Pittsford Food Truck & Music Fest
12:00 – 9:00 PM on South Main Street between State Street and Locust Street. The town’s last big event of the season featuring delicious food from a variety of regional […]
18th Annual Pan Afrikan Festival
A.B.O.V.E. Presents the 18th annual Pan Afrikan festival (formerly Afrikan American festival) on 8/1/2026 at the Highland Bowl! Vendors and volunteers still being accepted. Visit us at: https://panaffestival.org. #rocpafest 2026 […]
The Rochester Queer Arts Festival
The Rochester Queer Arts Festival is back in 2026, with a new home at Village Gate, RQAF will be bigger and better. Most exciting of all, we are now a […]
Things to Do in Rochester, NY This March [BOIR Edition]
It’s March here in Rochester, NY and if you are like me you are beginning to either really miss spring or be sad it finally poke its head and we […]
Rochester International Jazz Festival
The Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals, presenting legendary performers, familiar favorites, rising stars, and new discoveries from around the world. RIJF is […]
Black History Month Celebration – RMSC
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 […]
Things to Do in Rochester, NY this December: [BOIR Edition]
When it comes to December in Rochester, NY its hard to be outside 😫. You’re keeping warm inside but trying to get into the holiday spirit. Everyone is preparing for […]
Lilac Festival – Highland Park
ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 17 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM daily Festival Schedule General Info Festival Map Parking & Shuttle Every Day […]
Things to Do in Rochester, NY this November: [BOIR Edition]
November in Rochester, NY is usually when it starts getting hard to be outside 😫. You’re still trying to get things in before the cold sets in completely and also […]
Food Truck Rodeo Returns to Rochester, NY – Updated for 2026!
The food truck rodeo has returned to Rochester, NY and I couldn’t be more excited! The foodie in me loves to explore new foods and try things out (within reason). […]
7 Valentine’s Day Ideas in Rochester, NY [Updated for 2026]
When it comes to Valentine’s Day it always rolls up on me then there’s this mad rush to either plan something, order something, or get some cheesy card. But for […]
4 Black Owned Business Experts on How Social Media Changed their Game
In this day and age, Social Media is an important factor when it comes to marketing your business. This is even more true for Black-Owned businesses due to the fact […]