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With Spring in the air and Mother’s Day coming up here are some ideas for you!

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📅 Don't Miss These Events

Looking for something to do or to get out of the house? This list is meant to help you do just that! Check out what’s happening below and click below to see everything that is coming up!

📚 Independent Bookstore Day in Rochester, NY
When: Saturday, April 25
Where: Various independent bookstores throughout Rochester, NY
What: Celebrate local literary culture by exploring amazing independent bookstores including Noire Reading Room, Ampersand Books, The Unreliable Narrator, and more! Perfect for book lovers who enjoy browsing those magical aisles.
Cost: Free
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-in-rochester-ny/

👁️ Free Diabetic Eye Screenings
When: Saturday, April 25, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Retina Associates of Western NY, 160 Sawgrass Dr, Suite 200, Rochester, NY
What: Take care of your health at RAWNY's 1st Annual "Diabetes Day" with complimentary diabetic eye screenings for anyone 18+ in our community. A vital health service that could save your sight!
Cost: Free
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/free-diabetic-eye-screenings/

🐉 Quest Fest - Game, Shop, Escape at ArtisanWorks
When: Saturday, April 25, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: ARTISANworks, 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY
What: Step into a magical realm filled with fantasy vendors, sci-fi art, wire-wrapped elf ears, chainmail, potions, dragon eggs, and so much more! Meet local fantasy authors and get themed flash tattoos in this immersive celebration.
Cost: $10
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/quest-fest-game-shop-escape-at-artisanworks-roconly-events/

🤝 50+ Speed Friending with Little Button Craft
When: Sunday, April 26, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: ARTISANworks, 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY
What: Making adult friendships just got easier! Join this low-pressure, guided conversation event designed specifically for the 50+ crowd to meet new people and form genuine connections.
Cost: $20
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/50-speed-friending-with-little-button-craft-artisanworks/

🚚 The Food Truck Rodeo
When: Wednesday, April 29, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: The City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N Union St, Rochester, NY
What: Spring's most delicious community celebration featuring amazing local food vendors, craft beverages, and live local bands! One of Rochester's favorite seasonal traditions returns with incredible flavors and fantastic vibes.
Cost: Free
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/the-food-truck-rodeo-the-public-market-of-rochester/2026-04-29/

🕯️ JoiFUL Mother's Day Candle Making Class
When: Tuesday, April 29, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: ARTISANworks, 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY
What: Create a beautifully scented soy candle inside a vintage teacup and saucer! Perfect as a heartfelt Mother's Day gift or special keepsake, no experience needed for this charming hands-on class.
Cost: $45
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/joiful-mothers-day-candle-making-class-artisanworks/

🛼 Adult Skate Night
When: Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (and May 6)
Where: Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St, Rochester, NY
What: Bring your skates and roll with your peers while enjoying great music and fun conversations! A co-ed skating experience exclusively for adults 18+ to unwind and have a blast.
Cost: Free
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/adult-skate-night-willie-w-lightfoot-r-center/2026-04-29/

🎗️ Free Breast Cancer Screenings for the Uninsured
When: Saturday, May 2, 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC, 170 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, NY
What: Crucial health screenings available through the FLX Cancer Services Program for uninsured community members. Early detection saves lives - take advantage of this important free service!
Cost: Free
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/free-breast-cancer-screenings-for-the-uninsured-flx-cancer-services-program/2026-05-02/

💄 Drag Me To Brunch: Icons
When: Sunday, May 3, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Doors 10:30, Brunch 11:00, Show 12:00)
Where: The Old Farm Cafe & Dining Experience, 3450 Winton Pl Suite 6, Rochester, NY
What: Legendary realness meets fabulous brunch in this iconic drag performance experience! Enjoy delicious food while being entertained by incredible performers serving up pure artistry.
Cost: $67
Link: More details → https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/drag-me-to-brunch-icons-ofc-theatre-center/

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