Good morning, Rochester.

Chick-fil-A in Rochester is bringing back its popular heart-shaped tray promotion with menu favorites (30 nuggets, 10 Chick-n-Minis, 10 Chick-n-Strips, 6 cookies, and 12 brownie halves) until Valentine's Day, offering a fun option for families and couples planning their celebration.

This A to Z guide offers residents a look at life in Rochester, highlighting unique features from a top-rated hospital to quirky traditions like the Second Street Waving Guy + an insider view on local culture.

The piece captures everyday quirks that make the Med City special.

A local ranking shows Broadway Plaza is now the tallest building in Rochester along South Broadway Avenue, with Mayo Clinic's Gonda building as the second after its planned expansion was called off.

Historic spots like the Plummer building also shape the city skyline.

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.

Rend Collective Concert

7-10 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Tickets required — Experience a joyous evening of folk-infused worship music with Rend Collective from Northern Ireland.

French Conversation Coffee Hour

2-3:30 p.m. — Café Aquí — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy coffee hour to practice your French and meet fellow enthusiasts.