORICAL MUSEUMS
Balmanno Cottage 583 S Main St, Geneva. Gothic revival house, open for tours. Hours: Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m., through Oct. $3. 315-789-5151.
Campbell-Whittlesey House 123 S Fitzhugh St. Restored Greek Revival house. Tours available. Hours: Thu-Fri noon-3 pm. $1-$5. 546-7029, landmarksociety.org.
Center at High Falls 60 Browns Race. Permanent displays of the Greater Rochester region's geography, commerce, and culture, and rotating community art exhibits. | "River of Light" Laser Light Shows, Fri-Sat 9:30 p.m. | Hours: Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat noon-6 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. Free. 325-2030, centerathighfalls.org.
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Museum 70 Lighthouse St. Ongoing exhibits on Charlotte and Ontario Beach Park, lighthouse lore. Free. Hours: Sat-Sun 1-5 p.m. 621-6179, geneseelighthouse.org.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Tours Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri at 11 a.m.; Sat at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 & 3 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m. Derby, NY. 716-947-9217.
Ganondagan Historic Site 1488 State Route 444, Victor. Site of a Seneca town, hiking trails, bark longhouse. Hours: Tues-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m., through Oct. $2-$3. 924-5848, ganondagan.org.
Geneva Historical Society Museum 543 S Main St, Geneva. 1829 Federal style home. "Passing Through Geneva," "Romantic Views of Geneva History," "Dressing Geneva," through Sep. | Hours: Tue-Fri 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat (Sun July-Aug) 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 315-789-5151, genevahistoricalsociety.com.
GlennCurtissMuseum8419 Route 54, Hammondsport. Exhibits on the history of aviation and Hammondsport. Through Jun 15: "Adventures in the Cinema" | Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4.50-$7.50, children under 6 free. 607-569-2160, glennhcurtissmuseum.org.
Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum 295 N Main St, Canandaigua. 1816 mansion, early vehicles | 45-minute narrated horse-drawn carriage rides, Thu and Fri through Oct (registration required; $20 adults; $10 children 4-12; children under 4, free), or 10-minute carriage rides Sun 1-3 p.m. ($5) | Museum tours: Tue-Wed, 1-4 p.m., Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-4p.m., Sat-Sun 1-4 p.m. Jun through Oct. $2-$6. 394-1472, grangerhomestead.org.
Greece Museum 595 Long Pond Rd. Permanent exhibits include "Home on the Ridge," "1930s Kitchen," "One Room School," and "First Fire Wagon in Greece." Hours: Sun 2-4:30 p.m. 225-7221, historicalsociety.greeceny.org.
Hervey Ely House 11 Livingston Park. 1837 Greek Revival Home and Pearl Doty Smith Genealogical Library. Hours: Library open Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and tour of house by appointment $1.50. 232-4509.
Jell-OMuseum and Gallery 23 E Main St, LeRoy. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. $1.50-$4. 768-7433, jellomuseum.com.
MedinaRailroadMuseum530 West Ave, Medina. Hours: Tue-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Railroad history, old engines and exhibits. 798-6106, railRdmuseum.net.
New York Museum of Transportation 6393 E River Rd. Permanent display of trolleys, steam locomotive, antique cars and trucks, buggies, operating model railroad. Track car rides, weather permitting. Hours: Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $2-$7. 533-1113.
Rochester Civic Garden Center Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Reservoir Ave and Mt. Hope Ave. Gardens, art gallery, horticultural library, workshops. Hours: Tues-Thurs 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appt. 473-5130, rcgc.org.
RoseHillMansion Rte 96A, Geneva. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $4-$6. 315-789-5151.
RushRheesLibraryUniversity of Rochester Rare Books and SpecialCollections River Campus. Through Jul 31: "Mapping the University." | Through Sep 15: "Keith Smith Books: Pages as Stages." | Hours: Mon-Thu, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat noon-5 p.m. Free. 275-4471.
SonnenbergGardens & MansionState Historic Park 151 Charlotte St, Canandaigua. Starts Jun 17: "The Lives and Legacies of Frederick and Mary Thompson" | Jul 15: Bridge Party on the Bower, 10 a.m., $35 | Aug 7, 14, 21, 28: Victorian tea, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., $8-$20 | Aug 24: Arts at the Gardens, $6 | Jun 27, Jul 11, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15: Featured Winery Fridays, 1 p.m. | Hours: Daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $5-$10. 394-4922, sonnenberg.org.
Stone-Tolan House 2370 East Ave. Monroe County's oldest house, orchard, smokehouse, privy, kitchen, garden. Group tours available. Hours: Fri-Sat noon-3 p.m. or by appt. $1-$3. 546-7029.
