Looking for something to do this weekend in Central New York to end your February on a high note? Here is a list of top 10 picks of activities to look into for this weekend. They’re in alphabetical order, to show that I don’t play favorites. For bonuses: The weather, bigger sporting events and snow-related activities have been kept; although, this weekend appears to be on the warmer side.
Basquait
The star-filled biopic of the New York graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquait will be playing at ArtRage this weekend.
Where: ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Feb. 27 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Cowboy Junkies
The Canadian genre-spanning indie band with a 20-plus-year career stops by Homer. Professional Victims will open.
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Friday, Feb. 26 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $38/adults; $33/seniors; $28/students; Free/military, vets, 18 and younger | Buy Online | (607) 749-4900
Don Quixote
The marionette play, an adaptation written by founder Geoffrey Navias, takes on the classic story through a different perspective.
Friday, Feb. 26| 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28 | 7:30 p.m.
Where: Open Hand Theater, 518 Prospect Ave., Syracuse
When: Friday, Feb. 26 – Sunday, March 6
Cost: $20/adult, $15/child | Buy Online | 476-0466
Jay Phillips
The stand-up comedian-actor headlines an evening of laughs. Dan Fisher opens.
Where: Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Feb. 27 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $15 | Buy Online | 253-6669
Joan Baez
The legendary folk songstress strums her way in to CNY, ending the weekend on many high notes.
Where: State Theatre of Ithaca, 107 W. State St., Ithaca
When: Sunday, Feb. 28 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $45, $55 | Buy Online | (607) 277-8283
Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb
The singer-songwriters and guitar virtuosos will be celebrating the release of their latest album, One to One, at this special event.
Where: Pensabene’s Casa Grande, 135 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
When: Thursday, Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 | Buy Online | 466-0312
The Threepenny Opera
The satirical production follows Mack the Knife, his exploits and streak of bad luck through Victorian London.
Thursday, Feb. 25 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27 | 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28 | 2 p.m.
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Thursday, Feb. 25 – Sunday, March 6
Cost: $12/adults; $10/seniors; $5/students; Free/military, vets, 18 & under | Buy Online | (607) 749-4900
To Kill a Mockingbird
The late Harper Lee’s classic comes to life on-stage, tackling societal issues and injustice in Alabama during the 1930s.
Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, Feb. 25 – Saturday, March 26
Cost: $18-$50 | Buy Online | 443-3275
Tuelo & Her Cousins
The South African-born frontwoman and her Manhattan-based band blends American roots and blues with international flavor.
Where: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson
When: Friday, Feb. 26 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $20 | Buy Online | 655-9193
“The Way I See It”
The exhibit by Syracuse City School District students is a collaboration between the museum and Syracuse University Photography and Literacy Project, highlighting captured moments that illustrate how they see the world, their world.
Thursday, Feb. 25 | Noon – 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 26 | Noon – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28 | Noon – 5 p.m.
Where: Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse
When: Open daily
Cost: $8/adults; $6/seniors; Free/members, military, 12 and under | 474-6064
Editor’s Pick:
Maggie Smith. That’s all that has to be said. I checked out the movie this past Monday, and it’s a charming one which tells a semi-true story of a woman, yes, in a van.
Friday, Feb. 26 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27 | 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28 | 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Manlius Art Cinema, 135 E. Seneca St., Manlius
When: Friday, Feb. 26 – Sun. Feb. 28 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $9.75/adults; $8.50/seniors, students, military & children; $8.50/matinees | 682-9817
Wild World of Sports
The Crunch seeks to defeat the Senators.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Friday, Feb. 26 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444
The Crunch aims to melt the Icecaps.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Feb. 27 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444
Cuse takes on North Carolina State.
Where: Carrier Dome, Syracuse University, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Feb. 27 | 2 p.m.
Cost: $45 | Buy Online | 1-888-DOME-TIX
The Silver Knights host Cedar Rapids Rampage.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Sunday, Feb. 28| 4 p.m.
Cost: $17.50 (adult), $14.50 (youth) | 303-7261
Cross-Country and Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing only. Bring your own snowshoes, but rentals are available.
Snowshoes: $5
Where: 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus
When: Open daily
Cost: Free admission | 673-1350
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your own snowshoes or skis. Snowshoe rentals available.
Snowshoes: $5/hour
Weekend guided snowshoeing (Saturday and Sunday) | 2 p.m.
Moonlight snowshoeing Thursdays – Sundays | 9 p.m.
Where: 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville
When: Open daily | Weekend Guided Tours (preregistration required)
Cost: $4/admission | 683-2519
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your own snowshoes or skis. Snowshoe and ski rentals available.
Snowshoes: $10/adults, $5/children (15 and under)
Ski Day Pass: $10/adults. $5/children (15 and under) | Individual items (poles, skis, boots): $7
Ski Season Pass: $25/adults. $15/children (15 and under)
Weekend moonlight skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.
Where: 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius
Cost: $3/day, $20/annual vehicle admission | 683-5550
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. No rentals, bring your own skis.
Where: 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton
Cost: Free admission | 676-7366
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing: Shoreline Walking Trail, the Long Branch Park loop or on the West Shore Trail. No rentals, bring your own skis.
Where: 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool
Cost: Free admission | 453-6712
Weekend at the Fairgrounds
The Fairgrounds is located at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse.
Where: Exhibit Center, Center of Progress Building, Horticulture Building, Science & Industry Building, International Building and Art & Home Center
When: Thursday, Feb. 25 – Sunday, Feb. 27 | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $5/adults, Free/18 and younger | Website
Weather Forecast
(Subject to change, of course.)
THURSDAY
Temperature: 49 degrees / 20 degrees
Conditions: It’s near 50, but there is a chance of snow. Hey, anything can happen.
FRIDAY
Temperature: 27 degrees / 18 degrees
Conditions: Hey, 27 degrees ain’t the same as 7 degrees.
SATURDAY
Temperature: 36 degrees / 30 degrees
Conditions: This is going to be a great weekend to end February.
SUNDAY
Temperature: 50 degrees / 45 degrees
Conditions: Shorts weather.