This Weekend in Rochester: Father's Day, Juneteenth, and more!

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Looking for something to do for Father's Day? Searching for a Juneteenth celebration? Or maybe you are just looking for some fun over the weekend!
Below are some events happening in the Rochester area:
The Rochester Red Wings are home this weekend and will be facing the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp! Saturday's game starts at 6:45 p.m. and Sunday's game is at 1:05 p.m.
You can buy tickets to any of the home games this week by clicking here.
The 'real clay extravaganza' returns to Studio Sales Pottery in East Avon each day this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be live pottery making demonstrations and competitions, over 20 vendors showcasing their ceramics, raffles, and more!
Ever want to watch a movie outdoors? Downtown Definitely is screening movies at Parcel 5 this summer, with the first screening starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m.
Friday's movie is the Whoopi Goldberg musical comedy 'Sister Act.' Before the movie begins, there will be activities like a photo booth and face paint. Food and drinks will be served, and guests are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
ASL interpreters will be on-site, and there will be closed captioning. 'Wicked' will be screened on July 18, and 'The Greatest Showman' will screen on August 29.
The Verona Street Animal Society is holding its 19th Fast & The Furriest pet festival at Brown Square Park starting at 8 a.m.
The 10K begins at 8 a.m., the 5K starts at 8:15 a.m., and the dog walk starts at 10:30 a.m. For those not racing, there will be vendors, contests, a pet vaccination clinic, a silent auction, and more!
The Canandaigua Antique Show and Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canandaigua Civic Center.
Over 60 dealers will be selling furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing, and more. Tickets can be purchased on the event's website.
The Rochester Juneteenth Parade and Festival will be held at MLK Park, with the festivities going from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The parade kicks off the festivities at 11 a.m., with the festival following suit an hour later. You can expect to see live music and dancing, food, and cultural activities, all to honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Team Ali Gaiters will be hosting its 19th annual Clambake event from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Honeoye Falls Fireman's Training Grounds.
The family-friendly event features live music, all-you-can-eat food, activities, raffles, and more. The event is to raise funds for Golisano Children's Hospital.
AKOMA, Rochester's African American Women's Gospel Choir, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a scholarship concert at 6 p.m.
The anniversary show will be performed at the Robin and Tim Wentworth Arts Theatre at MCC. More information about the choir's scholarship can be found by clicking here.
Deep 20 is teaming up with Pat's Pigs to serve BBQ for Father's Day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The staff will be roasting a whole pig and dishing out food, along with mimosas, beers. There will also be live music, yard games, and more!
The International Plaza will be hosting a Latin American and Caribbean-themed Father's Day celebration from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.!
The event will feature live salsa music from Mairy and DJ Franco and a dominoes tournament organized by Condado Bar & Grill, a popular activity in Latin American and Caribbean nations. This celebration is free for all to attend.
A market inspired by Blockbuster Home Video will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Water Street Music Hall.
Guests are invited to celebrate nostalgic cinema and pop culture from the 80s to the 2000s, with multiple vendors and live music.
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