Rochester Downtown Alliance is seeking local artists to participate in two public art programs: the Art Outdoors program, which applies original art on alley doors throughout the SSD, and the Mural Grant Program, which offers downtown business/property owners the opportunity to receive up to $5,000 in matching funds for a mural on an exterior façade.  Read More

A byproduct of the pandemic, Sidewalk Sessions showcases local and regional musicians throughout downtown's public spaces. This year, find them performing select dates in Peace Plaza. Here's a look at who is up next for this free outdoor music series through September 16!  Read More

Get your daily dose of delight with Summer in the City presented by the Rochester Downtown Alliance. Every day of the week this summer will have something happening within the 44 blocks of downtown. Let’s preview the fun to be had!  Read More

If you're late for a very important date with a Summer in the City activity, have no fear! Grab-and-go or made to order, here are the to-go options from nearby downtown restaurants to save the day while you savor the fun.  Read More

Made for hanging with friends outdoors, good food, and great music, summer nights are upon us once again! Another thing that combines all that is Thursdays Downtown 2022. You bring your crew; we provide this musical line-up!  Read More

When you think of Thursdays Downtown, what comes to mind? If you thought "music," "arts," or "food," you nailed the main components of the event. But new in 2022, we're hoping you associate Thursdays Downtown with family fun, too! Let's find out about the latest addition and the new vendors here.  Read More

Go for extraordinary! With more than 25 new vendors at Thursdays Downtown this year, five of them offer products the likes of which the event has not yet seen. Let's check out what you can find at their booths and when and where to find them at Thursdays Downtown.  Read More

With more food and beverage vendors than ever before, Thursdays Downtown has delectable delights and beautiful beverages for whenever hunger and thirst strike. Here are the recommended menu items from this year's Thursdays Downtown vendors.  Read More

Is it Dogs Downtown or Thursdays Downtown? Why can't it be both (pups love Thursdays, too!)? Just ask any of these vendors that have brought their fetching works to the artisan re-tail market of Thursdays Downtown.  Read More

Looking for a unique gift? Look no further than the Thursdays Downtown artisan market. While you can buy pre-made items, here are the vendors at the event who provide experiences of making something to take with you after attending Thursdays Downtown.  Read More