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Thursday, Feb. 2
Highlights tour: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Sunday, meet at admission desk, docent-led tour of the collections, free with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
“Beauty and Grace — The Female Form”: Nan Miller Gallery, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, features works by nine figurative artists, exhibit extended through Feb. 6, gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, free, (585) 292-1430, www.nanmillergallery.com.
Eastman Opera Theatre presents Cimarosa’s “Il Matrimonio Segreto”: Eastman School of Music Annex 804 Opera Studio, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, pre-performance talk one hour before each show, sung in Italian with English supertitles, directed by Alison Moritz, seating is limited, tickets at http://www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/tickets.php.
Ossia: Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., will perform music of Zs, Perich, Andriessen and Byron, free, www.esm.rochester.edu/calendar.
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (sign-interpreted), 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (Sunday Salon), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Second Time Around”: Fielding Nextstage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, former casts of Upstairs Youth Agency reunite to present musical revue, sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph, $20, proceeds benefit Holy Cross and St. John Neumman Catholic schools, reservations at (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Shrek the Musical”: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land, joined by a wise-cracking donkey, he fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and love aren’t only found in fairy tales, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 and Auditorium Theatre box office.
2012 Rochester Boat Show: Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, two levels of the center will display boats from large to small, all makes and models, also features wine tasting, daily giveaways, drawings and special events at most dealerships on display, $6 ($4 seniors, free 11/younger), parking at South Avenue Garage when entry ticket is validated at the show, part of proceeds benefit Hunter’s Hope.
Thursday, Feb. 2
Highlights tour: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Sunday, meet at admission desk, docent-led tour of the collections, free with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
“Beauty and Grace — The Female Form”: Nan Miller Gallery, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, features works by nine figurative artists, exhibit extended through Feb. 6, gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, free, (585) 292-1430, www.nanmillergallery.com.
Eastman Opera Theatre presents Cimarosa’s “Il Matrimonio Segreto”: Eastman School of Music Annex 804 Opera Studio, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, pre-performance talk one hour before each show, sung in Italian with English supertitles, directed by Alison Moritz, seating is limited, tickets at http://www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/tickets.php.
Ossia: Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., will perform music of Zs, Perich, Andriessen and Byron, free, www.esm.rochester.edu/calendar.
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (sign-interpreted), 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (Sunday Salon), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Second Time Around”: Fielding Nextstage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, former casts of Upstairs Youth Agency reunite to present musical revue, sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph, $20, proceeds benefit Holy Cross and St. John Neumman Catholic schools, reservations at (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Shrek the Musical”: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land, joined by a wise-cracking donkey, he fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and love aren’t only found in fairy tales, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 and Auditorium Theatre box office.
2012 Rochester Boat Show: Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, two levels of the center will display boats from large to small, all makes and models, also features wine tasting, daily giveaways, drawings and special events at most dealerships on display, $6 ($4 seniors, free 11/younger), parking at South Avenue Garage when entry ticket is validated at the show, part of proceeds benefit Hunter’s Hope.
Robert Burns Celebration: Stage 13 at Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Hopewell, 12:30 to 2 p.m., traditional Scottish readings, bagpipe music, dance and food, free, (585) 785-1905.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: Canandaigua VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Ave., 1 to 2:30 p.m. on first Thursday of each month, (800) 272-3900, www.alz.org/rochesterny.
Opening of Skippy Raines Art Exhibit: Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, 5 to 7 p.m. reception, paintings from 1995 to present will be on view through March 10, (585) 394-1381.
Reservation deadline for “Coronary Artery Disease & Atrial Fibrillation”: Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic, 2 Coulter Road, held 5 p.m. Feb. 9, a Community Connection Program presented by Dr. Jason Garringer and Joan Eckert, FNP/C from Finger Lakes Cardiology Associates, $6 includes dinner, reservations at (315) 462-0140.
Friday, Feb. 3
Opening reception for “Hanging Out at the Hungerford”: The Hungerford Building, Gallery 258, Entrance 2 on second floor, 1115 E. Main St., Rochester, 6 to 9 p.m., features two- and three-dimensional art, including paintings, photography, jewelry, glass, illustration, fiber art and more, reception also includes live poetry readings and entertainment, free, presented by the Artists’ Breakfast Group.
