Week of 9/4/25: Back to School, Comedy at CMAC, Upcoming Knights 5K, and More! - This Week

Upcoming Events

John Mulaney - September 6 @ CMAC
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever will take the stage at CMAC in Canandaigua with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 7 p.m.; this reserved‑seating performance is hosted by The Bowery Presents. The event showcases Mulaney’s sharp wit and comedic talent, backed by his recent run as the creator and host of Netflix’s Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney

Kid’s Night Out - September 12 @ Cobblestone Arts Center
Cobblestone Arts Center is hosting a fun-filled evening from 5:30–8:00 PM for kids ages 5-12, featuring movies, arts & crafts, karaoke, pizza, and more. Parents can drop kids off - registration is required, $20 per child.

Saké Demystified and Paired - September 12 @ NY Kitchen
This seminar at New York Kitchen offers a guided tasting of different sake styles and grades paired with Western-style dishes prepared by Chef Pam Cecere. Participants will learn how to decode sake labels, understand serving etiquette (like glassware and temperature), and explore pairing strategies with insights from sommelier Thera Clark.

Central on Main Back 2 School Bash - September 12 @ Downtown Canandaigua
Kick off the new school year with a free, fun-filled family night from 5:00–8:00 PM at The Central on Main, featuring music by Charismatic Entertainment, games, a Bunny Bonanza, Repco Wildlife, and more.

Central on Main Blues & Brews - September 13 @ Downtown Canandaigua
Join us from 4–8 PM at Central on Main for an evening of live blues and rock performances featuring Rochester legend Joe Beard, the soulful energy of Soul Hammer, and the dynamic sound of The Movers. This free community concert blends powerful vocals, guitar-driven blues, and soulful rhythms for a night of unforgettable music.

Canandaigua Knights 5k - September 20 @ Canandaigua Civic Center
Join the Canandaigua Knights Youth Hockey Organization for their 3rd Annual IceBreaker, featuring their very first 5K Fun Run & Walk at 9:00 AM, starting and finishing at the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center. After the event, participants are invited to a festive IceBreaker celebration complete with open skating, bounce houses, street‑hockey challenges, live music, local food trucks, swag, age‑group prizes, and appearances by Heron Hockey and the three‑time national‑champion Hobart Hockey team. Registration required.