There's so much to do in Rochester in the summer. So much, in fact, that just looking at pages and pages of endless listings can leave you, dear reader, nearly paralyzed by the sheer number of events that fill nearly every day of the next three months. So let us do the work for you.

City has played social planner, picking one activity for you to indulge in every single day of the summer, from the Summer Guide publication date (June 16) to Labor Day (September 6). Given those limitations it isn't a comprehensive listing of everything that's going on -- for that you should pick up City Newspaper every Wednesday for that week's events, or visit our online calendar at rochestercitynewspaper.com -- but it's a good mixture of festivals, special events, concerts, art exhibits, stage shows, and more that will practically guarantee that you make the most of the summer.

Wednesday, June 16

RECREATION: There's no better way to officially start your summer than a trip to Rochester's own amusement park, Seabreeze. Take your local thrill seeking five stories higher this summer on the new Revolution 360 ride. A large, 360-degree rotating disk that sweeps across a half-pipe track, the park's latest attraction is sure to take your breath away. Once you get it back, cool off by taking a dip in the Raging Rivers water park. And before you head home make sure to ride the legendary Jack Rabbit rollercoaster, celebrating its 90th year in operation. Whether reliving childhood memories or your own, or creating new ones with your kids, the park's 70-plus rides and attractions are not to be missed this summer. Seabreeze is located at 4600 Culver Road. For more information call 323-1900 or visit seabreeze.com. -- EF

Thursday, June 17

SPECIAL EVENT: Spend an evening getting artsy in the South Wedge with the unveiling of the "urban folk art" traffic control paintings. This is the latest attempt to beautify what is emerging to be one of the hippest areas of the city. It also supports local artists, and shows off the vibrant beauty of graffiti-style art. Not only will you get a first look at the new functional artworks, but if you show up to the artist reception at 7 p.m. you can speak with the artists and eat free food. Stay around until 8 p.m. to hear live acoustic blues from Cashback, a Johnny Cash tribute band. All of it goes down at Star Alley Park, next to Lux Lounge on South Avenue, and is part of the neighborhood's summer-long Third Thursdays art and music program. Visit Savorourflavor.com for more details.  - JH

Friday, June 18

THEATER: Get all hot and bothered with the confronting drama "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" tonight at MuCCC (142 Atlantic Ave). The 1962 play by Edward Albee seems simple on paper: two couples chat it up after a late-night party and end up unearthing dark secrets about each other's marriages. But Albee made sure to layer the plot with enough complexity to make the two-hour play a tour de force of intense and uncomfortable confrontations; you probably remember the iconic film version starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Michael Arve directs the show for the Greater Rochester Repertory Companies; the production runs June 17-27, tickets cost $12-$20. For more information, a full schedule, and tickets, visit muccc.org. - NS

Saturday, June 19

MUSIC: Get help scrubbing that awful last season of "American Idol" out of your memory by checking out one of the show's most legitimate successes. Daughtry, the band formed by "AI" Season 5 favorite Chris Daughtry, plays the Blue Cross Arena tonight for a 7:30 p.m. show. Daughtry dominated modern-rock radio for more than a year after the 2006 release of the group's self-titled debut disc, which featured monster hits like "It's Not Over," "Home," and "Over You." While the follow-up album, "Leave This Town," hasn't made quite the impact, Chris is still doing a hell of a lot better than most of the "Idol" also-rans (and many of the winners). Lifehouse and Cavo share the bill, and tickets cost $26.50-$36.50. For more information visit bluecrossarena.com. - ER

Sunday, June 20

FESTIVAL: What does an entire festival of fiddlers sound like? My guess is epic beauty, but you can find out for yourself at the 21st Annual Old Time Fiddlers' Gathering at Watkins Glen State Park (433 South Franklin St., Watkins Glen) on Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20. The fest is included with regular park admission of $8 per vehicle, which includes swimming; the park also features camping and dining for additional fees. Headlining fiddlers include Pat Kane of Finger Lakes Folk, The BossTones, and Lux Bridge. Free workshops will be available in the jammin' tent. Music and dancing begin at 1 p.m. each afternoon and continue until evening. Visit earts.org for updated artist information. - RR

Monday, June 21

SPORTS: Even if you're not a golf buff, there's something calming and meditative about attending the annual Wegmans LPGA Championship as a spectator. The greens at Locust Hill Country Club are gorgeous, the sun is shining (hopefully), and talented golfers will be demonstrating their skills with true class. The event runs June 21-27 this year, but if you show up today you can take in the Wegmans pro-am event, in which professional golfers pair up with amateurs to take the course. Tee times are at 7:30 and 9:20 a.m., and noon and 1:20 p.m. Daily spectator tickets cost $35, while passes to the week-long event cost $95-$135. For more information, go to wegmanslpga.org. - JB

Tuesday, June 22

SPORTS: It's just not a summer in Rochester unless you head out to at least once to see the Rochester Red Wings play a game of minor-league baseball at Frontier Field. The Red Wings experience is worthwhile no matter how our boys are doing on the field. The stadium is great, the food is better than your typical ball-park fare, and it's hard not to get swept up when the crowd starts cheering. Round up the family, or get together a couple buddies, and head to High Falls today to see the Red Wings face off against the Columbus Clippers. The game starts at 7:05 p.m., and tickets cost $6.50-$10.50. For more information, and for a full schedule of the entire 2010 Red Wings season, go to redwingsbaseball.com. - JB

