Special Events “A Royal Flush ‘Food as Medicine’ weekly support group. 4:15 p.m. The Lightheart Institute, 21 Prince St. Weekly support group to heal the GI tract, eliminate IqG delayed food allergens and help you lose weight $47 per session. 288-6160. info@lightheart.com. lightheart.com.
Sports [ FRI., JULY 18 ] ROC Pride Games. July 18-20. Genesee Valley Park, Elmwood Ave. 683-5734. rocpridegames. com/. Western New York Flash vs FC Kansas City. July 18, 7:30 p.m. Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak St. ticketmaster.com. [ SAT., JULY 19 ] Rochester Rhinos vs Wilmington Hammerheads. July 19, 7:05 p.m. Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak St. $10-$40. ticketmaster.com. Victor Mobile Home Parks Presents a Regular Show. July 19, 7 p.m. Canandaigua Motorsports Park, 2820 County Rd. 10 . Canandaigua $12-$27. 394-0961. canandaiguamotorsportspark.com.
Theater 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Through July 27. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Thru July 27. Wed. July 16 7:30 p. m., Thurs. July 17 7:30 p. m., Fri. July 18 8 p. m., Sat. July 19 3:30 p. m. and 8:00 p. m., Sun. July 20 2 p. m. and 7 p. m., Tues. July 22 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, July 23 @ 7:30pm Thursday, July 24 @ 7:30pm Friday, July 25 @ 8pm Saturday, July 26 @ 3:30pm and 8pm Sunday, July 27 @ 2pm (Audio Described). $25. 2324382. gevatheatre.org. A Chorus Line. July 18-26. RAPA’s East End Theatre, 727 East Main St Thru July 26. Fri-Sat. July 18 & 19, Thurs.-Sat. July 24-26 at 7:30 p. m. and Sun. July 20 at 2 p. m $15-$20. 325-3366. rapatheatre.org. Coming Out at the Caffe Cino. July 18-26. Black Sheep Theatre, 274 N Goodman St., third floor, Studio D313 Thru July 26. Fri. July 18 at 8 p. m., Sun. July 20 at 2 p. m., Thurs.-Sat. July 2426 at 8 p. m. Ft. “Daddy Violet,” “Sex is Between Two People,” and “The Madness of Lady Bright” $16-$20. 861-4816. blacksheeptheatre.org. Dinner Theater. Fri., July 18. Impact Theatre, 1180 Canandaigua St. RSVP Required. 315-597-3553. impactdrama.com/. The Drowsy Chaperone. July 17-19. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St . Geneva Thru July 19. Thurs. and Fri. July 17 & 18 at 8 p. m. and Sun. July 19 at 2 p. m. The Drowsy Chaperone is an homage to American musicals of the Jazz Age $12-$14. (315) 781-5483. thesmith.org/. Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. Through Oct. 18. A variety of regional premieres, Broadway classics, off-the-wall comedies, and the next generation of musical theater at three different theaters 1-800-4578897. fingerlakesmtf.com/tickets. Hairspray. July 19-27. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave.
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As a part of its SummerStage program, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester will present Tony Award winning musical “Hairspray.” The show, based on the 1988 John Waters film of the same name, follows Tracy Turnblad, a plussized dancer who works to end race segregation on television in 1960’s Baltimore. The JCC’s run of performances coincide with the 50th Anniversary of Rochester’s 1964 race riot. The show will thus be especially relevant, as 26 young people hilariously depict the ridiculous nature of segregation and racism. “Hairspray” will run at the JCC’s Hart Theatre (1200 Edgewood Avenue) Saturday, July 19, through Sunday, July 27. Saturday performances (July 19 and 26) will begin at 8 p.m. Matinee performances on Sundays (July 20 and 27) at 2 p.m. And performances are at 7 p.m. on Wednesday (July 23) and Thursday (July 24). Tickets cost $26 ($18 for students) with a $2 discount available for JCC members. For more information visit jcccenterstage.org. — BY ALEX HERRMANN Thru July 27. Sat. July 19, 8 p.m. Sun. July 20, 2 p. m. Wed. & Thurs. July 23 & 24 at 7 p. m. and Sun. July 27 2 p. m $18-$26. 241-2000. jcccenterstage.org/. Impact Theatre. Fri., July 18, 6:30-9:15 p.m. Impact Theatre, 1180 Canandaigua St. Impact Theatre presents our highly popular evening of FREE dinner theatre: Music By Matt Norton & drama with The “In Your Face” players, *Pay It Forward; In our efforts to take care of the those in need; food/toiletry bins are located in the lobby for local Christian food banks & homeless shelters. (*non-perishable food/toiletry donation(s) appreciated but not necessary) free. 315-597-3553. impactdrama.com. Jon Peterson: He Wrote Good Songs. Through July 24. Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place Thru July 24. Fridays July 11, 18, & 35 and Saturdays July 12, 19, & 26 at 8 p. m. Sundays July 13 & 20 at 3 p. m. and Thurs. July 24 at 7 p. m $25. 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Through July 19, 8 p.m. Highland Park Bowl, 1200 South Ave. Thru July 19. Performances every night except Mon. and Thurs. at 8 p. m free, donations solicited. Festa Italiana: A Night at the Opera. July 17-19. ItalianAmerican Sports Club, 1250 Buffalo Rd A variety of plays, opera, and a Bocce bash. 5948882. iaccrochester.org. Summer Musical—Only Once. Thu., July 17, 7 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com. Why Torture is Wrong, and the People who Love Them. Sat., July 19, 2 p.m. Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd Penfield
Christopher Durang turns political humor upside down with this raucous and provocative satire about America’s growing homeland “insecurity” Free, donations accepted. 340-8655. penfieldplayers.org/.
Workshops [ WED., JULY 16 ] Developing Your Intuition. July 16, 10 a.m.-noon. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $35. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. Divination Tool Time. 12-2:45 & 5-5:45 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $5. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. Family Development Class: “Wise Choices”. Ongoing, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. For parents of school-age children Free, RSVP 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. Free LSF Mindercise Mindfulness Class. 7:30-9 p.m. The Assisi Institute, 1400 North Winton Rd. Free 451-1584. livingstressfree.org. Inclusion for People of All Abilities. July 16, 9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Rd. $25. 426-4120. humanservicesed.org. Primitive Living Skills and Outdoor Survival: Friction Fires. July 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $22. 730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Recipe For Success: Learn How to Turn Your Recipe Or Food Idea Into A Business. July 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15. 730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. continues on page 28 rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 27