Lectures Origin through the Golden Age. May 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St. With Art Axelrod Free. 248-6275. operaguildofrochester.org. Rochester’s Two-Wheeled Revolution: Promoting a Sustainable Bicycle Culture. May 29, 7 p.m. Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Avenue Free. 271-4552 x460. [ THU., MAY 30 ] Community Summit on Race: Where we have been; Where we are now; Where we are going! May 30, 5:30-8:30 p.m. East High School, 1801 Main Street East 288-3130. faceraceroc.org/ events/summit/. [ SAT., JUNE 1 ] The Role of Diet in Preventing, Arresting, & Reversing the 15 Leading Causes of Death. June 1, 7:15 p.m. Presented by Michael Greger, M.D. The Summit at Brighton, Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floor, 2000 Summit Circle Dr Free. 234-8750. rochesterveg.org. [ SUN., JUNE 2 ] Animating the Dragon: Education in China. June 2, 9:50 a.m. Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street With Tom Folan Free. 325-4000. [ MON., JUNE 3 ] Downton Abbey Discussion Series. 7 p.m Writers and Books, 740 University Ave $3-$5, register. 473-2590 x112. wab.org. [ TUE., JUNE 4 ] Autism Understanding and Awareness with Aaron Likens. June 4, 6-8 p.m. CP Rochester, 3399 Winton Rd. South $2-$5. 490-7100. lifeskills-mo.org. [ WED., JUNE 5 ] Honduras After the Coup by Grahame Russell. June 5, 7 p.m. Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street A Presentation of the Rochester Committee on Latin America (ROCLA). Wheelchair accessible. Looped for the hearing impaired Free. 7682345. ahmatlingvcp@igc.org. Reshaping Rochester: “Transforming Spaces.” June 5, 7-9 p.m. Gleason Works Auditorium, 1000 University Ave. With Justin Langlois and Dr. Ian Wilson $15, free to students. 2710520. rrcdc.org.
Literary Events [ WED., MAY 29 ] Pure Kona Poetry Readings. 7 p.m. Acanthus Café, 337 East Ave. May 29: James Rowe June 5: Deborah Cornaire June 12: Rigel Klingman June 19: Joe St. Martin. Free. 319-5999. acanthuscafe.com. [ FRI., MAY 31 ] Last Friday Story Slam: Detours. May 31, 7-8:30 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Hosted by Carol Roberts. Free. wab.org. [ SAT., JUNE 1 ] Big Book Sale. June 1-2. Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave Sat 3-6 p.m.m, Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m 428-8202. libraryweb.org. Latino poets & musicians from Toronto. June 1, 7-9 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Donation requested. wab.org.
JUNE 1 & 2 JAZZ at CANAL DAYS! SPECIAL EVENT | “THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE!”
Whenever I stayed home sick from school, I would loaf on the couch and watch “The Price is Right,” weakly amused by the audience members’ flashy outfits and antics, and trying to keep count of how many kisses Bob Barker received from enthusiastic grandmas. It’s likely that most people who have watched the show have their strategy down, just in case they ever found themselves about to roll the Big Wheel. Now’s your chance, fellow Rochesterians. Come on down to the Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) on Saturday, June 1, and be a part of the audience for “The Price Is Right Live!” Contestants (ages 18+) will be pulled from the audience and offered a chance to win appliances, vacations, new cars, and local glory as they take on Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the fabulous Showcase Showdown. The show will be hosted by Todd Newton. “The Price is Right Live!” takes place at 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost $30.50-$90.50. Get tickets by calling 222-5000 and register for your chance to be a contestant (no purchase necessary) by visiting rbtl.org. Registration will also be available at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office three hours prior to show time (4:30 p.m.). Ticket purchase will not increase your chances of being selected to play. To watch the show, a ticket purchase is required. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Saturday Author Salon featuring local author Philomina EmekaIheukwu. June 1, 2-4 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Free. liftbridgebooks.com. [ SUN., JUNE 2 ] Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever. June 2, 2:30 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. With author Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan Free, register. 340-8720. penfieldlibrary.org. [ MON., JUNE 3 ] Moving Beyond Racism Book Group. June 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave. “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler. All welcome, even if you haven’t read the book. Safe discussion Free. 288-8644. mbrbookinfo@aol.com. “Oppose and Propose! Lessons from Movement for a New Society,” Book Talk with Andrew Conrnell. June 3, 7-9 p.m. Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St. Free. flyingsquirrel.rocus.org. [ TUE., JUNE 4 ] R-SPEC meeting. first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. Writers of speculative fiction meet once a month to discuss craft Free. r-spec.org.
Museum Exhibit [ WED., MAY 29 ] “Bringing Down the Attic.” Through Aug. 3. Museum
“The jazz festival before The Jazz Festival” Over 30 BANDS including: Paradigm Shift • John Nyerges Quartet • Mike Melito Quartet • Jeff McLeod Organ Trio • Westview Project • Sofrito Latin Jazz Quartet • Jimmie Highsmith Experience • Dave Mancini Quartet • John Seiger & The All Stars • Greater Rochester Jazz Orchestra • Mighty High & Dry • The Bill Tiberio Band • Perinton Concert Band
Friday, May 31st (6pm-9pm) Fairport Junction Band: It’s My Party • Free Admission! Saturday, June 1st (7pm-11pm) Fairport Junction
FEATURING: Chet
Catallo & The Cats, Mr. Mustard
Admission $10 at gate Beer and Wine Garden • Fine Food
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of Wayne County History, 21 Butternut St Opening March 28, 7 p.m. Free. 315-946-4943. waynehistory.org. The Pride & Passion: The AfricanAmerican Baseball Experience. Through June 14. Central Library, 115 South Ave. Through June 14. Reception May 5 2-4 p.m. 428-8150. www3.libraryweb.org/ pridepassion/home.aspx.
Recreation [ WED., MAY 29 ] Historic Landscape Garden Tours. Tuesdays-Sundays George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. Tue-Fri noon, Sat noon & 3:30 p.m., Sun 3:30 p.m Included in admission: $5-$12. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. [ THU., MAY 30 ] Twilight Tours. 7 p.m Mount Hope Cemetery, North Gate, 791 Mt. Hope Ave. $5, members and under 16 free 461-3494. fomh.org. [ SAT., JUNE 1 ] Historic Landscape Garden Tours. Tuesdays-Sundays George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. Tue-Sat noon & 3:30 p.m., Sun 3:30 p.m Included in admission: $5-$12. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. Morning Bird Hike. June 1, 8 a.m. Hansen Nature Center, 1525 Calkins Rd. Meet at continues on page 24 rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 23