

# Events & Things To Do In Rochester on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Rochester on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Rochester on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented Fleet Feet & Tim Hortons Timbits Trot
  - **Description**: 🏃‍♀️ Fairlife Lilac Run 5K &amp; 10K presented by Fleet Feet + Tim Hortons Timbits Trot Returns 🌸
Lace up and join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for one of Rochester’s favorite spring traditions — part of the Rochester Lilac Festival!

🕗 Race Schedule:
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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 290
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/fairlife-lilac-run-5k-10k-presented-fleet-feet-and-tim-hortons-timbits-trot/200029158738230
  - **Venue**: 1440 South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620
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  - **Categories**: sports, festivals
- **Event Name**: MAY 17 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Eggy
  - **Description**: The Lilac VIP SkyDeck is an exclusive, covered deck with premium beer, wine and cocktails, and special complimentary perks!About this EventSunday: May 17, 2026
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/may-17-|-lilac-vip-skydeck-eggy/100001983482094338
  - **Venue**: Highland Park
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  - **Price**: USD 39
- **Event Name**: Blossoms & Boots - An Evening of Female Fronted Americana
  - **Description**: Celebrate the heart and soul of Americana with Blossoms &amp; Boots, a special night spotlighting powerhouse female voices!About this EventPhoto City Presents:Blossoms &amp; Boots - An Evening of Femal
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/blossoms-and-boots-an-evening-of-female-fronted-americana/100001985318491050
  - **Venue**: Photo City Music Hall
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  - **Price**: USD 20
- **Event Name**: The Levin Brothers at Lovin Cup
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of The Levin Brothers at Lovin Cup, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Lovin Cup in Rochester, NY sets the perfect stage for an unfo
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-levin-brothers-at-lovin-cup/2400029858864241
  - **Venue**: Lovin Cup
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iYmVlYWI5MC0yODU4LTExZjEtYWFkYy1jOTdkZDA0Y2YwODMtcmltZy13MTE5Mi1oNzk4LWRjMTQxNDE0LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3NDQ0OTcwMA.avif
- **Event Name**: M80’s💥Sunday Matinee Show @ Whiskeys Upper Deck! 3pm
  - **Description**: 🚨Early Show! The most ELECTRIFYING 80s show returns to Whiskeys Upper Deck!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 387
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/m80’ssunday-matinee-show-whiskeys-upper-deck-3pm/200029830054605
  - **Venue**: Whiskeys Upper Deck
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- **Event Name**: Rochester Red Wings vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsRochester Red Wings has 138 upcoming events.Lehigh Valley IronPigs has 138 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:05 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:05 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-red-wings-vs-lehigh-valley-iron-pigs/210003481595500
  - **Venue**: Innovative Field
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- **Event Name**: R&B RODEO
  - **Description**: Where cowboy boots meet slow jamzAbout this EventFOR VIP SECTIINS TEXT 585-705-7810
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/randb-rodeo/100001985179199425
  - **Venue**: JoLi Bistro &amp; Bar
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mNTlmZThiZWFhMGVlYWZhZTkzZGFhMGRhYmI3OTQxZWU5ODc3OGY3ZGI2ZDVkOTI1NDAwOTg0ZTYyYWMyZjIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA0MDAwMC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3NzM1MjQwNjA.avif
  - **Price**: USD 18
- **Event Name**: Meat Raffle - FUNdraiser
  - **Description**: Join us for our Kiwanis Meat Raffle 🎟️ Every ticket you buy helps the Kiwanis Club of Rochester NY support local children and families through meals, activities, and community programs.

$10 PRE-SALE Tickets - get yours NOW - limited seating!

Doors open
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/meat-raffle-fundraiser/200029817513231
  - **Venue**: Fairport Brewing Company - Rochester location
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Wild Zero LLC presents Ground Zero Chapter 10
  - **Description**: Ground Zero Chapter 10
May 17th, 2026
Aerial Arts of Rochester
1046 University Ave Rochester, NY 14607
Doors: 330p Bell 4p
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 81
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/wild-zero-llc-presents-ground-zero-chapter-10/200029757452328
  - **Venue**: Aerial Arts of Rochester
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  - **Categories**: art

## Trending Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: Rochester Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Jerry Seinfeld at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Jerry Seinfeld at West Herr Auditorium Theatre, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in the heart of Rochester, NY
  - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Jerry Seinfeld
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center
🏠 Address: 885 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
🌆 City: Rochester
📍 Location: 43.1607, -77.5885🎉 Welcome to Jerry Seinfeld, where the impossible becomes possi
  - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f281ab60-23f5-11f1-b21f-e7b51f3e47f4-rimg-w1200-h720-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1773967467
- **Event Name**: M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival
  - **Description**: The M&amp;T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this two-day festival that takes place on
  - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607
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- **Event Name**: 58th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival
  - **Description**: The Corn Hill Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, culture, and community in Rochester, NY's historic Corn Hill neighborhood. Since its inception in 1969, this cherished event has become a vibrant showcase of artistic talent, featuring
  - **Venue**: Corn Hill
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb695eb276e68b5.jpg
- **Event Name**: Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Kodak Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Kodak Center, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Kodak Center in Rochester, NY s
  - **Venue**: Kodak Center
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- **Event Name**: Jo Koy at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Jo Koy at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Mayo Civic Center Auditorium in dynamic Rochester
  - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Gladys Knight at the Rochester International Jazz Festival
  - **Description**: Tickets on Sale Friday, Feb 27 at 10 AM (This is a ticketed, reserved-seat Headliner Show. Not accessible with a Club Pass.)

Tickets (including all fees): Boxes: $159.80 | Orchestra Floor: $139.22 | Mezzanine &amp; Loges: $118.64 | Balcony: $87.77

The g
  - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented Fleet Feet & Tim Hortons Timbits Trot
  - **Description**: 🏃‍♀️ Fairlife Lilac Run 5K &amp; 10K presented by Fleet Feet + Tim Hortons Timbits Trot Returns 🌸
Lace up and join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for one of Rochester’s favorite spring traditions — part of the Rochester Lilac Festival!

🕗 Race Schedule:
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  - **Venue**: 1440 South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented Fleet Feet & Tim Hortons Timbits Trot (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at 1440 South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620), MAY 17 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Eggy (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at Highland Park), Blossoms & Boots - An Evening of Female Fronted Americana (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Photo City Music Hall), The Levin Brothers at Lovin Cup (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lovin Cup), M80’s💥Sunday Matinee Show @ Whiskeys Upper Deck! 3pm (Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Whiskeys Upper Deck).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Rochester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Rochester include 1440 South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620, Highland Park, Photo City Music Hall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Rochester range from USD 18 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rochester include Rochester Lilac Festival, Photo City Music Hall, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Rochester.

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