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todayin the Lilac City?
SATURDAY • AUGUST 1
11:00 AMHigh School Musical Jr.Rochester Opera House · 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 0386711:00 AM–4:00 PMCelebration of Life for Doug WelchAmerican Legion Post 7 · 188 Eastern Ave, Rochester, NH, 0386712:00–4:00 PMRochester PrideCentral Square and Hanson Street · 2 Wakefield Street2:00 PMDisney’s High School MusicalRochester Opera House · 31 Wakefield Street7:00 PM–10:00 PMFolically Challenged LiveThe Garage at The Governor’s Inn · 78 Wakefield Street7:30 PMDisney’s High School MusicalRochester Opera House · 31 Wakefield Street8:00–11:00 PMSaturday Night Live MusicLucky Oak Bar + Grill at Lilac Club Casino · 7 Milton Road
There’s more happening here than you think
What’s going on in the Lilac City today?
There’s plenty happening around Rochester on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Today’s lineup includes:
- High School Musical Jr.
- Celebration of Life for Doug Welch — Celebration of Life for Doug Welch is this Saturday August 1st 2026 from 11am to 4pm at the American Legion Post 7 in Rochester. 188 Eastern Ave. Read the poster for further details. You dont have to be a member to attend. Imported via Facebook. Event information came from a Facebook post. Please check the original post or contact the organizer to confirm the date, time, location, cost, and other details before attending.
- Rochester Pride — A downtown celebration with inclusive vendors, speakers, live music, and activities. Pet- and family-friendly.
- Disney’s High School Musical
- Folically Challenged Live
- Disney’s High School Musical
- Saturday Night Live Music
Also ongoing: Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt, Community Shapes, Heart of the Wild, Making Way, View to a Burnt World.
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