Name: Headliner Series: Capital Fools
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31

The International Plaza offers a unique gathering space that celebrates and builds on the rich arts and cultural assets of our surrounding neighborhood. It is a hub where local entrepreneurs and businesses can showcase and sell their products and services in a low-risk, flexible environment, fostering neighborhood economic development the International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave. Managed in collaboration with the City of Rochester and the Ibero American Development Corp., the International Plaza brings the world to Rochester with a variety of food, gifts and entertainment from vendors and performers highlighting a wide assortment of global cuisine, culture and heritage. Community partners will also be on site to present information on valuable services and resources. Parking is available in their lot. Visit the website for an updated list of events during the spring, summer and fall.

The International Plaza

Lovin'cup is a carefully crafted full-service restaurant, bar and Rochester's most unique music venue! We serve amazing burgers, a fun appetizer selection, delicious salads, homemade soups, fresh pressed panini, made-from-scratch sandwiches, creative wraps, grain and ramen bowls, and more! We also offer up a fine rotating micro-brewed beer selection, wonderful wines from around the world, and thoughtful specialty cocktails! We have live entertainment most nights of the week, including live music, trivia, beer and wine tastings and more!

Lovin'cup Bistro and Brews

Our restaurant guide is a great resource to  help you find a place just right for your group! Click the website link to view and download the full (multi-page) group dining guide.

https://www.visitrochester.com/group-dining-guide/


*Photo Credit Rohrbach Brewing Company

Group Meal Guide

The Cottage Hotel is truly one of the oldest saloons in the area. It was built in 1822 as an old stage coach stop and has been serving the community ever since. Our burger is made from Grass-Fed angus which has been raised with care by my personal friend and farmer, Deb Snyder of Deb's Homestead! We are the home of original music, community events, and specialty classes like painting events for kids and adults!

Cottage Hotel of Mendon

Italian, seafood & steakhouse restaurant with 80-year-old recipes. Join us for dinner or call us to cater your private party and/or meeting at our location or yours! We can bake custom cakes for your special event. Our restaurant has a full-service bar and we have outdoor seating, weather permitting. We are also handicap accessible with ample parking. Visit us on Facebook and https://www.restaurantji.com/ny/webster/nuccis-italian-seafood-and-steak-house-/

Nucci's Italian, Seafood & Steakhouse

Wilmorite is a leading commercial real estate development and management company. With more than five decades of experience the company has also gained a reputation as one of America's top builders and construction managers.

Wilmorite Management Group

Bill Gray's is Home of the "World's Greatest Cheeseburger" A Hometown Favorite since 1938. 14 locations in Rochester and Still Growing! Voted Rochester's Best Burger and Fish Fry for 13 years!

Bill Gray's

Offering up to 2,500 square feet of open, uninterrupted floor space for customized and versatile layouts. University Gallery is the blank canvas that can bring a customer's vision alive. The open area is clear, allows for freedom of planning, and unburdened possibilities • Able to accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated meal, 200 guests with lecture-style seating, and 250 guests for a standing reception • Versatile space accommodating dinners, luncheons, award ceremonies, open houses, board meetings, receptions, conferences, or academic lectures • Audio Visual equipment is available on-site for various media and presentation needs.

University Gallery

The Campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is home to multiple top-end collegiate sports facilities and premier venues. With a large field house, competition pool, multiple arenas, and luxury event spaces the University Arenas venues can accommodate a wide array of sporting events and high-end events. University Arenas is comprised of the Godon Field House, the Gene Polisseni Center, the Lobozzo Alumni House, Tait Preserve and the University Gallery. The Gordon Field House is a 160,000 square foot center that includes a 60,000 square floor field/event venue, an aquatic center for competition and recreation, a fully equipped fitness center, and meeting space. The Gene Polisseni Center is a 112,400 square foot multi-purpose facility seats a capacity crowd of 4,300 fans which includes an ice rink, the RIT Athletic Hall of Fame, luxury suites, club longue, and concessions. Also, the Gene Polisseni Center is home to the university’s Division I Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams. The Joseph M. Lobozzo Alumni House is an impressive space with eye-catching design, high-end technology, and top-of-the-line comfort and amenities. Available for RIT campus use and the outside community, the House is an ideal space to host intimate gatherings or spacious events of up to 120 people. The University Gallery features curated exhibitions that showcase the work of professional alumni, faculty, esteemed national and international artists and designers. The University Gallery can accommodate events up to 150 people in seated for a meal or 200 people for lecture style seating. While Tait Preserve is only open to RIT community members and their guests. The preserve sits on 170-acres with a 60-acre lake and is RIT’s premier destination for special events, academic research and agricultural production. Featuring the stunning Leenhouts Lodge and a beautiful landscape of hills, forests and water, the Tait Preserve provides unique opportunities for the RIT Community to engage with the natural world.

University Venues at RIT

Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Exit 45 on the Thruway (Victor exit), 20 Deep Winery is where craft meets community. We make small-batch wines from hand-picked fruit, carefully crafted on-site. While we specialize in dry wines, we also offer a few sweet batches for those who prefer a touch of sugar. Step into our modern, open, and bright tasting room, where you can explore our wines in a relaxed, welcoming setting. In warmer weather, sip wine on the patio, play yard games, and take in the vineyard views. We’re kid- and dog-friendly, so feel free to bring the whole crew. Not a wine drinker? We also serve a selection of local beers. The best way to experience our wines? By the flight. You choose what you’d like to try, and we’ll pour. No reservations required, but if you’re bringing a group of 6 or more, we appreciate a heads-up. You can call or text 585-204-7953. Come visit and see why we’re a favorite Rochester winery for both locals and visitors alike!

20 Deep Winery

Rochester, NY, is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. With a proud sports tradition, Rochester is home to iconic teams like the Rochester Red Wings (MiLB), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), and Flower City Union (NPSL). Our vibrant sports culture thrives across all levels, from youth clubs and high schools to elite collegiate programs, creating a strong, year-round foundation for athletic excellence.

The Rochester NY Sports Commission champions Monroe County through the power of sports tourism. By attracting championships, invitationals, and tournaments across a wide range of disciplines, we help fuel the region’s economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Rochester welcomes a growing roster of sporting events, showcasing our top-tier facilities, supportive community, and dedication to teamwork on and off the field.

We invite event organizers, rights holders, and sports professionals to discover why Rochester and Monroe County are ideal destinations for your next competition or tournament. Let’s play in Rochester!

Visit Rochester

The second in our 2026-27 Headliner Series!  
  
A Rochester New Year’s Eve tradition at Nazareth! Former cast members and a co-writer of the Capitol Steps return as the new Capitol Fools to perform their musical parody where no politician is safe, and every absurdity gets its moment in the spotlight. The spirited, irreverent Capitol Fools blaze new steps up a stairway of satire, holding a mirror to our crazy political culture, while still performing all the beloved bits: the mind-boggling backward talking spoonerisms, break-neck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and all-new song spoofs reflecting the state of the union, and then some. Expect bipartisan belly laughs as the Fools skewer the day’s news with wisecracking wordplay, wit, and whimsy.  
  
This performance contains content with mature themes.

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