Arts: Performance | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe

OFC Creations (Opportunities For Creativity) continues to enhance the arts throughout the Rochester area for all ages. Through shows, unique events, and educational classes - OFC is committed to giving back to our next generation. In summer 2020, OFC opened a brand new theatre in Brighton, the OFC Creations Theatre Center. The new OFC Creations Theatre Center (3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY 14623), opened in July 2020, is a multi-purpose arts center focused on youth theater education and performances, mounting professional plays and musicals, hosting community events, presenting out-of-town entertainers, and providing much-needed performance space to local arts groups. The center offers classes in acting, singing, and dancing; school field trips and tours; community events; and theater camps during summer and school. OFC runs ROC Summer Theatre Experience: The largest theatre summer camp program in upstate NY.
3450 Winton Place
Rochester , NY , 14623
Phone: 585-667-0954
43° 5' 50.3196" N, 77° 34' 42.9564" W

The Hochstein School

Providing excellent music and dance instruction to anyone who is interested – regardless of age, level of skill, background, or ability to pay. Year-round classes and summer camps in music, dance, and other aspects of the arts for toddlers through adults. We aim to nurture and inspire each individual, and to welcome all to our community.
50 N. Plymouth Ave
Rochester , NY , 14614
Phone: (585) 454-4596
43° 9' 21.24" N, 77° 36' 56.5596" W

Eastman Community Music School

We are a community music school bringing classical and jazz private lessons, group classes, and ensemble experiences to musicians aged 4 months to 99!
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester , NY , 14604
Phone: (585) 274-1400
43° 9' 28.1124" N, 77° 36' 3.708" W

Eastman School of Music - Concert Office

Concert Information - many concerts open to the Rochester community are free and family-friendly.
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester , NY , 14604
Phone: (585) 274-1109
43° 9' 28.1124" N, 77° 36' 3.708" W

Bach to Rock Penfield Music School

Bach to Rock Penfield is a locally owned music school in Penfield, NY, offering lessons for all ages and skill levels in the Rochester area. We provide private and virtual lessons for all instruments, early childhood classes, band and glee club opportunities, music camps, DJ lessons, music production courses, and MUSE—a program for aspiring singer-songwriters. We also offer on-site homeschooling programs, birthday parties, and more!
2160 Penfield Road Suite 1
Penfield , NY , 14526
Phone: 5853643766
43° 7' 54.9084" N, 77° 26' 34.7676" W

Draper Center for Dance

Draper Center for Dance Education is the official training school for the Rochester City Ballet. Our spacious new studios are on the safe and park like JCC campus. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of dance education, stressing standards of excellence applicable to all areas of life.
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14618
Phone: 585-461-2000 x271
43° 5' 45.3588" N, 77° 33' 57.8232" W

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)

Since its founding by George Eastman in 1922, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has been committed to enriching and inspiring our community through the art of music! Each year, your RPO provides the greater Rochester area with exceptional, engaging performances to enrich and inspire. Each season is crafted to create a diverse mix of education programs, progressive performances that blend genres, and showcase talented musicians.
255 East Avenue LL02
Rochester , NY , 14604
Phone: 585-454-2100
43° 9' 25.0668" N, 77° 36' 13.5" W

Pittsford Musicals

A community theatre organization committed to excellence in theatrical productions. A non-profit corporation since 1968, remains dedicated to a three-fold purpose: to provide an opportunity for adults in the community to participate in amateur musical theater, to provide entertainment for the local community and to award scholarships to Pittsford and other area high school students wishing to pursue studies in theater/creative arts.
P.O. Box 363
Pittsford , NY , 14534
Phone: 585-586-1500
43° 5' 26.2284" N, 77° 30' 53.9892" W

