Rock & Roll Rebels

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 Purchase Your Ticket! This event is hosted by the Everson, in collaboration with Come Out Central New York. Purchase Your Tickets!