July 2016

The Rochester Public Market is just a 10-minute drive or a 15-minute bike from South and Hickory Place. So if you’ve been living in the Wedge all summer and haven’t made the market a central part of your life, you’re missing out. Granted, the South Wedge has its own farmers market, and there’s plenty of great entertainment. But no Rochesterian should miss out on ALL of the great programming offered at the Public Market, especially during the summer.

Rochester’s Most Popular Free Concert Series

Actually, Rochester has an awful lot of free concert series, so one or two of them might draw a bigger crowd once in a while. But Bands on the Bricks is definitely among the best. Every Friday night July 8^th through August 5^th, a different band (or two) will take the stage at 6 pm. These acts are eclectic, bringing every style of music to the masses, including rock, psychedelic pop, gospel, zydeco, reggae, hip-hop, latin, and rhythm & blues. Plus — food trucks.

The 2016 BOTB Lineup

All Shows: 6:00-10:00 p.m. (Gates open  5:30 p.m.)
Admission: FREE

July 8: Latino Night
July 15: Giant Panda Gorilla Dub Squad & Suburban Plaza
July 22: Jimkata & Subsoil + Best BBQ Contest
July 29: Donna the Buffalo
August 5: Turkuaz

Ground Rules

No shirt, no shoes, no show. Attendees are welcome to bring folding chairs and one sealed bottle of water. No pets, drones, bikes, skateboards, or in-line skates are permitted inside the gate. Smoking is prohibited in and under the Public Market sheds.