# Best This-Weekend Events in Rochester

- **Subtitle**: From craft-obsessed locals to late-night parties, here is where this-weekend in Rochester actually happens
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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## About

This-weekend in Rochester is not quiet, it is curated chaos. More than ten thousand people are already circling the big this-weekend events in Rochester, and you can feel it in group chats all over town. On one side you have the hands-on crew plotting out the Bird, Bees & Brews crowd and the 9th Annual Craft Supplies De-stash Bash 2026. On the other, you have people just looking for a place to dance in a cloud of confetti and spilled beer.

If your idea of a good time involves glue guns, washi tape, or that one specialty yarn you swear you will use, the De-stash Bash and Spring Craft Show 2026 are your natural habitat. These are the ones for people who call themselves "makers" without irony, the folks who will happily spend hours at folding tables trading tips and stocking up for projects they absolutely do not have room for at home. It is social, low-key, and exactly the kind of thing Rochester quietly does better than it admits.

Over on the louder side, Whiskey's Upper Deck is in full “I am not going home early” mode. An '80s Party with NERDS GONE WILD plus a full-blown Cinco De Mayo Weekend!!! theme means neon, sing-alongs, and that one friend who insists on shots. This is the move if you want big energy, big hair, and zero subtlety. Expect a mixed crowd of suburban regulars, city kids who came to laugh at the playlist then stay all night, and plenty of people who treat Whiskey's like a personality trait.

Then there are the citywide moments that feel a little more Rochester to the core. Kite Flight is one of those deceptively simple this-weekend events in Rochester that turns into a full-on scene of families, couples, and photography nerds trying to catch the perfect sky shot. Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day 2026 leans into the cultural side, pulling people downtown for performances and community pride in a way that feels less "event" and more "this is what the city actually looks like." West Herr Auditorium Theatre sits in the background as one of those stalwart venues that keeps giving the city anchors for all this energy.

If you want the best this-weekend in Rochester in one glance, start here:

- Bird, Bees & Brews, for people who like their nature talks with a side of beer
- 9th Annual Craft Supplies De-stash Bash 2026, for serious crafters and casual hoarders
- Spring Craft Show 2026, to restock your handmade everything
- Kite Flight, mellow, outdoors, very Instagram but in a Rochester way
- '80s Party with NERDS GONE WILD at Whiskey's Upper Deck! Cinco De Mayo Weekend!!!, loud, chaotic, proudly extra
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day 2026, where the city’s real culture shows up in one place

## Weekend Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in City of Rochester
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Live in Rochester on Friday, May 8, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience A Boogie Wit da Hoodie like never before? With chart-topping hits like Look Back at It, Drowning (feat. Kodak Black)
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-in-city-of-rochester/3300029961480330
  - **Venue**: Wyndham Hotel
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  - **Categories**: art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Fantasia Spring 2026 Tour
  - **Description**: Grammy Award-winning Fantasia returns to the Blue Cross Arena on May 8th, bringing powerhouse vocals and timeless classics. She’ll be joined by GRAMMY® winner Anthony Hamilton. Don't miss these two icons together for one unforgettable night of R&B and
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/fantasia-spring-2026-tour/200029884333722
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton at Blue Cross Arena
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton at Blue Cross Arena, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY s
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/fantasia-barrino-and-anthony-hamilton-at-blue-cross-arena/2400029079054217
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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- **Event Name**: TBD at Rochester Americans - AHL North Division Semifinals (Home Game 3)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Blue Cross Arena
🏠 Address: 1 War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614
🌆 City: Rochester
📍 Location: 43.1539, -77.6108✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at TBD at Rochester Americans - AHL North Division Semifinals (Home Game 3)
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 07:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/tbd-at-rochester-americans-ahl-north-division-semifinals-home-game-3/3200029713106204
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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- **Event Name**: Rochester Lilac Parade
  - **Description**: Rochester Scottish Pipes and Drums will be marching in the annual Lilac Parade on May 9! Come on out for the parade!
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    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-lilac-parade/200029996997734
  - **Venue**: Rochester Lilac Festival
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  - **Categories**: parades
- **Event Name**: Parking - Fantasia with Anthony Hamilton
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Blue Cross Arena
🏠 Address: 1 War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614
🌆 City: Rochester
📍 Location: 43.1539, -77.6108🎉 Welcome to Parking - Fantasia with Anthony Hamilton, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take f
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/parking-fantasia-with-anthony-hamilton/3200029393773805
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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- **Event Name**: Art in the Park & Small Business Circle
  - **Description**: 🎨 Art in the Park & Small Business Circle Returns for 2025! 🌸
Join us for two weekends of creativity and community at the Rochester Lilac Festival — May 9–10 and May 16–17!

