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4 Idiots and a Bottle 2

Following on last year’s success, 4 Idiots 2 promises more wild live reviews! Notes of chocolate, hints of oregano, aftertaste of petroleum? How on earth do they come up with those absurd tasting notes? Find out as four expert idiots give real time, blind reviews of the most random bottles and food we can find. Audience participation is highly encouraged as we laugh, cry, and have fun. This will be an experience like no other as you leave with an appreciation of your own taste buds.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Salena's
Genre: Comedy

6 IMPOSSIBLE THINGS

6 IMPOSSIBLE THINGS is a family friendly, Alice-in-Wonderland-parody magic show! Award-winning Las Vegas magician Jordan Rooks returns with a breathtaking new performance of storytelling, comedy and magic for the entire family. Explore the tea party, see why a raven is like a writing desk, and come be part of the magic for an unforgettable experience!

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Allen Main Stage Theatre
Genre: Comedy

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey

Actor Patrick Fegley delivers a solo tour de force, effortlessly bringing to life every character in a small Jersey Shore town as he unravels the story of Leonard Pelkey, a tenaciously optimistic and flamboyant 14-year-old boy who goes missing. Leonard, a luminous force of nature whose magic is only truly felt once he is gone, becomes an unexpected inspiration as the town’s citizens question how they live, who they love, and what they leave behind.

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Temple Theater
Genre: Theatre

Adrianna Noone

Adrianna Noone is an indie/folk/Americana singer-songwriter born and raised in Rochester. Her songs tell tales of love and heartache, blending indie and rock with a slight Yankee twang. Noone has shared the stage with Brandi Carlile, and opened for Lyle Lovett and Jade Bird. This past year, two of her songs, “Lies” and “Left Things,” were recognized as semifinalists in the International Songwriting Competition. She continues to tour the Midwest and Northwest solo and with her band.

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Rochester Music Hall of Fame
Genre: Music

Aerial 51

In a universe thought to be 93 billion light years in diameter, what else or who else is out there? Aerial 51 is a collaborative show consisting of each performer's interpretation of what could exist. It's a captivating, experimental, galactic variety show featuring graceful aerial artists, contemporary dancers, whimsical jugglers, and daring physical theater. Show contains strobes & lighting effects. Directed by Kiendra Simpson.

Length: 55 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Aerial Arts of Rochester: Aerial Arena
Genre: Theatre

Al Laddin or A Gilbert and Sullivan Arabian Night

Rochester's Gilbert and Sullivan company presents a one-act mash-up musical, setting the age-old tale of magic, wishes, mishaps and romance to the Victorian-era duo's favorites. Deep in the heart of Victorian London, there's a street urchin named Alan Laddin who is about to unleash the magic waiting behind the big brass handle of Number Seventy, Simmery Axe.

Length: 55 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Alice Through The Bardo

Alice Through the Bardo presents a profound twist using the story and music of the 1915 silent film, “Alice Through The Looking Glass,” as mash-up with the Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Surreal Journey. Lewis Carroll's whimsical world blends with the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, inviting the audience to take a harrowing, out-of-this-world trip to contemplate the nature of reality, consciousness, and the eternal journey of the soul.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Multidisciplinary

All in the Timing

What do speed dating, monkeys on a typewriter, the language of Unamunda, Philip Glass buying bread, Philadelphia cheesesteak, and the death of Leon Trotsky have in common? They're all diverse and equally hysterical one-act comedies by the maestro of the short form, David Ives! Catch this witty, fast-paced, romantic, absurdist, and existentially-minded performance pulled into the jarring light of art in the round by a cast of all femme-presenting individuals and led by an all queer company! All performances will be ASL interpreted!

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Temple Theater
Genre: Theatre

Am I a Good Dad?

A one-man show where comedian Erin Moyer struggles to answer: am I a good dad? Through his unhinged and hilarious storytelling, Moyer covers it all: watching childbirth, falling asleep during midnight feedings, dealing with his son's unconditional love of unicorns. Combining memories with his own father and those with his child, Moyer entertains and discovers.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: ROC Cinema: ROC Cinema Theater w/stage
Genre: Comedy

American Fiction

Based on Percival Everett’s 2001 novel Erasure, American Fiction tells the story of a frustrated writer fed up with Black tropes in entertainment...yet propelled to the very fame he abhors after composing a hilariously outlandish satire. Starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and John Ortiz, this film garnered five Oscar nominations, winning best adapted screenplay.

