5 things to do in Rochester, NY — Friday, August 28, 2026

Picked each day from verified Rochester-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

  1. Food Truck Fridays in Washington Square

    Community at Washington Square Park, starting 11:30 a.m.

    Ease into the weekend with Food Truck Fridays in Washington Square— a lunchtime series in the heart of downtown! Enjoy a rotating selection of local food trucks, lawn games, and live music curated by Local Sound Collabo…

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  2. Roberts Wesleyan College Women's Volleyball vs Roosevelt University (Hall of Fame City Challenge at Malone University)

    Sports at Canton, OH, starting 9 a.m.

    Roberts Wesleyan College Women's Volleyball vs Roosevelt University (Hall of Fame City Challenge at Malone University)

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  3. Brooklyn Laundry

    Arts and culture at Multi-Use Community Cultural Center, starting 3:30 p.m.

    Fran, pessimist, and Owen, optimist, are lonely and find a meaningful connection, just when life gets in the way.

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  4. August Open Mic Night at Sulfur Books

    Arts and culture in Rochester.

    Join in for monthly Open Mic Night at 2 West Main Street in Clifton Springs! Share acoustic music, poetry, short stories, comedy, spoken word, and/or recitations. We’re open to almost anything. Not

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  5. Frank Cecere Memorial Fiesta at Ventosa Vineyards

    Festival in Rochester.

    Ventosa Vineyards is putting on the Annual Frank Cecere Memorial Fiesta on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 5–9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of silent auctions, raffles, a cash bar, a delicious Italian

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