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (sign-interpreted), 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (Sunday Salon), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Second Time Around”: Fielding Nextstage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, former casts of Upstairs Youth Agency reunite to present musical revue, sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph, $20, proceeds benefit Holy Cross and St. John Neumman Catholic schools, reservations at (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
Artists’ Reception for “Unconditional Love: Cats and Dogs”: Shoe Factory Art Co-op, 250 N. Goodman St., Studio 212, Rochester, 6 to 10 p.m. reception, exhibit features drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media and more of dogs and cats, also silent auction with proceeds given to a “no kill” animal shelter, exhibit runs through Feb. 25, show admission is donation of dog and cat food or money, www.shoefactoryarts.com.
2012 Rochester Boat Show: Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, two levels of the center will display boats from large to small, all makes and models, also features wine tasting, daily giveaways, drawings and special events at most dealerships on display, $6 ($4 seniors, free 11/younger), parking at South Avenue Garage when entry ticket is validated at the show, part of proceeds benefit Hunter’s Hope.
“Retro Art: The Seventies”: Ramón Santiago Studio and SC Fine Art Gallery, 179 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, 6 to 10 p.m., will showcase works by SCFA artists paying homage to the iconic style of the late 1970s and the Disco era, light food and beverages provided, free, www.ramonsantiago.com, www.scfineartgallery.com.
Opening reception for “Triptychs, Evolving Acts and Getures”: Black Radish Studio, Village Gate, D Entrance, 274 N. Goodman St., Rochester, 6 to 10 p.m. reception, abstract watercolors by Stu Chait, on view through March 2, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, www.blackradishstudio.com, (585) 413-1270.
Opening of “Modern Icon: The Machine As Subject In American Art”: Lockhart Gallery at Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday (until 9 p.m. Thursday), on view through May 6, works from MAG’s permanent collection by 20th-century masters Charles Sheeler, Louis Lozowick, Charles Burchfield and John Marin, included with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
“Shrek the Musical”: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land, joined by a wise-cracking donkey, he fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and love aren’t only found in fairy tales, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 and Auditorium Theatre box office.
“The Blood Countess”: Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave., Pittsford, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, full-length, original ballet choreographed and created by Rochester City Ballet artistic director Jamey Leverett, live music by Ying Quartet and pianist Elinor Feer, production inspired by the story of a late 16th-century countess who killed more than 600 virginal women and bathed in their blood in a quest for eternal youth, due to adult content the age recommendation is for 13/older with parental discretion advised, $50 to $65, tickets at Arts Center box office, (585) 389-2170 or www.artscenter.naz.edu.
Owl Moon guided walks: Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, guided walks every half-hour through the wintry woods under an almost-full moon to listen for screech owls and great-horned owls, also live owl presentation by Ron Walker from Friends with Feathers who will discuss owls’ behavior, habitat and lifestyle, $12 ($10 youth, families $40; discounts for GCV members), reservations required at (585) 538-6822, www.gcv.org.
“The Snake in the Grass”: Monsignor Schnacky Community Playhouse, St. Catherine of Siena Church, 26 Mendon-Ionia Road (Route 64), hamlet of Mendon, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Feb. 18, $8 to $10; free shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays (Feb. 9 and 16) for senior citizens but must call ahead and reserve tickets, beverages and snacks available for purchase, free parking, tickets at (585) 624-9333, online at saintcathonline.com.
“You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up”: Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St., Rochester, 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, the play by real-life married couple Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn takes a humorous look at a relationship that seemed doomed by opposing personalities from the start, $29-$36 (discounts for seniors 60/older, military personnel, full-time students 22/younger, DCT members, and groups of 10/more), reservations at (585) 325-4370, details at www.DownstairsCabaret.com.