Susan B. Anthony House 17 Madison St. Guided tours available. Hours: Tue-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$6. 235-6124, susanbanthonyhouse.org.
Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum 1585 Calkins Rd, Henrietta. Circa 1830 cobblestone farmhouse and museum. Tours available. Hours: Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., or by appt. 359-7042.
Valentown/Victor Historical Society Off Rte 96, Victor. 19th-century museum, 1879 wood frame bldg. $4. 924-4170, valentown.org.
ART MUSEUMS
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George Eastman House 900 East Ave. Through Jun 29: "Black in America: Eli Reed" | Through Sep 1: "Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta" | Jun 28-Sep 28: "West African Masquerade" | Jun 28-Sep 28: "Africas: Photos from the Permanent Collection" | Ongoing Exhibits: "Machines of Memory: Cameras from the Technology Collection" | Dryden Theatre: Jul 31: "Peel and Squeal Appeal," discussion of burlesque and nude photography led by Frank DeBlase (free w/admission) | Jul 1, 12, 22, 29: "From Prague to Hollywood" Milos Forman film series | Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Pre-code Universal/Paramount double-features | Jul 5, 18, 26, 27, Aug 2, 16, 23, 24: summer Rochester premieres | Aug 5, 10, 12, 16: Encore, Maestro Morricone | Aug 6, 13, 20: Audrey Hepburn movies | Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $3-$8. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.
MemorialArtGallery 500 University Ave. Jun 27-28: Arts & Treasures Sale, Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Through Jun 29: "In Pursuit of Light and Leisure: Impressionist Masterpieces from the Permanent Collection" | Jul 13-Sep 14: "Third Rochester Biennial" | Sep 6-7: Clothesline Festival | Jul 17, 24, Sep 4, 11: "Art at 11 Lecture Series," 11 a.m. | Hours: Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $6-$10. 276-8900, mag.rochester.edu.
[ REGIONAL ]
Albright-KnoxArtGallery 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. Through Jun 29: "Jennifer Steinkamp" | Through Jul 28: "REMIX Recent Acquisitions" | Through Aug: "REMIX Recent Acquisitions: Works on Paper" | Jul 18-Oct 26: "Op Art Revisited" | Aug 15-Nov 30: "Works on Paper: The Natalie and Irving Forman Collection" | Hours: Wed-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, children under 13 free. Free admission Fri. 3-10 p.m. 716-882-8700, albrightknox.org.
CorningMuseum of Glass 1 Museum Way, Corning. Through Nov 2: "Masters of Studio Glass: Joel Phillip Myers & Steven I Jun 27-Jan 4: "Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold Ruby, 1650-1750" | Permanent attractions include Hot Glass Show and Walk-In Workshop | Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $12.50 adults, $11.25 seniors/students 17 and under, free. 800-732-6845, cmog.org.
Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St, Syracuse. Through Aug 24: "The Object and Beyond: 2008 Everson Biennial" | Hours: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. Suggested donation, $5. 315-474-6064, everson.org.
HerbertF.JohnsonMuseum of Art Cornell University, Central & University Aves, Ithaca. Through Jul 27: "Something Old/Something New: Gifts from Alumni" | Ongoing: "Frank Lloyd Wright Art Glass from the Martin House" | Hours: Tue-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 607-255-6464, museum.cornell.edu.
Historical AircraftGroupMuseum Geneseo Airport, 3489 Big Tree Lane, Geneseo. Jul 5-13: Biplane Rally & Chili Cook-Off/Airshow | July 12: Memories USO Show, 7 p.m. | Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $1-$4, children under 5 free. 243-2100, 1941hag.org.
New YorkStateMuseum Cultural Education Center, Madison Ave, Albany. Through Sep 1: "2008 Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition" | Through Sep 7: "Focus of Nature X: Natural History Illustration Exhibition" | Through Oct 13: "Latin American and Caribbean Art: Selected Highlights from the Collection of the Museum of Modern Art" | Ongoing: "The Adirondack Wilderness"; "Art for the People: Decorated Stoneware from the Weitsman Collection"; "Beneath the City: An Archaeological Perspective of Albany" | Hours: Daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. 518-474-5877, nysm.nysed.gov.
SchweinfurthMemorialArtCenter 205 Genesee St, Auburn. Jun 21-Aug 23: "Made in NY 2008" | Aug 31-Oct 18: "Highways and Byways: American Road Culture" | Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $3. 315-255-1553, schweinfurthartcenter.org.
THEATER
[ LOCAL ]
Big Wigs Aug 15-16. Female illusionist show. Golden Ponds Party House, 500 Long Pond Rd. 8 p.m. (dinner at 7 p.m.). $30.95 (includes dinner). 723-1344, kashadavis.com.
Black Sheep Theatre Coalition Jul 18-Aug 2: "The Philadelphia Story." Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $12. 746-7616, blacksheeptheatre.org.
Blackfriars Theatre Jul 18-26: "Noises Off" | Aug 15-23: "The Woman in Black." 28 Lawn St. $15-$25. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Ongoing: "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"; "The Water Coolers"; "Shout: The Mod Musical"; Cindy Miller's "I Got the Music in Me." For additional titles, schedules, locations: 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com.
Fight With Love Benefit Fri Jul 11 & Sun Jul 20. High school/college theater student musical revue to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Jul 11: Geva Theatre Nextstage, 75 Woodbury Blvd | Jul 20: Feinbloom Center for the Arts, JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 7:30 p.m., $8. 943-0159.
Forum Players Jun 26-29: "A Walk in the Woods." Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd, Batavia. 342-7734.
Gates Summer Theater Art Repertory Camp Jul 24-26: "Willy Wonka Jr." Churchville-Chili Senior High School, 5786 Buffalo Rd. 247-6100, ext. 234, gatescommunitytheater.org.
Gatesinger Company Jul 18-20: "Princess Ida." Gates Hall, 4107 Lake Road, Pultneyville. $8-$10. 315-589-3326, gateshall.com.
GevaTheatreCenter Through Jun 22: "Pride and Prejudice" | Jun 13-29: "Dames at Sea" (Pittsford Musicals, part of Rochester TheatreFest) | Jul 7-Aug 2: "Menopause: The Musical" | Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org.
Geva Comedy Improv Jun 20-21, Jul 25-26. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. $7. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org.
Greece Performing Arts Society Jul 18-26: "Into the Woods." Greece Olympia High School, 1129 Maiden Ln, Greece. 7 p.m., $10. 234-5636. greeceperformingarts.org.
Hochstein Musical Theatre Workshop Aug 13-14: "George Gershwin: A Musical Revue." Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 8 p.m. 454-4596, hochstein.org.
JCC Summerstage Jul 19-27: "West Side Story." Feinbloom Center for the Arts, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $15-$20. 461-2000 ext 235.
Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv Jun 20-21. Auditorium Center Upstage 3, 875 E Main St. 8 p.m., $10. 334-8973, nutsandboltsimprov.com
Port of Call Community Players Jul 17-26: "The Music Man." Spencerport High School Auditorium. $9-$13. poccp.org.
Rochester Children's Theatre Aug 2-10: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Nazareth College Arts Center Lawn, 4245 East Ave. $15. 385-0510, rochesterchildrenstheatre.org.
Shakespeare Players Jul 5-19: "As You Like It." Highland Park Bowl, 1200 South Ave. 8 p.m. 234-7840. rochestercommunityplayers.org.
Shipping Dock Unleashed Weekends through Jun 21. Shipping Dock Theatre, 31 Prince St. 8 p.m., $8. 232-2250, shippingdocktheatre.com.
Young, Open and Honest Players (YOHP) Aug 7-9: "Les Miserables." Penfield Amphitheater, Veterans Memorial Park, 3100 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. 340-8664. Free.
[ REGIONAL ]
Artpark Aug 14-24: Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." 450 S Fourth St, Lewiston. $20-$45. 716-754-4375, artpark.net.
Bristol Valley Theatre Through Jun 22: "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)" | Jun 26-Jul 6: "Rough Crossing" | Jul 10-20: "The Robber Bridegroom" | Jul 24-Aug 3: "The Mousetrap" | Aug 7-17: "Bell Book and Candle" | 151 S Main St, Naples. 374-6318, bvtnaples.org.
Chautauqua Conservatory Theater Jun 28-Jul 6: "Death of a Salesman" | Jul 19-21: "Reckless" | Jul 24: "Every Good Boy Deserves Favor" | Aug 9-16: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | Bratton Theater, W Lake Rd, Chautauqua. $12-$27. 716-357-6250, ciweb.org.
Chautauqua Opera TheaterJul 3 & 7: "Cosi Fan Tutte" | Jul 18 & 21: "The Cunning Little Vixen" | Aug 1 & 4: "La Traviata" | Aug 15 & 18: "Street Scene" | Norton Hall, Chautauqua. $15-$52. 716-357-6250, ciweb.org.
Cortland Repertory Theatre Jun 18-28: "Leading Ladies" | Jul 2-12: Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" | Jul 16-Aug 2: "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" | Jul 17-Aug 26: "Wiley and the Hairy Man" (kids show) | Aug 6-16: "A Few Good Men" | Aug 20-30: "Johnny Guitar" | Edward Jones Playhouse, Pavilion, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. $19-$26. 607-756-2627, cortlandrep.org.