Length: 117 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

And Now I See: Race, Racism, and American Music

An entertaining and eye-opening new show. Delve into the rich tapestry of African American music, spanning spirituals, gospel, jazz, soul, hip hop, and R&B. Gain insight into the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of each genre, tracing their influences through time. This show celebrates the immense impact of African American musicians and their music while addressing the impact of racism on musical styles and artists alike.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Hart Theater
Genre: Music

Anthony Prezutti - Comedy Mentalist

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Anthony Prezutti debuts his all-new adult comedy mentalism show. Anthony’s one-of-a-kind show combines hilarious adult comedy, mind-blowing mind reading and predictions. A unique experience with plenty of audience participation that you don't want to miss. His 2023 show was nearly sold out, so grab your tickets! This year's show promises more surprises and laughter than ever.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Hart Theater
Genre: Comedy

Ants to Gods: Trading Faces

Ants to Gods is one of Rochester's funniest comedy trios. Known for their irreverent style of patient, thoughtful, dark humor, these former Improv Battle Royale champions have performed festivals with the Baltimore Improv Group and Brooklyn Comedy Collective, as well as right here at home on several stages. The act features comedians Elijah Crocker, Eno Okung, and Austin Scott.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Focus Theater
Genre: Comedy

Art of the Book Exhibit

Explore the intricate interpretations of what has been the core of libraries for centuries, the book, at our International Art of the Book exhibit. Featuring artist books, which can include scrolls or fold-outs; altered books, which have been recycled creatively; and paper sculptures. Artists manipulate components to create breathtaking, mind-bending works that tease and cajole people to consider the intricacies of paper, ink, words, and meaning.

Length: 600 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Central Library: Harold Hacker Hall
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Art of the Book Featured Showcase

Explore the intricate interpretations of what has been the core of libraries for centuries, the book. Meet the judges, artists, and team of library staff that have curated this exhibit and get an in-depth look at the process behind book and paper art. Featuring artist books, altered books, and paper sculptures. Artists manipulate components to create breathtaking, mind-bending works of art that tease and cajole people to consider the intricacies of paper, ink, words, and meaning.

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Central Library: Harold Hacker Hall
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

BakariPoet & Chicken Wings: Southern ASL BBQ

True southerners share their experiences of life, culture, art, and soul food to spice up their performances in American Sign Language, English, sign-language poetry and spoken-word poetry. Get your bibs on! It is time to get your signing fingers smothered with a juicy BBQ of stories, reflections, and community. This is a variety show featuring ASL, dance, music, and more.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little: Theatre 1
Genre: Spoken Word

Banachek's Mind Games Live

Called “the greatest mentalism act in the world” by Penn and Teller, Banachek’s show makes for a nonstop, heart-pounding journey. With over 600 performances at the prestigious, 650-seat theater at the Strat in Las Vegas, Banachek is bringing this award-winning mind-reading event to Rochester. Joe Rogan said, "Banachek, you are one bad MF." A life-changing experience!

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Hart Theater
Genre: Multidisciplinary

Banter Up Improv Troupe

Take me out to the improv field with this nonstop comedy troupe returning for its ninth Fringe! This "major league" show features local comics Jim Harney, Kevin Markham, and Joe Minotti performing short-form improv and sketch comedy. Audiences will enjoy their fastballs that use props, puns, and parodies, and patrons might even pitch in ideas or volunteer as props or stand-ins.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: ROC Cinema: ROC Cinema Theater w/stage
Genre: Comedy

Bar Joke Tales

Born and raised in Rochester, writer and actor Martin Giles returns after nearly half a century to dispense timeless wisdom and low comedy. This is a happy, fragrant blend of storytelling and stand-up. A neighborhood bar experiences a series of anomalies, from near-death experiences to talking animals, that somehow hinge on some of the silliest jokes in the lexicon. Witness timeless classics and the tales that unfold from them in the bar!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Salena's
Genre: Comedy

Barbie

Barbenheimer goes Fringe! 2023’s massive box-office hit features Margot Robbie as the charmed protagonist in this romp through Barbieland, the patriarchy, and beyond. Featuring a star-studded cast including Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon and more, catch this eye-popping, heartwarming romp amid the Spiegelgarden charm.

Length: 114 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

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