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SUMMARY:Rochester\, NY St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a cherished annual tradition that brings the community together in a lively celebration of Irish heritage\, unity\, and pride.  \nThe parade begins at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of East Ave. & Alexander St.\, proceeds on East to Main St.\, and continues down Main until Fitzhugh St. \nSince its founding in 1977\, the parade has grown into one of the city’s largest and most spirited parades\, filling the streets of downtown Rochester NY with vibrant floats\, marching bands\, dance groups\, and local organizations.
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/rochester-ny-st-patricks-day-parade/
LOCATION:Rochester\, NY\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY,Live Music Rochester NY
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SUMMARY:Adult Skate Night @ Willie W Lightfoot R-Center
DESCRIPTION:Bring your skates to get your roll on with your peers. You will enjoy great music and fun conversations with others while skating. Please note all exclusion dates for skate night!\nRestrictions\nGender\nCo-ed\nAge Restriction\n18+
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/adult-skate-night-willie-w-lightfoot-r-center/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center\, 271 Flint St\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Organizer":MAILTO:blackownedinrochester+events@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Women Mean Busine$$ - Annual Expo
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday\, March 8\, in celebration of International Women’s Day 🌸\nThe Greater Rochester Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) is hosting Women Mean Business\, a free community expo highlighting local\, women-owned businesses and exploring the economic issues women face today.\n📍 ARTISANworks (565 Blossom Road)\n🕛 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nThe vendor expo will feature 25 local women-owned businesses\, including retail shops\, restaurants\, consultants\, and more. It’s a great opportunity to shop local\, connect\, and learn.\n🗣️ Panel Discussion | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nHear from local women business owners as they discuss:\nPay equity\nAdvice for women starting a business\nWhy supporting women-owned businesses matters and how to do it effectively\nMeet our featured panelists:\n🌿 Jessica Catlin\, Founder of Cultivated Comfort — End-of-life educator and doula helping families approach life’s final chapter with clarity\, dignity\, and compassionate planning.\n🌸 Chloe Anderson-Adeyemi\, Founder of Nubian Nurturance — Certified Business Advisor supporting women- and minority-owned businesses across the Finger Lakes region.\n🧘🏾‍♀️ Jacquelyn Cuyler\, Founder of TRANScendental Healing — Healer\, educator\, and author leading transformative conversations on trauma\, consciousness\, and holistic healing.\n💃 Rebecca Phelps\, Founder of Gracious Dance — Building inclusive\, movement-centered community programs that support healing and creative expression.\n📸 Danielle DiNatale\, Owner of 13 One Photography — Celebrating 18 seasons in business and capturing life’s most meaningful moments.\nCome celebrate\, support\, and learn. Women Mean Business. \nConfirmed Vendors :\nChelsadelic Art – NOW member Chelsea Merritt\nConversation Pieces – NOW Member Yolanda Sheffa\nThat Other Tarot Girl – NOW Member Halie Washburn\nRosa Mar Creations – Mariah Morrero\nCultivated Comfort – NOW Member Jessica Caitlin\nNubian Nurturance – NOW Member Chloe Anderson\nGenuWine Productions – NOW Member Sandy Stettner\nKindred Connection LLC – NOW Member Jenna Hine\nYou are Beautifully Made LLC – NOW Member Ronieka Burns\nTrue Body\, Mind\, and Spirit – NOW Member Amy Mantrow\nRoc SRJ – Jilian Quigley\nSundry Pottery – Kiarra Chirico\nBewitched Coffee Co. – Anna Jeter\nThe Crooked Crumble – Ashley Martin\nIsland Vybze Juice Bar – Vaughnette Manhertz\nLeague of Women Voters Rochester – Barbara Grosh\, President\nGood Vibes Music Shop – Becky Sheldon\nThe J Cater Shop – Jen Cater\nMy Bookery Roc – Kimberly Dietz\nAerry Berry Farm – Aeryn Boyd\nAuthor Kaeia Perez – Everwomb\nVisibly Wicked LLC – Athena Vander Wyst\nHigh Strung Products – Andi Brown\nLove Fern & Co – Leslie Fay\nJoi the Florist – Sh’Nya J. Kearse\nTail Wagging Treats – Becky Brock Munson
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/women-mean-busine-annual-expo/
LOCATION:ARTISANworks\, 565 Blossom Rd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY
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SUMMARY:Adult Skate Night @ Willie W Lightfoot R-Center
DESCRIPTION:Bring your skates to get your roll on with your peers. You will enjoy great music and fun conversations with others while skating. Please note all exclusion dates for skate night!\nRestrictions\nGender\nCo-ed\nAge Restriction\n18+
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/adult-skate-night-willie-w-lightfoot-r-center/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center\, 271 Flint St\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Organizer":MAILTO:blackownedinrochester+events@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
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SUMMARY:Galentine's Day–Memorial Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the best day of the year! Come celebrate yourself\, your friendships\, and the artwork of the Impressionists at MAG! \nWe will have vendors from female-owned businesses\, art creating\, music\, mingling\, mini art tours highlighting female artists in our collection at 6:30 and 7:00 pm\, light fare\, a cash bar\, and more. Join us and treat yourself to a night of art\, fun\, and friendship. \nVendors include: \nBurn Bright Books\nErin’s Frame of mind\nFiggy Studio & Shop\nFilipina Beauty\nHenna Rising\nLauren Rae Pottery\nLittle Blue Thistle\nMay & Birch\nJoLuxe Permanent Jewelry\nSecond Look Styling & Boutique\nTealightful Tea\nVictory Books \n(You can keep any needlepoint pillows with your face on it and the lead headline from a newspaper from the year you were born at home or you can bring them!)
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/galentines-day-memorial-art-gallery-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY
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SUMMARY:Single 2 Mingle Game Nite - Island Wraps
DESCRIPTION:FINALLY\, Let’s Ditch the Apps! 🥂 Live & In-Person Singles Mixer!\nTired of endless swiping? Come hang with us for a night of authentic connection\, good music\, positive vibes and zero awkwardness. Whether you are looking for a spark\, a new friend\, or just a fun night out\, this is your chance to meet local singles in a relaxed\, comfortable space.\n✨ What to expect:\nIcebreaker games to make starting conversations easy.\nA lively atmosphere without deafening music.\nBOGO drink on arrival!\nCome solo or bring your wingman/wingwoman and let’s make this a night of enjoyment and everlasting friendship!\nRSVP as space is limited! We look forward to Welcoming you all!\n#IslandCheers!😉🍹🌴🔪🍽🇯🇲🇺🇲1❤️1❤️
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/single-2-mingle-game-nite-island-wraps/
LOCATION:Island Wraps\, 5152 East River Rd\, West Henrietta\, NY\, 14586\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cheers 2 Us: A Paint & Sip Keepsake Affair
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE ARTIST \nJoan Cofield-Bridges is the Owner and gifted Artist of L & J Creations Hand Painted Glassware Collections. L & J Creations specializes in beautiful\, one of a kind\, decorative pieces for everyone to enjoy. \nLocated in Buffalo\, NY\, Joan and her team are proud to have been serving the Western New York region and surrounding communities for over 20 years. \nABOUT THE EVENT \nWednesday\, February 11th \nGuest Arrival at 5:30PM Event Starts Promptly at 6PM \nJoin us for an exclusive experience where art\, creativity\, and cuisine collide. Guests are invited to meet the artist\, explore their creative process\, and craft a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home. As you create\, indulge in decadent\, hand-crafted bites prepared by Island Wraps—each dish thoughtfully designed to delight the senses. Come for the art\, stay for the flavor\, and leave with something truly unforgettable. \nWhat’s Included: \n2 Keepsake Glasses Hand-crafted by You \nInstruction and Conversation with Joan the Artist \n1 Complimentary Beverage (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic) \nGourmet Chef-prepared Island and American Eats served during the experience \nDessert to end the evening \nTICKET INFORMATION: \nLimited Early Bird Tickets Available: $89 per person (Taxes\, Gratuity\, & Processing Fee Included) \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \nAll sales are final. No refunds will be issued for participant cancellations or no-shows. If the event is canceled by the promoter or venue\, guests will receive a full refund or venue-issued credit toward a future event. The refund will exclude the processing fee.
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/cheers-2-us-a-paint-sip-keepsake-affair/
LOCATION:Island Wraps\, 5152 East River Rd\, West Henrietta\, NY\, 14586\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration - RMSC
DESCRIPTION:This Black History Month marks a century of Black History celebrations! Join us in commemorating local black leaders and innovators.  \nMuseum & Science Center\nFebruary 7-8 \n11am-3pm \nPrograms & Activities\nColes Collection Listening Station: Join us at the Howard Coles Listening Station to hear powerful broadcasts from Rochester activist\, publisher\, author\, historian\, and radio personality Howard Coles. Engage in a special conversation with his daughter\, Joan Coles Howard (On February 7\, only!)\, as she shares insights into his remarkable legacy and answers your questions. Then\, create your own newspaper inspired by his publications! \nCornelius Eady’s Poetry Corner (Pat Hale Gallery): Try your hand at writing poetry inspired by local poet Cornelius Eady.  \n“A More Perfect Likeness” (2nd Floor Windows)- Build your own pinhole camera like the kind that photographed Frederick Douglass in the 19th century.  \nRed\, Black\, and Green (Lobby): Discover the symbolism behind the Pan-African flag and create your own bookmark using its distinct colors. \nDr. Juanita Pitts’ Mobile Health Unit  (Pat Hale Gallery): Investigate your pulse and learn about the incredibly powerful muscle that is your heart.   \nTake off with Dorothy Layne McIntyre (3rd floor\, outside astronaut): Create a propeller to learn about the forces of lift and thrust.  \nHarriet Tubman Naturalist School (Expedition Earth): Test out your knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses to gain an understanding of how Harriet Tubman functioned as a naturalist in the Underground Railroad. \nScavenger Hunt: Learn more about local black trailblazers by exploring the Museum & Science Center.
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/black-history-month-celebration-rmsc/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:RMSC Grounds & Eisenhart Auditorium\, 657 East Ave.\, Rochester\, 14607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration - RMSC
DESCRIPTION:This Black History Month marks a century of Black History celebrations! Join us in commemorating local black leaders and innovators.  \nMuseum & Science Center\nFebruary 7-8 \n11am-3pm \nPrograms & Activities\nColes Collection Listening Station: Join us at the Howard Coles Listening Station to hear powerful broadcasts from Rochester activist\, publisher\, author\, historian\, and radio personality Howard Coles. Engage in a special conversation with his daughter\, Joan Coles Howard (On February 7\, only!)\, as she shares insights into his remarkable legacy and answers your questions. Then\, create your own newspaper inspired by his publications! \nCornelius Eady’s Poetry Corner (Pat Hale Gallery): Try your hand at writing poetry inspired by local poet Cornelius Eady.  \n“A More Perfect Likeness” (2nd Floor Windows)- Build your own pinhole camera like the kind that photographed Frederick Douglass in the 19th century.  \nRed\, Black\, and Green (Lobby): Discover the symbolism behind the Pan-African flag and create your own bookmark using its distinct colors. \nDr. Juanita Pitts’ Mobile Health Unit  (Pat Hale Gallery): Investigate your pulse and learn about the incredibly powerful muscle that is your heart.   \nTake off with Dorothy Layne McIntyre (3rd floor\, outside astronaut): Create a propeller to learn about the forces of lift and thrust.  \nHarriet Tubman Naturalist School (Expedition Earth): Test out your knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses to gain an understanding of how Harriet Tubman functioned as a naturalist in the Underground Railroad. \nScavenger Hunt: Learn more about local black trailblazers by exploring the Museum & Science Center.
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/black-history-month-celebration-rmsc/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:RMSC Grounds & Eisenhart Auditorium\, 657 East Ave.\, Rochester\, 14607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T173000
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SUMMARY:February Meeting - "Designing Your Website Into A Cash Register" - GRBBA
DESCRIPTION:RSVP REQUIRED at GRBBAinc@gmail.com by 01/31/2026; FREE for GRBBA Members; Non-members pay $15 at the door.
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/february-meeting-designing-your-website-into-a-cash-register-grbba/
LOCATION:Golisano Business Institute\, 150 Sawgrass Dr.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Focused Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Organizer":MAILTO:blackownedinrochester+events@gmail.com
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