of speculative fiction meet once a month to discuss craft Free. r-spec.org.
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FESTIVAL | GREEK FESTIVAL
Tradition comes alive at the annual Rochester Greek Festival. With dancing, food — like Loukoumades, Saganaki, Spanakopita, and Baklava — church tours of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, and craft shopping, the festival highlights the area’s deep Greek history. The festival takes place Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at 962 East Avenue. Admission is free. For more information, visit Rochestergreekfestival.org. — BY JAKE CLAPP
Kids Events 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastview Mall, 7979 Pittsford-Victor Rd. 2723535. mkauffman@wilmorite. com. yeausa.org.
Lectures [ WED., MAY 28 ] Alzheimer’s Education: Knowing the 10 Warning Signs. May 28, 7-8 p.m. Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave. Free 800-2723900. chililibrary.org. [ THU., MAY 29 ] Alzheimer’s Education: Making the Most of a Home Visit. May 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Free 800272-3900. [ SUN., JUNE 1 ] Rochester Irish Music Association Spring Lecture. June 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Barry’s Old School Irish, 2 W. Main St Webster Becky Farrell-Ferrigno: “Love and Loss & the People Who Sing” Unlimited tea, cookies, and scones & an Irish music session to follow $5 7380126. jeanjesserersmith@ rochester.rr.com. irishrochester.org. [ MON., JUNE 2 ] Dr. Shana Clark. June 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 100 Park Point Dr. 585-424-6777. docotrshana. eventbrite.com. Hellfire from Heaven: The Morality of Weaponized Drones. June 2, 7 p.m. Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St. Donations appreciated. 678-6870. flyingsquirrel.rocus.org.
Literary Events [ WED., MAY 28 ] Women Who Love to Read: Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore. May 28, 7 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. [ THU., MAY 29 ] Conversations on Race. May 29, 5-8 p.m. Chili Public Library,
3333 Chili Ave. 428-8350. rebecca.fuss@libraryweb.org. chililibrary.org. Pure Kona Open Mic Poetry Series. 7-10 p.m. The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. ourcoffeeconnection.org. [ SAT., MAY 31 ] Bread Tasting & Story Telling: Create a Caring Community One Act of Kindness at a Time.. May 31, 5-7 p.m. A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St Brockport He believes the world can be changed one loaf of bread at a time; one act of kindness at a time 637-5494. differentpathgallery.com. [ MON., JUNE 2 ] Conversations on Race. June 2, 6-8 p.m. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St Pittsford The Conversations on Race are facilitated and open dialogues about race and its impact on the community. More than 600 people have participated in Conversations throughout the community. The Conversations are free and open to the public. 428-8350. rebecca.fuss@ libraryweb.org. Michael Lasser at the Seymour Library. June 2, 7 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. [ TUE., JUNE 3 ] Lift Bridge Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Free. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. New Ground Poetry Night. First Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Equal=Grounds, 750 South Ave. Poets, add your name to the sign-up sheet when you arrive. The lineup is first come, first on stage. The evening’s emcee will introduce you when it’s your turn. Each poet has five minutes (or three poems, whichever comes first.) Depending on the number of poets participating, there’ll be an intermission half way through the evening to give everyone a chance to stretch their legs and grab some fresh coffee 242-7840. facebook. com/newgroundpoetry. R-SPEC meeting. First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. Writers
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[ WED., MAY 28 ] Decades of I Do. Through May 31. Fairport Historical Museum, 18 Perrin St Through May 31. Also on display: Howard Sharp’s collection of wire mesh purses and old-fashioned hatpins. Sun & Tue 2-4 p.m., Thu 7-9 p.m., Sat 9-11 a.m. Showcase of wedding gowns, announcements, and photos perintonhistoricalsociety.org. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum. Through Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse, 7606 N. Ontario St Sodus Point $2-$4. 315-483-4936. sodusbaylighthouse.org.
