FEATURED EVENTS

Sunday, March 23, 2025, 3pm at Kilbourn Hall: Assembled in the early 1960s in South Africa by Joseph Shabalala, the group took the name Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Ladysmith, the name of Joseph’s hometown, about three hours west of Durban and 3 hours east of Johannesburg; Black being a reference to the oxen, the strongest of all farm animals; and Mambazo being the Zulu word for chopping axe, a symbol of the group’s ability to “chop down” any singing rival who might challenge them. Ladysmith Black Mambazo established themselves as the most successful singing group in South Africa. In the mid-1980s, Paul Simon visited South Africa and incorporated the group's rich tenor/alto/bass harmonies into his famous "Graceland" album – a landmark recording that was considered seminal in introducing world music to mainstream audiences.

Friday-Sunday March 21-23, 2025 at Stages' third-floor theater at the Auditorium: The Big One-Oh! Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties – that would require friends, which he doesn’t have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but they’re only imaginary. But now that he’s turning ten—the big one-oh—he decides to throw a birthday party for himself, complete with a “House of Horrors” theme. Of course, things don’t work out as he plans. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh . . . becomes the big OH-NO!? Performed by talented students in grades 1-5 from all over the Rochester area. Suitable for all ages but especially for those in preschool and early elementary school.

Brewster’s back after almost a decade and things have changed. Brews is proud of his success working for a large corporation, and wants to share it with the people of his Rez in Upstate New York. After all, it’s been a bad year, and Brews believes partnering with his corporation on a new bottled water factory would be a great opportunity for the Rez to create its own industry and sustain itself. But to his old love Connie, it’s a betrayal of everything the Haudenosaunee stand for. Who will win?

Debi Bower is launching the new edition of Day Trips Around Rochester, New York (Second Edition). on March 25! Stop by What’s Good in Fairport Village to celebrate the release! Debi will be there from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m.—swing by to pick up your preorder or grab a signed copy. She’d love to see you in person! It's an excellent opportunity to simultaneously support two local woman-owned businesses!

Rochester's largest kids and teen consignment sale is back for spring/summer 2025! Looking for great deals on kids' clothes, toys, and baby gear? Don’t miss KIDz City, the LARGEST baby and kids’ consignment event in Rochester, happening this spring at Panorama Plaza in Penfield! Shop thousands of gently used items at unbeatable prices or sell your own and earn cash. Join us Friday, April 4 (10 AM - 8 PM), Saturday, April 5 (10 AM - 6 PM), and Sunday, April 6 (10 AM - 2 PM) for amazing finds. Whether you're stocking up for the season or clearing out your little one's outgrown gear, KIDz City is the place to be! Learn more at www.kidzcitysale.com.