Good morning, Rochester.

The Rochester Branch of the NAACP held a vigil Monday at the Rochester Civic Theatre to honor Alex Pretti, Renée Good, and families affected by federal immigration actions.

Community leaders, including Dr. Walé Elegbede, urged residents to learn ways to support those impacted and build resilience.

Rochester Public Transit extended its free ride program (A Warm Place to Be) through the end of service on Monday to help residents avoid frostbite amid dangerously cold weather.

Passengers could board the bus for free by telling the driver they needed to warm up.

A local advisory outlines 13 actions to avoid during extreme cold in Rochester, warning residents against habits like leaving water bottles in cars that could lead to safety risks.

The guide reminds locals to prepare ahead as temperatures drop dangerously low.

Olmsted County advises residents to test their homes for radon this winter as sealed indoor air may reveal high levels — about half of local homes exceed EPA safe levels, and test kits are available from Public Health Services.

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.

Next Stop Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — LC's Venue — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a fresh lineup of stand-up comedians at this local favorite.

Kubernetes Administration Training

Feb 23–25 — Huntington Learning Center Rochester — $2490 — Learn Kubernetes to manage containerized applications and prepare for the CKA exam.