Recreation [ WED., MAY 28 ] Brooks and Brambles - Along the Dishmill Creek. May 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park. Castile 493-3625. nysparks.com. Roc Cirque presents Whirly Wendsday. 7 p.m. Genesee Valley Park, Elmwood Ave. Join the fun at Rochester’s premier spin toy meet up. Hooping, poi, juggling, fire performances, and much more. Live DJ’s are playing during the session to help you stay moving. Extra hoops and poi are available free. (585) 683-5734. Rochester Bicycling Club: Abbott’s & Costello’s. May 28, 6 p.m. 781-0702. Rochesterbicyclingclub.org. Summer Yoga Class. Through June 9. $170-$180. 747-9260. supergirlfitness.com Through June 9. $170-$180. 747-9260. supergirlfitness.com. Yoga. 7, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Sanford Street Yoga, 237 Sanford St., Side Entrance, II Floor. This Yoga class lasts 75 minutes. It is appropriate for any level of skills. By holding yoga poses for 1 to 3 minutes, we develop strength and balance $11 for drop in class, $60/month and $160 for 3 months unlimited classes. 4618336. studioartcorporation@ hotmail.com. [ THU., MAY 29 ] Fleet Feet Sports 2014 Corporate Challenge Training Program. 9:30 a.m Fleet Feet Sports, 2522 Ridgeway Ave q 697-3338. fleetfeetrochester. com/. Twilight Tours. 6:30 p.m Mount Hope Cemetery, North Gate, 791 Mt. Hope Ave. These 75-minute tours will include topics covered on the general Sunday tour as well as new material $5. 4613494. fomh.org. Yoga! at Energy on East with Monica DiCesare. 5:30 p.m. Energy on East, 320 East Ave. $12. 585-732-3211. energyoneast@gmail.com. energyoneast320.weebly.com. [ SAT., MAY 31 ] Chili Farmers Market. 8 a.m.1 p.m Chili Paul Plaza, 3175 Chili Avenue Free. 889-4680. townofchili.org. Flavors of Rochester. 10 a.m.-noon. Rochester Public
Market, 280 N. Union St. Outside the MArket Office. 428-6907. cityofrochester.gov/ publicmarket. Genesee Valley Hiking Club. May 31, 10 a.m. Easy/ moderate 5 mile hike, Greenway Trail. Meet behind scottsville post office. gvhchikes.org. Rochester Map Adventure. May 31, 11 a.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 1 Manhattan Square. $5-$15. 428-7541. roc.us.orienteering.org/. Zinc Monument Tour. May 31, 11 a.m. Mount Hope Cemetery, North Gate, 791 Mt. Hope Ave. $7. 461-3494. fomh.org. [ SUN., JUNE 1 ] Community Garage Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 428-6907. cityofrochester.gov/ publicmarket. First Timer Parkour Class. 1 p.m. Rochester Parkour, 121 Lincoln Ave. Come learn how to overcome obstacles, get fit, and have fun! Adult First Timers Parkour is designed for any adult looking to get their foot in the door into the parkour world. We offer rolling admission to all classes – there is no start or end date. Curriculum changes week to week and encompasses all forms of basic vaults, balancing, quadrupedal movements, and climbing Free 204-7537. info@rochesterparkour.com. rochesterparkour.com. Genesee Valley Greenway Hike - Part 5: South of the Village Avon. June 1, 10 a.m. Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park . Castile 493-3600. nysparks.com. Public Tour of North Section of Mount Hope Cemetery. 2 p.m Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope Avenue This tour consists of a two-hour leisurely walk on paved roads as well as uneven terrain $5. 461-3494. fomh.org. Rochester Birding Association: Norway Rd. June 1, 7 a.m. 5032534. rochesterbirding.com. [ TUE., JUNE 3 ] Guided Bike Tours: Seneca and Turning Point Parks. June 3, 6 p.m. 428-6770. Pacesetters: Highland Park & Neighborhood Walk. June 3, 6:30 p.m. 249-9507. huggersskiclub.org.