Geneva Theatre Guild Jul 10-13: "Little Shop of Horrors" | Jul 25-27: Disney's "Aladdin" | Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. $10-$12. 866-355-LIVE, gtglive.org.
Hangar Theatre Jun 18-Jul 28: "No Child..." | Jun 25-Jul 5: "Bad Dates" | Jul 10-Jul 26: "Oklahoma" | Jul 30-Aug 9: "The Playboy of the Western World" | Aug 14-30: "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" | Kids shows: Jun 11-14: "The Kid Who Talked to Penguins" | Jul 3-5: "Pinocchio" | Aug 2: "KiddPlay!" | Aug 6-9: "Charlotte's Web" | Aug 16: "KiddStars!" | Aug 21-23: "Les Miserables: School Edition" | Cass Park, Route 89, Ithaca. 607-273-4497, hangartheatre.org.
Kitchen Theatre Company Through Jun 29: "Souvenir" | Jul 3-13: "The Soup Comes Last" | 116 N Cayuga St, Ithaca. $21-$30. 607-272-0403, kitchentheatre.org.
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Through Jun 21: "All Shook Up" | Jun 25-Jul 18: "Les Miserables" | Jul 23-Aug 15: "The Producers" | Aug 20-Sep 6: "Little Shop of Horrors" | Emerson Park, Auburn. $24-$38. 800-457-8897, merry-go-round.com.
Shaw Festival Festival Theatre: Through Nov 2: "An Inspector Calls" | Through Oct 5: "Wonderful Town" | Through Nov 1: "Mrs. Warren's Profession" | Royal George Theatre: Through Nov 1: "Getting Married" | Through Nov 1: "The Little Foxes" | Through Oct 4: "The President" | Through Oct 5: "After the Dance" | Court House Theatre: Through Oct 4: "The Stepmother" | Through Oct 4: "A Little Night Music" | Through Oct 5: "Belle Moral: A Natural History" | Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. $45-$105, special pricing for specified matinees (Canadian dollars). 800-511-SHAW, shawfest.com.
Stratford Festival Festival Theatre: Through Aug 23: "All's Well that Ends Well" | Through Oct 25: "The Taming of the Shrew" | Through Oct 26: "Hamlet" | Through Nov 8: "Romeo and Juliet" | Through Nov 9: "Cesar and Cleopatra" | Avon Theatre: Through Oct 25: "Cabaret" | Through Nov 1: "The Music Man" | Through Nov 9: "Emilia Galotti" | Tom Patterson Theatre: Through Aug 3: "There Reigns Love" | Through Oct 4: "Love's Labour's Lost" | Jun 27-Oct 4: "Fuente Ovejuna" Through Oct 5: | "The Trojan Women | Studio Theatre: Jun 28-Aug 21: "Knapp's Last Tape/Hughie" | Aug 16-Sep 21: "Palmer Park" | Aug 17-Oct 18: "Moby Dick" | Stratford, Ontario, Canada. $22-$109, special savings opportunities available (Canadian dollars). 800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.
Syracuse Stage Through Jun 29: "Menopause: The Musical" | 820 E Genesee St, Syracuse. $22-$48. 315-443-3275, syracusestage.org.
Thousand Islands Playhouse Springer Theatre: Through Jun 28: "Assorted Candies" | Jul 3-Aug 30: "Les Miserables" | Firehall Theatre: Through Jul 5: "The Russian Play/Essay" | Jul 9-26: "The Four Horseman Project" | Jul 29-Aug 30: "Bigger than Jesus" | Aug 6-Sep 13: "Kingfisher Days" | Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. $16-$32 (Canadian dollars). 866-382-7020, 1000islandsplayhouse.com.
DANCE
Chautauqua Institution Jun 26: Chautauqua Dance Salon | Jul 8: Chautauqua Ballet Company | Jul 30: Dance Innovations, North Carolina Dance Theatre in Residence with the Chautauqua Ballet Co | Aug 9: North Carolina Dance Theatre in residence with the Chautauqua Ballet Co | Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. $30. 716-357-6250, ciweb.org.
Dance Lovers Jun 21, Jul 19 & Aug 16. Monthly social, themed dance parties. Inikori Dance, 1100 University Ave. 7 p.m., $13. 671-1510, dancelovers.biz.
HochsteinSchool of Music and Dance Aug 15. Dance Camp student performance. 50 N Plymouth Ave, 7:30 p.m. Free. 454-4596, hochstein.org.
Park Avenue Dance Company Jun 21: Student show. School of the Arts Main Theatre, 31 Prince St. 10:30 a.m. 461-2766, parkavenuedancecompany.org.




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