There is a lot going on this in and around Syracuse and Central New York so I had to painfully narrow the list down to a minuscule number.

It’s OK. We’ll be fine. There is just too much to do.

There are a lot of stage productions going on this weekend, and there are only a few listed. For the fashion-inspired, literary curious, musically excitable, comedy enthusiastic and just a local or selfless community members: All I have to say is, have fun!

Anne Lamott

Best selling author of Bird by Bird and political activist will be featured in Auburn through Auburn Public Theater.

Where: Auburn Senior High School, 250 Lake Ave., Auburn 
When: Friday, April 8 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $50 | Buy Online | 253-6669

The Christians

Next installment to hit Syracuse Stage is Lucas Hnath’s drama, which tackles believes and acceptance.

Where: Syracuse Stage, 820, E.Genesee St., Syracuse
When: Friday, April 1 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $30, $46, $50/adults; $38/age 40 and under, $18/ages 18 and under | Buy Online | 443-3275

Fashion Fanatics

Vintage Pop-Up

Enjoy art through a “fashionable” lens. Take a tour of art, which is paired with mid-20th Century fashions.

Where: Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, April 7 | 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free with museum admission | 474-6064

Always in Style

Part-fashion show, part-music and part-musical cabaret: See and learn what has been so great about trends of the last 90 years. Proceeds benefit Cortland County Historical Society.

Friday, April 8 | 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 10 | 2 p.m.

Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Friday April 8 & Sunday, April 10
Cost: $10 | Buy Online | (607) 756-6071

Carlos Santana

It’s Carlos Santana. What else needs to be said?

Where: Event Center at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Thruway Exit 33, Verona
When: Thur, April 10 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $56, $61, $66, $202/room & show | Buy Online | (800) 771-7711

St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser

Join hundreds (and hundreds) of people as you (maybe? yes?) and others get rid of those head follicles for a great cause: funding children’s cancer research.

Where: Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub, 301 W. Fayette St., Syracuse
When: Sunday, April 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Donations are welcomed and appreciated

My Fair Lady

The Lerner and Loewe classic musical exudes elegance in this installment of the Syracuse Opera series.

Friday, April 8 | 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 10 | 2 p.m.

Where: Crouse-Hinds Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Friday, April 8 & Sunday, April 10
Cost: $26, $46, $106, $136, $206 | Buy Online | 476-7372

The Phantom of the Opera

Famous Artists presents the timeless musical and love story, featuring a tweaked story line and a new chandelier.

Thursday, April 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 8 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 9 | 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 10 | 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, April 7 – Sunday, April 17
Cost: $35, $40, $55, $60, $75, $85, $125 | Buy Online | 475-7979

ALSO: Masquerade Gala

Price includes private event at SKY Armory, orchestra seating for the performance and a chance to meet cast members after the show.

Where: SKY Armory, 351 S. Clinton St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, April 9 | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 8 p.m. (show)
Cost: $225 | Buy Online | 475-7979

Steve Martin & Martin Short

The evening of comedy features the two amigos and music with The Steep Canyon Rangers.

Where: Event Center at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Thruway Exit 33, Verona
When: Sunday, April 10 | 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $39, $44, $49, $143/room & show | Buy Online | (800) 771-7711

The Sunshine Boys

The Playhouse takes on the Neil Simon comedy about two squabbling vaudevillians.

Friday, April 8 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 9 | 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 10 | 2 p.m.

Where: The Central New York Playhouse in Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse
When: Friday, April 8 – Saturday, April 23
Cost: $10/advance, $12/door | Buy Online | 885-8960

Winter Farmer’s Market

The last installment of the winter market of the 2015-16 season will be taking place at the Marcellus nature center.

Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus
When: Saturday, April 9 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free | 673-1350

Editor’s Pick: The Cat and the Canary

If you’re going to go to see a film, the experience should be a bold one. The classic 1927 silent film will be shown along with organ accompaniment by Avery Tunningley, plus the Charlie Chaplin short Pay Day (1922).

Where: Rome Capitol Theater, 220 W. Dominick St., Rome
When: Saturday, April 9 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $7/adults, $6/Capitol friends, $2.50/ages 12 and under | Buy Online | 337-6453

Wild World of Sports

Syracuse Crunch

The Crunch perform an icy exorcism on the Albany Devils.

Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Friday, April 8 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444

Syracuse Crunch

The Crunch take on the Toronto Marlies.

Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, April 9 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444

Weekend at the Fairgrounds

The Fairgrounds is located at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse.

New York Spring Dairy Carousel

Animals from all over the U.S. and Canaday will be showcased.

Where: Toyota Coliseum and Tractor Supply Company Exhibit Center (Dairy Cattle Building)
When: Friday, April 8 – Monday, April 11 | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (daily)
Cost: Free | More Info | (607) 273-7591

Family Times Summer Fun and Camp Fair

Find out all that is fun — camps, programs, workshops and more — and good for the kids this summer.

Where: Horticulture Building
When: Saturday, April 9 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Free | More Info | 472-4669

Natur-Tyme Health Fair

Annual health fair features speakers, more than 100 vendors, workshops and more.

Where: Art & Home Center
When: Sunday, April 3 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $7/advance, $10/door | More Info | 488-6300

Collectorfest

Largest one-day sports memorabilia show in the state.

Where: Science & Industry Building
When: Sunday, April 3 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $4/adults, Free/10 and under | More Info | (607) 753-8580

Weather Forecast

(Subject to change, of course.)

THURSDAY

Temperature: 56 degrees / 35 degrees
Conditions: “And even if time ain’t really on my side…”

FRIDAY

Temperature: 39 degrees / 24 degrees
Conditions: “It’s one of those days for taking a walk outside…”

SATURDAY

Temperature: 33 degrees / 20 degrees
Conditions: “I’m blowing the day to take a walk in the sun…”

SUNDAY 

Temperature: 36 degrees / 30 degrees
Conditions: “…and fall on my face on somebody’s new-mown lawn.”

Psst. Hey, you. Would you like to receive this event listing in advance? It costs you nothing, and there are exclusive giveaways.

Sign up to our Inside/Out newsletter here: