BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Monroe This Weekend - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://monroethisweekend.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Monroe This Weekend REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T073310Z CREATED:20260717T070713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T073310Z UID:1106-1756641600-1756670400@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:End Of Summer Bash - 21+ šŸƒ Friendly Event DESCRIPTION:21+ ONLY \nItā€™s time to embrace your inner child! \nGoodlife Collectiveā€™s 1st annual End of Summer Bash takes off this year in Carnival theme šŸŽ”. Designed only for adults\, this last bang before the summer wraps up is for Fun\, Friends\, Family and of course Premium Cannabis. \nYOU DONā€™T WANT TO MISS THIS \nJoin us Aug 31st\, 12:00pm ā€“ 8:00pm \nRochester Beer Park : 375 Averill Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14620 \n\nšŸŽŸļø Games\nšŸŽ¶ DJā€™s\nšŸ¦ Snacks and Food\nšŸŽŖ Local Vendors\nšŸƒ Smoker Friendly\n\nID is required to enter URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/end-of-summer-bash-21-%f0%9f%8d%83-friendly-event/ CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260717T072412Z CREATED:20260717T065727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T072412Z UID:1023-1750507200-1750521600@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:ERASE 6th Annual Juneteenth Event - Celebrating Freedom DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate freedom day in community. This family event offers:\nā€“ Free kids activities\, including a bounce slide and laser tag\nā€“ Enjoy food and refreshments from over 13 vendors\nā€“ Shop crafts\, apparel\, and homemade goods from local black owned businesses\nā€“ Dance\, sing\, and clap along with performers\, including a drum line\, DJ\, and spoken word \nDonā€™t forget to join us for our Annual ERASE 5K Walk/Run! URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/erase-6th-annual-juneteenth-event-celebrating-freedom/ CATEGORIES:Farmers Market Rochester NY,Free Events in Rochester NY,Live Music Rochester NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T230000 DTSTAMP:20260717T073301Z CREATED:20260717T070701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T073301Z UID:1103-1750359600-1750374000@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth with Womba Africa Drumming & Dance - Skylark Lounge DESCRIPTION:Early Show 7PM! Juneteenth June 19th\, 2025\nWomba Africa Drumming and Dance is a traditional Ghanaian music and dance group dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Africa through rhythm\, movement\, and storytelling. Our name ā€œWombaā€ means ā€œWe are comingā€ā€”a powerful declaration of our purpose. We are coming with something new. We are coming with something exciting. We are coming to share the heartbeat of Africa with the world.\nRooted in the vibrant traditions of Ghana\, our performances combine dynamic drumming\, colorful dances\, and captivating stories that reflect the soul of African culture. Through live shows\, workshops\, and educational programs\, we aim to inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds\, connecting people through the universal language of rhythm.\nWomba Africa is more than a performance groupā€”we are cultural ambassadors\, passionate educators\, and artists on a mission to spread joy\, unity\, and the spirit of Africa wherever we go.\nThursday June 19th\, 2025\n7PM / 21+ / $10 Cover URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/juneteenth-with-womba-africa-drumming-dance-skylark-lounge/ CATEGORIES:Live Music Rochester NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260717T073257Z CREATED:20260717T070652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T073257Z UID:1101-1750348800-1750366800@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:In Living Color Juneteenth Day Party - The Beat 105.5 DESCRIPTION:Itā€™s the ā€œIn Living Color Juneteenth Day Partyā€ presented by The Beat 1055 ā€“ goinā€™ down Thursday\, June 19\, 2025 from 4 PM to 9 PM at the brand new Black-owned resto-loungeā€¦ TRUTH.\nThis ainā€™t your average turn-upā€¦ We starting off with Skits & Sips HAPPY HOUR (4PM) ā€” hosted by Rochesterā€™s top Black comedians. This is the hour for discounted drinks and food and good a** music!\nThen from 6 to 9\, itā€™s STRAIGHT PARTY VIBES ā€“ with a live DJ spinninā€™ all the hits from the 80s\, 90s\, 2000s\, and 2010s.\n*** This the soft opening of TRUTH\, and The Beat 1055 wants you to be the first to experience it. So skip work\, call out\, pop out\, and pull up with your people to celebrate Black culture\, Black excellence\, and Black freedom. URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/in-living-color-juneteenth-day-party-the-beat-105-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260717T072412Z CREATED:20260717T065728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T072412Z UID:1024-1750244400-1750255200@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth Block Party Freedom Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join Mayor Evans and the City of Rochester on Wednesday\, June 18\, from 11 AM to 2 PM to celebrate Juneteenth! Enjoy food trucks and live music outside City Hall. At 11 AM\, Mayor Evans will raise the official Juneteenth flag\, honoring the end of slavery in the U.S. Donā€™t miss this celebration of freedom and history! URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/juneteenth-block-party-freedom-day-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY,Live