THURSDAY, JUNE 18 | 7 PM | NEW BETHEL CME CHURCH (270 Scio St, Rochester, NY 14605)
FLO kicks off its 2026 Summer Festival with Juneteenth, a program that illuminates the joy, resilience, and journey toward freedom, justice and equality for all. Registration online encouraged.
SUNDAY, JULY 19 | 2 PM | ROBERT F. PANARA THEATRE AT RIT/NTID
Glory Denied tells the harrowing and heroic story of Jim Thompson, the longest held prisoner of war in US history. Cipullo’s haunting score evokes his sacrifice and salutes all who have served. Active duty Sergeant Ben Edquist stars
Following the 85-minute production, FLO will host a panel discussion featuring the composer Tom Cipullo, FLO Artistic Director Stephanie Havey, Veteran’s Outreach Center staff, and more.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 | 2 - 4 PM | 20 DEEP WINERY (187 Mendon Ionia Road, 14472)
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 | 4 -6- PM | IRON SMOKE DISTILLERY (111 Parce Ave, #5b, 14450)
FRIDAY, JULY 10 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM| THREE HEADS BREWING (186 Atlantic Ave, 14607)
Who says suds and song don’t go together? These fun and FREE happy-hour events will feature FLO Young Artists.
THURSDAY, JULY 23 | 5 - 7 PM | ROBERT F. PANARA THEATRE AT RIT/NTID
Top tough-guy Bill Cracker, who works for the mob boss known as The Fly, finds his heart softening after an encounter with tender hearted Lillian. Don’t miss this missionary meets mobsters musical starring the 2024 Lotte Lenya Grand Prize Winner.
This presentation is in collaboration with The Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Saratoga, and the Seagle Festival.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 | 7 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 | 2 PM
ROBERT F. PANARA THEATRE AT RIT/NTID
Through a hilariously chaotic series of events, soon to be newlyweds Susanna and Figaro outsmart Count Almaviva, who conspires to make Susanna his own. Jonathan Michie and Joseph Barron return to FLO’s mainstage while Cadie J. Bryan and Wm. Clay Thompson make their FLO debuts!