Thursday, November 5, 2026
6-9 pm | Everson Museum of Art
Advance Tickets: $25 General | $20 Members
At the Door: $30 General | $24 Members
Rock & Roll Rebels:
A Night of Music, Art, and Rock & Roll
The exhibition America 250: Rebels, Radicals, and Revolutionaries, seeks to summarize the American story: stories of innovation, stories that were systemically erased, and stories of the fight for equality.
Few genres mirror these themes like Rock & Roll music. With deep roots in African American musical traditions, Rock & Roll, started in the 1950s, merged country, blues, and gospel music. Rock blossomed across communities and racial divides, spawning sub-genres and movements. The artists that pioneered these revolutions through art, fashion, and politics are still beacons in the ongoing struggle for liberation.
At this one-night-only event, we want to take you on a musical journey, listening to great American Rock & Roll music and how it’s evolved since the 1950s. Dress like your favorite Rebels: Grace Jones, Prince, Janis Joplin, David Bowie, Little Richard, or your favorite rock star. Check out our mood board for inspiration!
Expect a Night of:
Music & dancing with DJ Screamboat spinning Rock & Roll vinyl all night
Performances by Chrissy Bunz, Ghula Mortisse, and David BlowMe
Flash tattoos with Cordero Collective
Pop up bookshop with Love & Libros
Custom charm bar with To The Nines
Cash bar & light bites from Louise Café
Guided tours of our current exhibitions
This event is hosted by the Everson, in collaboration with Come Out Central New York.