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Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet

September 18th at 5:00pm

The Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet plays straight-up jazz from the period known in design circles as Mid-Century Modern, basically the '40s through the '60s. The MCMJQ features RIT Professor Emeritus Al Biles on trumpet & flugelhorn, Chuck Dye on 7-string guitar, Bruce Goldman on upright bass, and Steve Gates on drums. Their eclectic repertoire includes unique arrangements of tunes by Miles, Monk, Mobley, Rollins, Porter, Shorter, Golson, Gershwin, Ellington, Mancini, Jobim, and many others.

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

Documentary Short Films: RIT Photojournalism

September 18th at 6:30pm

Visual storytelling is about empathy, depth, and substance. This faculty-selected program presents cinematic, documentary short films created by photojournalism students from RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. Each film brings human-centered awareness to the stories of people, social issues and events from Rochester and beyond. These are the capstone projects for students completing their BFA degrees in photography with a focus on photojournalism.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Poetry of Tarot: A Reading Inspired by Tarot Images

September 18th at 8:00pm

Tarot cards have been used for centuries as tools for both fortune telling and deep self reflection, two practices that meet at the crossroads of narrative and storytelling. Symbols on each card carry archetypal meaning, inviting the reader to interpret, imagine, and project their inner world outward. In this experience, tarot cards become a creative catalyst: a spark for poetry, a framework for collective storytelling, and a bridge for genuine human connection.

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

Powder Jay

September 18th at 9:20pm

Jamie Cheeseman is a singer-songwriter and Central New York native who performs under the stage name "Powder Jay." He will be providing a blend of folk and hip-hop utilizing beatbox, a guitar, and a loop station. He will be performing original works that span his 30 years as an underground recording artist. This will be Jay's first performance in the Rochester area. Join us for his live song-building experience!

Length: 35 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Music

Tiger Steel Steelband Ensemble

September 19th at 10:00am

Discover the vibrant energy of Tiger Steel playing on authentic steel drums. As students at RIT pursue their advanced studies, many continue to be performing artists, dancers, actors, and musicians, celebrating the full community of arts and sciences. From pulsating calypsos to American pop music, you’ll enjoy a musical journey as Tiger Steel performers share their passion for this unique musical tradition.

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

Brick City Boppers Showcase

September 19th at 11:45am

Immerse yourself in a show that will have your toes tapping and hands clapping with the Brick City Boppers! The Brick City Boppers are the members of RIT's swing dancing club. They regularly learn and practice Lindy Hop, a historically African American dance. With the club being active for over 25 years, they are excited to continue the tradition of leaving audiences in awe with their dynamic dance moves!

Length: 30 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Dance

Signatures & Wordsmiths Open Mic

September 19th at 12:30pm

Signatures and Wordsmiths are clubs dedicated to collect and publish RIT students' work in literature. The lead team in both Signatures and Wordsmiths invite RIT and Rochester area community members to our Fringe open mic, where everybody is invited to tell us the poems, prose or short story they've been working on during this past semester! Join us for a great experience sharing and talking about the pieces!

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

Hands Tell What Voices Cannot

September 19th at 1:50pm

Echoes In Motion presents "Hands Tell What Voices Cannot," a visually rich ASL poetry performance exploring identity, love, struggle, resilience, humor, and community. Through movement, rhythm, and expressive storytelling, performers transform silence into a powerful artistic language. Accessible to Deaf and hearing audiences alike, this show reveals how communication transcends sound—living instead in connection, emotion, and the poetry of the hands.

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

A Capella Time with Eight Beat Measure and Vocal Accent

September 19th at 3:05pm

Join us for a lively hour of a cappella music featuring three of RIT’s standout vocal groups! The always entertaining Brick City Singers, known for their signature Hawaiian shirts, will kick things off with a mix of classic pop hits. Then, enjoy smooth jazz selections from Grace Note, RIT’s newest a cappella ensemble. The show wraps up with Proof of Purchase, RIT’s original co-ed group, delivering high-energy, feel-good tunes that are sure to leave you smiling.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Music

PITCH!

September 19th at 4:05pm

"PITCH!" is a new musical revue based on the true story of Paul and Jane Wargo, told in a reflective style by their granddaughter, performer Jessica Ann Best. "PITCH!" tells the story of Paul, a Rochester Red Wings pitcher from Pennsylvania, who meets and marries the sweet singer and secretary, Jane, after World War II. "PITCH!" brings the "Great American Pastime" and the "Great American Songbook" to life in a beautiful and true love story that leaves an impression on many generations.

