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Tales From The Bush

September 17th at 6:00pm

Community. Perseverance. Humanity. Womanhood. These are a few of the themes you can find in "Tales From The Bush," an evening of dance, song, and spoken word created by mother-daughter duo Roseanne DiMaria and Neyda Colón-DiMaria. Drawing from numerous vernacular and concert dance traditions to tell women's stories, the multigenerational artists of this show span Rochester's performance scene with connections to SOTA, Sankofa, Bush Mango, Borinquen Dance, BIODANCE, and more!

Length: 50 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Allen Main Stage Theatre
Genre: Dance

Tarot Cabaret

September 17th at 6:00pm

Come spend an evening at the Tarot Cabaret! Returning for their second Fringe, Tarot Cabaret is an award-winning interactive group Tarot reading where every card of the Major Arcana is associated with a unique performance piece. Each evening at the Tarot Cabaret, 11 audience members pull cards to create a one-of-a-kind set list! Through theatrical songs and classic hits, you'll gain personal insights and community connection. Presented by Sunday Stages Theatre Company, a queer-led organization.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Black Box Theatre
Genre: Theatre

Cirque du Fringe: Anchors Away

September 17th at 7:00pm

All New for 2026! Is there a doctor in the house?! You may just need one to treat you for all the heart-stopping entertainment that awaits you on board the beautiful HMS Spiegeltent! Let our crew whisk you away on a cruise of a lifetime that will leave you feeling like a cheeky sunset cocktail on the open sea. Hosted by the highly strung, overly familiar, and “charming” cruise director, this night promises to be a night you won’t soon forget. High Seas. High Stakes. High-Flying Circus!

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegeltent
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

David Kilimnick: Thoughts From A Waiting Room

September 17th at 7:00pm

Comedy in Crisis…Yes! A stand-up show about sickness! Three years in the waiting room and now David shares the reality of love, hardship and joy with you in laughs. Ever spent time in the ICU, nursing home, or living room with a cousin complaining about a toothache? From crushed ice to controlling your couch in the waiting room. From cancer to aneurysm. From tearful joy of being with Mom and Dad to missing them daily. Life’s a hoot with David Kilimnick. "Father of Anglo Comedy"—Jerusalem Post.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Club SOTA
Genre: Comedy

Hamnet

September 17th at 7:30pm

A reimagining of the creation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” this film centers on the familial trauma after the death of Shakespeare’s young son. The cast, including the youthful actors, is stellar and mesmerizing, but none more so than Jessie Buckley, whose viscerally painful portrayal of Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, earned her a best actress Oscar. Despite the anguish in the film, the finale is remarkably uplifting.

Length: 126 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Just To Be Close To You

September 17th at 7:30pm

Direct from Edinburgh! New York Premiere! Meet Carl Poteraychke, a dreamy lounge singer ready to serenade, seduce, and show you what it means to love—just for an hour. Equal parts absurdist comedy and heartfelt longing, Cam Poter’s ten-time award-winning clown show blends character comedy and audience interaction into one hilariously surreal search for connection. “A clowning masterclass.” — The Skinny

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Garden Studio
Genre: Comedy

Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea’s Pamper Camper

September 17th at 8:00pm

Step right up and be blessed by the radiant chaos of "Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea's Pamper Camper," a revival of laughter inside one joyful little trailer. Tim and Pammy invite you to testify, testify, TESTIFY as they deliver improvised miracles of comedy straight to your soul. Expect open hearts and a whole lot of playful nonsense dressed up like divine intervention. You’ll leave renewed, restored, and gloriously Bushwhacked—hallelujah and pass the shea butter! Only 4 tickets per show!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Comedy

Charming Disaster's Musical Oracle

September 17th at 8:00pm

NYC goth-folk duo Charming Disaster returns to Rochester with an interactive cabaret-concert where audience members determine the set list by drawing cards from the Charming Disaster Oracle Deck—a Tarot-style divination that makes each performance unique. Featuring the duo’s playfully dark original songs inspired by myth, magic, monsters, and mortality (including brand new, unreleased material). What mysterious destiny awaits? Find out before it’s too late…

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Black Box Theatre
Genre: Music

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for Fifty-Six Minutes and Then Leaves

September 17th at 9:00pm

A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves. One performance only. Turn up early, sellout expected. “Annual” - The Guardian. “The gorilla is obviously crucial to the event” - Edinburgh Evening News. “Raises serious questions about Orlando’s cultural character” - Orlando Weekly.

