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Bennie Jaye "Polishing My Craft" Songs Set to Poems by Martha Kelch

September 15th at 5:00pm

Bennie Jaye performs songs set to poems written by her late partner, Martha Kelch, who passed away in 2020 leaving behind a stack of poems a foot tall and very few other material things. While many of Martha’s poems explore serious topics, her distinct voice and humor add levity and unexpected emotional twists. Fair do's: songs are of a sexual nature; you've been warned!

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Biltmore Bar & Lounge
Genre: Music

Bushwhacked Big Joy Fun Time Revival

September 15th at 6:00pm

An interactive, high-energy comedy spectacle where salvation comes in the form of pure, unfiltered joy. Hosted by the wildly charismatic Tim and Pammy Shea Fakker, this “revival” trades fire-and-brimstone for bubble guns and questionable advice. The inspirational duo will lead audiences through absurd testimonials, musical numbers, and miraculous transformations fueled by good vibes. Come ready to clap, cheer, and possibly be “healed” from your afflictions in the most ridiculous way possible.

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

Cirque du Fringe: Anchors Away

September 15th at 7:30pm

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

Songs to Drink Wine to: Prosecco Edition

September 15th at 7:30pm

Sweet and enchanting soprano Sophia Mostafa invites you to the Prosecco edition of her fun and flirty "Songs" saga. Featuring a collection of art songs and arias primarily from Italy, with a few surprise guest countries, Mostafa's lush sound takes audiences to the joys, sorrows, and all of the human emotions in between. By artists such as Puccini, Donizetti, Tosti, and more; these songs cross over from big halls to small salons.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Blackfriars Theatre
Genre: Music

The Dice Is Right!

September 15th at 8:00pm

The moon is in the right phase, the runes shine softly on the ground, the stars above are aligned—everyone can make it back to the table! It's the D&D-themed game show you never thought you wanted—leveled up and back for your amusement. The wizard, his trusty artificer, and our heroes spin all-new tales of adventure and glory! Through wit, cunning, and the roll of a giant, inflatable, 20-sided die, they will save—or rue—the day. No matter how the dice roll, it's always a story!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

Just To Be Close To You

September 15th at 8:00pm

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 15th at 8:30pm

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

Bennie Jaye "Polishing My Craft" Songs Set to Poems by Martha Kelch

September 16th at 5:00pm

Bennie Jaye performs songs set to poems written by her late partner, Martha Kelch, who passed away in 2020 leaving behind a stack of poems a foot tall and very few other material things. While many of Martha’s poems explore serious topics, her distinct voice and humor add levity and unexpected emotional twists. Fair do's: songs are of a sexual nature; you've been warned!

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Biltmore Bar & Lounge
Genre: Music

Bushwhacked Big Joy Fun Time Revival

September 16th at 6:00pm

An interactive, high-energy comedy spectacle where salvation comes in the form of pure, unfiltered joy. Hosted by the wildly charismatic Tim and Pammy Shea Fakker, this “revival” trades fire-and-brimstone for bubble guns and questionable advice. The inspirational duo will lead audiences through absurd testimonials, musical numbers, and miraculous transformations fueled by good vibes. Come ready to clap, cheer, and possibly be “healed” from your afflictions in the most ridiculous way possible.

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

In His Own Words: An Evening With Robert Frost

September 16th at 6:00pm

Who was Robert Frost? Why did he write poetry? What were his poems about? Two years in the making, including visits to Frost family homes in Franconia and Derry, New Hampshire, and South Shaftsbury, Vermont, the author and actor brings this four-time Pulitzer Prize winning poet to life by offering audiences an intimate look into the man—his poetry, relationships, and inner life.

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

Liz Hogg

September 16th at 7:00pm

Liz Hogg will perform original music and classical guitar selections at Hallock Lounge as part of Rochester Fringe Festival. For her sophomore album—"Goodbye World Hello Something"—alt-rocker and guitar player extraordinaire Liz Hogg devised a rigorous songwriting routine, though you’d never know it listening to the 10 songs that compose the cycle. Hogg, a Brooklyn-born songwriter and classical guitarist, wrote these 10 lush tracks over 20 days between September and October 2024.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Hallock Lounge
Genre: Music

Cirque du Fringe: Anchors Away

September 16th at 7:30pm

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

Just To Be Close To You

September 16th 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

Unleashed! Improv Presents: Other People's Shows

September 16th at 7:30pm

You know Fringe is awesome. But you can’t possibly see all the shows! That’s why "Unleashed!" will happily perform their interpretations of other people’s shows for you! Not only that, they’ll be significantly shorter than the originals, so you can really cram way more Fringe into your life! The troupe hilariously improvises pieces based on Fringe Guide descriptions. So look over the guide, suggest the one you want to see most and then watch what happens. “Ingenious.”—CITY Magazine.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Blackfriars Theatre
Genre: Comedy

Baby Jane, Baby Jane

September 16th at 8:00pm

Whatever REALLY happened to Baby Jane and Blanche Hudson? Find out in this original comic thriller by playwright Brad Craddock, author of the sold out Fringe shows "Learning Targets," "The Elites," "Something Wicked," "An Afternoon Seance," "The Fighting Girls Guide to Politics," and "A Middle Earth Press Conference." Fast, witty, and unexpected, "Baby Jane, Baby Jane" is a glitter-dusted battle royale with a bloody heart beating beneath the sequins.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Black Box Theatre
Genre: Theatre

The Dice Is Right!

September 16th at 8:00pm

The moon is in the right phase, the runes shine softly on the ground, the stars above are aligned—everyone can make it back to the table! It's the D&D-themed game show you never thought you wanted—leveled up and back for your amusement. The wizard, his trusty artificer, and our heroes spin all-new tales of adventure and glory! Through wit, cunning, and the roll of a giant, inflatable, 20-sided die, they will save—or rue—the day. No matter how the dice roll, it's always a story!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

Voices from Ellis Island

September 16th at 8:00pm

It was called "the front door to freedom." From 1892 to 1930, Ellis Island was the first experience of life in America for millions of immigrants. "Voices from Ellis Island" follows seven immigrants from different parts of Europe as they cross the Atlantic Ocean and confront unexpected challenges in their new country at Ellis Island. Their stories are amusing, frightening, inspiring and true. Presented by One's Company with Pippa White.

Length: 70 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea’s Pamper Camper

September 16th at 9:00pm

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

21: A Tribute to Adele

September 17th at 6:00pm

Experience a powerful live performance celebrating the 15-year anniversary of Adele's iconic album "21." Performed by seasoned Fringe musicians who brought you shows like "Dark Side of the Moon" and "Allison's Angry Girl Era," this show will pay tribute to the #1 best-selling album of the 21st century, featuring moving performances of Adele's biggest hits, including "Rolling in the Deep," "Set Fire to Rain," and more!

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

Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea’s Pamper Camper

September 17th at 6:00pm

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

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