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Dinner Where Everything Goes Wrong

September 10th at 7:05pm

During a run of the mill evening at at a local a restaurant, things take an unexpected turn. From the moment you sit down, you will sense that something is not quite right. As dinner continues you realize that not only are things not quite right but everything is flat out wrong. Join us for a unique evening where the audience is a part of the performance and enjoy an unforgettable night of unexpected twists and turns as dinner just goes wrong! (Dinner not included in ticket price)

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

Cirque du Fringe: Claws Out

September 10th at 7:30pm

Join us on a mystical midsummer night as the air crackles with energy and even the trees seem to tingle with anticipation for the most galvanic gathering of the year. The coolest of the cool cats come out and are dressed to impress. Beloved socialite and renowned opera singer, Kitty Ross, cordially invites you to be her guests for this unforgettable evening with glamorous aerialists, mind-blowing acrobats, a swashbuckling swordsman, and festival favorites, Matt and Heidi Morgan.

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
Genre: Multidisciplinary

Submergence

September 10th at 7:30pm

With over 100 appearances at iconic events from Burning Man to the Adelaide Festival and London’s Canary Wharf, Squidsoup’s Submergence makes its electrifying debut in New York at Fringe. Don’t just see the art; step inside it. Submergence is a large, immersive, walk-through experience of light by the U.K.’s art collective Squidsoup, artistic pioneers in the use of light, sound, and technology. Dynamic, three-dimensional movements create a swirling, sensory experience.

Length: 15 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Multidisciplinary

Songs for Every Age, All at the Same Time

September 10th at 7:35pm

Join award-winning songwriter Paul Vincent Nunes—aka Vincent Nunes, P.V. Nunes, and The Occasional Saints—for an intimate and interactive show blending wit, warmth, and unforgettable original songs. From playful, award-winning children’s tunes to soulful, grown-up reflections on love, aging, and hope, Paul takes you behind the scenes of his diverse songwriting life. It’s part concert, part confessional, all true and all at the same time.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Hochstein School: Hilda D Taylor Recital Hall
Genre: Music

Conclave

September 10th at 7:45pm

The timing of Conclave, a film about the selection of a Pope, was prescient: Seven months later the true conclave met in Rome for the selection of Pope Leo XIV. An Oscar nominee for best picture, Conclave transforms the process into behind-the-scenes back-biting and tongue-wagging. The cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini and Stanley Tucci. This film is captioned.

Length: 120 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Submergence

September 10th at 8:00pm

With over 100 appearances at iconic events from Burning Man to the Adelaide Festival and London’s Canary Wharf, Squidsoup’s Submergence makes its electrifying debut in New York at Fringe. Don’t just see the art; step inside it. Submergence is a large, immersive, walk-through experience of light by the U.K.’s art collective Squidsoup, artistic pioneers in the use of light, sound, and technology. Dynamic, three-dimensional movements create a swirling, sensory experience.

Length: 15 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Multidisciplinary

Bushwhacked Bonfire

September 10th at 8:30pm

Join Chuck and Rodger—two legendary, questionably qualified roadies—as they wind down from the chaos of the gig with a backstage bonfire. It’s stories, singalongs, and survival tips from the road, all delivered with beer-fueled wisdom and ridiculous charm. Grab a lawn chair—it’s time to kick back, roadie-style. Only 4 tickets per performance!

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

Submergence

September 10th at 8:30pm

With over 100 appearances at iconic events from Burning Man to the Adelaide Festival and London’s Canary Wharf, Squidsoup’s Submergence makes its electrifying debut in New York at Fringe. Don’t just see the art; step inside it. Submergence is a large, immersive, walk-through experience of light by the U.K.’s art collective Squidsoup, artistic pioneers in the use of light, sound, and technology. Dynamic, three-dimensional movements create a swirling, sensory experience.

Length: 15 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Multidisciplinary

Mouth Harpo's Final First Fringe Tour: An Improvised Music Concert

September 10th at 9:00pm

Mouth Harpo is your favorite band, performing your favorite songs, and all you have to do is make up the titles so that we can all find out how they go! Join Dakota Hinchman (ukelele and more), Shaun Jones (guitar, mouth harp and more), Artur Korotin (violin and more), and Kat Kuo (vocals and more) for Mouth Harpo's Final First Fringe Tour, a night of improvised comedic musical fun.

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

Submergence

September 10th at 9:00pm

With over 100 appearances at iconic events from Burning Man to the Adelaide Festival and London’s Canary Wharf, Squidsoup’s Submergence makes its electrifying debut in New York at Fringe. Don’t just see the art; step inside it. Submergence is a large, immersive, walk-through experience of light by the U.K.’s art collective Squidsoup, artistic pioneers in the use of light, sound, and technology. Dynamic, three-dimensional movements create a swirling, sensory experience.