Length: 56 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Spiegeltent
Genre: Comedy

Soup du Journalism: 25 Years of Deadline Drama

September 18th at 3:30pm

Melissa started her journalism career asking Kim Cattrall what she scraped on her toast. These days, chatbots scrape her listicles. From swinging samurai swords and sorting diamonds to explaining cryptocurrency (an oxymoron), she shares a quarter-century of chasing stories—then turns the notebook on herself.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom
Genre: Comedy

The Sights and Sounds District

September 18th at 5:00pm

Experience a uniquely historical area in Rochester, from the spot where it happened. Join Matt Rogers of the Lost Borough for a special episode of Hidden History, for another unbelievably true story. Using wireless headphones available on site, audience members will experience olde Rochesterville to present day; with stories of vice, curiosities, justice, success, failure, and a river flowing north. It is recommended to bring a chair or blanket as this episode is best experienced seated.

Length: 30 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Austin Steward Plaza
Genre: Spoken Word

Tarot Cabaret

September 18th at 6:00pm

Come spend an evening at the Tarot Cabaret! Returning for their second Fringe, Tarot Cabaret is an award-winning interactive group Tarot reading where every card of the Major Arcana is associated with a unique performance piece. Each evening at the Tarot Cabaret, 11 audience members pull cards to create a one-of-a-kind set list! Through theatrical songs and classic hits, you'll gain personal insights and community connection. Presented by Sunday Stages Theatre Company, a queer-led organization.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Black Box Theatre
Genre: Theatre

Another Middle Earth Press Conference

September 18th at 6:30pm

The mouth of Sauron is back to give an update to the people of Middle Earth. In the wake of the War of the Ring, Sauron's press secretary returns to give answers to your burning questions about the All Seeing Eye and the current state of Middle Earth. Another interactive comedy from writer and director Brad Craddock, author of the sellout Fringe shows "A Middle Earth Press Conference," "An Afternoon Seance," "The Elites," "Something Wicked," and "Learning Targets."

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Club SOTA
Genre: Theatre

Across the Sea: Finding My Voice

September 18th at 7:00pm

Across the Sea: Finding My Voice is an intimate concert blending jazz, opera, pop, and original music, tracing vocalist Sandra Keerthi’s journey through identity, artistry, and belonging. Through reimagined covers, original songs, and personal storytelling, she shares her evolution from performing jazz in India to operatic repertoire and discovering her path as a singer-songwriter. A reflective and heartfelt musical experience.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Ensemble Theatre
Genre: Music

Cirque du Fringe: Anchors Away

September 18th at 7:00pm

All New for 2026! Is there a doctor in the house?! You may just need one to treat you for all the heart-stopping entertainment that awaits you on board the beautiful HMS Spiegeltent! Let our crew whisk you away on a cruise of a lifetime that will leave you feeling like a cheeky sunset cocktail on the open sea. Hosted by the highly strung, overly familiar, and “charming” cruise director, this night promises to be a night you won’t soon forget. High Seas. High Stakes. High-Flying Circus!

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegeltent
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea’s Pamper Camper

September 18th at 7:30pm

Step right up and be blessed by the radiant chaos of "Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea's Pamper Camper," a revival of laughter inside one joyful little trailer. Tim and Pammy invite you to testify, testify, TESTIFY as they deliver improvised miracles of comedy straight to your soul. Expect open hearts and a whole lot of playful nonsense dressed up like divine intervention. You’ll leave renewed, restored, and gloriously Bushwhacked—hallelujah and pass the shea butter! Only 4 tickets per show!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Comedy

The Wedding Singer

September 18th at 7:30pm

One of the Silver Screen’s most underrated comic couples may be the pairing of Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore; the two share an onscreen chemistry that adds spark to each film. This was their first film together, a rom-com in which they find each other after missteps and bad choices in love and life.

Length: 97 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Charming Disaster's Musical Oracle

September 18th at 8:00pm

NYC goth-folk duo Charming Disaster returns to Rochester with an interactive cabaret-concert where audience members determine the set list by drawing cards from the Charming Disaster Oracle Deck—a Tarot-style divination that makes each performance unique. Featuring the duo’s playfully dark original songs inspired by myth, magic, monsters, and mortality (including brand new, unreleased material). What mysterious destiny awaits? Find out before it’s too late…

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Black Box Theatre
Genre: Music

The Fiddle Witch

September 18th at 8:00pm

The Fiddle Witch returns to Fringe with a collaboration with ambient musician Luminous Shade! Experience the Nordic magic of the keyed fiddle, the nyckelharpa, surrounded by lush ambient soundscapes. This show of traditional and original Nordic music will transport you to a faraway forest land filled with mystique. This show is bound to sell out again!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Music

Just To Be Close To You

September 18th at 8:45pm

Direct from Edinburgh! New York Premiere! Meet Carl Poteraychke, a dreamy lounge singer ready to serenade, seduce, and show you what it means to love—just for an hour. Equal parts absurdist comedy and heartfelt longing, Cam Poter’s ten-time award-winning clown show blends character comedy and audience interaction into one hilariously surreal search for connection. “A clowning masterclass.” — The Skinny

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Garden Studio
Genre: Comedy

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