Happy Memorial Day weekend, CNY!

Whatever you’re doing, whether you have the day off or you do not, take the time to remember those who have served our country. Check your local listings for parade times or cancellations. Not to rain on your parade, no pun intended, but there is a significant chance of rain scheduled for this weekend. Dress appropriately!

Here are some other events to take note of, too.

Sterling Stage Folkfest

The 12th Annual Folkfest features four days of easy going, relaxing music from local, regional and national acts. The festival kicks off Thursday at 4 p.m. and ends late Sunday evening.

Thursday | 4 p.m.
Friday | 2 p.m.
Saturday | 10 a.m.
Sunday | 11 a.m.

Where: Sterling Stage Kampitheater, 274 Kent Road, Sterling
When: Thursday, May 26 – Sunday, May 29
Cost: $70/festival pass advance, $85/festival pass, $40/day advance, $50/day, $40-$100/parking | Buy Online | (818) 212-9489

Plate & Sip: Enlighten Your Inner Foodie

LoFo presents and hosts and opportunity for you to play with your food and learn a thing or two about the meal, presentation and photography. Enjoying your meal, a complimentary glass of wine and dessert are also encouraged.

Where: Barnes Hiscock Mansion, 930 James St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, May 26 | 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 | Buy Online | 463-7965

Vince Morris

Ohio funnyman seen in various comedy specials and the late night circuit takes the stage for a four-evening stretch at the mall’s comedy club.

Thursday & Sunday | 7:30 p.m. | $10
Friday | 7:30 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. | $12
Saturday | 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. | $15

Where: Funny Bone Comedy Club, Destiny USA, Syracuse
When: Thursday, May 26 – Sunday, May 29
Cost: $10, $12, $15 | Buy Online | 423-8669

The BelleRegards

Toronto quartet stomps and strums their way for a fun, high-energy folk show. Rabbit in the Rye opens.

Where: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson
When: Friday, May 27 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $20/advance, $22/day-of | Buy Online | 655-9193

Too White/Too Ethnic

Local actress and singer Carleena Manzi takes to the cabaret stage, entertains and talks about her struggles as a mixed ethnicity actress.

Where: Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse
When: Friday, May 27 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $10/advance, $12/door | Buy Online | 885-8960

SRS Fest

The independent film company showcases three of its films:

She Kills, 1 p.m.
Night of Something Strange, 3 p.m.
Empire State of the Dead, 5 p.m.

Where: The Palace Theatre, 2384 James St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, May 21 – Sunday, May 22 | 11 a.m.
Cost: $5/movie, $10/all three movies | More Info | 463-9240

Middle Eastern Gala Show

Local belly dancers Hannah, Ionah and Tessa, along with award-winning headliner Ava Fleming, perform a one-of-a-kind show.

Where: Academic II Bldg., Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Tpke., Syracuse
When: Saturday, May 28 | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $8/online advance; $10/day-of; $5/students, seniors, ages 5-12; Free/OCC Students, ages under 5 | Buy Online

Cuse Comedy Showcase

Comics compete for cash and bragging rights. Tim Warner hosts. Justin Jackson headlines. Francisco Arce, Kyle Deloff, James Fedkiw, Chill Ms. Jackson, Michael LaMantia, Screech Munroe and Doreen Watson joke off.

Where: Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse
When: Saturday, May 21 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $10/advance, $12/door | Buy Online | 885-8960

Salt City Burlesque: Sci-Fi Spectacular

A science fiction-themed evening of performance art featuring Whiskey Tango Sideshow from Ithaca, Sirens & Stilettos from Rochester and CNY-based Queen Cleanheart, Madame Trixie and more.

Where: CNY Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, May 21 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $20/advance, $25/door | Buy Online

Craft Cocktail Battle – Round 1

Due to popular demand and because they can, the Ice Cream Social crew brings back the popular battle of the beverages in a battle of the sexes tournament.

Where: The York, 247 W. Fayette St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, May 28 | 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/advance, $15/door | Buy Online

Editor’s Pick: The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales

This brings back memories. The musical comedy is adapted for the stage from the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith is sure to entertain the likes of kids all ages and adults.

Friday | 7 p.m.
Saturday | 2 p.m.

Where: Gifford Family Theatre, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse
When: Friday, May 27 – Saturday, June 18
Cost: $15/adults, $10/children | Buy Online | 445-4200

Chiefs of Spring

All baseball games are played at NBT Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Dr, Syracuse. Box office phone: 474-7833.

Dollar Thursday / Zombie Knight

Zombies love baseball, too. Dress up for zombie appreciation night.

Opponent: Charlotte Knights
When: Thursday, May 26 | 6:35 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy Online

Weekend at the Fairgrounds

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

NYS Breeders Horse Show – Section 2

Where: Toyota Coliseum
When: Thursday, May 26 – Sunday, May 29| 8 a.m. daily
Cost: Free | More Info | 436-1933

Empire State Boer Goat Show

Where: Goat, Llama and Swine Barn
When: Saturday, May 28 – Sunday, May 29 | 9 a.m.
Cost: Free| More Info | (607) 937-3324

Memorial Day Watchfire

Where: Brown Parking Lot
When: Monday, May 30 | 8 p.m.
Cost: Free | More Info | 468-5898

Weather Forecast

(Subject to change, of course.)

THURSDAY

Temperature: 85 degrees / 61 degrees
Conditions: Humid and rain showers.

FRIDAY

Temperature: 87 degrees / 65 degrees
Conditions: More humid, more rain.

SATURDAY

Temperature: 90 degrees / 68 degrees
Conditions: A tad bit more humid and thunder storms.

SUNDAY 

Temperature: 86 degrees / 65 degrees
Conditions: Less humid, but more rain.

MONDAY 

Temperature: 81 degrees / 62 degrees
Conditions: Still humid, still raining.

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