Get ready for a whirlwind experience! Join us for a special screening of the iconic film Twister, followed by an exclusive live interview and audience Q&A with Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt. Witness the storm-chasing adventure on the big screen once more and delve into the making of this thrilling blockbuster. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, insights, and personal anecdotes directly from Helen Hunt herself.

Join Blackfriars Theatre for its 75th Anniversary Season, honoring the legacy of 75 years of ambitious, local, professional theatre in downtown Rochester presenting DOT! What's It All About? Dot’s memory is slipping as her three children - an overwhelmed attorney, a gay musicologist with marital problems, and an aspiring actress hoping to appear on “Celebrity Mud Fight” - clash over how best to care for their proud, lovable matriarch. This hilarious and moving new play grapples with aging parents, midlife crises, and the heart of an inner-city neighborhood.

Join Blackfriars Theatre for its 75th Anniversary Season, honoring the legacy of 75 years of ambitious, local, professional theatre in downtown Rochester presenting POTUS. What's It All About? POTUS, Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, is a searingly funny Broadway hit that follows how seven women of dramatically different backgrounds work to minimize the damage done by male arrogance and political posturing. An endearing and hilarious homage to the women who keep things running behind the scenes.

Join Blackfriars Theatre for its 75th Anniversary Season, honoring the legacy of 75 years of ambitious, local, professional theatre in downtown Rochester presenting The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes! What's It All About? If you were to make a list of things that make life worth living, what would be at the top? Family? Ice cream? The even-numbered Star Trek films? What if the list took on a life of its own? Every Brilliant Thing is a heartwarming, hilarious and compassionate play about depression, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for those we love.

Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, the perfect fusion of circus artistry and beloved holiday melodies. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the magical holiday extravaganza filled with music, marvels and merriment will ignite the festive spirit in all who attend. Featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats and talented musicians and singers, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland takes audiences on a spectacular journey into a world of music, cirque and wonder.

Lindsey Stirling remains fearless enough to always dream big. Since the release of her 2012 self-titled debut, the electronic music impresario, violinist, dancer, and artist quietly and humbly became one of the 21st century’s most innovative stars by clinging to her groundbreaking vision of cinematic violin-driven electronic music. After bowing at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 on the Dance/Electronic Album Chart, holding #1 on the Classical Album Chart for 21 consecutive weeks, and receiving a Billboard Music Award for “Top Dance/Electronic Album,” her sophomore opus Shatter Me would not only garner an RIAA Gold certification, but two Billboard music awards. Attracting over 13 million subscribers and 3 billion-plus views on YouTube, in 2015 Forbes placed Lindsey at #4 on its yearly YouTube artists list, making her the highest-ranked female. Her headline tours would play to a cumulative audience of over 800,000 people worldwide, and her literary debut The Only Pirate at the Party, co-written with her sister Brook S. Passey became a New York Times Bestseller.

Join us for an enchanting nighttime event within the dark recesses of our 19th-century village. If you dare to enter candle-lit historic buildings, you’ll encounter eerie scenes that bring to life the myths and monsters of yesteryear. Each stop on the tour reveals spine-tingling tales and spooky legends – and look out, ghosts and ghouls may be lurking around the Museum grounds at every turn.

Step into Clara's world and immerse yourself in a delightful Christmas party that promises to unfold into a truly magical experience. As the night grows late and everyone else has retired to bed, a wondrous transformation begins. In the enchanting realm of this performance, you will witness the splendor of Tchaikovsky's iconic score, which weaves its melodic tapestry throughout the ballet, setting the stage for Clara's extraordinary journey. The music will transport you to a realm where dreams come to life and the spirit of the holiday season dances in the air. As Clara's adventure unfolds, you will be captivated by the battle between her enchanted Nutcracker and the formidable Mouse King. Prepare to hold your breath as the tale takes an unexpected turn, leading Clara and her loyal companion into a mesmerizing world beyond imagination.

A band of classical musicians breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary rock and metal tracks. Bathed in a sea of candles, skeletal players with rhinestone masks effortlessly switch between sublime melodies and powerful walls of sound. Crooked lurching towers, floating lanterns and giant headbanging puppets set the stage for an otherworldly musical experience.‍ Get ready to be moved as The Rock Orchestra takes you on a journey through the biggest rock and metal tracks of the last 40 years, performed in stunning, candlelit surroundings.