The New York primaries are over, and there are some mixed feelings around Syracuse and the outlying regions. It’s OK. No matter whose side you’re on, you can all agree that having fun is, well, fun.
Here are 10 events to help get you through the weekend, to help turn that frown upside down and to look on the bright side of life.
The Christians
Lucas Hnath’s drama, which tackles believes and acceptance, closes this weekend at Syracuse Stage.
Thursday, April 21 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 22 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 | 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 24 | 2 p.m.
Where: Syracuse Stage, 820, E.Genesee St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, April 21 – Sunday, April 24
Cost: $30, $46, $50/adults; $38/age 40 and under, $18/ages 18 and under | Buy Online | 443-3275
Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez
Blues rocker noted for her beehive bouffant rips some riffs this weekend at the biggest little odeon.
Where: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson
When: Saturday, April 23 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $24/advance, $26/day of | Buy Online | 655-9193
David Lindley
The veteran multi-instrumentalist and folk musician explores and incorporates worldly influences into his eclectic performances.
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Saturday, April 23 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $28/adult, $22/senior, $15/student, Free/military, vets and children under 18 | Buy Online | (877) 749-ARTS
Earth Day Celebration
Come celebrate Earth Day with crafts, nature walks, animal demonstrations and a live performance of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.
Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus
When: Saturday, April 23 | 1 p.m.
Cost: Free | 673-1250
Jazz on Tap
Find your Sunday Funday with a little jazz from CNY Jazz Orchestra, featuring Joe Carello, Jimmy Johns and Darryl Pugh, at Skaneateles’ newest tap house.
Where: Finger Lakes on Tap, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles
When: Sunday, April 24 | 4 – 10 p.m.
Cost: Free | 685-9600
Cathedral Square Organ Crawl
Three musicians, Glenn Kime, James Potts and Will Headlee, perform organ-focused pieces at three Downtown churches: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, St. Paul’s Episcopal Churchand Park Central Presbyterian. A local history and world music lesson all in one.
Where: Columbus Circle, Syracuse
When: Sunday, April 24 | 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 | Buy Online | 200-1560
Paul Mecurio
Comedian, actor, writer, podcast host and overall good guy was the first comedian at APT, and he returns 10 years latter. Tom Anzalone opens.
Where: Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn
When: Saturday, April 23 | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 | Buy Online | 253-6669
The Sunshine Boys
The Playhouse takes on the Neil Simon comedy about two squabbling vaudevillians. This show ends this weekend, and it’s a great comedy you don’t want to miss.
Thursday, April 21 | 8 p.m.
Friday, April 8 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 9 | 8 p.m.
Where: The Central New York Playhouse in Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse
When: Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23
Cost: $17/Thursday, $20/Friday & Saturday | Buy Online | 885-8960
Syracuse Fashion Week
Syracuse Fashion Week Kicked off Wednesday, and events will continue until Sunday.
It’s A Mod, Mod World
Where: The Tech Garden, 235 Harrison St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, April 21 | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30/person (includes food), $200/VIP tables for 4 | Buy Online
Fashion Week Gala
Where: The Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse
When: Friday, April 22| 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25/standing room only, $50/general admission (includes food), $300/VIP tables for 4 | Buy Online
The Underground Show
Where: Marisa’s Fortress of Beauty, 220 Walton St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, April 23 | Two shows: 6 p.m. & 10 p.m.
Cost: $40/person (includes food) | Buy Online
Runway Reclamation
Where: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Upstairs, 246 W. Willow St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, April 21 | 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 (includes food) | Buy Online
Symphoria
The musical phoenix that is Symphoria continues its season with two shows.
Symphonic Safari
Accompanied by live drawings by cartoonist Joe Wos.
Where: Inspiration Hall, 709 James St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, April 23 | 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $15/adult, $10/senior, $5/student, Free/under 18| Buy Online | 299-5598
Brahms Requiem
Liverpool High School Chorus opens the Lawrence Loh-conducted evening featuring Brahms and Mahler. Program features soprano Bridget Moriarty, baritone Timothy LeFebvre, and Syracuse Oratorio Society Director John Warren.
Where: Crouse-Hinds Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, April 23 | 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $51, $65, $80 | Buy Online | 299-5598
Editor’s Pick: Woods
The Brooklyn-based experimental folk-indie band aims to please with their versatility.
Where: The Haunt, 702 Willow Ave., Ithaca
When: Thursday, April 21 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $12 | Buy Online | (607) 275-3447
Chiefs of Spring
All baseball games are played at NBT Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Dr, Syracuse. Box office phone: 474-7833.
Dollar Thursday & College Night
Opponent: Lehigh Valley
When: Thursday, April 21 | 1:05 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy Online
Fleece Hat Giveaway & Fireworks
Opponent: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
When: Thursday, April 21 | 1:05 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy Online
Fleece Gloves Giveaway
Opponent: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
When: Thursday, April 21 | 1:05 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy Online
Family Sunday
Opponent: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
When: Sunday, April 24 | 1:05 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy Online
Weekend at the Fairgrounds
The Fairgrounds is located at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse.
Spring Country Folk Art Craft Show
Friday, April 22 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 24 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Horticulture Building
When: Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
Cost: $6/adult, Free/ages 12 and under | More Info | (248) 634-4151
Where: Toyota Coliseum
When: Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
Cost: Free | More Info | 436-1933
Weather Forecast
(Subject to change, of course.)
THURSDAY
Temperature: 75 degrees / 55 degrees
Conditions: Rain; however, you shouldn’t dissolve.
FRIDAY
Temperature: 70 degrees / 40 degrees
Conditions: Straight up grey clouds.
SATURDAY
Temperature: 53 degrees / 38 degrees
Conditions: Sunny!
SUNDAY
Temperature: 60 degrees / 38 degrees
Conditions: Rain for the weekend or beginning of the week.
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