Good morning, Rochester.

Today, Rochester marks MLK Jr. Day with the annual 'We Have a Dream' Celebration starting at 8:15 a.m. at the Mayo Civic Center, including breakfast, a 10:30 a.m. freedom rally & a community program with keynote Thomas Thibodeau at the Rochester Civic Theater concluding at 2:30 p.m.

Rochester Public Transit is running A Warm Place to Be program from Saturday, Jan.

17 until Tuesday, Jan. 20 to offer free shelter from extreme cold — passengers simply need to inform the bus driver to use the service.

State Fair board votes to keep ticket and parking prices the same for 2026 and approves over $67 million for fairground improvements (including renovations to Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum).

The decision, made in Rochester, aims to enhance guest experience and support a range of events.

The History Center marked its 100-year anniversary on Jan.

17 with a ribbon-cutting + debut of the Faces and Places exhibit honoring early members and hosting a printing workshop. It will launch an IBM exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. + begin weekly historical dance classes in February.

Rochester will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration today at the Mayo Civic Center with events starting at 8:15 a.m. hosted by the NAACP and Chamber of Commerce; activities include breakfast, a freedom rally, a community program with a keynote speaker, and panel ending at 2:30 p.m.

Castle Con

12 PM - 6 PM — Historic Chateau Theatre — Check event page for details — Immerse yourself in a weekend-long tabletop gaming extravaganza with tournaments and family-friendly fun.

The Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection

11:30 a.m. — Leighton Auditorium — $25 Registration — A landmark CME event honoring Dr. Friedrich Lewy's legacy while advancing knowledge on Lewy Body Dementia care.

Monster X Tour

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Tickets starting at $20.50 — Experience thrilling monster truck action and freestyle motocross in an adrenaline-pumping event.

Social Ice Festival 2026

4-10 p.m. — Peace Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant winter oasis with themed bars, ice sculptures, and live DJ entertainment.

The Sound Of Fate

7:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience Tchaikovsky's epic showdown with fate through his Symphony No. 5 and Rossini's spirited Overture to Semiramide.

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

7:00 p.m. (Thu, Fri, Sat), 2:00 p.m. (Sun) — Rochester Civic Theatre — Ticket prices varied — A low-born man's chase for love and an earldom takes a comedic and murderous twist.

Junior Gold Qualifier at Colonial Lanes

Multiple time slots available — Colonial Lanes — Participation fee required — Compete in a thrilling Junior Gold qualifier with exciting scholarship opportunities.

Spanish Conversation Meetup

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Rochester Public Library — Free entry — Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a friendly group setting.