SUNDAY, 6/2 Geeks Who Drink: Quiz for a Cause June 2 at 7:30p Nox, 302 N. Goodman St. $5, at the door A special iteration of Nox’s weekly pub quiz series, with craft canned cocktails from Southern Tier Distilling. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Gilda’s Club. ​ MONDAY, 6/3 Bar Career Path with Chuck Cerankosky, Ralph DiTucci, Donny Clutterbuck June 3 at 1:30p Jackrabbit Club, 50 Anderson Ave. FREE ENTRY The growth of the Rochester food and beverage scene over the last decade has resulted in more bar and restaurant management positions becoming available. With many new and talented bartenders and their cohorts being offered opportunities to grow into the leadership positions in demand, DiTucci (Bar Mecca, Cristallino Premium Ice), Chuck Cerankosky (RCR, Good Luck, Cure, Radio Social, Bar Bantam), and Donny Clutterbuck (Cure, Pour Cost) will discuss some of the strategies, responsibilities and skill sets that are helpful in the progression of a bar career. From Guatemala to Leyenda: A Conversation with Ivy Mix June 3 at 3p Jackrabbit Club, 40 Anderson Ave. FREE ENTRY Ivy Mix talks about her career in the industry: the ups and downs of how she arrived at creating Speed Rack, the all-female bartending competition and breast cancer charity, as well as opening her bar, Leyenda, in Brooklyn. This conversation will focus on the importance of inclusion, as well as some fundamental issues facing women within the industry - and ideas about how we can help. Drinks and Prints June 3 at 5p Tiny Fish Printing, 139 Garson Ave. FREE ENTRY Get a taste of Glass Revolution spirits while experiencing an evening of art at Tiny Fish Printing’s newly opened showroom. Take a peek into the Rochester Print Club archives, with selected works from artists like Kathryn Polk, Carol Wax and Robert Marx. Then, make your own screen printed takeaway poster! Katboocha: Make your Own Kombucha Class June 3 at 6p Bar Bantam, 1 S. Clinton Ave. $28, available via Rochester Brainery ​ Kat Schwarz is the owner of Katboocha, Rochester's first all-kombucha brewery! Katboocha focuses on small batch kombucha to hone in on flavor and artistry through "huggable" fermenters. During this class you will not only learn what kombucha is, but also how to make it at home for yourself. Bar Bantam will be open for cocktails before and after the class. Art of the Mix June 3 at 6p Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. $70, available via RoCo ​ RoCo's 8th annual mixology fundraiser will feature signature cocktails & thoughtful amuse bouche pairings from 13 of Rochester's finest establishments. Vern's Pop-Up June 3 at 6p Roux, 688 Park Ave. Our newest neighbor pops by for a preview dinner! Come sample a New American menu with the Italian flair of Vern's, which opens two doors down early this summer, and cocktail pairings from Glass Revolution and Amrut Whiskeys. Industry Carnival June 3 at 6p The Playhouse // Swillburger, 820 S. Clinton FREE ENTRY For one night only, the carnival is in town! Spectacular games, bangin’ cocktails highlighting Hendrick’s Gin and poppin’ snacks -- this is the Playhouse’s industry night as you’ve never seen it before. Family friendly until 8p. Sneak Peek June 3 at 9:30p Cheshire, 647 South Ave. FREE ENTRY Sneak on over to Cheshire for a special night. In addition to the usual hospitality-centric experience, we are offering you the chance to imbibe at the hands of several skilled bartenders from around town. We have our eyes set on industry folk in particular, though all are welcome. Let us take care of you before the RCR really kicks off. TUESDAY, 6/4 Got Milk? 11:30 a.m. Jackrabbit Club, 40 Anderson Ave. FREE ENTRY What is milk punch -- how do we make it and why would we want to? Eamon Rockey of "Rockey's Milk Punch" explores the concept and execution of milk punch. Deaf Hospitality Seminar June 4 at 12:30p Jackrabbit Club, 40 Anderson Ave. FREE ENTRY Rochester has the highest per capita population of deaf or hard-of-hearing adults under 65 in the nation. Join Joshua Mora, Chris McQuaid, and Katharina Jackson to learn about deaf experience in bars and how to better serve the deaf community. Mora will teach basic signs, social cues and more. The Future of Rye in America: a Conversation with Allen Katz June 4 at 3p The Cub Room, 739 South Clinton FREE ENTRY A seminar on the future of rye whiskey in America hosted by Allen Katz of New York Distilling Company, and featuring The Cub Room and Ragtime Rye from New York Distilling as well as Rye from Sagamore, J.H. Cutter, Old Potrero, and Lot 40. The seminar will be followed by a happy hour with cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres. Taco Boozeday June 4 