Big Kids After-School Movie: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fridays, for grades 3-5 only, homeschoolers also welcome, bring a snack to enjoy, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
“Drive”: Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva, 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, story of a guy and his car, a girl, her ex-con husband, a botched robbery, guns, vendettas and betrayals, rated R for strong brutal bloody violence, language and some nudity, $6, www.thesmith.org, (315) 781-5483.
“Protecting Our Communities”: Bristol Firehouse, Route 64, 7 p.m., environmental lawyer David Slottje of Ithaca and Jordan Kleiman, associate professor at SUNY Geneseo, will discuss the high-volume hydrofracking process and ways towns can protect themselves against the hazards associated with fracking, all are welcome to attend, presented by Bristol Concerned Citizens, Frack-Free Genesee and the Sparta Coalition.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Barnes & Noble Bookfair and Concert: 3300 Monroe Ave., Pittsford,10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hochstein students present vocal and instrumental selections for shoppers, portion of book purchases will be credited to the Hochstein School of Music, vouchers available at Hochstein office or at www.hochstein.org.
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (sign-interpreted), 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (Sunday Salon), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Second Time Around”: Fielding Nextstage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, former casts of Upstairs Youth Agency reunite to present musical revue, sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph, $20, proceeds benefit Holy Cross and St. John Neumman Catholic schools, reservations at (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Shrek the Musical”: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land, joined by a wise-cracking donkey, he fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and love aren’t only found in fairy tales, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 and Auditorium Theatre box office.
Saturday Night Laser: Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. in February, colorful argon and krypton lasers dance to the sounds of Led Zeppelins at 9:30 and the Dave Matthews Band at 10:30 p.m., $10 ($9 seniors, college students with ID, students age 5-18 and RMSC members) per show, $15 ($13) for both shows; children under 5 not admitted, (585) 271-1880 (24-hour recorded information), www.rmsc.org.
Cycle for Hope: Ironworx Gym, 100 Rawson Road, Victor, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a spinning event to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times, donation of $20 per hour requested, registration forms at Ironworx, www.cycle4hope.org or (585) 624-5555.
“For the Love of Orchids”: Carriage House at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, use Fort Hill Avenue entrance, Canandaigua, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Joe Kunisch of Bloomfield Orchids will highlight the care and growth of orchids, and discuss the optimal orchids to grow in your home, part of Sonnenberg’s Winter Education Series, $20, soup and hot beverages at lunch, reservations at (585) 394-4922.
Ganondagan Winter Games & Sports: Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 Route 444, Victor, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., learn about Native American ways and traditions of celebrating winter: snowshoe walk, snowsnake throw, dogsledding, storytelling, art demonstrations, videos, children’s activities, http://www.ganondagan.org/WinterGames.html.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Eastview Mall, Route 96, Victor, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 17/older (16 with signed parental permission, form available online), weigh at least 110 pounds and in general good health, appointments at (585) 394-2260, www.DonateBloodNow.org; walk-ins welcome.
Tail-waggin’ Tutors: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every other Saturday, Sparks, a certified therapy dog, loves to be read to by children of all ages, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Snowscape Concerts: Victor Education Center Auditorium, 953 High St., 1 to 3 p.m., features The Music Makers, refreshments provided, free, sponsored by Victor Parks & Recreation, (585) 742-0140.
Madden Super Bowl Party: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 1 p.m., sign up early and get your favorite team, XBox 360, bring your A-game, snacks provided, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Get Ready for the Oscars: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 2 p.m., will show one of this year’s nominated films, “Moneyball,” may bring own popcorn and snacks, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Canandaigua Relay for Life Kickoff: Inn on the Lake, 770 S. Main St., Canandaigua, 6 p.m., kickoff meeting of 2012 Relay for Life Committee, wear purple and help celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer, followed by a Pub Crawl fundraiser, (585) 738-6841, (585) 350-6613.
Dinner-dance fundraiser for animal shelter: Club 86, Avenue E, Geneva, 6 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, 7 p.m. dinner, followed by dancing to Brass Inc., also silent auction and raffles, $35 per person, proceeds benefit the Beverly Animal Shelter of Waterloo, tickets at (315) 539-9357, the Copy Shop in Seneca Falls.
