The Smith Opera House

06/01/2026

Welcome to summer at The Smith! 🌈 We kick off the month with the return of our Cabaret Series tonight, featuring Shrimps at 8 PM!

Then, don't miss Spirit in the Light: Photographing Springsteen on Friday, June 5. This FREE event features a presentation by Hobart grad James Fuller, who photographed Bruce Springsteen at The Smith between 1973 and 1975, offering a unique look at a pivotal moment in music history.

The rest of the month is filled with Pride celebrations, generously sponsored by the Rochester Area Community Foundation. We look forward to a joyful month of community and creativity! See you at The Smith!

05/29/2026

This weekend we welcome Finger Lakes Ballet Academy to the stage for their performance of "Sweet Dreams!" Showtime is 6:30PM tonight (Friday) and tomorrow night (Saturday.)

Tickets can be purchased at www.thesmith.org/events-list/sweetdreams/

Break legs to all the wonderful dancers! 🩰✨

05/28/2026

Our Cabaret Series returns for the Summer! ☀ First up, catch Shrimps Monday 6/1 at 8:00PM!

A collaboration between Geneva music duo Joe Calabrese and B.Leo, Shrimps' primary focus is placed on performance, accenting an organic element often absent in the presence of synthesizers. Their debut release, 2011's the SLOP EP, showcases their love of pop, funk and the palette of sounds provided by vintage video game consoles.

Next show: 6/15 with Good Head!

These shows take place in our downstairs cabaret and are 18+ only. Tickets are $10 (plus fees) online or at the door!

05/27/2026

Hope to see you out at The Smith Opera House next Wednesday, June 3, for a debate between our two Democratic candidates in the race to replace Claudia Tenney: Alissa Ellman and Diana Kastenbaum.

Doors open at 6pm and the debate will run from 6:30-8pm. It is free and open to the public.

RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/ontariodemocrats/event/958779/

Submit your question at the link in the first comment.

05/27/2026

NEW SHOW: The girls are back and sassier than ever in this wildly inappropriate Golden Girls reunion at The Smith on Sunday, November 22 at 3:00PM!

Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends!

Tickets go on sale Friday, 5/29 at 10:00AM. Smith Members get access to the BEST seats in the house one day early on 5/28! Become a Member --> thesmith.org/membership

05/24/2026

Happy 5 years to the unofficial "Mayor of Geneva" himself, William Askin! 🎉 If you’ve ever walked through our doors for a film or show, chances are you’ve met Will.

Thanks for everything you do to make The Smith so welcoming!

05/23/2026

We're thrilled to present the USAF Heritage of America Band TONIGHT at 7:00PM in honor of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 This 15-member ensemble, featuring blazing brass, dynamic percussion, and soaring vocals, brings the best of military tradition to life.

This concert is FREE to attend! Doors open at 6:00PM. Seating is general admission, first come, first served. We anticipate high demand for accessible seating, and we encourage guests needing ADA seating to arrive as early as possible for the best availability.

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05/23/2026

Thanks so much to Leonid & Friends for a terrific show last night! 🔥

Super night with our friends in Geneva NY! 💥🎺🎷🥁🎹🎼🎸🎤💥

Next stops: City Winery NYC and Blue Ocean Music Hall! ✨

Check all Tour Dates and Tickets here:
https://leonidandfriends.band/tour.html

05/23/2026

Looking for Leonid & Friends tickets to tonight's show? Come to the box office!