Wednesday, June 23

MUSIC: The state at Boulder Coffee on Alexander Street is for the casual listener, the spontaneous performer, and seasoned veterans. It's the openness, respect, and overall fun atmosphere of that mixture that makes the chill South Wedge coffeehouse's weekly Open Mic Jam event a great time. The event takes place every Wednesday at 8 p.m., is completely free, and anyone can come down and perform, or just grab a drink and enjoy the show. For more information and a complete list of Boulder's summer concerts and events, visit bouldercoffeeco.com. - NS

Thursday, June 24

MUSIC: The Hochstein School of Music & Dance puts on a variety of cool shows all year round, but its Hochstein at High Falls summer series is especially worth checking out. The outdoor shows take place every Thursday in June and July at Granite Mills Park near the Pont de Renns Bridge in High Falls and feature a number of talented local musicians performing in a wide variety of musical styles. The June 24 show will feature Fem Vindar, a woodwind quintet made up of Hochstein faculty members. The concerts start at 12:15 p.m., and are completely free (Hochstein suggests bringing blankets or other seating). For more information or for a full schedule visit Hochstein.org. - JB

Friday, June 25

FESTIVAL: Head up to Charlotte today for the annual Harbor & Carousel Festival, which runs through the weekend at Ontario Beach Park (off Lake Avenue). While you should certainly pay your respects to our lovely lakefront, make sure to take a ride on the 105-year-old carousel that also gives the festival its name. Some fun facts about "the Duchess": it is one of only 14 operating antique "menagerie" carousels in the country, the menagerie term coming from the fact that it features animals other than horses. Specifically it includes 33 horses, three rabbits, three cats, three ostriches, three pigs, two mules, and one each of a lion, tiger, goat, giraffe, and deer. I call dibs on one of the pigs. The festival runs June 24-27, and features live music, family carnival rides, tall ships, fireworks, a boat parade of lights, and more. Admission is free. For hours and a full schedule of events check cityofrochester.gov. - ER

Saturday, June 26

MUSIC: Hosted by Rochester's own Genesee Brewery, the "Rock the Cans" concert taking place tonight is a chance for people to come out, enjoy live music, and support the local food bank Foodlink with donations of canned goods. Performing at the show will be two of alt-rock giants from the 1990's, The Gin Blossoms and Soul Asylum, both of whom came out with their first albums in more than seven years back in 2006. Local band Uncle Plum opens the show. Genesee Brewery is located at 445 St. Paul St. Tickets cost $12 and are on sale at all Wegmans stores. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 4 p.m. Donations to Foodlink are not mandatory, but encouraged. For more information visit foodlinkny.org. - NS

Sunday, June 27

RECREATION: Want to throw a couple in, but don't have a license? Hamlin Beach State Park is holding a Free Fishing Day today starting at noon. Amateur anglers can fish free of charge and without a license. The Town of Hamlin will be making this a festive occasion, with fishing-related exhibits, games, and prizes. Hamlin Beach is one of the better beaches in the Rochester area, and Free Fishing Day should be a great time to check it out, as well as a good introduction to fishing for those who are less-than-familiar with the sport. Hamlin Beach State Park is located just to the west of Rochester. For more information on the park, and for a full list of its many summer events, visit nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/20. - JB

Monday, June 28

MUSIC: The Eastman School of Music is one of the arts institutions that makes Rochester such a unique and vibrant city. While school may be out, ESM's summer schedule is jam-packed with concerts and events, including tonight's concert by the Dave Rivello Jazz Ensemble, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall. Rivello is a well-regarded jazz composer and conductor, and he'll his 12-pice ensemble through some of his original compositions. Admission to the show costs $5-$10. For a full schedule of ESM summer concerts check esm.rochester.edu. -JH

Tuesday, June 29

RECREATION: I'm always torn, during those unbearably humid days, whether I should escape the heat indoors or buck up and make the most of the summer heat while we've got it. You can do both at Lamberton Conservatory at Highland Park (171 Reservoir Ave.): bring a book or friends to the sprawling greenhouse, enjoy the exotic plants, the sun, and the waterfalls. Benches provide resting spots, and if you get peckish, picnic among the trees and rolling hills of Highland Park. Lamberton is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, including holidays, and admission is $2-$3. For more info, call 753-7270. - RR

Wednesday, June 30

MUSIC: Blue Oyster Cult truly exemplifies rock ‘n' roll. The band's albums are like artifacts from an exciting fantasy world, where heroes and villains duke it out amidst blazing guitar solos and brilliantly clichéd protagonists find their way through the stylized vignettes that B.O.C. specializes in. Girls, girls, girls was rock's standard subject matter when B.O.C. rose to prominence. The band precipitated both the punk and heavy metal musical movements by forgoing songs about love and sex, and opting instead for tunes about UFOs, Godzilla, and Joan Crawford. There's a Blue Oyster Cult gig at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in Farmington tonight at 6:30 p.m., and like all of casino's summer concert series, it's free. Sounds like a plan to me, and the price is right. For more information on the show or the Finger Lakes summer concert series visit fingerlakesracetrack.com. - JB