Community Game Night: East Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 2 Park Place at Routes 5 and 20, 7 p.m., bring your favorite game and a snack, beverages provided, held first Saturday of each month, (585) 657-7220.
Winter Jam & Monte Carlo Night: Ravenwood Country Club, 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor, 7 p.m. to midnight, evening of gambling, food and drink, silent auction, proceeds benefit Victor Dollars for Scholars, $20 at door ($15 advance tickets at Senior High office).
Sunday, Feb. 5
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (sign-interpreted), 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (Sunday Salon), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
What’s Up: “Beyond Description”: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 2 p.m., the RIT/NTID Dance Company will perform excerpts inspired by works of Monet, Goodman, Bernini, included with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
“Shrek the Musical”: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land, joined by a wise-cracking donkey, he fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and love aren’t only found in fairy tales, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 and Auditorium Theatre box office.
Berg Memorial Lecture: Hugh Howard: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 3:30 p.m., illustrated lecture by historian Hugh Howard who discusses George Washington, Charles Willson Peale, John Trumbull, Benjamin West and Gilbert Stuart, included with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
Going for Baroque: Herdle Fountain Court, Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 1 and 3 p.m., 25-minute presentation and mini-recital on Italian Baroque organ, included with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
Eastman School of Music Faculty Artist Series: Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 3 p.m., features Charles Castleman on violin with Barry Snyder on piano, music of Fauré and Franck, a lecture-recital on the relationship between French epic poetry and Romantic sonatas, $10 at door, www.esm.rochester.edu/calendar.
Marcus Whitman Youth Football Pancake Breakfast: Gorham Fire Hall, Kearney Road, 8 to 11:30 a.m., also early membership sign-up event, (585) 554-4894.
“Who Takes the Cake” Dessert Auction Fundraiser: Lifespring Community Church, 5026 North Road, Canandaigua, noon, bid on a variety of delectable desserts, proceeds benefit the summer 2012 mission trip to build wells and bring clean drinking water to people in Nicaragua and Guatemala, details at (585) 394-3517, www.lifespringcc.com.
Opening reception for “Sunny Side Up” exhibit: Yates County Arts Center Gallery, 119 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., features works by Phyllis Maciag and Roland “Chip” Stevens, through March 10, gallery open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, www.ycac.org.
One-horse open sleigh rides: Granger Homestead, 295 N. Main St., Canandaigua, 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays through March (weather permitting), take a 10-minute ride around the Granger estate, $8 ($5 children), call ahead at (585) 394-1472 to see if rides are taking place, or visit www.grangerhomestead.org.
Author Speaks Film Series: Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva, 2 p.m., Susan Orlean will speak about her novel, “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend,” presented in HD and filmed in the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Montgomery Auditorium, followed by snacks and discussion, $5 ($3 seniors 62/older and college students, free for children grades 12/under), (315) 781-5483, www.thesmith.org.
Monday, Feb. 6
Eastman Philharmonia: Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., conducted by Brad Lubman with soprano Yunjin Kim, music of Ligeti, Messiaen and Stravinsky, free, www.esm.rochester.edu/calendar.
Wood Walkers: Canandaigua VA, Building 7, George Bush Parking Lot, 400 Fort Hill Ave., 9 a.m. Mondays, informal fitness group, all are welcome, sponsored by Wood Library, (585) 394-1381.
Mother Goose Time: Victor Free Library, 15 W. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Mondays, drop-in program for newborns to 18 months, no registration required, (585) 924-2637.
Pre-school Story Time: Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Mondays or 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 14, for ages 3-5, half-hour of stories, fingerplays and visits from therapy dogs, register at 986-5932, ext. 108.
Books Sandwiched In: Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, noon, Leigh Jones will discuss her book, “It Happened in Hopewell,” which looks at local history, including the Isenhour family and their cobblestone house, free, may bring a lunch, coffee/tea and cookies available, (585) 394-1381, www.woodlibrary.org.
Lasagna dinner: Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Post 1278, West Lake Road, Honeoye, 4 p.m. until gone, with garden salad, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, $6, sponsored by Legion Auxiliary Unit 1278.