Golden Link Folk Singing Society

The Golden Link Folk Singing Society has been the driving force behind bringing excellent folk, roots, blues, bluegrass, and other acoustic-oriented music to the Rochester, NY area for over 45 years. Founded in 1971, the Golden Link Folk Singing Society is dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving folk music in the Rochester area. Golden Link is a volunteer-operated and member-supported 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts, cultural, and educational organization.
PO Box 92398
Rochester , NY , 14692
Phone: (585) 857-9265
43° 5' 7.89" N, 77° 35' 51.936" W

Corn Hill Arts Festival

Annual Arts festival in July...Corn Hill section of downtown Rochester near the Genesee River. Over 400 artists, typically 200,000 visitors. Head to http://cornhillartsfestival.com for the latest details.
S. Plymouth Ave. and Troup St, S. Fitzhugh Street Corn Hill Neighbors Association
Rochester , NY , 14608
Phone: 585.262.3142
43° 9' 2.7324" N, 77° 36' 42.9696" W

Kodak Center

Kodak Center is a public gathering place for entertainment, conferences and events. The Rochester, NY facility houses the Kodak Center Theater, Kodak Visitor Center (open to the public M-F 9am-5pm), the Challenger Learning Center of Greater Rochester, and 400,000 square feet of space available to rent. Our art-deco main stage, Kodak Center Theater was built in 1958 and has 1,968 comfortable seats. It services a variety of programming, including national touring concerts, comedy, family shows, musicals, theatricals, lectures/seminars, general sessions and private receptions. Event info and tickets are available on our website and the Kodak Center Box Office (M-F 10am-2pm).
200 W. Ridge Rd.
Rochester , NY , 14615
Phone: 585-254-0181
43° 11' 48.714" N, 77° 37' 49.3716" W

Dance Connection - Rochester, NY

Happy Kids Since 1987! We inspire students to dance, have fun, and make new friends. Our dance school provides quality dance education in a supportive, non-competitive environment, believing that dance is for everyone. Children can enjoy tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, musical theatre, African, tumbling, and much more! Adults can also join in with classes like Hip Hop, African, Modern, Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Come see why our students are always smiling!
1385 Empire Blvd
Rochester , NY , 14609
Phone: 585-654-7654
43° 10' 23.4012" N, 77° 31' 1.9128" W

Rochester Rhapsody Chorus

Rochester Rhapsody is an inspiring women's acappella chorus, performing regularly throughout the greater Rochester area. With a diverse repertoire spanning genres and eras, we captivate audiences with our blend of harmonies and commitment to musical excellence. We are more than just singers; we are storytellers who strive to touch hearts through our music. Rochester Rhapsody welcomes women singers to visit a Monday night rehearsal!
139 Winton Road S.
Rochester , NY , 14610 43° 8' 31.9308" N, 77° 33' 29.5092" W

The Theater At Innovation Square

The Theater At Innovation Square is Rochester's center for Performing Arts and Community Engagement. Located between GEVA Theatre and the Eastman Kodak Theatre, just two blocks from the Strong National Museum of Play, The Theater will support local organizations and programming for all Rochesterians.
131 Chestnut Street
Rochester , NY , 14604 43° 9' 16.5924" N, 77° 36' 12.8844" W

Imagine RIT: Creativity + Innovation Festival

The Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is the university’s signature event, a showcase that displays the ingenuity of students, faculty and staff. Imagine RIT will be held in-person on Saturday, April 29th. Discover multimedia presentations, exhibits, demonstrations, research projects, performing arts, and more in-person all online at rit.edu/imagine!
1 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester , NY , 14623
Phone: 585-475-4733
43° 5' 2.3352" N, 77° 40' 28.3512" W

Rochester City Ballet

The mission of Rochester City Ballet is to create inspiring, entertaining and educational experiences through the art of dance while providing the highest level of artistic and technical excellence. From classical to contemporary … cutting edge to theatrical … Rochester City Ballet is an eclectic and versatile company that offers something for everyone.
1326 University Ave
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585-461-5850
43° 9' 4.1184" N, 77° 34' 1.9812" W