🕙 Hours:
Saturday: 10AM–6PM
Sunday: 10AM–5PM

✨ Art in the Park features orig
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/art-in-the-park-and-small-business-circle/200029158737415
  - **Venue**: 180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620-2729, United States
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- **Event Name**: Blood, Sweat & Tears
  - **Description**: The Rochester International Jazz Festival presents Blood, Sweat & Tears! Friday, May 8th at 7:30pm at The Theater at Innovation Square


No one can argue BS&T invented a new style of music. Blood, Sweat & Tears is not the first band to ever u
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/blood-sweat-and-tears/200029939995055
  - **Venue**: 131 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Theatre, Festivals, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Brunch | 10:30am Seating
  - **Description**: Celebrate Mom at Strathallan with a grand brunch with your family without the stress of preparing and cleaning up at home.

All mothers will receive a gift!

Carving Station:
· Strip Loin, Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Bordelaise
· Salmon Rosettes – Dill Cre
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  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/mothers-day-brunch-|-10-30am-seating/200029940008106
  - **Venue**: 550 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
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  - **Categories**: brunch
- **Event Name**: MAY 9 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Lee Fields & Lady Wray
  - **Description**: The Lilac VIP SkyDeck is an exclusive, covered deck with premium beer, wine and cocktails, and special complimentary perks!About this EventSaturday: May 9, 2026The
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/may-9-|-lilac-vip-skydeck-lee-fields-and-lady-wray/100001983459967155
  - **Venue**: Highland Park
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  - **Price**: USD 39
- **Event Name**: Son Henry Band @ The Lilac Festival
  - **Description**: The Son Henry Band at the Lilac Festival

We’re honored to be part of the Rochester Lilac Festival this year. This one’s a big deal, and we’re bringing everything we’ve got.

The Son Henry Band plays original Americana rooted in blues, country, and rock,
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/son-henry-band-the-lilac-festival/200029840412809
  - **Venue**: Rochester Lilac Festival
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- **Event Name**: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Lan Shui - Rhythm and Romance
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Lan Shui - Rhythm and Romance, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in the heart of Rochester
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-philharmonic-orchestra-lan-shui-rhythm-and-romance/2300029051401149
  - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Brunch (Under the Stars 🌌)
  - **Description**: Begin the morning dining in the Star Theater with a catered, buffet-style brunch with foods ranging from hot quiche to a yogurt bar. Don’t forget to make your way over to the mimosa and Bloody Mary Stations to make your brunch experience complete!

After
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  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/mothers-day-brunch-under-the-stars/200029989605645
  - **Venue**: Strasenburgh Planetarium
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- **Event Name**: AHL North Division Semifinals: Rochester Americans vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to AHL North Division Semifinals: Rochester Americans vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary), where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Blue Cross Arena in the heart o
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/ahl-north-division-semifinals-rochester-americans-vs-tbd-home-game-3-date-tbd-if-necessary/2300029857284645
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Madeline's Annual Mother's Day Brunch at ARTISANworks
  - **Description**: Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable brunch experience with Madeline's Catering at the remarkable art museum; ARTISANworks!!!About this EventTreat Mom to a special day of delicious food and beautiful art at Madeline's Cate
  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/madelines-annual-mothers-day-brunch-at-artisanworks/100001985530275503
  - **Venue**: ARTISANworks
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 77
  - **Categories**: brunch, art

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  - **Description**: Friday, June 26 at 8:00pm at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre as part of the Rochester International Jazz Festival!

The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unass
  - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
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- **Event Name**: A.P. Property Services Rochester INTL Airshow
  - **Description**: Tickets are LIVE and on sale now at RocAirshow.com! Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Give something unforgettable — a full day of family excitement at the A.P. Property Services 2026 Rochester International Airshow, Presented by Kwik Fill, On
  - **Venue**: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - ROC
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- **Event Name**: Rick Ross at ESL Ballpark
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Rick Ross at ESL Ballpark, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning ESL Ballpark in vibrant Rochester, NY transforms into a realm of
  - **Venue**: ESL Ballpark
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- **Event Name**: Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented Fleet Feet & Tim Hortons Timbits Trot
  - **Description**: 🏃‍♀️ Fairlife Lilac Run 5K & 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:
• 8:
  - **Venue**: 1440 South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Rochester?
  - **A:** A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in City of Rochester (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wyndham Hotel), Fantasia Spring 2026 Tour (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton at Blue Cross Arena (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), TBD at Rochester Americans - AHL North Division Semifinals (Home Game 3) (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:30 am at Blue Cross Arena), Rochester Lilac Parade (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am at Rochester Lilac Festival).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Rochester this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in City of Rochester (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wyndham Hotel), Fantasia Spring 2026 Tour (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton at Blue Cross Arena (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), TBD at Rochester Americans - AHL North Division Semifinals (Home Game 3) (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:30 am at Blue Cross Arena), Rochester Lilac Parade (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am at Rochester Lilac Festival).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Rochester in May 2026?
  - **A:** A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in City of Rochester (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wyndham Hotel), Fantasia Spring 2026 Tour (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton at Blue Cross Arena (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), TBD at Rochester Americans - AHL North Division Semifinals (Home Game 3) (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:30 am at Blue Cross Arena), Rochester Lilac Parade (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am at Rochester Lilac Festival).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Rochester include Wyndham Hotel, Blue Cross Arena, Rochester Lilac Festival.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Rochester range from USD 39 to USD 77. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Rochester include Sound Curator, NAEG Presents, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Rochester.

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