ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to what’s happening around the Rochester area on Wednesday. You can see more upcoming events in our community calendar.
Concerts by the Shore
The 40th season of Concerts by the Shore continues on Wednesday with a performance from jazz group Indigo Breeze. The free concert series takes place at the pavilion in Ontario Beach Park.
There’s a different concert every Wednesday through Aug. 26. Each one starts at 7 p.m. Parking is available at the beach, and food vendors will be there. The series kicked off on June 10. Here’s the schedule for the rest of the concert series:
- Aug. 5: Indigo Breeze (jazz music)
- Aug. 12: The Dukes (60s and 70s R&B)
- Aug. 19: Allegro (party band)
- Aug. 26: The Uptown Groove (hits through the ages)
Backpack giveaway at McDonald’s
Multiple McDonald’s locations in the Rochester region will give out backpacks filled with school supplies on Wednesday to help students get ready for the upcoming school year.
This marks the second year of the Golden Arches Pack Giveback Program, and it comes as the National Retail Federation warns about rising back-to-school shopping costs. Families can stop by participating locations from 4 to 6 p.m. to get a free backpack while supplies last. The student must be on site to receive the backpack…