Length: 15 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Multidisciplinary

Goes Without Saying

September 10th at 9:15pm

MK Lebeaux is a silent clown with a show that speaks for itself! Goes Without Saying combines eccentric comedy, magic, and circus into a genre-bending experience described as “beautiful...I didn’t want it to end!” MK’s unique physical comedy has been featured everywhere from magazines, on television, on the street, under canvas, to 1,000-seat theaters! Their resume includes featured performances with Wizbang, 20th Century Circus, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Opera Columbus, and Queen Bee Cabaret.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Spirit Room: The Spirit Room's Conjure Box
Genre: Comedy

Submergence

September 10th at 9:30pm

With over 100 appearances at iconic events from Burning Man to the Adelaide Festival and London’s Canary Wharf, Squidsoup’s Submergence makes its electrifying debut in New York at Fringe. Don’t just see the art; step inside it. Submergence is a large, immersive, walk-through experience of light by the U.K.’s art collective Squidsoup, artistic pioneers in the use of light, sound, and technology. Dynamic, three-dimensional movements create a swirling, sensory experience.

Length: 15 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Multidisciplinary

Art of the Book & Paper Exhibit

September 11th at 9:00am

Explore over 100 artist books, altered books, and paper sculptures that spark curiosity and creativity at our self-guided international Art of the Book Exhibit. A great in-between-shows activity open for the duration of the Rochester Fringe Festival. Featuring pieces from five countries, as well as local artists. Wed., Sept. 17, 5:30pm-7 pm will be our featured artist reception, when you can explore the exhibit and meet some of the artists.

Length: 540 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Central Library: Harold Hacker Hall
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

9/11 Memorial Concert

September 11th at 11:00am

The prestigious Eastman Horn Choir was founded in 1968 by Verne Reynolds, professor emeritus of horn at the Eastman School of Music, who served as its director until his retirement in 1995. From its inception, the choir's mission has been to provide an expanded ensemble experience for the horn students; to acquaint them with the breadth of quality repertoire within our musical culture; and to encourage contemporary composers to create original works for multiple horns. Directed by Peter Kurau.

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall
Genre: Music

Funkyard Brass Band

September 11th at 5:15pm

Whether rocking out to familiar tunes at your favorite bar or bringing the fire to a New Orleans-style second line, the Funkyard Brass Band is looking to bring the fun .. and the funk! Blending traditional sounds with new pop hits, all in pursuit of a good time. Their energetic and family-friendly Mardi Gras flair can make everyone smile. Grab a seat, or better yet, your dancing shoes, and let the good times roll!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Sculpture Park Outdoor Tent
Genre: Music

Dashboard Dramas XI

September 11th at 5:30pm

SOLD OUT FOR 2025! A total sell-out eleven years running, this intimate theatre experience is unlike any other. You’ll find yourself immersed in four all-new ten-minute plays as you rotate from one car to the next. Don’t miss this hilarious, heartwarming, weird, and most of all, one-of-a-kind show. Sponsored by Garber Automotive Rochester.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Comedy

Death of Film in the House of Silent Shadows

September 11th at 5:30pm

Death of Film in the House of Silent Shadows renders the birth and death of 35mm motion picture stock. Its story is told in part by a projectionist of a small, older, independent movie theater. Two currents—cessation of use of film stock, and the self inflicted death of George Eastman—combine. Subjective notes of threat, morbidity, and maladaptive influence inform the story. Film is loved for what it has done. It is sad that film is dying.

Length: 33 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Spirit Room: Bar Room (Elephant)
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Johnny Dowd

September 11th at 5:30pm

“Check this guy out if you dare.” So ran the last line of a profile titled “Johnny Dowd Slithers Onto Music Scene” back in 1999. That gives you a pretty decent idea of how Johnny Dowd’s music works—“slither” and “dare” being the key words. Johnny does both. In the traditions of Waits or Bukowski, he slithers into places most of us don’t imagine or see. They might be back alleys, back porches, or just a bar down the street, but wherever he goes he dares to sing out what he sees.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Spirit Room: The Spirit Room's Conjure Box
Genre: Music

And Now For Something Completely Different

September 11th at 6:00pm

Austen Kelly's Paradigm Shift Dance Company is back, showcasing technical excellence, stylistic variety, and diverse bodies, brains & backgrounds in an all new show! But this year, despite the dancers' best efforts, everything seems to be going wrong. The chickens are fainting, the stagehands can't get their act together, and the ballerina is a little...different? This lively show celebrates each performer's uniqueness and laughs at the things that don't go as planned. Serious fun for all ages!

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

Genesis

September 11th at 6:00pm

Everyone knows the story of Adam and Eve—from their time in the Garden of Eden to their banishment from there. Or do they? Eve is now telling her side of the story, from meeting Adam to facing the serpent, from tasting the forbidden fruit to life after Eden. Aspie Works returns to the Fringe with this solo play written by Don Nigro, directed by Aspie Works founder Justin Rielly.

Length: 35 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Black Box Theatre
Genre: Theatre

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