Kick off a new month or wind down from your First Friday Gallery Tour with something unexpected! Rocktown Improv is a collective of local actors and improvists creating unscripted scenes through games and audience suggestion. Each performance is unique, you won’t want to miss this show! Rocktown Improv shows are typically recommended for ages 13+. This may vary as the show’s content is based on audience suggestion.

American political economist, professor, author, and social media sensation Robert Reich teaches his final "Wealth and Poverty" class to 1,000 students at UC Berkeley, ending a 40-year career that reached 40,000 students. One thousand fill the biggest lecture hall on the UC Berkeley campus, the last class to receive Reich's wisdom and exhortations not to accept that the world has to stay the way it is. His belief in the next generation's ability to take on the fight is inspiring.

On the precipice of adulthood, teenagers converge at a traditional folk high school in Arctic Norway. Dropped at the edge of the world, they must rely on only themselves, one another, and a loyal pack of sled dogs as they all grow in unexpected directions.

Leon Majcen, a singer-songwriter with a captivating story, picks up where the outlaw country legends left off. The Living Room Concert Series, part concert, part live interview, the night will be hosted by Steel Wheels Frontman, Trent Wagler.

End Of The Innocence - A Salute To The Songwriters is a tribute show celebrating iconic songs by legends like Don Henley, Glen Frey, Dan Fogelberg, Paul McCartney/Wings, and Neil Diamond. With their exceptional vocal harmonies and skilled instrumental performances, the band captures the essence of each songwriter's unique style and sound. A must-see for music lovers of all ages.

Celebrating over 50 years in the music business, Sammy Adkins sang with Dr Ralph Stanley in the '80s and '90s. He's toured all over the US and overseas, including appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Now, Hee Haw, New Country RFD-TV and the Cumberland Highlander Show. Keeping traditional bluegrass music alive, it's hard to find another band that stays as true to the mountain sound.

Follows a 90-year-old woman trying to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.

After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve, newly sober Cliff embarks on an unexpected May/December adventure through Baltimore with Didi, his emergency dentist.

Improvised Theater meets Tabletop Role Playing Games! With a roll of the dice, watch our Heroes embark on an Epic Improv Adventure! Knowledge of D&D and Role-Playing Games isn’t necessary to enjoy this raucous fantasy-themed show! The story is guided by Audience Suggestions and acted out by the Friendly City Fables characters before your very eyes. While guests will not be brought up onstage, all costumes are encouraged! Recommended for Age 18+

This film represents a personal journey in words and images through several Middle Eastern countries including Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey and will include wonders such as Petra, Jerusalem, the Cedars of Lebanon, and Cappadocia. Explore this region of paradoxes with award-winning cinematographer, writer, editor and director Rick Ray's travelogue documentary without leaving Harrisonburg, VA.

Based on the true story of "Lonesome George," this show tells the tale of a truly one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. Who is George? He is a tortoise, a GIANT GALAPAGOS TORTOISE! Watch George grow up among sea turtles, lizards, hungry goats, sea lions, and dancing birds with blue feet. As you visit his island, you hear the true story of the last tortoise to be found on Pinta Island in the Galapagos archipelago. Fall in love with these islands...and this not-so-little tortoise!

When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial strife, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

After getting a flat tire, two sweethearts discover the eerie mansion of a flamboyant scientist and houseful of wild characters. Through elaborate dance and rock songs, the mad scientist unveils his latest creation: a perfect, muscular man.

It’s the best of both worlds! Experience the thrill of a big city cabaret (without the drive), while also enjoying the uniquely intimate space of Court Square Theater. Falling for Broadway: A Night of Cabaret offers a glitzy Big Apple-style performance, accompanied by an array of delectable desserts and beverages. And, the fancy fun is all for a good cause: supporting the work of Arts Council of the Valley (ACV). A limited amount of on-stage table seating is available at $175 per person while general audience seating is $125. Dress is “creative cocktail" attire.

When Tony opened his mail one afternoon during the height of the Covid lockdown, he certainly wasn’t expecting to get a visit from his old pal, the late great Earl Scruggs. Of course, it wasn’t Earl at the door, but a mysterious thumb drive full of rare recordings of Scruggs jamming with John Hartford, mostly taken from private gatherings at Earl’s house during the 80s and 90s. Naturally, Trischka began pouring over the more than 200 songs, transcribing the all-new solos, tones, and tricks from the man he’d been studying for over half a century. “Whether or not you’re a banjo player, if you play bluegrass, you’re influenced by Earl,” says Trischka.

Join us for an unforgettable night of timeless hits and soulful harmonies with Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters! As one of the most iconic vocal groups in music history, The Drifters have been captivating audiences for decades with their unforgettable blend of rhythm, blues, and doo-wop. Don’t miss the chance to experience live renditions of classic songs like “Under the Boardwalk,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” and “This Magic Moment.” Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters continue to carry the torch, honoring the legacy of the legendary group with the same passion and energy that made them a household name. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering their music for the first time, this concert will have you dancing, singing, and reminiscing all night long!

It’s Christmas time at the Cincinnati Zoo, and everyone there eagerly anticipates the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo. Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited — she’s counting on Bella to reunite her family in time for the holidays. Then the unexpected happens, and only one person can prevent tragedy. Will Santa arrive in time to save Bella — and Christmas? A heartwarming musical adventure for the whole family. Presented by The Barter Players

Dawn Landes' music is a compelling mix of alternative folk with instrumental experimentation - on guitar, accordion, glockenspiel and optigan gives her sweet-sounding indie-pop grooves just the right hint of country. The Living Room Concert Series, part concert, part live interview, the night will be hosted by Steel Wheels Frontman, Trent Wagler.

Folk Rock band, Driftwood fuses traditional Americana and with contemporary influences and timeless subject matter. The Living Room Concert Series, part concert, part live interview, the night will be hosted by Steel Wheels Frontman, Trent Wagler.

Nashville Country Christmas is where sleigh ride meets hayride! Rooted in the beautiful traditions of a true southern Christmas, this show will feature songs made popular by legendary country artists as well as “countryfied” versions of your favorite Holiday classics! It truly brings together the nostalgia of the season and the joy and wonder of the “reason”! From artists like Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, and Kenny Rogers, these tunes are bound to get you in the country Christmas spirit!