Oct 24 Saturday
Oroki Productions PresentsFriday, Oct 16th - Sunday Oct 25th | Show Times Vary | All AgesDuration 30 Minutes
$10 - $40
Three Circus artists and a Shadow Projection performance take over the Georgetown Steam Plant in the Circus of Steam & Shadows: Paranormal Archives.
The Georgetown Steam Plant opens its doors once again this Halloween season. This time, you will join Oroki Corp Anomaly Study and record observations for our Paranormal Archives. Choose a shift and follow your designated Oroki Corp guide as you witness entities arise from light and shadow!
Circus arts has its place in theater as a medium for storytelling. Oroki Productions was established to give voices to our artists through this medium that gives us freedom, community, and a way to bring representation into performance art spaces.
This production was made with support from the Georgetown Steam Plant CDA.
Accessibility Note:There is parking onsite and nearby the venue. The event does not contain flashing lights. This event contains a non-accessible space where the final scene requires stairs to reach its location in the historic site. Contact the organizer for further details and registration.
Sponsored by KNKX. This festival is more than just a concert series. It is a dynamic, living conversation where sound, story, and visual art intersect. During the Festival, BIMA's Frank Buxton Auditorium transforms into a creative studio, a place where jazz musicians, storytellers, and visual artists come together to explore and celebrate the many facets of jazz. At every show, each artist brings their own unique voice, honoring jazz’s deep roots and its ever-evolving future.
Whether you attend a single event or immerse yourself in the full month-long experience, you’ll discover a vibrant tapestry of music, culture, and storytelling that showcases jazz’s timeless appeal and its power to inspire across generations and communities.
The 2026 line up:🎶Camila Ferrari| Oct 2🎶METTA Quintet | Oct 8🎶Afrocop| Oct 9🎶Jun Iida | Oct 16🎶Greta Matassa Group | Oct 17🎶Jazz with Jim: Great Musicians We All Need to Know | Oct 22🎶Pearl Django | Oct 24Family Day: Jazz Edition | Oct 25
Learn more: https://www.biartmuseum.org/events/within-earshot-jazz-festival/
About Earshot JazzEarshot Jazz dedicates itself year-round to cultivating a vibrant, diverse jazz community—championing artistic innovation, honoring the rich history and integrity of the genre, and fostering meaningful connections between musicians and audiences through the annual Earshot Jazz Festival.
नेहा & NEEL (Neha and Neel | नेहा और नील) by Ankita Raturi
October 16 - November 8, 2026
Neha (नेहा) fears she has failed to pass her language and culture down to her seventeen-year-old son, Neel (नील). A summer trip to visit colleges could be Neha's last chance, if only she can get Neel to visit the historic Hope Diamond and witness a piece of Indian history for himself. नेहा & Neel (Neha and Neel | नेहा और नील) Neha and Neel is a road trip comedy about how our families and our values evolve from one generation to the next.
In 1902 New York, anything seemed possible. RAGTIME is a uniquely compelling exploration of America at the turn of the 20th century, weaving together three unforgettable stories: a daring Harlem pianist, a determined Jewish immigrant, and an affluent society woman. Each navigates a changing world, united by courage, compassion, and belief in the promise of the future.
With its Tony Award-winning score blending ragtime, blues, jazz, and show tunes, RAGTIME has been hailed by TIME Magazine as “a triumph for the stage,” and by the International Herald Tribune as “the best musical in twenty years.”
In a production marking our nation’s 250th birthday, this beloved epic musical bursts onto the Village stage, painting a vivid portrait of the people who built this country with hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Grammy- and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter and composer Ingrid Michaelson is a force in the music industry, known for her distinctively soulful folk-pop style. She founded her own label, Cabin 24 Records, which releases her music — including her latest studio album For the Dreamers, as well as her gold and platinum hits, "The Way I Am," "Girls Chase Boys," and "You and I." She's scored songs for television, including Hulu’s Emmy nominated Little Fires Everywhere and Tiny Beautiful Things. Michaelson was also executive music producer for Apple TV+’s Slumberkins, creating original songs for the series.
She made her on-stage Broadway debut in Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 and made her Broadway debut as a composer in 2024 writing the music and lyrics for The Notebook: The Musical. She went on to co-produce the Grammy nominated Notebook Original Broadway Cast Album.
Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage. Poetic, poignant, and profoundly human, this groundbreaking play invites us to slow down, look closer, and cherish the fleeting beauty of life.
Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: In a nation built on the promise of opportunity, how do we determine who benefits? Where once belonging was measured by front‑porch waves and neighborhood gatherings, today it hinges on paperwork and the threat of separation – or possibly far worse.
Upright bassist, singer and composer Carmen Quill (formerly Rothwell) presents music from her forthcoming album Harmless. The Seattle-born, Brooklyn-based artist combines subtle virtuosity with unconventional songwriting. Through vivid countermelodies, improvised responses, and rich arrangements, her music serves as a direct, dynamic reflection of her pithily insightful lyrics. Quill will be joined by longtime Scree bandmates Ryan El-Solh (guitar) and Jason Burger (drums), plus special guests. Presented in partnership with Wayward Music Series.
Get ready to vibe live with Lamar Lofton and Leifo & dem – an epic night you don’t wanna miss!Hideout Presents ... "Lamar Lofton Presents" ... Leifo & demLeif Totusek (guitar) and Ngoma Numu (drums)Get ready for a night to remember at The Hideout with Lamar Lofton bringing you the freshest vibes! Dive into the sounds of Leifo & dem as they take the stage live. This is an in-person event you won't wanna miss—good music, good energy, and good times all around. Grab your crew and come through for some unforgettable beats and chill vibes!
Composer, conductor, and trombonist Freddy Fuego celebrates the release of his newest album Moment of Truth (2026, Self-Released) with a 15-piece orchestra. Exploring the intersections of jazz, hip-hop, classical, and beyond, Fuego forges a distinct musical language that transcends genre. Grounded in deep musical tradition and driven by fearless sonic exploration, Fuego invites audiences to experience music without boundaries.
