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10 CNY Events Taking the Stage This Weekend

This weekend’s events are perfect to combat the rainy weather.

Plagued with too much to do this weekend, a stage theme was opted for. The weather is going to be windy, rainy and the temperature will be dropping daily, albeit it isn’t a significant drop. It’ll be a great weekend to check out some indoor activities, and I hope you do.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

12512649_10154137705072328_7348967660802334791_nProbably admired as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous Sherlock Holmes story, the death-heavy mystery featuring a menacing dog is retold through a comedic filter. Thursday, May 12 | 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14 | 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sunday, May 15 | 2 p.m. Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse When: Thursday, May 12 – Sunday, May 29 Cost: $30-$50/adult, $30-$48/senior matinee, $30-$38/ages 40 & under, $18/ages 12 & under | Buy Online | 433-3275

The Complete History of America (Abridged)

12985492_10156682779555251_2424995838425842667_nThe comedy of historically not-so-accurate sketches and games continues in B’ville and closes next weekend. Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14 | 8 p.m. Sunday, May 15 | 3 p.m. Where: Baldwinsville Theatre Guild, 64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville When: Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 21 Cost: $15/person, $12/senior matinee | Buy Online | 877-8465

CATS

dbe5f0727b69487016ffd67a6689e75aAndrew Lloyd Webber’s musical based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats will be performed though the Syracuse Children’s Theatre. Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14 | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15 | 2 p.m. Where: Syracuse Children’s Theatre, 700 West Manlius St., Syracuse When: Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 21 Cost: $18.50/adult, $16.50/senior or student, $10/ages 3 -12 | Buy Online | 432-5437

A Flea in Her Ear

13012597_580007275514532_1165822190698691572_nIt’s closing weekend for Syracuse University Drama Department presents George Feydeau’s slapstick comedy about a blown-out-of-proportion misunderstanding. Thursday, May 12 | 8 p.m. Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14 | 2 p.m. Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse When: Thursday, May 12 – Saturday, May 14 Cost: $19/adult, $17/senior or student | Buy Online | 433-3275

Macbeth

13147508_1030098067073901_4520008849411815975_oThe tragic Shakespearean play about politics and the psychological affects of greed will aim to please. Dan Rowlands directs the playhouse’s adaptation. Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14 | 8 p.m. Sunday, May 15 | 2 p.m. Where: The Central New York Playhouse in Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse When: Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 21 Cost: $17/Thurs. & Sun., $20/Fri. & Sat. | Buy Online | 885-8960

Open Hand Happenings

11146326_962187193814840_6839254316978656871_nThe 39 Steps The Alfred Hitchcock movie and John Buchan novel-adapted play incorporates a murder mystery, hi-jinks comedy and fun for the whole family. Friday, May 13 | 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 | 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15 | 2 p.m. Where: Open Hand Theater, 518 Prospect Ave., Syracuse When: Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15 Cost: $20/adult, $15/child | Buy Online | 476-0466 The Wizard of Oz The Puppet People bring the Baum classic tale to life in puppet form. Where: Open Hand Theater, 518 Prospect Ave., Syracuse When: Saturday, May 14 | 11 a.m. Cost: $10/adult, $6/child | Buy Online | 476-0466

Salt City Collect-A-Con

11017517_1425366211110456_2047851633665094665_nA full day of comics, games and activities: Archery Tag, Smash Brothers tournament, meet-and-greet, nerd trivia, lightsaber duels, cosplay contest and more! Where: F-Shed, CNY Regional Market, 2100 Park St., Syracuse When: Sunday, May 15 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $8/general admission, $11/VIP, $20/VIP plus T-shirt (S-XL), $23/VIP puls T-Shirt (2XL-4XL) | Buy Online | 463-9240

Sesame Street Live: Let’s Dance

10653826_10152758989194085_6434202024160291591_nJoin the fun with your favorite monsters in this interactive show. Saturday, May 14 | 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15 | 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. Where: The Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Slaina St., Syracuse When: Saturday, May 14 – Sunday, May 15 Cost: $17, $20, $30 | Buy Online | 475-7979

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays

12985442_1051065878265094_8079827957626289165_nRarely Done Productions show on nine one-act plays, which was originally featured off-Broadway in 2011, closes this weekend. Where: CNY Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse When: Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 14 | 8 p.m. Cost: $20 | Buy Online | 546-3224  

Strathmore Speaker Series

10702109_517377238365600_6630883420532626386_nThis installment entitled “Reclaiming Our Past: Hotel Syracuse” features developer Tom Riley and muralist Katrina Spilio. Where: The Firebarn, Onondaga Park, 500 Summit Ave., Syracuse When: Thursday, May 12 | 7 p.m. Cost: Free | More Info  

Editor’s Picks:

When it comes to country music, I’m awfully particular. I dislike the genre more often than not. However, when it’s done right — energetic, honest and raw — I love it. These two singer-songwriters and storytellers embody that country appeal with Americana, folk and bluegrass ingredients. jacobs_eilen_12_20110325_100837

Eilen Jewell

Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer When: Saturday, May 14 | 8 p.m. Cost: $28/general, $22/senior, $15/student, Free/military, vets and ages under 18 | Buy Online | (607) 479-4900

Fulks,Robbie_492x330_bluegrassRobbie Fulks

Where: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson When: Friday, May 13 | 8 p.m. Cost: $20/advance, $22/day of | Buy Online | 655-9193  

Chiefs of Spring

All baseball games are played at NBT Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Dr, Syracuse. Box office phone: 474-7833. NBT Bank Stadium. Photo by Christopher Malone. Dollar Thursday / Lumberjack Night Don your flannel and bring out your inner lumberjack.  (It’s OK.) Opponent: Indianapolis Indians When: Thursday, May 12 | 6:35 p.m. Cost: $5-$12 | Buy Online  

Weekend at the Fairgrounds

logoThe Fairgrounds is located at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse. Bring in Spring Horse Show with Bridle Path Manor Friday, May 13 | 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14 | 8 a.m. Sunday , May 15| 8 a.m. Where: Toyota Coliseum When: Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15 Cost: Free | 727-5391 Susan G. Komen CNY Race for the Cure Celebrate life, run a 5K and help raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Where: Orange Parking Lot When: Sunday, May 15 | 8 p.m. Cost: $35/5K, $20/1-mile walk, $12/ages 12 and under, $10/baby, $50/sleep in for the cure | More Info | 472-6162

Weather Forecast

3S0K3140enhncd(Subject to change, of course.) THURSDAY Temperature: 83 degrees / 61 degrees Conditions: Warm. FRIDAY Temperature: 70 degrees / 50 degrees Conditions: Wet. SATURDAY Temperature: 66 degrees / 37 degrees Conditions: Breezy. SUNDAY  Temperature: 50 degrees / 37 degrees Conditions: One big mess.
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