Special Events [ WED., MAY 28 ] Finding Vivian Maier. May 28, 7:30 p.m. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St . Geneva $5-$6. 315-781-5483. thesmith.org. Food Truck Rodeo: Dang!. May 28, 5-9 p.m. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. food trucks, Rohrbach Brewing Co. beer and local bands. 428-6219. cityofrochester.gov/ publicmarket. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St Free. 730-5030. scotlandyardpub.com. Rochester Business Networking Event. May 28, 7:30-9 a.m. Bonadio and Company, 171 Sullys Trail registration encouraged. 224-0270. tipclub.com/.
WORKSHOP | CONVERSATIONS ON RACE
Anyone who thinks that the issues of racial equity in our society were solved during the Civil Rights Era needs to take a good look around. Or even better: talk with some people outside of your usual chatter circle. Bearing witness to the experience of others — not just what talking heads have to say about those others — is essential. Programs meant to raise awareness about the impact of race in our everyday lives are held throughout the year in Rochester. Check out the calendar at Faceraceroc.org, and join your neighbors and other members of the community in open dialogues about race and its impact on all of us. Two opportunities to join the conversation will take place this week. On Thursday, May 29, Chili Public Library (3333 Chili Avenue) will host “Conversations on Race: A Process of Discovery.” The free event takes place 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 889-2200, or visit www.chililibrary.org. On Monday, June 2, Barnes & Noble (3349 Monroe Avenue in Pittsford) will host a Moving Beyond Racism Book Discussion, featuring “The Unquiet Grave” by Steve Hendricks. The free event takes place 7 to 8:30 p.m., and is open to all, whether or not you have read the book. Call 288-8644 for more information. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY [ THU., MAY 29 ] 30th Annual Christian Parenting & Home Education Conference. May 2931. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St leah.org/convention. Abandon Brewing Company Food & Beer Pairing Dinner. May 29, 5-9 p.m. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. Call for more info. 209-0734. johnnysirishpub.com. Drag Auction. May 29, 6 p.m. South Wedge Spirits & Wine, 661 South Ave Drag Show, Art Auction, & Wine Tasting. $40, reservations required. 319-5159. southwedgespiritsandwine. com. J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge. May 29, 7 p.m. Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. The YMCA of Greater Rochester was the 2013 beneficiary $34, register by 5/16 367-9307. Rochester@ JPMorganChaseCC.com. Nexus Flights: Espresso, Wine, and Cheese. May 29, 7-8 p.m. Veritas Wine Bar, 217 Alexander St. 262-2336. joebeanroaster,com. Young Guns Wine Mixer. May 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St An afternoon mixer for the new and emerging wine drinkers. $10$15. 394-7070. nywcc.com.
[ FRI., MAY 30 ] Music and Food Truck Rodeo. May 30, 4:30-9 p.m. Penfield Amphitheater, 3100 Atlantic Ave Penfield 340-8655. penfieldrec.org/. Pyschic Medium Weekend. May 30, 7-9 p.m. Rolling Hills Asylum, 11001 Bethany Center Rd., East Bethany Private group readings. certified meduimship classes with Ms. Lorna Marie Reynolds GALLERY READINGS. $35$139 502-4066. info@ rollinghillsasylum.com. St. Rita’s Church 60th Annual Fiesta. May 30, 5-10 p.m. St. Rita’s Church, 1008 Maple Drive . Webster 671-1100 x11. saintritawebster.org. Surviving in Style. May 30, 6 p.m. Cobblestone Country Club, 100 Cobble Creek Rd. 22nd annual fashion show to honor cancer survivors and their caretakers $50. 4909437. gildasclubrochester.org/. [ SAT., MAY 31 ] Bloggers Closet Yard Sale. May 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. Ever wish you could shop your favorite bloggers’ closets? J. 973-8967323. jennifersanzo@yahoo. com. rochesterbrainery.com. Devour Rochester. May 31, 2-9 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Sample regional wines, craft beers and fine