The Theater At Innovation Square

Grammy-Award winning Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears is the first band to use a horn section fused with rock, jazz and blues. BS&amp;T’s legendary performances range from Woodstock 1969 to the first band to tour behind the former Iron Curtain, to Woodstock 2019. The self-titled, Grammy Album of The Year album topped the charts for seven weeks, yielding three Top 5 singles: “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”, “Spinning Wheel” and “And When I Die”.
The album went onto quadruple platinum status and BS&amp;T have never stopped touring. Founding drummer Bobby Colomby handpicks every band member and is proud of the fact that over the past 50 years the majority of musicians that have passed through BS&amp;T have gone on to fame as players, producers, arrangers and solo performers more than any other band on the planet. Colomby’s motto: great&nbsp;musicians make great music.

Local Event: Blood, Sweat & Tears Live in Concert

Monroe County

Rochester

New York

Blood, Sweat & Tears Live in Concert

Grammy-Award winning Blood, Sweat & Tears is the first band to use a horn section fused with rock, jazz and blues. BS&T’s...

Durand Eastman park

The Run for Restore 5K will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 9:00 AM at Durand Eastman Park. This family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for youth, and includes a T-shirt.
All proceeds benefit Restore Health and Wellness and its mission to provide dignified, life-affirming medical care in Western and Central New York.
Register at<a href="https://www.smfpi.org/5K" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.SMFPI.org/5K</a>.

Local Event: Run for Restore 5k

Run for Restore 5k

The Run for Restore 5K will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 9:00 AM at Durand Eastman Park. This family-friendly event welcomes...

Everson Museum of Art

SYRACUSE, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN &amp; VINTAGE GLAMOUR?
Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music &amp; Comedy of Acute Inflections!
As seen on HBO and Amazon, this NYC-based Jazzy R&amp;B duo delivers a sound fans of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday will adore, with a fresh twist of timeless soul and modern charm.
Whether you’re in Gatsby glam or your own stylish flair, get ready for a Roaring 20s revival with a modern unplugged edge. Expect dynamic duets, clever comedy, and captivating freestyles with the chemistry of Lucy and Ricky.
And as a cute gesture, there will be complimentary wine and snacks to enjoy throughout the show!
Over 50,000 fans have attended their sold-out shows across the U.S. and abroad, and with 1,000+ five-star reviews, it’s clear this experience is striking a chord with audiences everywhere.
Tickets are selling quickly for this playful couple’s performance on Saturday, May 9th, at Everson Museum of Art.
Located along Broad Street just minutes from downtown Augusta and the historic Summerville area near Augusta University, this storied social hall offers a warm and elegant setting for a Harlem Nights inspired evening filled with soulful music, shared laughter, and old school Southern charm.
* Your purchase helps support the Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring. *<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/132642/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Soulful Sounds in Syracuse

Soulful Sounds in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN & VINTAGE GLAMOUR?
Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets...

Harmony House

RUBEN MORENO and KEVIN WIMMER join together for a special project steeping themselves in the Creole roots of Zydeco music … each bringing a unique take on the seminal Creole heritage from which Zydeco music and dance emerged … what emerges will be captivating and invigorating for all fortunate enough to experience.
VIDEO PREVIEW OF RUBEN &amp; KEVIN IN ACTION in 2025: <a href="https://youtu.be/yLZH_U6ZhdY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/yLZH_U6ZhdY</a>
Who is Ruben Moreno? A dynamic musician of mixed Creole-Tejano lineages who rides atop the Zydeco scene in Houston TX and brings a magnetic youthful energy with a sizzlin-hot locked-down dance groove to everything he touches. Ruben is a steward of the next generation of Zydeco musicians with his band, The Zydeco Re-Evolution … balancing fundamental respect for the traditional sounds and dance grooves … with a willingness to take Zydeco in fresh directions absorbing rhythmic and melodic edges from the cultures and generations he’s immersed in. Ruben delivers. Engages. Inspires. Intrigues. Captures. Thrills.
Who is Kevin Wimmer? One of the most revered fiddlers out of Louisiana today ... for years with Steve Riley &amp; the Mamou Playboys. Kevin began his musical training at age four with his mother, a respected violinist on faculty with Juilliard School of Music in NYC. Ever since meeting Dewey Balfa 32 years ago, Cajun fiddle has been Kevin’s passion. Kevin has toured four continents and countless cities with Balfa Toujours, the Red Stick Ramblers, Racines, Ray Abshire, Ann Savoy and her Sleepless Nights, as well as Preston Frank and the Frank Family Band.
Get ready, because you’re in for a real treat when Ruben &amp; Kevin hit the stage backed by the&nbsp;Creole Swamp Krewe&nbsp;… you’re sure to be swept off your feet and onto the dance floor.
------------------------------------------------------- PRESENTED BY: Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network w/ SUPPORT from Lafayette Travel - <a href="https://www.lafayettetravel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lafayettetravel.com&nbsp;</a>
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EVENT DETAILS:
LOCATION: The Harmony House, 58 East Main St., 14580 Webster NY DATE: Sunday May 17 TIME: 4PM Doors // 4:15PM - Zydeco dance lesson // 5-8PM – It’s show time!!! INFO:&nbsp;(585) 727-4119 / <a href="https://rochesterzydeco.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.rochesterzydeco.com</a>
TICKETS: $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show / $10 w/ student ID / Kids 14 and under are FREE!!
ADVANCE TICKET OPTIONS with NO FEES:
ONLINE (thru 5/16, NO FEES): <a href="https://www.valleyticketing.com/events/ruben-moreno-the-creole-swamp-krewe-wsg-kevin-wimmer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.valleyticketing.com</a> IN PERSON: Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave, Brighton 14618 RCZN Members&nbsp;pay advance price at the door
DETAILED BIO: RUBEN MORENO
Ruben Moreno – a proud young Creole- Tejano Zydeco artist born and raised in Houston, Texas. Dynamic Youthful Energy. Hot ~ Sizzlin Hot … Locked down dance groove … A new breed of Zydeco artist taking the form to whole new levels. Ruben has started his very own “Zydeco RE-Evolution” and is sharing it with the world.
Ruben is a dynamic steward of this generation of Zydeco musicians, balancing fundamental respect for the traditional sounds and dance grooves … with a willingness to take Zydeco in fresh directions absorbing rhythmic and melodic edges from the cultures and generations he’s immersed in.&nbsp; Over the past two decades Ruben has set the world on fire with his melodic voice, his skills as one of the world’s finest rubboard players and as a uniquely innovative Zydeco performer.
Ruben has been immersed in music his WHOLE life starting with his father’s Chicano lineage, rich with Grammy Winning Tejano artists. A child prodigy, he learned to play percussion by 8 and the accordion by age of 11. Yet it was his mother’s Creole lineage which had the gravitational pull that drew him up on stage playing scrubboard with his uncle, Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners.
A veteran of the musical road, he began playing in clubs at age 13, and by age 15 he hit the road, never looking back, playing professionally with his uncle Leroy Thomas, Grammy nominated Zydeco artist and crowned Prince of Zydeco … CJ Chenier, and finally Andre Thierry ... his musical idol and mentor in the San Francisco Bay area, having toured all over North America, Central America, and Europe.
VIDEO PREVIEWS:
Kevin ripping it on fiddle, with Ruben lighting his board on fire (Deep Dive, 2025): <a href="https://youtu.be/yLZH_U6ZhdY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/yLZH_U6ZhdY</a>
Ruben Moreno crooning with Kevin on fiddle - Why Do You Want to Make Me Cry? (Skylark Lounge, 2025) - <a href="https://youtu.be/k4YLA1iFhys" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/k4YLA1iFhys</a>
Ruben Moreno @ Big Easy Social Club in Houston TX. “Trail Ride” - <a href="https://youtu.be/5rDx-E9ejB4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5rDx-E9ejB4</a>
Kevin Wimmer w/ Preston Frank @ Blackpot Festival - <a href="https://youtu.be/EuObT3xuPew" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/EuObT3xuPew</a>
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR CAJUN/ZYDECO DANCE COMMUNITY: - All are welcome. To dance. To watch. To chat. To laugh. - In the “Social Dance” tradition, feel free to come solo, with friends, with your partner. - We nourish each other with smiles, music, movement … and food. Consider bringing a dish/snack to pass<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144678/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Ruben Moreno & the Creole Swamp Krewe WSG Kevin Wimmer - Sun May 17

Ruben Moreno & the Creole Swamp Krewe WSG Kevin...

RUBEN MORENO and KEVIN WIMMER join together for a special project steeping themselves in the Creole roots of Zydeco music …...

Ruben Moreno & the Creole Swamp Krewe WSG Kevin Wimmer - Sun May 17

RIT Inn & Conference Center 5257 W Henrietta Rd Henrietta, NY 14467

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at RIT Inn &amp; Conference Center in Henrietta, NY, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Henrietta? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140366/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Henrietta, NY

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery...

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Henrietta, NY

Fort Hill Performing Arts Center

Seconds Out, the Genesis Tribute Band from Long Island, NY will be playing at The Fort Hill Performing Arts Center on June 6th at 7pm. They will be performing songs from a wide variety of albums that stretch from 1970 to 1991. The tribute will play both hits and the more progressive songs—there will be something for ALL&nbsp;FANS of Genesis! Doors open at 6pm.

Local Event: Genesis Tribute Seconds Out Returns to Fort Hill PAC

Ontario County

Canandaigua

Genesis Tribute Seconds Out Returns to Fort...

Seconds Out, the Genesis Tribute Band from Long Island, NY will be playing at The Fort Hill Performing Arts Center on June 6th...

Genesis Tribute Seconds Out Returns to Fort Hill PAC

RIT Inn & Conference Center

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at RIT Inn &amp; Conference Center in Henrietta, NY, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Henrietta? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144928/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Temple Theater

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Rochester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Temple Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: Temple Theater Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 60 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zcJhejPmT2d6LHT9hXrUvXEUVU39siJfMz-iu6L91iE/pub" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/rochester-ny-us/candlelight" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Candlelight concerts</a> in Rochester To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/499517" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Fugees and Lauryn Hill Medley (Ready or Not, Doo-Wop, Fu-Gee-La, and Killing Me Softly)</li><li>Jay-Z Medley (Can I Get A…, Big Pimpin, Money Ain't a Thing, and More)</li><li>Nas Medley (It Ain't Hard to Tell, N.Y. State of Mind, The World Is Yours, and More)</li><li>Outkast Medley (Rosa Parks, Elevators (Me &amp; You), SpottieOttieDopaliscious, and More)</li><li>Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Medley (The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), Sock It to Me, and More)</li><li>A Tribe Called Quest Medley (Can I Kick It, Check the Rhime, Scenario, and More)</li><li>Wu Tang Clan Medley (C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit, Protect Ya Neck, and More)</li><li>2Pac Medley (Dear Mama, California Love, and more)</li><li>The Notorious B.I.G. Medley (Juicy, Big Poppa, Hypnotize, and More)</li><li>Dr. Dre Medley (Still D.R.E., Forgot About Dre, Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang, and More)</li><li>Gin and Juice - Snoop Dogg</li></ul>
Performers
<ul><li>Listeso String Quartet</li></ul>
Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/141330/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

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