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

Desert Rhythms Belly Dance

September 19th at 5:30pm

Discover an exciting American Cabaret Belly Dance experience from Rochester's 40-year continuously performing troupe, Desert Rhythms! This show features an engaging, unique showcase of isolating movement, expressive choreography, and music from all over the world. Delight in an array of belly dance styles and use of props that is sure to get you immersed in the performance. This family-friendly event is welcoming to an audience of all ages!

Length: 50 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Dance

Velocity: RIT's Urban Dance Crew

September 19th at 6:30pm

Velocity: RIT's Urban Dance Crew is a student-run dance team known for their high-energy performances and a positive, welcoming culture. Through creative routines and powerful stage presence, Velocity delivers an engaging performance featuring talented dancers from diverse backgrounds who express their individuality through their unique choreography.

Length: 15 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Dance

Fringe - A Festival for the City

September 19th at 7:00pm

In 2012, Rochester launched its first Fringe Festival, transforming the city for a few days into a vibrant stage for bold, boundary-pushing performances. This 26-minute documentary captures the energy of that inaugural moment, featuring the gravity-defying work of Bandaloop, the inventive spirit of PUSH Physical Theatre, and a diverse lineup of local and international artists.

Length: 25 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Comics Art Slideshow

September 19th at 7:40pm

Comics on the big screen! Part performance and part visual art show! Hear from the artists themselves as they bring their comics to life with a slideshow. A slate of local comics artists with varied styles will read and perform their stories while accompanying art is projected on the big screen. The Comics Slideshow Reading has long been a favorite event at the Rochester Indie Comics Expo and now you can catch it at Fringe!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Obsidian Star

September 19th at 9:00pm

Obsidian Star is an alternative rock band based in Rochester that focuses on performing original compositions. The band formed from at RIT over a shared love of bands like the Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day. The group is a collaboration among drummer Noah Shin, bassist Nick Lee, guitarist Bradley Wilkinson, and guitarist, vocalist, and primary songwriter Shane Raab.

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

Best Films! RIT School of Film and Animation

September 24th at 5:00pm

Enjoy the very best animation, fiction, documentary, and experimental films made by students during the 2025-2026 academic year and selected by the faculty of Rochester Institute of Technology’s famed School of Film and Animation. Witness the future of media in one evening of delightful and diverse entertainment from a new generation of film artists.

Length: 210 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

Sleepy Lester and the Insomniacs

September 25th at 5:00pm

Join Sleepy Howie Lester (three-time winner at the International Folk Music Festival) as the inspired Insomniacs keep him awake to perform, on fiddle and exotic indigenous instruments, songs and stories from around the world and moon. Sometimes surreal, never mundane. Awarded for both preserving and updating folkloric tradition—and music learned while asleep! All kinds of fun!

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

A Capella Time with Proof of Purchase, Grace Notes and Kaminari

September 25th at 6:45pm

Experience the vibrant sounds of RIT’s a cappella scene as three dynamic groups take the stage! First is Encore, RIT’s first soprano/alto group, delivering everything from early 2000s hits to today’s pop favorites. Next up is Vocal Accent, another powerhouse soprano/alto group known for its bold blend of rock, soul, and modern pop. Closing out the evening is Kaminari, RIT’s only Japanese a cappella group, performing a unique and exciting mix of songs from across Japanese music genres.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Music

Banjos & Juggling: A World Vaudeville Adventure

September 25th at 8:15pm

Brian Tomaszewski blends banjo, guitar, live looping, juggling, percussion, and storytelling into a high-energy, one-man vaudeville adventure inspired by musical and performance traditions from around the world. Experience rhythms, languages, instruments, and vaudeville arts woven into a fast-paced theatrical journey where every live loop is created on the spot then deleted forever—making each performance unique.

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

RITPO - Chamber Music Showcase

September 26th at 10:00am

Young talents of the RIT Philharmonic Orchestra will present a diverse program featuring various combinations of string, woodwind, and brass instruments. While pursuing STEM degrees across the institution, these students continue to perform at a remarkably high musical level. The repertoire spans classical masterworks as well as contemporary arrangements, showcasing both the versatility of chamber music and the extraordinary talents of RIT students.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Little Theatre: Theatre 1
Genre: Music

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