at 5p Ox & Stone, 282 Alexander Street FREE ENTRY Two. Dollar. Tacos. Five. Dollar. Margaritas. Now that's something to taco 'bout. Spirit Backward June 4 at 5p Roux, 688 Park Ave. FREE ENTRY, RSVP via Eventbrite ​ A full cocktail and food menu takeover all night long featuring low ABV cocktails and Moroccan/French cuisine sponsored by the Brown-Forman portfolio. Build a Better Home Bar June 4 at 5p Cheshire, 647 South Ave. $25, at the door Fancy yourself a bartender? After Cheshire's "Build Your Own Bar" seminar, you should. During this seminar we will teach you the basic skills you need to mix, shake, and stir your favorite cocktails. In addition to these essential know-hows, we will help you decide how to stock your bar with your favorite spirits. During the seminar, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at bartending basics, as well as sample great cocktails from your favorite Cheshire bartenders. But wait, there's more. You will also have the chance to WIN your own set of bartending tools. Aperitivo Hour June 4 at 5p Bar Bantam, 1 S. Clinton Ave. FREE ENTRY The concept of happy hour is almost in direct contention with the concept of aperitivo hour. What are some pointers we can take from this European tradition, and how can we make money doing it? Josh Holly and Scott Krahn discuss ideological differences, cocktail differences, and how to break down the pricing. Drinking on Deadline: Inside Beverage Media with Imbibe Magazine June 4 at 6p Bar Bantam, 1 S. Clinton Ave. FREE ENTRY Cocktails and bar culture are enjoying a special moment in the media spotlight, from traditional newspapers and magazines to podcasts and online outlets. So where does your bar fit in? This seminar and Q&A session with Imbibe Magazine Executive Editor Paul Clarke will offer a few insights into today’s world of drinks journalism, and explore ways to attract media coverage for your bar, your cocktails or your career. Life’s a Beach June 4 at 6p Locals Only, 311 Alexander Street FREE ENTRY Locals Only is hosting their first annual beach party, so bring your beach balls, umbrellas and sunscreen for a party on the boardwalk! Summertime fun, tiki lanterns and breezy cocktails made just for you! Life’s a beach, so why not have some fun? Crafting a Classic with The Drinksmiths June 4 at 6p The Daily Refresher, 293 Alexander St. $55, available via Eventbrite ​ Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a great cocktail? Join The Daily Refresher and The Drinksmiths as we teach a class on the components of our greatest hits with a focus on Powers Whisky. Participants will enjoy a short lecture and instructional session where they will be able to make two cocktails. Light snacks also provided. Fiasco: A Glassblowing Cocktail Party June 4 at 6:30p More Fire Glass Studio, 36 Field Street $25, available via Eventbrite ​ RCR and More Fire Glass Studio join forces for a one-of-a-kind event! Sip cold spirits from Glass Revolution while observing a hot glass blowing demonstration by Jen, Michael and ​ Elizabeth of More Fire. All demo items will be available for auction after the workshop, and attendees can also purchase special hand-blown glassware and bar items from the More Fire showroom. 21+ ONLY. Cocktail History Happy Hour June 4 at 7:30p Nox, 302 N. Goodman St. $20, purchase via Rochester Brainery ​ Learn about cocktail history and enjoy some of the first expressions in the cocktail revolution. Take a quiz for a chance to earn prizes after! Drink flight included with ticket; sponsored by William Grant & Sons. WEDNESDAY, 6/5 Owning the Story: A Conversation about Identity & Media June 5 at 12:30p Jackrabbit Club, 40 Anderson Ave. FREE ENTRY From Netflix series to daily newspapers, food & beverage culture is an increasingly popular focus for today’s media. But the ways media tells the stories of those in the hospitality industry has impacts that extend deep into our larger culture. Paul Clarke, executive editor of Imbibe Magazine, and hospitality activist Ashtin Berry, cofounder of Radical Exchange, will discuss the ways the media covers hospitality professionals, focusing on the showcasing of marginalized identities, and the ways language can create narratives that have far-reaching implications. This conversation-style session will also delve into how hospitality professionals play a part in creating these narratives, how they can take ownership of their own stories, and what they should know to keep this kind of conversation going forward. Clearly Beautiful Cocktails June 5 at 1:30p Jackrabbit Club, 40 Anderson Ave. FREE ENTRY Crystal clear, large format ice has become a standard of excellence in great cocktail bars across America.