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Upcoming Event
The Landmark Society’s Inside Downtown Tour, September 12–13, 2026, offers rare access to remarkable interiors and architectural details spanning three centuries of downtown Rochester History. Learn more about the Inside Downtown Tour.

Upcoming Event
The Rochester Fringe Festival, September 15–26, 2026, brings more than 715 free and ticketed performances to venues across Rochester. Read about my Fringe recommendations.




