Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts

01/10/2025

Kick off the new year with night of live, local, never-seen-before, never-to-be-seen-again unscripted comedy at The Uptown! Friday Night Improv with house ensemble Bus Stop Robot returns tonight at 8PM! Featuring special guest SkittleFit () and brand new Uptown team Placeholder! Don't miss this one because it won't happen twice!

Doors and bar @ 7:30.
Tickets $8 online/$10 Door uptownutica.org

01/05/2025

is back with an all ages show and free earplugs 🗣️🎧💥 Jan 11 $10 at the door

01/02/2025

Ready to add a little laughter and creativityw to your life this year? New improv classes at the Uptown Theatre kick off next week and we’d love for YOU to join the fun! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your wit, build confidence, or just add a night of silliness to your week, our improv classes are for you!

📅 Classes (6 weeks) start January 8
📍 Uptown Theatre, South Utica
🎭 No experience necessary—just bring your sense of humor! Payment plans and scholarships available!

Don’t wait—classes start Wed, January 8. Sign up at uptownutica.org today!

12/20/2024

See you tonight!

Brush off the work week and put on your fancy hat, it's improv night at the Uptown! Three completely improvised shows from Bus Stop Robot with special guest SkittleFit (Salt City Improv Syracuse), plus a preview of our newest ensemble, Placeholder!
8PM/$10 ($8 online presale)
7:30 Doors & Bar

12/14/2024

Merch models 🤩 Faves from last night’s photo shoot because we are excited* about new hoodies and tees! Get em online uptownutica.org or in person during any of our events. Special discounted holiday pricing so hurry!

*some models were less excited about modeling but still loved the merch and were good sports about it anyway.

12/05/2024

The energy on Saturday was everything🙌I’m almost fully recovered from this past weekend so I have the ability to address just how amazing you all are. Taking the time to show up, dress up, dance, and give it your all. Thank you for partying with Derrick J TheKandiGod and I (that B2B2B at the end was so much fun), and a MASSIVE shout out to Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts for hosting this event. Can’t wait to do this again with you all SOON 😈

12/05/2024

Jumpstart Your Creativity This New Year!

Why not try something new in 2025? Improv classes aren’t just for performers—they’re for anyone looking to boost confidence, think on their feet, and have a ton of fun along the way. Whether you want to sharpen your communication skills, meet new people, or simply laugh more, an improv class is the perfect way to start your year with creativity and connection.

New classes start in January! Reserve your spot today at uptownutica.org today!!!

12/04/2024

❄️ December at the IUptown: Where Winter Magic Meets Merry Mayhem! ❄️

✨ Thursday Nights: Drop-in improv classes—perfect for letting loose and trying something new!
🤣 Friday Nights: Hilarious improv shows guaranteed to leave you in stitches.
🎓 Class Performances: Cheer on our rising stars as they hit the stage!
🤘 Heavy Metal Toy Drive: Bring a toy, rock out, and make a difference.
🎄 UTCA Merry Mixer: Check out the progress we’ve made restoring the theater this year and help the Uptown and keep the magic alive for seasons to come!!!

Get down to the Uptown this December and join in the fun!

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11/29/2024

Friday Night Improv TONIGHT 11/29 at 8. Deep Dish + Bus Stop Robot + afterparty improv jam.💃🕺Doors and bar at 7:30 🍺 tix discounted online uptownutica.org

11/21/2024

NOVEMBER 30 - rave with us at the Uptown. Here’s a look back at the last time we did this with . He’s back with and next Saturday for a Thanksgiving weekend dance party. Doors at 7 Music at 8. EDM 🚦dubstep 🚦house 🚦techno 🚦

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11/08/2024

Support filmmaking in Utica, New York and Oneida County, NY and go check out the premiere of The Christmas Letter at The Stanley Theatre this weekend!

📽️🎅 Holiday fun for the whole family!

Join us on November 9 at 6 PM for the premiere of The Christmas Letter, a festive comedy filmed partly at The Stanley Theatre! 🌟 Tickets are only $5 and are on sale now in person at the box office and by phone at 315-724-4000.

11/01/2024

Friday Night Improv 💰 Nov 1 🍭 doors + bar at 7:30, show at 8 👒 Uptown Studio 🦁

10/24/2024

🎃Spend your spooky Saturday in our probably haunted theater. Party starts at 8 with
🎧music from DJs .fresco315, &
👻costume contest
📸 Photo Booth

10/23/2024

Been meaning to check out what this improv thing is all about? Tonight is your chance! Come on down to The Uptown tonight @ 7:30 PM to see our Level One Improv graduates put on theirFREE class show! Stick around at 8 to watch or play in an open improv jam with the — no experience necessary! Hope to see you there!

10/18/2024

Get down to the Uptown tonight for Friday Night Improv with shows from our Level 4 class (Faafo) / Deep Dish / Bus Stop Robot. We’re buzzing with post-festival energy, it’s gonna be lit!
8 PM
Doors & Bar @ 7:30
$8 online presale / $10 @ door
UptownUtica.org

10/17/2024

Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun-filled drop-in improv class tonight at 7 PM at the Uptown Theatre! No experience or sign-up needed—just bring your sense of humor and a willingness to play! Don’t miss out on a night of spontaneity and laughter. See you there!

10/14/2024

SATURDAY OCT 19 | Doors at 7 | Music at 8 | Tickets at uptownutica.org
Home or Hell is a pop-punk trio from Central New York, bringing you a healthy dose of original songs about life, love, and proper showering practices.
Quantifier is a burgeoning post-progressive metal powerhouse from upstate New York, showcasing its technical prowess in resonating with the region’s vibrant post, sludge, doom, and progressive metal scenes.
Life Is A Party is a slacker punk duo from Utica NY— and we are excited to welcome them back to the Uptown!