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-UpEnjoy 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
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
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
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
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
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.”
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