The Anderson Building hosts an open house every first Friday and second Saturday of each month. I…read morelike the cozy welcoming vibe way better than than the HungerFord building. A lot of great welcoming artists showing thier beautiful art! A lot of cheese and drinks!

Anderson Alley is my favorite spot to go for First Friday and/or Second Saturday. It has a great…read moregroup of local artists, entrepreneurs, and one of the hidden gems of Rochester, the local military museum. I stumbled across it during one of their 2 (I think) annual open houses (which I believe are on a First Friday with extra hours). The military museum is awesome, the guys who run it are awesome, and they have awesome stories. Every time I go in there I talk with them for a while and hear more and more stories of where all the materials in there came from. The different galleries and spaces are excellent too. So many talented people and a great place to go get gifts for any reason. Its not just art, there are so many different things that are made in there from clothes to crafts to...well...you name it. Definitely one of the places that more people in the city should check out.

Highly recommend the brick lab! We had a birthday party with 12 4-5 year olds and The Brick Lab and…read morestaff made it the easiest and most exciting birthday party we have ever had! We will be back!

Looking for an interactive place for your kids to play and have an absolute blast? Come to The…read moreBrick Lab! They have 1,000s of legos for kids of all ages including a glow in the dark LEGO room! Want to teach your child how to program legos to light up and move? They have laptops and LEGO kits dedicated to creating the next computer software engineers! We brought a bunch of 8 year olds here and they didn't want to leave!

I had no idea this space existed until a couple weeks ago. It's an art gallery off Goodman near…read moreVillage Gate that features work from RIT art students. It's amazing what hidden gems are tucked away in Rochester. I would have never known about this side street gallery had it not been for the invite I received to an event there. It's a great venue for a cocktail party - there are two rooms and could comfortably fit at least 50 people. There's a projection screen too if need be. If not for a party, you're welcome to visit the gallery during open hours. There was some impressive work displayed when I visited. What a great opportunity for the RIT students to be able to feature their hard work to the local community in the Neighborhood of the Arts. Parking can be a challenge if you don't land a spot on the College Ave. Village Gate parking lot is the next best spot, but you'll have to walk a bit to get there.

I'm not sure what their regular offerings are but this place is located across the street from the…read moreMemorial Art Gallery and down the block from Village Gate. The next time I'm in the neighborhood it would be worth the short walk to see what they are showing. I attended a Rochester Print Club annual event, the space was spacious enough, two rooms, they welcomed our byo-aps and seating set up for guest presentation.

I'm a regular here and love love love the painting, the staff, and the owner. Everyone is so neat…read moreand helpful. I've only done the painting, but I'm sure all the other things they offer are cool too.

I have been a customer of The Great Frame Up in Rochester for many years (and always been pleased)…read more Just recently they framed two large pictures for my living room and two smaller pictures for my home office and they are just beautiful!! The space is inviting, the workers who help you have wonderful expertise and the work is always done efficiently and professionally. Highly recommend!!

I had a great experience with Great Frame Up. After my brother gifted me a vintage Rochester map, I…read morewanted to frame it to hang in my living room. Since it was a weird size, I couldn't find something from a standard store and knew I would have to custom frame this. I heard recommendations for this place, so I decided to give it a try. I went in on a weekend day and there were two ladies working, Lauren helped me. We talked through framing styles and what would look best with the other woods in my living room (I took pictures so we could match colors). We went with a deep brown - very simple, no embellishments. They have different levels of glass that go with each - regular clear glass, anti-glare, and museum grade. I went with regular glass and no matte. The more intricate things you add on or fancier styles of frame all cost more so consider that as you're planning your purchase and they'll give you quotes on the differences in pricing to find out what fits your budget and what you want the end result to be. I paid in advance in full, but there was an option to do just a deposit if that's up your alley. I came back a week later to pick up the finished print and was so happy with the end result. If you're planning to get something framed for a gift (especially during the holidays), plan ahead as it takes a few days up to a week to do the framing.

Thanks to Yelp Rochester for the 2019 Maker Faire tickets! I have seen advertisements for this…read moreevent in the past and always thought it looked interesting, so I was really excited to check it out this year. I didn't realize that Maker Faires are a worldwide event. The Rochester Faire featured a ton of local businesses, interest groups, colleges, and more. The Riverside Convention Center was the perfect place, as you could walk through the various rooms and hallways to take in all of the booths without it being too crowded. I mean, it was definitely full of people, but the large space made it more manageable to move around. There was food for sale and many of the vendors were also selling some of their works. I had a great time taking everything in! There were so many different creative things to see, from a puppeteer to robotics groups. My favorite was Save Zigby, which was an escape game created by a 4th grader. It was neat to see so many kids running around and engaging in STEM activities. This was a really fun event and great for families and solo visitors like me. I will definitely return next year!

First of all, thanks to Yelp for the tickets! I was unaware of this event until I saw it on Yelp…read moreEvents. As Stanley M. reviewed, it is "a science fair on steroids" is the best description! It was our first time here and there was LOTS to see and do for all ages. Two floors of different stations displaying electronics, robotics, inventions, and all creative and techy things. There were defined areas on the map provided to us that were for kids. Our 3 y/o was glued to the main entrance area at the hands-on tables. We stayed longer than anticipated because there were so many things to check out and thankful of the food trucks parked outside the convention center for a quick lunch. Later on we found a small food area in the back of the first floor, but didn't know until we made our way back there. I suggest leaving the big stroller at home and using a carrier for little ones. Try to get there early for this family friendly event so your kids get a chance at the hands-on stations. I anticipate this event will only get bigger each year!

What should I visit first ???? Atlas-Eats or Bentley ?????…read moreIts up to you !!! But if you need a wonderful hand crafted gift Bentley's Studio first !

Just came from a fantastic first pottery lesson with Christin. My wife and father and I LOVED it…read more Christin is a great teacher and a wonderful person. The prices are very reasonable, and we learned a ton! We ended up with an average of 3 finished pieces of pottery to take home. We highly recommend this for both classes and the pottery in general. What a wonderful experience! Definitely going back.

Our family had a blast at Flower City Amusements. The one price admission for unlimited games…read moreallowed us all to play for hours on a Saturday evening. The game selection is varied: arcade games, pinball, darts, tabletop. We were able to find something for everyone. The location itself is small but it never felt crowded. It was very busy on a Saturday evening but we had the chance to play every game we wanted. It was the owners birthday and they had a 20% off special for this reason. The owner was very kind and happy to welcome us. Wonderful business and fun for all!

Nostalgic little hidden gem in Penfield! Great place to enjoy arcade games, amusements, and…read morepinball, while also offering reasonably priced "snack bar" treats. Owner and his family are local and have been in the amusement business for 80+ years! Only $10 for all you can play! No quarters needed! Bring your kids out to enjoy where today's video games originated from :)