Films, Festivals, Concerts, and Family Fun in the Summer of 2011
by Robin Willick
Summer is finally here! The kids are home, the days are long, and everyone is looking for activities for the entire family to enjoy. Here in the "City of Festivals," it's not difficult to find something for everyone. Whether it's a concert in the park, picnic, theatre production or the newest arts festival, there are almost daily events for families both in and around Rochester.
Spend more time having fun and less time planning with our comprehensive list of festivals, concerts, movies, and other events in Rochester.
Rochester
Annual Park Avenue Summer Art Festival: August 6-7, 2011
Movies in the Park
- Ontario Beach State Park (Tuesday Nights)
July 12- Jaws (PG)
July 19- Despicable Me (PG)
July 26- Iron Man 2 (PG-13)
August 2- Inception (PG-13)
August 9- The Green Hornet (PG-13)
August 16- Battle: Los Angeles (PG-13)
Highland Park Bowl (Thursday Nights)
July 14- Yogi Bear (PG)
July 21- Olmstead & America’s Urban Parks (Documentary)
July 28- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13)
August 4- Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G)
August 11- Shrek Forever After (PG)
August 18- The King’s Speech (R- contains strong language)
- Hochstein at High Falls: 12:15-12:45pm, Thursdays
June 09, 2011: Thunder Body
June 16, 2011: The Dady Brothers
June 23, 2011: Katie Ernst
June 30, 2011: Windsor Folk Family
July 14, 2011: Po'Boys Brass Band
July 21, 2011: Fred Vine and Brian Williams
July 28, 2011: Mambo Kings
August 04, 2011: The Moho Collective
August 11, 2011: Cashback
August 18, 2011: Walri
Irondequoit Summer Concert Series
At the Kiwanis Performing Arts Center, Town Hall Campus - 1280 Titus Ave.
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Tuesday, June 21 7:15 pm Irondequoit Concert Band
Sunday, June 26 2:30 pm Jack Allen's Big Band
Monday, July 4 8:00 pm Irondequoit Concert Band
Sunday, July 10 2:30 pm Artisan Jazz
Sunday, July 17 2:30 pm FOG
Sunday, July 24 2:30 pm Irondequoit Concert Band
Sunday, July 31 2:30 pm 78 RPM Band
Sunday, Aug. 7 2:30 pm Johnny Matt Band
Sunday, Aug. 14 2:30 pm Traveling Cabaret of Irondequoit (Broadway revue)
Sunday, Aug. 21 2:30 pm Music Makers
Brighton
- Summer Reading Kickoff: 6/24/11 Activities and summer reading registration
Aunt Helen’s Closet: 6/27/11 @ 2 pm Discover different cultures through artifacts
Captive Lifeforms: Reptiles 7/6 @ 10:30 am
In Jest Juggling 7/18 @ 10:30 am
Native American Stories 8/1 @ 10:30 am
Fairport
- Gazebo Concert Series 2011: Kershaw Park by the Canal, Thursdays, 7pm
June 2 Perinton Concert Band
June 9 Genesee Valley Orchetra and Chorus
June 16 Denny and Her Escorts
June 23 New Horizona
June 30 Army Band
July 7 Brockport Community Band
July 14 78RPM
July 21 Smugtown Stompers
July 28 Nostalgic Reunion
August 4 Fairport Fire Department Band
Penfield
- Independence Day Parade & Celebration, Saturday, July 2. Parade 10:00 am. Celebration @ Harris Whalen Park 6:00 - 11:00 pm.
Cool Jazz Tuesdays: Tuesdays, July 12, 19 & 26; August 2
Kids Fest Thursdays: Thursdays, July 14, 21 & 28; August 4
Saturdays on Stage: Saturdays, July 23 & 30
Penfield Family Movie Night, Rothfuss Park:
June 24, 2011, 8:30 pm: Despicable Me
July 22, 2011, 8:30 pm: The Karate Kid
August 12, 2011, 8:30pm: Toy Story 3
YOHP's "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": August 11-13
Pittsford
Pittsford Summer Concert Series
- Jun 17- 7:00PM – Dick Stacy & The Rhythm Aces (Dixieland Band)
Jun 24- 7:00PM – Steve Grills & The Roadmasters (Blues)
Jul 08- 7:00PM – Johnnny Matt Big Band
Jul 15- 5:30PM –US Navy's Rhode Island Sound (Top 40, Jazz, Rock, Patriotic)
Jul 15- 7:00PM –Orient Express (Party Band)
Jul 22- 7:00PM – Debbie Kendrick Blues Band
Jul 29- 7:00PM – Where's Dixie (Contemporary Country)
Aug 05- 6:30PM – The Music Makers Big Band
Aug 12-6:30PM – Pittsford Fire Dept. Band
Family Outdoor Movies
- Aug 11- Dark at Thornell Farm Park (Toy Story 3)
Aug 25- Dark at Thornell Farm Park (Despicable Me)
Pittsford Celebrates 2011
Sep 10- Family entertainment, featuring Beatle Magic.
Fireworks display at 9 pm
Henrietta
- Monroe County Fair - July 13-17, 2011
$1 Movies Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Regal Cinema: Click here for the schedule.
Irondequoit
- Henrietta Concert Series- 7/08, 7/18, 8/05, 8/08, 8/12, 8/18
Music Man Jr.- 8/10 (AM Cast) 8/11 (PM Cast)
Mumford
Greece
- Zupermovies: Outside at the CSC (Greece Community & Senior Center): July 15, Diary of a Wimpy Kid
$1 Movies Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Regal Cinema at Greece Ridge Mall: Click here for the schedule.
Spencerport
Spencerport Fire District Carnival 6/15-6/18
Canal Concert Series (All concerts are held on Sunday evenings during the months of June, July, and August from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.)
- June 26- Johnny Bauer Great Escape
July 3- Nostalgic Reunion
July 10- George Collichio
July 17- Bob Ames & Company
July 24- Brockport Jazz Band
Friday, July 29- Canal Days Concert-Unlimited Band (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
August 7- Pete Provenzano
August 14- Chuck DiPiazza 78 RPM
August 21- CoMoTioN
August 28- And All That Jazz
Spencerport Canal Days July 30-31, 2011
Webster
- 2011 Movies in the Park
July 12th Space Jam
July 19th The Little Rascals
July 26th The Adventures of a Teenage Dragon Slayer
Aug 2nd Despicable Me
Aug 9 th The Tale of Despereaux
Aug 16th Ghostbusters
- Webster Jazz Festival - July 9, 2011
Webster Village Days August 12-13
Gates
- Trinity Alliance Church Festival
Saturday, August 27
1-6 p.m.
Free admission.
$1 meal deals.
Bring your own t-shirt for free tie-dying, or purchase one for a great low price at the event ($4 adults, $3 kids, $12 for a family of 4 deal).
Music, bounce house, kids games, door prizes.
1275 Spencerport Road, Rochester, NY 14606 - Route 31 in Gates just west of Route 390 and 490 intersection.
247-1807 for more information
We will be adding to this series as concerts and festivals are posted, so check back frequently! If you have suggestions, email June Santini at june@kidsoutandabout.com.
Robin Willick is a junior at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School