January 17-23, 2020
Check out the upcoming Downtown Syracuse events below or visit the Downtown Syracuse Online Calendar to view all events
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CrunchSyracuse Crunch Home Games
at the Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial
515 Montgomery Street ( map)
Friday, January 17, 7:00 pm
Monday, January 20, 1:00 pm

Watch the Syracuse Crunch in professional hockey action! The Crunch take on the Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday night, and the Utica Comets on Monday for a special matinee game. 

Deal Alert! As part of the afternoon game, the Crunch are offering $7 tickets for all students (with ID) and children 12 and under. 

CrunchWin a Trip to Tampa, Florida!
Courtesy of the Syracuse Crunch

Prize Alert: Win a trip to Tampa to see former Crunch standouts play with the Tampa Lighting, courtesy of the Syracuse Crunch! 

One lucky winner and a guest will receive airfare for two, a hotel room in Tampa for two nights and two tickets to a Lightning home game to see former Crunch players like Tyler Johnson, Yanni Gourde and Nikita Kucherov!

BoardGameBoard Game Workshop
at Commonspace Work
201 E. Jefferson Street, 2nd floor ( map)
Saturday, January 18, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Design and build your very own tabletop game in this family-friendly workshop! The workshop includes all materials and a brief lesson on how you can get your game published! Then, bring your game home and play it with family and friends.

Stop by before or after the workshop to test a game you've already designed, or play-test a game that hasn't gone to market yet! Stop by anytime between noon and 4:00 pm.

Cost: Free
MOSTSensory Friendly Time
at the MOST
500 S. Franklin Street ( map)
Saturday, January 18, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

During Sensory Friendly Time, the Museum of Science and Technology turns down the noise, turns off flashing lights, shuts off air compressors, and turns on the house lights so people living with sensory processing challenges can enjoy The MOST and sensory friendly activities. 

Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members
ShatnerAn Evening with William Shatner - Screening The Wrath of Khan
at the Oncenter Civic Center
421 Montgomery Street ( map)
Saturday, January 18, 7:30 pm

Don't miss an unforgettable evening with William Shatner, live on stage! Audiences will enjoy a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen, followed by a live conversation with "Captain James T. Kirk." William Shatner will be sharing stories from his career spanning over 50 years as an award-winning actor, producer, director and writer. Fans will even have a chance to ask Mr. Shatner their own questions!

CivicCenterGirls Night - The Musical
at the Oncenter Civic Center
421 Montgomery Street ( map)
Saturday, January 18, 7:30 pm

This touching and hilarious 'Tell it like it is" musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of five female friends as they re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious karaoke night out! Sing and dance to the popular hits of the 80s and 90s, featuring songs including Lady Marmalade, It's Raining Men, Man I Feel Like A Woman, I Will Survive and We Are Family.

Cost: $45
*Limited tickets remaining
SwingCharleston Swing Dance Lessons
at the McCarthy Building, basement
217 S. Salina Street ( map)
Sunday, January 19, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Are you looking to learn more Charleston? Join Syracuse Swing Connection for a private group lesson this Sunday. Enter through the Wildflowers Armory storefront and go through the door near the register. Drop-ins are welcome!
 
Cost: $5 for the lesson
SymphoriaSymphoria: Our Favorite Things
at St. Paul's Syracuse
310 Montgomery Street ( map)
Sunday, January 19, 3:00 pm

Which six pieces of music does Symphoria's orchestra prefer to play? Attend this Sunday's concert to hear the songs the musicians enjoy playing. After polling all players in the orchestra and sifting through dozens of recommendations, the six pieces that will be played represent an eclectic mix from four countries, spanning three centuries!

Cost: $28-$33, $5 for students, 18 and under free
VoiceOverGetting Paid to Talk: Intro to Professional Voice Overs
at Commonspace Work
201 E. Jefferson Street, 2nd floor ( map)
Monday, January 20, 7:00 pm

Whether you've been told you have a great voice or perhaps you're eager to start down an exciting road with developing possibilities, this workshop is a great first step for anyone interested in learning about the growing field of voice over. Attendees will learn more about the field, and will be given the opportunity to record and submit a voice sample for personalized feedback. This seminar is a fun, realistic first step for anyone interested in voice over. 

Cost: $20
MetroMetro 42-Day Challenge
at Metro Fitness
205 S. Salina Street ( map)
Starts Monday, January 20

The Metro42 Challenge is a six-week body transformation program that educates participants on proper nutrition and exercise. This lifestyle approach to weightloss is all done at a pace that feels simple and easy. Lose inches and learn habits to continue losing or maintaining weight for the long-term. 

Cost: Starting at $449
SKYYogaVinyasa Flow Yoga Series
at SKY Armory
351 S. Clinton Street ( map)
Tuesday, January 21, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join Syracuse Yoga every Wednesday through mid-February for a one-hour Vinyasa Flow yoga class. Syracuse Yoga will provide all the props - Just bring your yoga mat and a wattle bottle. 

