Big Uppa Sky is a creative hub where people gather to explore ideas, learn new skills, build projects, and share them with the community.
Start with aRound About sessions, music jams, and creative gatherings — then take your ideas further through workshops, projects, productions, and shows.
What Happens at BUS
Choose your route — explore sessions, try new skills, create projects, or share your work with the community.
aRound About Sessions
Explore art, music, and performance through playful rotating activities designed for curiosity and discovery.
Workshops
Short guided sessions to explore creative skills and turn ideas into something real — from songwriting and recording to storytelling and visual design.
Shows & Productions
Live shows, online events, game nights, performances, and collaborative productions.
Choose your ride and buy a ticket — drop in, take a workshop, or grab a pass.
Come once or ride along — it’s up to you.
Feature Focus
Now Happening at the Rochy Community Room (RCR)
Join us for:
- aRound About creative sessions
- Jamprov Interactive Shows
- Intro to D&D spectator sessions
- Weekly Refresh Gatherings
- Workshops and pop-up events
Located in the Rochester Borough Building, 350 Adams St, Rochester, PA 15074
Upcoming BUS events at the Rochy Community Room (RCR):
BUS Open House
Hop in, explore the space, meet the community, and see where creativity begins at BUS.
Saturday 5/2 • 10 AM to 9 PM • Tours and Sessions 10 AM – noon & 6 – 9 PM
A rotating creative gathering exploring the arts through playful prompts, activities, and shared creativity.
Starting with Music 4/13 • Art 4/20 • Performance 4/27 • 6:30 PM
Wellness Refreshment
A relaxed, café-style wellness experience where you choose what you need—movement, creativity, connection, or calm—and leave refreshed.
Tuesdays starting 4/14 • 6:30 PM
A live interactive show blending a house band, theater improv, and audience-driven moments.
Open Sessions (Month 1)
Wednesdays starting 4/15 • 6:30 PM
Watch the adventure unfold and help shape the story as players explore a live tabletop world.
Thursday 4/16 • 6:30 PM
Stops coming soon to BUS:
Try It – Songwriting for Everyone • Film Production 101 • BUS Game Show
How the BUS Works
Big Uppa Sky is designed as a creative journey. Whether you’re just starting or ready to lead, there’s a place for you on the BUS.
BUS Studio HQ
Where ideas are developed, projects are created, and content is produced
BUS Stations & Community Hubs
Partner spaces, community rooms, schools, and theaters where creativity gathers
The BUS Bus
Our mobile creative lab bringing hands-on workshops and pop-up events directly into the community
Partnerships & Custom Experiences
We partner with schools, libraries, and organizations to bring creative experiences into the community.
We offer:
• Residency programs
• After-school labs
• Mobile sessions
• Multi-week media projects
• Custom programming
• Grant-supported initiatives
• Creative consulting
Custom programs from $500–$2,500
(Pricing depends on length, goals, and partnership scope.)
“My mom believed in endless possibilities — and she made sure we did too. Big Uppa Sky is built on that belief… Big Uppa Ma”
John J Dessler – Founder
866-BIG-UPPA (866-244-8772)