Plagued with too much to do this weekend, a stage theme was opted for. The weather is going to be windy, rainy and the temperature will be dropping daily, albeit it isn’t a significant drop. It’ll be a great weekend to check out some indoor activities, and I hope you do.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Probably admired as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous Sherlock Holmes story, the death-heavy mystery featuring a menacing dog is retold through a comedic filter.
Thursday, May 12 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 | 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 15 | 2 p.m.
Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, May 12 – Sunday, May 29
Cost: $30-$50/adult, $30-$48/senior matinee, $30-$38/ages 40 & under, $18/ages 12 & under | Buy Online | 433-3275
The Complete History of America (Abridged)
The comedy of historically not-so-accurate sketches and games continues in B’ville and closes next weekend.
Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 | 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 15 | 3 p.m.
Where: Baldwinsville Theatre Guild, 64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville
When: Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 21
Cost: $15/person, $12/senior matinee | Buy Online | 877-8465
CATS
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats will be performed though the Syracuse Children’s Theatre.
Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 15 | 2 p.m.
Where: Syracuse Children’s Theatre, 700 West Manlius St., Syracuse
When: Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 21
Cost: $18.50/adult, $16.50/senior or student, $10/ages 3 -12 | Buy Online | 432-5437
A Flea in Her Ear
It’s closing weekend for Syracuse University Drama Department presents George Feydeau’s slapstick comedy about a blown-out-of-proportion misunderstanding.
Thursday, May 12 | 8 p.m.
Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 | 2 p.m.
Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, May 12 – Saturday, May 14
Cost: $19/adult, $17/senior or student | Buy Online | 433-3275
Macbeth
The tragic Shakespearean play about politics and the psychological affects of greed will aim to please. Dan Rowlands directs the playhouse’s adaptation.
Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 | 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 15 | 2 p.m.
Where: The Central New York Playhouse in Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse
When: Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 21
Cost: $17/Thurs. & Sun., $20/Fri. & Sat. | Buy Online | 885-8960
Open Hand Happenings
The 39 StepsThe Alfred Hitchcock movie and John Buchan novel-adapted play incorporates a murder mystery, hi-jinks comedy and fun for the whole family.
Friday, May 13 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 15 | 2 p.m.
Where: Open Hand Theater, 518 Prospect Ave., Syracuse
When: Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15
Cost: $20/adult, $15/child | Buy Online | 476-0466
The Puppet People bring the Baum classic tale to life in puppet form.
Where: Open Hand Theater, 518 Prospect Ave., Syracuse
When: Saturday, May 14 | 11 a.m.
Cost: $10/adult, $6/child | Buy Online | 476-0466
Salt City Collect-A-Con
A full day of comics, games and activities: Archery Tag, Smash Brothers tournament, meet-and-greet, nerd trivia, lightsaber duels, cosplay contest and more!
Where: F-Shed, CNY Regional Market, 2100 Park St., Syracuse
When: Sunday, May 15 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $8/general admission, $11/VIP, $20/VIP plus T-shirt (S-XL), $23/VIP puls T-Shirt (2XL-4XL) | Buy Online | 463-9240
Sesame Street Live: Let’s Dance
Join the fun with your favorite monsters in this interactive show.
Saturday, May 14 | 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 15 | 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Where: The Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Slaina St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, May 14 – Sunday, May 15
Cost: $17, $20, $30 | Buy Online | 475-7979
Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays
Rarely Done Productions show on nine one-act plays, which was originally featured off-Broadway in 2011, closes this weekend.
Where: CNY Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse
When: Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 14 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $20 | Buy Online | 546-3224
Strathmore Speaker Series
This installment entitled “Reclaiming Our Past: Hotel Syracuse” features developer Tom Riley and muralist Katrina Spilio.
Where: The Firebarn, Onondaga Park, 500 Summit Ave., Syracuse
When: Thursday, May 12 | 7 p.m.
Cost: Free | More Info
Editor’s Picks:
When it comes to country music, I’m awfully particular. I dislike the genre more often than not. However, when it’s done right — energetic, honest and raw — I love it. These two singer-songwriters and storytellers embody that country appeal with Americana, folk and bluegrass ingredients.
Eilen Jewell
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Saturday, May 14 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $28/general, $22/senior, $15/student, Free/military, vets and ages under 18 | Buy Online | (607) 479-4900
Robbie Fulks
Robbie FulksWhere: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson
When: Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $20/advance, $22/day of | Buy Online | 655-9193
Chiefs of Spring
All baseball games are played at NBT Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Dr, Syracuse. Box office phone: 474-7833.
Dollar Thursday / Lumberjack Night
Don your flannel and bring out your inner lumberjack. (It’s OK.)
Opponent: Indianapolis Indians
When: Thursday, May 12 | 6:35 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy Online
Weekend at the Fairgrounds
The Fairgrounds is located at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse.
Bring in Spring Horse Show with Bridle Path Manor
Friday, May 13 | 9 a.m.
Saturday, May 14 | 8 a.m.
Sunday , May 15| 8 a.m.
Where: Toyota Coliseum
When: Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15
Cost: Free | 727-5391
Susan G. Komen CNY Race for the Cure
Celebrate life, run a 5K and help raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
Where: Orange Parking Lot
When: Sunday, May 15 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $35/5K, $20/1-mile walk, $12/ages 12 and under, $10/baby, $50/sleep in for the cure | More Info | 472-6162
Weather Forecast
(Subject to change, of course.)
THURSDAY
Temperature: 83 degrees / 61 degrees
Conditions: Warm.
FRIDAY
Temperature: 70 degrees / 50 degrees
Conditions: Wet.
SATURDAY
Temperature: 66 degrees / 37 degrees
Conditions: Breezy.
SUNDAY
Temperature: 50 degrees / 37 degrees
Conditions: One big mess.
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