![The Westcott Theater marquee on Sept. 23, 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Entertainment/2020/Concerts-Music/Covid-Music-Scene/20200923_092636-e1600979831839-768x513.jpg)
At a time when most acts can’t perform in-person shows, life for local musical artists is unpredictable.
![Still from the film "Coded Bias," directed by Shalini Kantayya.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Coded-Bias-768x512.jpg)
The normal routine for the SUHRFF has changed due to COVID-19, but the film festival is pushing through unprecedented times to bring a special event to the Syracuse students.
![Beach Bunny performs at Juice Jam 2020, a free virtual concert for Syracuse fans.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/bb3-e1600091582373-768x513.jpg)
Despite holding the annual SU fall concert virtually, students still attended the stream to see A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ari Lennox and Beach Bunny.
![Juice Jam 2020 Poster](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Entertainment/2020/Concerts-Music/JJ2020_POSTER_IGPOST-1280x1280-e1599771328861-768x512.jpg)
Online concerts are simply not the same as in-person shows, but there are a few reasons that JJ 2020 will still slap.
![Juice Jam 2020 Poster](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Entertainment/2020/Concerts-Music/JJ2020_POSTER_IGPOST-1280x1280-e1599771328861-768x512.jpg)
The annual fall campus music festival will stream on YouTube with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Ari Lennox and Beach Bunny.
![Syracuse Stage has yet to set a date for reopening.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/img_1038-640x480.jpg)
Check out this round-up of the local arts organizations for fall 2020.
![Smino](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Entertainment/2020/Concerts-Music/Smino/smino_headshot_3000-768x512.jpg)
Rapper Smino performed a virtual concert for SU students via YouTube that left much to be desired.
![King Princess virtual concert May 2, 2020](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/kingprincess_uu_may2-768x512.png)
The genderqueer pop icon shares her optimism during a six-song Zoom concert from Hawaii.
![A pair of headphones hangs over a laptop behind a keyboard.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/james-house-music-lead-figure-768x512.jpg)
How Troyce Pitones, Anthony Obas and Squilly are using extra time at home to hone their crafts
![Hairdresser and artist Tiffany Moore posing with some of the paintings she has created](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Hairdresserwithpictures-e1588079683822-768x513.jpg)
With her metro Detroit shop closed due to the pandemic, Tiffany Moore has transitioned from hairstylist to visual artist, using follicles for inspiration.