Then, stay after class for a glass of wine, conversation and dinner or snacks from Epicuse! 

Cost: Free for Syracuse Yoga members; $18 for non-members
at Commonspace Work
201 E. Jefferson Street, 2nd floor ( map)
Starting Thursday, January 23, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join CommonSpace for a free weekly lunchtime book club, starting next Thursday! January's book is Ohio - A Novel by Stephen Markley.

Cost: Free and open to the public
PopDiningPop-Up Dining
at SKY Armory
351 S. Clinton Street ( map)
Thursday, January 23, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Every month, SKY Armory hosts a fresh, locally-sourced five course menu paired with an exquisite wine brand. This month, enjoy an elegant evening featuring wines from the acclaimed Lodi region in California! Dinner starts at 6:30 pm, but guests are invited to enjoy pre-event cocktails, starting at 5:30 pm. 

Cost: $45
LiveMusicLive Music & Entertainment

McArdell & Westers
Friday, January 17, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
at Talking Cursive Brewing Company (map)
Facebook.com or 315-907-6060
Cost: Free admission

Open Mic with Nick Fields
Tuesday, January 21, 8:00 pm
at Maxwells (map)
Facebook.com or 315-299-6633
Cost: Free admission

Jazz at the Cavalier - Scott Dennis & Friends
Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown ( map)
CNYJazz.org or 315-479-5299
Cost: Free admission

Musical Trivia (Family-Friendly)
Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 pm
at the PressRoom Pub ( map)
Cost: Free 

Disco Night Karaoke
Thursday, January 23, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
at Talking Cursive Brewing Company (map)
Facebook.com or 315-907-6060
Cost: Free admission
Deal
 

$6 Lunch Special
at Epicuse ( map)
Enjoy a featured sandwich and housemade chips for $6. The featured sandwich changes daily. Follow Epicuse on Facebook to see the featured daily special. 

20% Off Hair Care For Downtown Employees
at Marisa's Fortress of Beauty ( map), with Ashley Rewakowski
Downtown employees can enjoy 20% off any service when they book with Ashley Rewakowski at Marisa's Fortress of Beauty. Ashley is one of the few Davines stylists in downtown offering sulfate-free sustainable hair care products!

UpcomingEvents
Vision Board Experience
Saturday, January 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
at The Gifford Foundation ( map)
EventBrite.com  Cost: $20.21

Farm to Fork 101 Takeover
Monday, January 27, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
at Kasai Ramen ( map)
Farm-to-Fork-101.com  Cost: $60

Bourbon Flight Night
Thursday, January 30, 7:00 pm
at The Evergreen ( map)

Downtown Dining Weeks
February 17 - March 1
Stay tuned for participating restaurants and menus! Look for those at DowntownSyracuse.com early next month

Syracuse Winterfest
February 13-23
Stay tuned for a full list of events!

Upcoming Events at the Landmark Theatre ( map )
Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue: February 8 & 9
Gabriel Iglesias - Beyond the Fluffy Tour: February 13

Upcoming Events at The Oncenter ( map)
CenterState CEO Economic Forecast Breakfast: January 22 SOLD OUT
Dinosaur World Live!: January 28
That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody: February 22 & 23
Harlem Globetrotters: February 23
Sex N' The City - A (Super Unauthorized) Musical Parody: February 29
PMAPMA Foods Now Open
Located inside the Atrium Building ( map)

PMA Foods offers multiple varieties of dairy-free, vegan cheese and meat alternatives made right here in Syracuse! Stop by for PMA's acclaimed vegan mac 'n cheez with gluten-free pasta for lunch, or grab a container of vegan feta cheese or tofu to-go. 

ParkingOvernight Parking Reminder
No on-street parking between midnight and 7:00 am

As the snow continues to pile up this winter, it's important to remember that on-street parking is not allowed throughout the Central Business District between midnight and 7:00 am. During the winter months, this allows snow plows to effectively clear the streets and parking spaces. 

There are a number of parking garages that allow overnight parking (for a fee), and there is a no-fee option for downtown residents. Residents should email [email protected] for more information about the overnight lot. Residents may also request to join the  Downtown Syracuse Residents Facebook group

Annual NonProfit Awards
Nomination Deadline: January 24

Do you know an outstanding nonprofit organization or leader in the Downtown community? The Central New York Business Journal and BizEventz want to hear from you! The organizations are currently accepting nominations for its annual NonProfit Awards. The event highlights the achievements of honorees in the following categories:

Board Development
Board Leadership
Career Achievement
Collaboration Award
Corporate Community Support Award
Executive of the Year
Impact Award
Outstanding Fundraising Effort
Rising Star Award
Volunteer of the Year

Descriptions for each category can be found here. Nominations will be accepted through next Friday, January 24.