WXXI Events

Upcoming Events

Asian Americans, Preview Screening Event

Monday, April 20, 2020 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Join WXXI for a free preview screening of a new PBS series that explores the impact of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States.

This event has been CANCELLED.

Indie Lens Pop-Up: Eating Up Easter

Monday, April 27, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Threatened by climate change and globalization, remote Easter Island provides a wake-up call for the rest of the world.

This event has been CANCELLED.

Indie Lens Pop-Up: Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project

Monday, May 18, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

WXXI presents this Indie Lens Pop-Up film that tells how television has shaped us and the world of today.

Indie Lens Pop-Up: Bedlam

Monday, March 30, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

In this Indie Lens Pop-Up presentation filmmaker and practicing psychiatrist, Ken Rosenberg visits ERs, jails, and homeless camps to tell the intimate stories behind our national mental health crisis.

This event has been CANCELLED.

World on Fire on Masterpiece, A Preview Screening

Sunday, March 29, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Join WXXI for a free preview screening of Masterpiece's newest series, a World War II drama that follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people in five countries as they grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives.

This event has been CANCELLED.

Inventing Tomorrow Educator Training

Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

WXXI Education presents a special educator training featuring content and materials from PBS film Inventing Tomorrow.

This event has been CANCELLED.

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Ongoing Events

Opioids from Inside: On-Demand

Watch Opioids from the Inside on-demand to follow the journeys of three women and their families, whose lives have been forever changed as result of their addiction to opioids.

WXXI's Community Observation Challenge

Join WXXI as we continue to be citizen scientists and observe our community through a special ongoing WXXI Community Observation Challenge!

Nature Exploring Apps for Families

Do you use apps to explore the outdoors with your kiddos? Check out some of our FAVORITE nature-exploring apps that work well with young children!

Get Involved: Citizen Science Projects

Citizen science typically refers to research collaborations between scientists and volunteers, particularly (but not exclusively) to expand opportunities for scientific data collection and to provide access to scientific information for community members.

Celebrate 2020: Video Profiles

WXXI’s Celebrate 2020 proudly features moments in women’s history that had their roots and connections to Rochester. Watch On-Demand and also see the profiles on WXXI-TV.

Zookeeper

Behind the scenes at a zoo can be wild and crazy! Join Jen to find out what it takes to be a zookeeper – hint: sometimes you have to clean up poop.

Chocolatier

Have you ever wondered why chocolate tastes so delicious? Jen finds out how science and creativity help chocolatiers create works of art that you can eat.

Athletic Trainer

Professional athletes are known for being in top shape, but who helps keep them that way? Jen meets a professional baseball athletic trainer to find out how he’s a part of the game.