Domino Club for adults: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 6:30 p.m., open to new members, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Lit Wits Book Club: Legacy at the Fairways, 681 High St., Victor, 7 p.m., will discuss “Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins, coffee, tea, wine and snacks provided, reservations at (585) 924-7043.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Toddler Story Time: Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., 10:10 or 10:40 a.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 14, stories and fingerplays for 2-year-olds, limited class size, register at 986-5932, ext. 108.
Northern Thailand: Traditional Healing & Spiritual Practices: Stage 13 at Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Hopewell, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., assistant professor of massage therapy Amy Warcup will share recent travels to Thailand and northern Laos, free, (585) 785-1905.
Bristol Library Knitters and Needlecrafters: Bristol Library, 6750 County Road 32, Bristol, 1 p.m., group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, free, (585) 229-5862, http://bristollibrary.wordpress.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Eastman Wind Orchestra: Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., conducted by Reed Chamberlin and Kevin Fitzgerald, music of Arnold, Ellery, Thomson and Ticheli, free, www.esm.rochester.edu/calendar.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Hopewell, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also Feb. 9), for ages 17/older (16 with signed parental permission, form available online), weigh at least 110 pounds and in general good health, appointments at (585) 394-2260, www.DonateBloodNow.org; walk-ins welcome.
Blood pressure checks: Legacy at the Fairways, 681 High St., Victor, 9:30 a.m., by Victor-Farmington Ambulance Corps volunteer, free, (585) 924-7043.
Senior Snowshoe Sojourn: Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, South Bristol, 11 a.m. to noon, naturalist Shariee Edersheim will lead participants on an informative, hourlong snowshoe adventure, may bring a lunch and watch nature film in Riedman Theater after hike, snowshoe rental $5, nature center entry $3 (free to RMSC members), (585) 374-6160.
Great Decisions: “Middle East Realignment”: Ferris Hills at West Lake, Peg Rayburn Drive (off County Road 16), Canandaigua, 11:30 a.m., one-hour discussion facilitated by content expert, followed by optional lunch ($9), lunch reservations appreciated at (585) 394-0410.
Little Kids After-School Movie: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, for grades K-2 only, homeschoolers also welcome, bring a snack to enjoy, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Wacky Wednesday: Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 15, for school-aged children through fourth grade, stories and crafts, registration not required, info at 986-5932, ext. 108.
Spaghetti dinner: American Legion, Veterans Park, Routes 5 and 20, East Bloomfield, 5 to 7 p.m., $8 ($4 children), takeouts available, sponsored by American Legion.
Pioneer Library Systems Board of Trustees: PLS office, 2557 Route 21, Canandaigua, 5 p.m., open to the public.
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation: Unitarian Universalist Church of Canandaigua, 3024 Cooley Road, 7 to 9 p.m. (also Feb. 27), sponsored by Dharma Refuge of Rochester, free with donations accepted for the church, http://dharmarefuge.com for details.
Squaw Island Amateur Radio Club meeting: Ontario County Safety Training Center, 2914 County Road 48, Canandaigua, 7 p.m. second Wednesday of month, details at (585) 924-0752, http://www.siarc.us.
Honeoye Public Library Board of Trustees: library, 8708 Main St., Honeoye, 7 p.m., trustees meeting.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group: Ontario CSS (Lakeview Mental Health), 611 Washington St., Geneva, 7 p.m., for sharing and listening, privacy and confidentiality respected at all times, meetings held on second Wednesday of each month, (315) 789-9068, (315) 536-7185.
Farewell to Stage 13 Open Mic Night: Stage 13 at Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Hopewell, 12:30 to 2 p.m., faculty and students pay tribute to a popular performance area about to close for renovation, free, (585) 785-1905.
Reservation deadline for Night Ski: Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, South Bristol, held 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Genesee Valley Nordic Ski Patrol will lead cross-country skiers on a trek under the stars, ski rentals $15 per pair, trek followed by light dinner at Visitors Center, cost is $15 per person, reservations and prepayment required at (585) 374-6160, no refunds unless event canceled.
