Since its opening in 2023, the Centennial Sculpture Garden has brought a renewed sense of enjoyment for an evening stroll and expanded the democratization of arts in the NOTA neighborhood in Rochester, NY.

Rambling from Buffalo, New York, for a performance in Rochester, New York, Whitetails brings a wavy, melodic, yet energizing sound to the intimate stage at the Skylark Lounge on Union Street.

The Richmond by Mortalis Brewing has been a local gem in the East End for years. It is a bar that has endured, even through the pandemic years, when it changed hands a couple of times before the owners of Mortalis purchased the space, renovated it, and elevated the restaurant-bar to the absolute beauty it is today.

The Old Toad features a robust menu, the fish and chips with a side of mushy peas are a must-try, but so is the creamy, savory, and perfectly tender Chicken Korma, which also comes in a vegan option. The Toad is the gold standard of a relaxed, older traditional-style British pub at the location in the East End of Downtown Rochester, New York. A spot it has called home to for many years.

For those visiting from out of town, or locals traveling to downtown Rochester who are tired of dealing with parking or prefer alternative options for exploring a city, there is one mode of transportation that shines bright above traveling by car. I’m talking about the Veo Micromobility, a fully electric scooter that comes in two forms. One, a seated scooter that resembles a Vespa if it were also a bicycle, and the other, a stand-up scooter that is edgier and reminiscent of the Razor scooters of the early 2000s.

To try Veo use promo code: 5IXGNBN in the Veo app. You’ll receive $5 for free for your first ride.