In 2002 Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki captured the attentions of worldwide audiences with his Academy Award-winning film, "Spirited Away." Over the next two weekends the Dryden Theatre will conclude its month-long program highlighting five of Miyazaki's films. On Friday, November 23, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 25, at 2 p.m. the theater will show "Spirited Away," and on Friday, November 30, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 2, at 2 p.m. screenings of Miyazaki's 1997 film "Princess Mononoke" will be held. Join Chichiro and her quirky friends on their adventure in "Spirited Away," then help warrior Ashitaka fight a deadly curse with the help of San in "Princess Mononoke."
The Dryden Theatre is located inside the George Eastman House at 900 East Ave. Screening cost $6-$8. For more information call 271-3361 or visit dryden.eastmanhouse.org.
Special Event: The Roc City Ribfest runs today, 5-11 p.m., through Monday, May 27, and includes live music, the YMCA kids zone, food and retail vendors, a variety of cook-off competitions featuring teams from across the nation, and even Canada, and the World Bacon Competition.
Art: Check out "Shapes, Light, and Color....An Ode to Architecture," a photography exhibit by Dan Neuberger, held at Image City Photography Gallery (722 University Ave.) through June 9. Today's hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call 271-2540 or visit imagecityphotographygallery.com.
Special Event: The Roc City Ribfest runs today, 5-11 p.m., through Monday, May 27, and includes live music, the YMCA kids zone, food and retail vendors, a variety of cook-off competitions featuring teams from across the nation, and even Canada, and the World Bacon Competition.
Art: Check out "Shapes, Light, and Color....An Ode to Architecture," a photography exhibit by Dan Neuberger, held at Image City Photography Gallery (722 University Ave.) through June 9. Today's hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call 271-2540 or visit imagecityphotographygallery.com.
MUSIC: Grab all the black and yellow clothing you have in your closet and head on down to the Blue Cross Arena (One War Memorial Square, bluecrossarena.com) on Sunday for rapper Wiz Khalifa’s rescheduled performance. He’ll be bringing along Juicy J, Chevy Woods, Lola Monroe, and Berner & Tuki Carter. Music starts at 7:30 p.m., tickets run $32.50-$42.50, and all tickets from the October date will be honored.