ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to what’s happening around the Rochester area on Thursday. You can see more upcoming events in our community calendar.
First night of Party in the Park
Seven Wonders, a tribute band to Fleetwood Mac, will be the first headliner of the 29th season of Party in the Park. The summer concert series takes place every Thursday at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park through Aug. 13.
Highway Boys, a Zach Bryan tribute band, will open the show on Thursday. This year’s lineup includes both nationally touring artists and local artists across multiple genres. There will also be food vendors, craft beer, and wine. General admission is $7, and Children 12 and under get in free. You can get tickets here.
People can bring one sealed bottle of water, but lawn chairs, bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, and pets are prohibited. See News10NBC’s guide to Party in the Park here. Here’s this season’s schedule:
- July 9: Seven Wonders; Highway Boys – a Zach Bryan tribute band
- July 16: Almost Queen; Philadelphia Freedom – a tribute to Elton John
- July 23: Samantha Fish; The Adam Ezra Group
- July 30: Start Making Sense; The Dip
- Aug. 6: Smash Mouth; Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
- Aug. 13: Blackberry Smoke; special guest to be announced
First night of Shakespeare in the Park
“Shakespeare in the Park” returns to the Highland Bowl at Highland Park on Thursday. This season, Rochester Community Players will perform William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” but with a modern twist. This version of the play is set in 2015, where technology and relationship roles are quite different than in Shakespeare’s time.
The free performance starts at 8 p.m. There will be a performance every evening at 8 p.m., except Mondays and Tuesdays, through Saturday, July 25. There will also be a deaf-friendly show on Saturday, July 18. You can learn more about the show and see the cast here. This week, News10NBC stopped by the dress rehearsal for the show. See our coverage here.
Pride celebration at the MAG
The Memorial Art Gallery will host its annual Pride Celebration Day on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. The event is free and aims to celebrate acceptance, art, and community joy. People attending are encouraged to wear Pride or rainbow attire.
The celebration includes music from the Flower City Pride Band, a drag story hour, drag performances, hands-on arts and crafts, and community resource tables. People can also walk through the museum’s galleries, which close at 8 p.m. Outdoor activities and entertainment will continue until 9 p.m.
Rochester Cool Sweep
The City of Rochester has issued a Cool Sweep for Thursday as New10NBC tracks warm temperatures. Any time temperatures are forecasted to reach 85 degrees or higher, the city provides free access to cooling resources through its R-Centers, spray parks, and libraries. You can see News10NBC’s guide to the Cool Sweep here.
In addition, counties across New York State have designated cooling centers set up where people can go to escape the heat. You can search for your nearest cooling center here.
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