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  • Black History Month Celebration – RMSC

    Black History Month Celebration – RMSC
    RMSC Grounds & Eisenhart Auditorium 657 East Ave., Rochester, United States

    This Black History Month marks a century of Black History celebrations! Join us in commemorating local black leaders and innovators. Museum & Science Center February 7-8 11am-3pm Programs & Activities Coles Collection Listening Station: Join us at the Howard Coles Listening Station to hear powerful broadcasts from Rochester activist, publisher, author, historian, and radio personality […]

    $23

  • Black History Month Celebration – RMSC

    Black History Month Celebration – RMSC
    RMSC Grounds & Eisenhart Auditorium 657 East Ave., Rochester, United States

    This Black History Month marks a century of Black History celebrations! Join us in commemorating local black leaders and innovators. Museum & Science Center February 7-8 11am-3pm Programs & Activities Coles Collection Listening Station: Join us at the Howard Coles Listening Station to hear powerful broadcasts from Rochester activist, publisher, author, historian, and radio personality […]

    $23

  • Book Lover’s Bliss Book Fair – Day 1

    ARTISANworks 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

    RocOnly’s 3rd Annual Book Lover’s Bliss Book Fair returns for two full days of stories, small businesses, and a little literary magic at ARTISANworks. 📚 Saturday, March 14th | 12:00–4:30 PM 📚 Sunday, March 15th | 12:00–4:00 PM 📍 ARTISANworks | 565 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY 🎟️ $12 entry Spend the afternoon browsing local authors, […]

    $12

  • Book Lover’s Bliss Book Fair – Day 2

    ARTISANworks 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

    RocOnly’s 3rd Annual Book Lover’s Bliss Book Fair returns for two full days of stories, small businesses, and a little literary magic at ARTISANworks. 📚 Saturday, March 14th | 12:00–4:30 PM 📚 Sunday, March 15th | 12:00–4:00 PM 📍 ARTISANworks | 565 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY 🎟️ $12 entry Spend the afternoon browsing local authors, […]

    $12

  • INK + ALCHEMY : BOOKS & PLANTS – THEMATA

    Culver Road Armory 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY, United States

    Plant & Book Market 🌿📚 📅 March 21 ⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM 📍 Culver Road Armory — 155 Culver Rd, Rochester Join us for a one-day indoor market featuring plant sellers, book vendors, and plant-adjacent goods. Browse houseplants, rare plants, books, zines, planters, botanical art, and other green-inspired finds from local makers and […]

    Free

  • Makers to the Rescue – RocOnly Events

    The Old Farm Cafe & Dining Experience 3450 Winton Pl Suite 6, Rochester, NY, United States

    Makers to the Rescue is a one-day community market and fundraiser bringing together local artisans, animal lovers, and good food—all in support of Verona Street Animal Society - VSAS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting Rochester Animal Services in helping pets and their owners in our community. Their mission includes keeping pets safe, strengthening […]

    Free

  • Down to Earth Market – RocOnly Events

    Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave, Rochester, United States

    We’re bringing an Earth-inspired market to one of Rochester’s most iconic spaces!! RocOnly Events is partnering with Brown Hound Downtown Restaurant, located within the Memorial Art Gallery, and local artist, Sad Scribbles to bring you the Down to Earth Market, held inside the Memorial Art Gallery’s M&T ballroom. This thoughtfully curated event brings together local […]

    Free
  • Jazz Night Love at ARTISANworks | Black Owned in Rochester

    Jazz Night Live – ARTISANworks

    ARTISANworks 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

    Step into an unforgettable evening of rhythm and refinement at A Night of Jazz Fusion in the intimate Casablanca Room at ARTISANworks, featuring the dynamic sounds of the Eastman Band Sonic Chasers quartet. Though just four musicians, this powerhouse ensemble delivers a rich, full-bodied sound—blending smooth jazz textures with bold fusion grooves and inspired improvisation. […]

    $25

  • Quest Fest – Game, Shop, Escape at ARTISANworks – RocOnly Events

    ARTISANworks 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

    Step into another realm at Quest Fest—a fantasy-forward celebration of all things magical, mythical, and immersive. Wander the Vendor Hall, filled with sci-fi and medieval art, geeky gear, wire-wrapped elf ears, leather wearables, tabletop gaming accessories, chainmail, potions, handcrafted crowns, dragon eggs, and renaissance-inspired wares. Meet local fantasy authors, get inked with themed flash tattoos, […]

    $10
  • Speed Friending 50+ with Little Button Craft @ ARTISANworks

    50+ Speed Friending with Little Button Craft @ ARTISANworks

    ARTISANworks 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

    Making friends as an adult—especially once you’re over 50—can be surprisingly difficult. That’s where Speed Friending comes in! This event at ARTISANworks is designed to make meeting new people easier in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. And no, this isn’t speed dating—it’s speed friending. Participants will rotate through a series of guided conversations at small tables. […]

    $20
  • Food Truck Rodeo at the City of Rochester Public Market | Black Owned in Rochester Business Directory

    The Food Truck Rodeo – City of Rochester Public Market

    The Food Truck Rodeo – The Public Market of Rochester
    The City of Rochester Public Market 280 N Union St, Rochester, NY, United States

    Spring is here in Rochester and with it comes amazing community events! One of my favorites is the Food Truck Rodeo at the Public Market! The Food Truck Rodeo Features Local food vendors, local beer and beverages, and local bands! The dates for the Food Truck Rodeo this year are: April 29, 2026, from 5pm […]

    Free

  • Drag Me To Brunch: ICONS – OFC Theatre Center

    The Old Farm Cafe & Dining Experience 3450 Winton Pl Suite 6, Rochester, NY, United States

    OFC Creations Present Drag Me To Brunch Performance on Sunday, May 3. Doors open at 10:30am, brunch served at 11am, show starts at 12pm at OFC’s The Old Farm Café (3450 Winton Place, next door to the theatre) Drag Me to Brunch: ICONS is serving legendary realness at OFC Creations on Sunday, May 3...and this […]

    $67

  • Farmers’ Market – Irondequoit

    Farmers’ Market – Irondequoit
    Quinlan Market Building 25 kingshighway north, irondequoit, NY, United States

    Weekly Farmers' Market in Irondequoit, NY Weekly Summer Market:Thursday evenings (May 7 - October 8) from 4:00 PM to dusk. No Market on July 2. @ Columbus Way, Town Hall Campus (1280 Titus Ave). June 4th - Pride Celebration Market June 18th - Juneteenth Celebration Market June 25th - Eco Fair Market August 13th - […]

    Free

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