Lectures
Museum Exhibit
Learn to recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease Free, registration required. 3366060. aholland@libraryweb.org. irondequoitlibrary.org.
[ SAT., JUNE 11 ] The Force at Play. June 11Sep. 5. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Through September 5. Explore the evolution of “Star Wars” and view dozens of artifacts from The Strong’s collections 2+ $14; under 2 & members free. 263-2700. museumofplay.org.
Literary Events
THEATER | “SEPARATE IS NEVER EQUAL”
Seven years before the pivotal Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954, Mexican-American students challenged discriminatory laws in the schools of California and won. A children’s book by Duncan Tonatiuh, “Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation,” tells about that fight for Mexican-Americans to attend a “whites only” school and the impact it had for Latinos across the nation. Locals Don Bartalo and Annette Ramos have adapted this book into the play “Separate is Never Equal,” which will appear at MuCCC this weekend. Sylvia Mendez, who received a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, will attend the production on Friday, June 10. “Separate is Never Equal,” produced by the Rochester Latino Theater Company and BART Productions, will be performed Friday, June 10, through Sunday, June 12, at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. 7:30 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. A VIP reception with Mendez will be held Friday night, 6 p.m., and is $20 advance or $25 at the door. muccc.org; facebook.com/rochesterlatinotheatrecompany. — BY MARY WALRATH
20 CITY JUNE 8-14, 2016
[ FRI., JUNE 10 ] 8 Authors Celebrating 35 Years. June 10, 7-9 p.m. Lyric Theater, 440 East Ave Reading with eight visiting authors in celebration of Writers & Books’ 35th Anniversary $15-$20. 473-2590 x107. wab.org. [ SAT., JUNE 11 ] One Night For the Books. June 11, 7-11 p.m. Nixon Peabody LLP, 1300 Clinton Square Cocktails, food, entertainment, and more celebrating Writers & Books’ 35th anniversary $35. 473-2590 x107. wab.org. Thomas Grace. June 11, 10:30 a.m. Fairport Historical Museum, 18 Perrin St Grace will discuss and sign copies of his book Kent State: Death and Dissent in the Long Sixties 223-3989. perintonhistoricalsociety.org.
Meetings [ THU., JUNE 9 ] Rally to Free Jalil Muntaqim. June 9, 4 p.m. Gather at corner of South Avenue and Byron Street. More information on Jalil and his case at freejalil.com. 397-3540. metrojustice.org.
Recreation [ THU., JUNE 9 ] Twilight Tours. 7 p.m Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope Avenue 75-minute walking tour $5. 461-3494. fomh.org. [ SAT., JUNE 11 ] 2016 Manning and Napier Tour de Cure. June 11, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Xerox Corporation Campus, 800 Phillips Rd . Webster Ride to fight diabetes $25. 458-3040. diabetes.org/rochestertour. GreenRace 5k. June 11, 8 a.m. Seneca Park, 2222 St. Paul St. $30. 694-8896. active.com/ rochester-ny. Outdoor Expo. June 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mendon Ponds Park, Douglas Road . Mendon Demonstrations, displays and workshops for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, camping, bicycling Free. 987-1717. adk-gvc.org/Expo. Relay for Life. June 11, noon-midnight. Greece Odyssey Academy, 750 Maiden Ln. 645-2611. John. Klein@greece.k12.ny.us.
Rochester Bicycling Club. Check our online calendar for this week’s ride schedule or visit. Rochesterbicyclingclub.org. [ MON., JUNE 13 ] Fairport Village Walking Tour. 7 p.m Kennelly Park, 1 Fairport Village Landing Free, registration required. 223-9091.
Special Events [ WED., JUNE 8 ] RYP Presents: Rochester Restaurant Week. Through June 12, 4-11 p.m. Greater Rochester Area, Greater Rochester Area Explore the city’s culinary scene and support great locally-owned restaurants with fabulous prix-fixe meals $20-$25. 315720-2594. ryprrw.wix.com/rocrestaurant-week. [ THU., JUNE 9 ] Art & Treasures. June 9-12. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Fri.-Sat. June 10-11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. June 12, 12-3 p.m. Gently used antiques, artwork, jewelry, china, pottery, porcelain, silver, crystal, fine linens and small furniture items 2768900. mag.rochester.edu. ROC Patio Party. 5:30-8:30 p.m Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd Fairport Live music, food trucks, wine, craft beer, and sangria $10. 2234210. casalarga.com. [ FRI., JUNE 10 ] Native Games, Stories & Music. June 10, 7:30-9 p.m. Ganondagan Visitor Center, Rte. 41 (Boughton Hill Road) $5
suggested donation. 621-8794. ganondagan.org. RochesterWorks Resources for Recruiting and Training Success. June 10, 8-9:30 a.m. United Way Building, 75 College Ave. Free, registration required. 2583520. bizworkshopjune2016. eventbrite.com. [ SAT., JUNE 11 ] 35th Anniversary Party. June 11, 7-11 p.m. Nixon Peabody LLP, 1300 Clinton Square Cocktails, appetizers, dessert, entertainment, and more $35. 473-2590 x107. wab.org. Adirondack Mountain Club’s Outdoor Expo. June 11, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Mendon Ponds Park, Douglas Road . Mendon adkgvc.org/Expo. Sustainability Education & Entrepreneurship. June 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Judged student entrepreneur competition, student poster presentations, product sales, and a community and professional lecture series $20. 802-0843. rochesterroots.org. [ SUN., JUNE 12 ] 2016 Rochester Collectible & Vintage Toy Show. June 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dome Fair & Expo, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd . Henrietta $6, 12 & under free. 502-8697. rochestertoyshow.com. Camp Lima Blossom Festival. June 12, 11 a.m. Traditional German festival. 2375 Pond Road $5 donation. 857-7631. Street Machines of Rochester Outdoor Auto Show. June 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.