Music Rochester NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://monroethisweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/061424-Juneteenth-Flag-Raising-1104-fMYuTI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260717T073257Z CREATED:20260717T070651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T073257Z UID:1098-1749895200-1749920400@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth Community Celebration - The Strong Museum DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth with performances and activities promoting and cultivating the knowledge and appreciation of Black history and culture. In partnership with the Rochester Area Community Foundation and Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission\, The Strong offers free admission and parking in honor of Juneteenth. URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/juneteenth-community-celebration-the-strong-museum/ CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://monroethisweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/496694371_1112448284251608_3529817293445554801_n-VgxOw4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T073257Z CREATED:20260717T070652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T073257Z UID:1100-1748782800-1748808000@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:Roc 6/19 Jazz Celebrating Black Music Month - Spiritus Christi Church DESCRIPTION:Our musicians will fill the day with the best of live jazz music and dance. By holding the event here\, we are connecting Rochester to its own rich jazz history\, a history that has its roots in the music of enslaved people. Itā€™s fitting that the event takes place during Black Music Month and in the same month that we celebrate the 160th anniversary of freedom from slavery\, June 19\, 1865.\nYour donations will be split between two worthy Rochester 501c3 organizations:\nThe Black Community Focus Fund is accepting donations to construct the Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Park in Baden Park. The new park will document the Black Freedom Struggle here.\nThe second organization is Agape Haven of Abundance\, which supports school children in one of Rochesterā€™s most vulnerable zip codes. The program gives children a safe\, nurturing\, and educational environment\, with fun\, experiential learning activities and programming.\nClick here for highlights of the 2024 Jazz Event:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ihc42tlVDkĀ  URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/roc-6-19-jazz-celebrating-black-music-month-spiritus-christi-church/ CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY,Live Music Rochester NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T140000 DTSTAMP:20260717T073242Z CREATED:20260717T070633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T073242Z UID:1092-1737115200-1737122400@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:MLK Day Commemoration - Town of Brighton DESCRIPTION:Join us for our MLK Day Commemoration on Friday\, January 17 at noon at Empire State University\, 680 Westfall Road. Our 2025 honoree is Dr. Ruth Holland Scott. URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/mlk-day-commemoration-town-of-brighton/ CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260717T073242Z CREATED:20260717T070633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T073242Z UID:1093-1737054000-1737061200@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:Healing Together: 18th Annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. Celebration DESCRIPTION:Healing Together: 18th Annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. Celebration for the Rush and Henrietta communities\nThursday Jan 16\, 2025 at 7pm\nKeynote speaker: Dr. Barbara A. Mullen\nSt. Marianne Cope Parish at Guardian Angels Church\n2061 E Henrietta Rd\, Rochester\, NY 14623 \nThis event is sponsored by the Interracial Clergy Council and the Rush-Henrietta League of Churches\, the Town of Henrietta\, and the Rush-Henrietta Central School District. URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/healing-together-18th-annual-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260717T072529Z CREATED:20260717T070040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T072529Z UID:1049-1726311600-1726322400@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:Play Day On The Riverway DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL PLAY DAY ON THE RIVERWAY! \nThis free event takes place inside and outside the Rundel Memorial Library including the North Terrace to the ROC City Skatepark\, overlooking the Genesee River. \nThese ROC the Riverway sites will feature a variety of family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt\, walking tour\, storytelling\, live music\, and food from local food trucks. URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/play-day-on-the-riverway/ CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T220000 DTSTAMP:20260717T072459Z CREATED:20260717T065848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T072459Z UID:1031-1723309200-1723327200@monroethisweekend.com SUMMARY:Gates Summer Celebration - Gates DESCRIPTION:Live Music-Food Trucks-Fireworks \n6 pm ā€“ JB & Company \n8:15 Ruby Shooz URL:https://monroethisweekend.com/event/gates-summer-celebration-gates/ CATEGORIES:Free Events in Rochester NY END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR