at Metro Fitness

Wednesday, May 25, 5:30 pm -7:00 pm

Metro Fitness is partnering with Vinomania to present a Sip 'n' Spin tomorrow evening, following the traditional workday. Participants can expect a guided spin class from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Metro Spin Studio. Then, after the workout, they'll enjoy delicious wine and conversation.

Cost: $10

at The Salt City Market's Community Room

Wednesday, May 25, 6:00 pm

Tomorrow, the Wellness Wednesday series with Thrive in Healing returns to The Salt City Market. Attendees can learn beginner-friendly yoga, meditation and breathwork practices during one hour of self-care. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat. Sanitized blankets and blocks will be provided. Wellness Wednesdays continue at The Salt City Market's Community Room through June 22. The events are open to all!

Cost: $10

at The Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center

Thursday, May 26, 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Tickets are still available for The Onondaga Historical Association's (OHA) Medal Award Presentation this Thursday. Jeff and Susan Bastable, The University Neighborhood Preservation Association, and Kyle Bass will be recognized with the highest honor that the OHA can bestow upon an individual or organization for preserving our heritage.

Cost: $50+

via YMCA Downtown Writers Center

Friday, May 27, 7:00 pm

This Friday, Deena Linett will speak virtually as part of the YMCA Downtown Writers Center's Author Reading Series. Linett is a retired Professor Emerita of English at Montclair State University. She has written essays, short fiction, poetry, and novels, which have been recognized in national contests.  

Cost: Free

at The MOST

Saturday, May 28, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Families and middle-school-aged students are invited to learn more about what it's like to be a Zoologist during the next Be the Scientist Series session. Zoologists work with animals of all shapes and sizes, from tiny insects to large mammals. They study what animals eat, how they live and interact with their habitats. The Be the Scientist series occurs on the last Saturday of every month, and provides middle school-aged students with opportunities to explore careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).

Cost: Free with Museum Admission

Trolls Live!

at The Landmark Theatre

Saturday, May 28, 10:00 am & 2:00 pm

Sunday, May 29, 10:00 am & 2:00 pm

This weekend, there are four opportunities to take a hair-raising journey as Trolls comes to life on stage at The Landmark Theatre! Guests can expect epic music, glitter, humor and happiness. Tickets start at $15. A VIP package option includes opportunities to meet and greet Poppy and Branch.

Cost: $15+

at Clinton Square

Saturday, May 28, 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

This Saturday, blues music will return to Clinton Square along with brews and delicious barbecue! Attendees will enjoy performances by the Devon Allman Project with special guests Luther Dickinson and G Love, Joe Louis Walker, The River Kittens and The Ripcords. In addition, there will be more than a dozen vendors providing various barbecue-inspired food throughout the festival, including Downtown favorites Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and The Ice Cream Stand.

To prepare for the festival, the following streets will close to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 27:

Starting at 6:30 am:

Starting at 12:00 pm:

All streets will re-open by late Sunday morning, May 29.

Cost: $30 Pre-Sale | Prices go up the day of

Begins at the James M. Hanley Federal Building Plaza

Saturday, May 28, 6:45 pm - 10:00 pm

This Saturday, Syracuse Bike Party turns one year old. It's celebrating its first anniversary with a memorable celebratory ride to coincide with National Bike Month. Prepare for a fun evening by bringing your bicycle, helmets, lights, music and "spring" energy! The traveling party meets at James M. Hanley Federal Building plaza at 6:45 pm. Rollout is scheduled for 7:00 pm. After the ride, cyclists will meet up at a Downtown restaurant/bar for food, drinks and fun.

Cost: Free

at Eleven Waters

Thursday, June 2, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Starting next Thursday, Eleven Waters is the place to be for a "Party on the Patio" weekly happy hour series. Attendees will enjoy live music from local musicians, $2 Oysters, $6 Steamed Clams, Bottomless Bubbly, and other drink specials. The series continues through September 29. Denn Bunger kicks things off on June 2. Visit Eleven Waters Facebook page for a complete music schedule.

Cost: Free to attend | Food & Beverage is additional

at Café Kubal (Salina)

Thursday, June 2, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Next week, Café Kubal and Right Mind Syracuse are partnering to host a Beaded Suncatcher Workshop. Attendees will watch as the instructor, Jade, demonstrates how to form a wire into a spiral or a custom design and transform it into a work of art. Attendees of all artistic and creative levels are invited to participate. All required materials will be provided. 

Cost: $30

via CenterState CEO

Thursday, June 2, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Are you part of a business or organization looking for funding or tax credit opportunities to help with upcoming projects? Daniel Kolinski, the Central New York Deputy Director of New York State Empire State Development (ESD) will provide an overview of $1 billion in economic and community development funding opportunities available in this year's consolidated funding application competition and through ESD grant and tax credit programs. Kolinski will also share details about grant funding initiatives found in the State budget, including Restore NY, New York Works Economic Development Fund, and new programs through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).

Cost: Free

The Everson Behind the Artist Film Series: Through A Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People

at The Everson Museum of Art

Thursday, June 2, 6:00 pm

The Everson Museum of Art's Behind the Artist Film Series continues next week with a screening of Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People by Thomas Allen Harris. The documentary explores the role of photography in shaping the identity, aspirations, and social emergence of Black and Brown Americans from slavery to the present day. The documentary explores the forgotten and hidden portions of American history through images that have been suppressed, forgotten and lost over time.

Cost: Free

at Clinton Square

Friday, June 3, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Saturday, June 4, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

After a two-year hiatus, the Taste of Syracuse returns to Clinton Square next week! The celebration stars scores of food vendors, who will set up in and around Clinton Square to dish out up $2 samples. With three stages, live music will be performed throughout the festival culminating with a performance from 90s rock alternative band, Everclear, on Saturday evening. Several Downtown restaurants will participate, including Baghdad Restaurant, Byblos, Cake Bar, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Erma's Island, Glazed & Confused, Mamma Hai, Miss Prissy's, Pita Dream, PressRoom Pub and SOULutions. 

Cost: Free to attend | Food and Beverage available for an additional cost

at Clinton Square

Saturday, June 4, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Keeping with tradition, Paige's Butterfly Run, one of the region's premier 5K races, will be held in conjunction with the Taste of Syracuse weekend. Hundreds of runners and walkers will help raise funds to support local pediatric cancer research. There's still time to register for the live event, and there's an option to sign up virtually. Proceeds support critical pediatric cancer research and patient programs at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. The annual event features a 5K race, a 3K fitness run/walk, a 5K centipede team division, and a caterpillar crawl designed for kids under five years old.

Cost: Varies

via YMCA Downtown Writers Center

Friday, June 3, 7:00 pm

Next Friday, attendees will hear from award-winning poets Dan Rosenberg and Donika Kelly during the YMCA Downtown Writers Center's Author Reading Series. Dan Rosenberg chairs the English department at Wells College.. His works include Bassinet, cadabra, and The Crushing Organ. Donika Kelly teaches creative writing at the University of Iowa, and her poems have been published in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Paris Review and Foglifter.

Cost: Free

at CNY Jazz Central

Friday, June 3, 8:00 pm

Saturday, June 4, 8:00 pm

Sunday, June 5, 2:00 pm

Thursday, June 9, 8:00 pm

Friday, June 10, 8:00 pm

Saturday, June 11, 8:00 pm

Next week, Rarely Done Productions and CNY Playhouse will present Godspell at CNY Jazz Central. The musical features an eccentric group of cast members who team up with Jesus to teach his lessons in a new age through parables, games and tomfoolery. There are six opportunities for audiences to see this beloved musical at CNY Jazz Central.

Cost: $20

via CenterState CEO

Thursday, June 9, 9:00 am

As childcare continues to be a challenge for parents and employers, CenterState CEO will host an information session about the financial assistance available to neighbors living in Onondaga County. Employers are encouraged to attend to learn how they can help their employees with the available childcare subsidies. During the webinar, attendees will hear from Sarah G. Merrick, Commissioner of the Onondaga County Department of Social Services and Lori A. Schakow, the Executive Director of Child Care Solutions.

Cost: Free

at The Everson Museum of Art

Thursday, June 9, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Jim Beckman, Regional Vice President of the American Wine Society, will host a wine workshop for those interested in learning more about wine at The Everson Museum of Art. Attendees will learn wine-tasting basics through tasting and discussing several locally available wines. This class is designed for those who are 21 years old or older.

Cost: $24 Members | $30 Non-Members

at The Landmark Theatre

Thursday, June 9, 6:00 pm

Tickets are still available for Blippi: The Musical at The Landmark Theatre! Families will enjoy seeing Blippi off the screen and live in person with singing and dancing in this one-of-a-kind show. This performance was rescheduled from March 1, 2022.

