30 MUSIC, ARTS AND LIFE EVENTS TO CHECK OUT THIS MONTH
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The Fast & the Furriest
Happy Hour with Old Souls and Froth Brewing
FILM
Nitrate Picture Show Dryden Theatre, eastman.org/nitrate-picture-show Rochester’s most incendiary film festival is back and it runs through June 5. During the course of the Nitrate Picture Show, the Dryden will show a collection of films printed on nitrate cellulose stocks, which Kodak quit making in the 1950s because they were just so dang combustible without meticulous handling. The festival lineup will be announced today, but the museum previously revealed that the 1948 fantasy classic “Portrait of Jennie” is in the lineup — and the audience will be viewing producer David O. Selznik’s personal print. Passes are available for purchase online. You’ve got to be vaccinated to attend and face masks will be required. JEREMY MOULE
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SUNDAY, JUNE 5
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THURSDAY, JUNE 2
has plenty of quirks that are ripe for roasting; let’s just hope we can all take a joke. If the name Maureen Callahan rings a bell to you, we might be in trouble. This show has a two chill pill minimum for staunch Rochester defenders. JACOB WALSH SATURDAY, JUNE 4
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
Record Archive, recordarchive.com The Old Souls are exactly that in name, spirit, and influence only. This quartet of musicians cites influences from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, despite each of its members being under the age of 18. Their blend of funk, blues, jazz, and rock with a serious sound resonates across generations. Froth Brewing from Buffalo will be in attendance offering up a tasting of their heavily fruited smoothie sours. RYAN WILLIAMSON
For up-to-date information on protocols, vaccination and mask requirements, and performance cancellations, consult the websites of individual venues.
FESTIVAL
Rochester Greek Festival Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, rochestergreekfestival.com I love a good spanakopita or moussaka, and if you have no idea what I’m talking about, the annual Rochester Greek Festival will school you well. Food is a centerpiece of the event and the various dishes — yes, you can get a gyro — create an enticing aroma that draws throngs to the place. You’ll stand in line for the grub but it’ll be worth it; make the best of it by grabbing a bottle or two of Mythos and taking in some music and dance while you wait. As a bonus, the event is very family friendly. Runs through June 5. JM FRIDAY, JUNE 3 COMEDY
Roast Of Rochester II Comedy @ the Carlson, carlsoncomedy.com The art of “roasting” is a subtle one, and a solid roast can take all sorts of different forms. Maybe it’s taking playful jabs at an old friend. Maybe it’s a handful of celebrities getting on cable television and ripping on Alec Baldwin for an hour. The Roast of Rochester is kind of a combo of both. Our little city on the Genesee
Rochester Animal Services, vsas.org A dog-inclusive 5K and 10K makes perfect sense as a fundraiser for Rochester Animal Services and its Verona Street Shelter. But you’re more likely to catch Gold and me at the one-mile fundraising walk ($25 participation fee, starts at 11 a.m.) that’s part of this day-long pet festival. My buddy is a greyhound, a breed known for being fast as hell in short bursts — distance runners they are not. But he loves a leisurely stroll, and one mile is the perfect distance for people and pooches alike. Let’s face it, you are going to take your dog for a walk at some point today, might as well make it count for something. JM MUSIC
Craven Idol, Berator, Anthropic & Alien Autopsy Photo City Music Hall, photocitymusichall.com Prepare for a total onslaught of heavy metal at Photo City Music Hall. Craven Idol from the United Kingdom is bringing their brand of “the wrath of Aetna” — a reference to Mount Etna, which in Greek mythology imprisons Typhon, a monster that tried to overthrow Zeus — across the pond to Rochester as a part of its “Venomous Onslaught” tour. Sharing the bill is Chicago’s Berator, Buffalo’s Anthropic, and Rochester’s Alien Autopsy. Fear not: There’s plenty of room at this venue to avoid the pit if that isn’t your thing. JW
BRUNCH DATE
Drag Me to Brunch Bar Bantam, barbantam.com Dinner and a show is old news. These days the cool kids are having their entertaining munch much earlier in the day with popular brunch and drag show events. But you don’t have to be the earliest riser to catch a midday meal with friends at Bar Bantam while being dazzled by the sky-high wigs and wit of Rochester drag royalty Mrs. Kasha Davis, Aggy Dune, Ambrosia Salad, and Darien Lake. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the show begins at noon. Plenty of time to sleep in and get gussied. But seating is first come, first serve, so don’t dally. Tickets are $60 and include admission to the show and a brunch buffet. Drinks are sold separately. REBECCA RAFFERTY MONDAY, JUNE 6 MUSIC
Bella’s Bartok Water Street Music Hall, thewaterstreetmusichall.com Looking to dance it all out? The folkpunk street party and spectacle of a band that is Bella’s Bartok is rolling into town with their blend of Eastern European, Americana, punk, and pop music. The songs are raucous and joyful, while showcasing carefully crafted vocal harmonies, along with brass, accordion, banjo, and more. They’re promising a sweaty, cathartic, joyous evening. Local pop-soul act The Sideways opens. Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 and it’s an all ages show, though anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. MONA SEGHATOLESLAMI CONTINUED ON PAGE 54