Perry Chalk Art Festival

Join us for a day of fun at the Perry Chalk Art Festival! Watch trained artists create pastel masterpieces, cheer teens competing for chalking prizes, and let youngsters chalk to their heart's content while you enjoy the live music, ample shopping opportunities and food trucks!
46 North Main Street
Perry , NY , 14530
Phone: (585) 237-5375
42° 43' 2.0388" N, 78° 0' 10.8576" W

Island Wraps

Caribbean and American Cuisine. We do custom menus. Our meals are made with the highest quality products and care. All meats & vegetables are Gluten Free; No additives or preservatives.
5152 E. River Rd. #105
West Henrietta , NY , 14586
Phone: 5854040178
43° 2' 25.422" N, 77° 41' 45.3192" W

Organization:

Mendon Public Library

Location:

22 North Main Street
Honeoye Falls, NY, 14472
United States

Phone:

624-6067

Asiimov Saxophone Quartet

Dates: 
04/12/2025
Time: 
1:00-2:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

795 East Main Street14605
Rochester, NY, 14605
United States

Phone:

585.454.1260

Blackfriars Theatre: the 75th Anniversary Season Presents THE NOTEWORTHY LIFE OF HOWARD BARNES

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
Time: 
7:30 p.m. and 2 pm. See schedule for times

Location:

Fairport Canal Days sponsored by the Fairport Perinton Merchants Assoc.
Main Street
Fairport , NY, 14450
United States

Phone:

585-377-6010

Fairport Canal Days 2025

Dates: 
06/07/2025
06/08/2025
Time: 
10am- 5pm

Location:

Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
60 Gibbs St.
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 274-1170

Gateways Festival Orchestra

Dates: 
04/24/2025
Time: 
7:30 pm

Location:

Highland Park Bowl
1137 South Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14620
United States

Phone:

5855204646

Jazz in the Bowl

Dates: 
06/17/2025
Time: 
7:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

20-102 Assembly Drive
Mendon, NY, 14506
United States

Phone:

(585) 624-5510

MTF's Complete Training Program: Modeling, Acting, Self-Development and more!

Dates: 
04/12/2025
04/19/2025
04/26/2025
Time: 
Sessions meet for one hour on every-other Saturday. Specific dates are subject to the official schedule, published twice annually. Specific session time is determined by the participant's age group.

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Music for All with the Eastman School of Music

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
2:30PM-3:15PM

Organization:

Old Fort Niagara

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Native Nations at Niagara

Dates: 
05/31/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

345 Yonge St
Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3
Canada

Phone:

4169795086

Performance Enrichment Program

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
All Day

Location:

Highland Park Bowl
1137 South Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14620
United States

Poetry Festival 2025 Poetry in the Bowl

Dates: 
06/11/2025
06/12/2025
06/13/2025
Time: 
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Organization:

Location:

75 Woodbury Blvd
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

(585) 232-4382

Pure Native

Dates: 
04/15/2025
04/16/2025
04/17/2025
Time: 
See Schedule

Location:

Hartwell Dance Theater at SUNY Brockport
Kenyon Street
Brockport, NY, 14420
United States

Phone:

585-395-2787

Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble

Dates: 
04/24/2025
04/25/2025
04/26/2025
Time: 
7:30 pm

Location:

Hartwell Dance Theater at SUNY Brockport
Kenyon Street
Brockport, NY, 14420
United States

Phone:

585-395-2787

Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble

Dates: 
04/27/2025
Time: 
2 pm

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Sunday Serenades - Nu Zeta

Dates: 
04/13/2025
Time: 
2:00PM-3:00PM

Organization:

Homesteads for Hope

Location:

2185 Manitou Road
Rochester, NY, 14606
United States

Phone:

585-352-4673

Thursdays at the Farm at Homesteads for Hope

Dates: 
06/12/2025
06/19/2025
06/26/2025
Time: 
5 pm - 8 pm