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WHELMED!

September 24th at 6:30pm

"WHELMED!" is a musical parody of parents and their adult children—a witty telling of Adam and Eve, sons Cain and Abel, Noah and Missus, with their eldest son, Lamech, who did not go on the ark. It is humorously expressed in an entertaining yet touching way. Written by the creators of "The Fifth Horseman" and composer of "Are You My Mother," this classic spoof brings to life familiar characters (and some not so familiar) in a family-friendly hour of pure enjoyment! Be overwhelmed with WHELMED!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Celebration Hall
Genre: Theatre

Folk Music From Around the World

September 24th at 7:00pm

The Archive Ravens present "Folk Music From Around the World," a showcase of traditional folk melodies transported into the soundscape of the modern age. This performance will feature songs from Japan, Armenia, Bulgaria, Lebanon, Mali, Brazil, and more. While each comes from a unique and rich cultural landscape, there are many commonalities that weave them together into a cohesive musical set.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Taylor Chapel
Genre: Music

Mister Aubs.

September 24th at 7:00pm

“Mister Aubs.” is the artistic voice of Aubrey K. Barnes—a poet, educator, performer, and community arts facilitator whose work lives at the intersection of storytelling, healing, literacy, and human connection. Rooted in Rock Island and shaped by influences ranging from hip-hop and spoken word to literary writers such as James Baldwin, Mister Aubs. creates poetry that blends rhythmic performance with vulnerable reflection, social commentary, and emotional honesty.

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

This City Will Eat You Alive

September 24th at 8:30pm

A depressed clown pontificates on Mayor Mamdani! An overworked teacher struggles to get her class in order! An addicted iPad kid spirals into digital chaos! Complete with interactive fraction lessons, Minecraft gameplay, and the worst stand-up you’ve ever seen, "This City Will Eat You Alive" pieces together the fractured lives of three people distracting themselves from a pain they cannot bring themselves to name, tumbling into absurdity as they go. By Co.Arts Theater Co.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Celebration Hall
Genre: Theatre

A Pete Seeger Tribute

September 25th at 5:30pm

"Stand Up and Siiiinnnngggg!!!" A Pete Seeger Tribute for all ages, exploring the many years and songs of America's great folk singer. Seeger inspired countless musicians and helped popularize folk with hits such as "If I Had a Hammer." Canada's Woody's Choice invites you to join your heart and voice with the collective in a sing-a-long you will long remember! You will leave the show inspired by the true meaning of "freedom" of the heart.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Celebration Hall
Genre: Music

WHELMED!

September 25th at 7:30pm

"WHELMED!" is a musical parody of parents and their adult children—a witty telling of Adam and Eve, sons Cain and Abel, Noah and Missus, with their eldest son, Lamech, who did not go on the ark. It is humorously expressed in an entertaining yet touching way. Written by the creators of "The Fifth Horseman" and composer of "Are You My Mother," this classic spoof brings to life familiar characters (and some not so familiar) in a family-friendly hour of pure enjoyment! Be overwhelmed with WHELMED!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Celebration Hall
Genre: Theatre

Folk Music From Around the World

September 25th at 8:00pm

The Archive Ravens present "Folk Music From Around the World," a showcase of traditional folk melodies transported into the soundscape of the modern age. This performance will feature songs from Japan, Armenia, Bulgaria, Lebanon, Mali, Brazil, and more. While each comes from a unique and rich cultural landscape, there are many commonalities that weave them together into a cohesive musical set.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Taylor Chapel
Genre: Music

Mister Aubs.

September 25th at 8:00pm

“Mister Aubs.” is the artistic voice of Aubrey K. Barnes—a poet, educator, performer, and community arts facilitator whose work lives at the intersection of storytelling, healing, literacy, and human connection. Rooted in Rock Island and shaped by influences ranging from hip-hop and spoken word to literary writers such as James Baldwin, Mister Aubs. creates poetry that blends rhythmic performance with vulnerable reflection, social commentary, and emotional honesty.

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

This City Will Eat You Alive

September 25th at 9:00pm

A depressed clown pontificates on Mayor Mamdani! An overworked teacher struggles to get her class in order! An addicted iPad kid spirals into digital chaos! Complete with interactive fraction lessons, Minecraft gameplay, and the worst stand-up you’ve ever seen, "This City Will Eat You Alive" pieces together the fractured lives of three people distracting themselves from a pain they cannot bring themselves to name, tumbling into absurdity as they go. By Co.Arts Theater Co.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Celebration Hall
Genre: Theatre

Sound of Sanctuary (SOS)

September 26th at 12:00pm

Join featured artists in listening and conversation. "Sound of Sanctuary (SOS)" is a listening session, interview, and live-performance of selected tracks from the upcoming album "SOS: A Sonic Snapshot of Rochester’s first- and second-generation voices." Recorded at Wicked Squid Studio and made possible by the GVCA’s Aid to Localities Grant, "SOS" weaves co-authored original songwriting, interviews, and field recordings into a live album exploring the sound of Rochester as a sanctuary city.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Sanctuary
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

Folk Music From Around the World

September 26th at 2:00pm

The Archive Ravens present "Folk Music From Around the World," a showcase of traditional folk melodies transported into the soundscape of the modern age. This performance will feature songs from Japan, Armenia, Bulgaria, Lebanon, Mali, Brazil, and more. While each comes from a unique and rich cultural landscape, there are many commonalities that weave them together into a cohesive musical set.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Taylor Chapel
Genre: Music

A Pete Seeger Tribute

September 26th at 4:00pm

"Stand Up and Siiiinnnngggg!!!" A Pete Seeger Tribute for all ages, exploring the many years and songs of America's great folk singer. Seeger inspired countless musicians and helped popularize folk with hits such as "If I Had a Hammer." Canada's Woody's Choice invites you to join your heart and voice with the collective in a sing-a-long you will long remember! You will leave the show inspired by the true meaning of "freedom" of the heart.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Celebration Hall
Genre: Music

WHELMED!

September 26th at 5:30pm

"WHELMED!" is a musical parody of parents and their adult children—a witty telling of Adam and Eve, sons Cain and Abel, Noah and Missus, with their eldest son, Lamech, who did not go on the ark. It is humorously expressed in an entertaining yet touching way. Written by the creators of "The Fifth Horseman" and composer of "Are You My Mother," this classic spoof brings to life familiar characters (and some not so familiar) in a family-friendly hour of pure enjoyment! Be overwhelmed with WHELMED!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Celebration Hall
Genre: Theatre

Mister Aubs.

September 26th at 7:00pm

“Mister Aubs.” is the artistic voice of Aubrey K. Barnes—a poet, educator, performer, and community arts facilitator whose work lives at the intersection of storytelling, healing, literacy, and human connection. Rooted in Rock Island and shaped by influences ranging from hip-hop and spoken word to literary writers such as James Baldwin, Mister Aubs. creates poetry that blends rhythmic performance with vulnerable reflection, social commentary, and emotional honesty.

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

Sound of Sanctuary (SOS)

September 26th at 7:30pm

Join featured artists in listening and conversation. "Sound of Sanctuary (SOS)" is a listening session, interview, and live-performance of selected tracks from the upcoming album "SOS: A Sonic Snapshot of Rochester’s first- and second-generation voices." Recorded at Wicked Squid Studio and made possible by the GVCA’s Aid to Localities Grant, "SOS" weaves co-authored original songwriting, interviews, and field recordings into a live album exploring the sound of Rochester as a sanctuary city.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Sanctuary
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

A Funk Affair

September 26th at 8:30pm

Jamall Youngblood and Soul Of The City is one of the region's premier R&B, funk, soul bands, known for electrifying performances. Led by charismatic vocalist Jamall Youngblood, the group blends classic soul with modern energy. The band's lineup—Doc McGowan (drums), Glenn Beard (bass), Paul Phillips (keys), Andrew Grieder (sax), Roger Williams (guitar), and backing vocalists Tameka Avant & Alexandria Brown—delivers a seamless mix of musicianship and sophistication.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Celebration Hall
Genre: Music

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