Rochester Brainery is a community classroom and event space that serves as a platform for sharing and learning expertise in an expansive range of creative topics. Classes are usually $30 or less. The Brainery also hosts the Brainery Bazaar on the second Saturday of each month to showcase local talent, artists, makers, & vendors. Those seeking to teach or take a class can learn more at rochesterbrainery.com.
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The Swillburg neighborhood, near Highland Park, is home to Crossroads Coffeehouse, which strives to serve locally sourced products like organic coffees and teas, pastries from Georgie’s, milk from Pittsford Dairy, and syrups from Fee Bros. Crossroads also doubles as a meeting space, art gallery, and live music joint.