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Saturday, Feb. 4
Barnes & Noble Bookfair and Concert: 3300 Monroe Ave., Pittsford,10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hochstein students present vocal and instrumental selections for shoppers, portion of book purchases will be credited to the Hochstein School of Music, vouchers available at Hochstein office or at www.hochstein.org.
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (sign-interpreted), 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (Sunday Salon), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Second Time Around”: Fielding Nextstage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, former casts of Upstairs Youth Agency reunite to present musical revue, sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph, $20, proceeds benefit Holy Cross and St. John Neumman Catholic schools, reservations at (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Shrek the Musical”: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land, joined by a wise-cracking donkey, he fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and love aren’t only found in fairy tales, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 and Auditorium Theatre box office.
Saturday Night Laser: Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. in February, colorful argon and krypton lasers dance to the sounds of Led Zeppelins at 9:30 and the Dave Matthews Band at 10:30 p.m., $10 ($9 seniors, college students with ID, students age 5-18 and RMSC members) per show, $15 ($13) for both shows; children under 5 not admitted, (585) 271-1880 (24-hour recorded information), www.rmsc.org.
Cycle for Hope: Ironworx Gym, 100 Rawson Road, Victor, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a spinning event to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times, donation of $20 per hour requested, registration forms at Ironworx, www.cycle4hope.org or (585) 624-5555.
“For the Love of Orchids”: Carriage House at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, use Fort Hill Avenue entrance, Canandaigua, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Joe Kunisch of Bloomfield Orchids will highlight the care and growth of orchids, and discuss the optimal orchids to grow in your home, part of Sonnenberg’s Winter Education Series, $20, soup and hot beverages at lunch, reservations at (585) 394-4922.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Barnes & Noble Bookfair and Concert: 3300 Monroe Ave., Pittsford,10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hochstein students present vocal and instrumental selections for shoppers, portion of book purchases will be credited to the Hochstein School of Music, vouchers available at Hochstein office or at www.hochstein.org.
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (sign-interpreted), 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (Sunday Salon), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Second Time Around”: Fielding Nextstage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, former casts of Upstairs Youth Agency reunite to present musical revue, sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph, $20, proceeds benefit Holy Cross and St. John Neumman Catholic schools, reservations at (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Shrek the Musical”: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land, joined by a wise-cracking donkey, he fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and love aren’t only found in fairy tales, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 and Auditorium Theatre box office.
Saturday Night Laser: Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. in February, colorful argon and krypton lasers dance to the sounds of Led Zeppelins at 9:30 and the Dave Matthews Band at 10:30 p.m., $10 ($9 seniors, college students with ID, students age 5-18 and RMSC members) per show, $15 ($13) for both shows; children under 5 not admitted, (585) 271-1880 (24-hour recorded information), www.rmsc.org.
Cycle for Hope: Ironworx Gym, 100 Rawson Road, Victor, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a spinning event to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times, donation of $20 per hour requested, registration forms at Ironworx, www.cycle4hope.org or (585) 624-5555.
“For the Love of Orchids”: Carriage House at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, use Fort Hill Avenue entrance, Canandaigua, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Joe Kunisch of Bloomfield Orchids will highlight the care and growth of orchids, and discuss the optimal orchids to grow in your home, part of Sonnenberg’s Winter Education Series, $20, soup and hot beverages at lunch, reservations at (585) 394-4922.
Ganondagan Winter Games & Sports: Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 Route 444, Victor, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., learn about Native American ways and traditions of celebrating winter: snowshoe walk, snowsnake throw, dogsledding, storytelling, art demonstrations, videos, children’s activities, http://www.ganondagan.org/WinterGames.html.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Eastview Mall, Route 96, Victor, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 17/older (16 with signed parental permission, form available online), weigh at least 110 pounds and in general good health, appointments at (585) 394-2260, www.DonateBloodNow.org; walk-ins welcome.
Tail-waggin’ Tutors: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every other Saturday, Sparks, a certified therapy dog, loves to be read to by children of all ages, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Snowscape Concerts: Victor Education Center Auditorium, 953 High St., 1 to 3 p.m., features The Music Makers, refreshments provided, free, sponsored by Victor Parks & Recreation, (585) 742-0140.
Madden Super Bowl Party: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 1 p.m., sign up early and get your favorite team, XBox 360, bring your A-game, snacks provided, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Get Ready for the Oscars: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 2 p.m., will show one of this year’s nominated films, “Moneyball,” may bring own popcorn and snacks, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Canandaigua Relay for Life Kickoff: Inn on the Lake, 770 S. Main St., Canandaigua, 6 p.m., kickoff meeting of 2012 Relay for Life Committee, wear purple and help celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer, followed by a Pub Crawl fundraiser, (585) 738-6841, (585) 350-6613.
Dinner-dance fundraiser for animal shelter: Club 86, Avenue E, Geneva, 6 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, 7 p.m. dinner, followed by dancing to Brass Inc., also silent auction and raffles, $35 per person, proceeds benefit the Beverly Animal Shelter of Waterloo, tickets at (315) 539-9357, the Copy Shop in Seneca Falls.
Community Game Night: East Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 2 Park Place at Routes 5 and 20, 7 p.m., bring your favorite game and a snack, beverages provided, held first Saturday of each month, (585) 657-7220.
Winter Jam & Monte Carlo Night: Ravenwood Country Club, 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor, 7 p.m. to midnight, evening of gambling, food and drink, silent auction, proceeds benefit Victor Dollars for Scholars, $20 at door ($15 advance tickets at Senior High office).