While tickets start at $27.50, there is an option to purchase a "Photo Experience" package which includes an opportunity to meet Blippi after the show.

Cost: $27.50+

at The Redhouse Arts Center

Friday, June 10, 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 11, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 12, 2:00 pm

Thursday, June 16, 7:00 pm

Friday, June 17, 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 18, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 19, 2:00 pm

Audiences will be treated to an adventure filled with mischief and jazz music when Dirty Rotten Scoundrels takes to the stage at The Redhouse Arts Center. The musical is based on the 1988 hit film of the same name, and follows two con men who talk rich women out of their money. The Broadway production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was nominated for 11 Tony Awards.

Cost: $35+

at the steps of Syracuse City Hall

Saturday, June 11, 11:00 am to 11:30 am

The community is invited to attend a ceremony to celebrate Pride Month as the Progress Pride Flag is ceremoniously raised at City Hall on Saturday, June 11. Local artists will perform, and representatives from CNY Pride and local and state government will speak during the flag-raising ceremony. 

Cost: Free

at Le Melange

Saturday, June 11, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Experience a fusion of culture and cuisines during an exclusive dinner party hosted by Spatchcock Funk at Le Melange. Attendees will travel the world and taste the flavors of Peru, Mexico, Texas, Vietnam, Tokyo and New Orleans. During the dinner party, attendees will learn how to make each dish they enjoy. 

Cost: $150+

at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

Saturday, June 11, 7:00 pm

Tickets are still available to enjoy an evening of comedy with Sal Vulcano's at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theatre. Vulcano is best known for starring in truTV's Impractical Jokers, The Misery Index and for his role in The Tenderloins, a comedy troupe. He currently hosts a podcast with Brian Quinn called, What Say You?

Cost: $35.75+

at The Tasting Room & Cheese Bar at Epicuse

Saturday, June 11, 8:00 pm to 12:00 am

PS: Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Summer Fun attire, including a tropical shirt, seasonal cocktail dress or anything that can be considered "Summer Fun" style. 

Cost: $10 Advance | $15 At the Door

at The Everson Plaza

Sunday, June 12, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Keeping with tradition, every second Sunday through October, vendors from across the region will fill the Everson plaza with ceramics, vintage clothing, furniture, home décor, handmade crafts, antiques and more for City Market. On City Market Sundays, the museum offers "Pay What You Wish" admission.

Cost: Varies

at The Erie Canal Museum

Sunday, June 12, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join the Erie Canal Museum and Mello-Velo Bike Shop & Café outside the Erie Canal Museum to learn the basics of how to utilize the new bike repair station installed outside. Attendees will learn how to patch a flat tire, adjust brakes, and perform other essential maintenance functions.

Cost: Free

at The Erie Canal Museum

Sunday, June 12, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

The Erie Canal Museum will host a guided bike tour following the bike repair station workshop. Attendees will learn about the canal's history and explore some of the city's historic and contemporary canal systems, including the Onondaga Creekwalk and the Syracuse Inner Harbor.

Cost: Free

at The Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial

Sunday, June 12, 7:00 pm

John Mulaney, a two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor and comedian, will host a night of laughs at The Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial. Mulaney is known for lending his voice to several animated shows, including Netflix's Big Mouth and the new reboot, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. In addition, he has written and starred in various comedy specials.

Cost: $55.50+

Off the Wall & Up Close Presents Sip & Shop

at The McCarthy Mercantile

Sunday, June 12, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

The community is invited to attend a unique Sip & Shop presented by Hey Alec Productions, LLC, the producers of the upcoming arts and culture travel reality show, Off The Wall & Up Close. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of shopping at the underground market, wine tastings and an opportunity to watch the pilot episode. The series explores local artists and their talents, creative small businesses and hidden treasures found in up-and-coming destinations. Ticket sales from the Sip & Shop will support the filming of episode two of the travel series.

Cost: $20

at The Landmark Theatre

Monday, June 13, 7:30 pm

Are you ready to unmask the craziness? Watch as The Masked Singer - the number one show on television - brings the production to the next level live in-person at The Landmark Theatre. Audiences can expect to see some of their favorite characters from the hit show, while trying to figure out who is behind the mask.

Cost: $45.75

at Clinton Square

Tuesday, June 14, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Are you ready to unmask the craziness? Watch as The Masked Singer - the number one show on television - brings the production to the next level live in person at The Landmark Theatre. Audiences can expect to see some of their favorite characters from the hit show while figuring out who is behind the mask.

Cost: $45.75