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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
All baseball games are played at NBT Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Dr, Syracuse. Box office phone: 474-7833.Dollar Thursday & College NightOpponent: Lehigh Valley
When: Thursday, April 21 | 1:05 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy OnlineFleece Hat Giveaway & FireworksOpponent: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
When: Thursday, April 21 | 1:05 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy OnlineFleece Gloves Giveaway Opponent: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
When: Thursday, April 21 | 1:05 p.m.
Cost: $5-$12 | Buy OnlineFamily SundayOpponent: 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: HorticultureBuilding
When: Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
Cost: $6/adult, Free/ages 12 and under | More Info | (248) 634-4151
Spring Premiere Horse ShowWhere: Toyota Coliseum
When: Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
Cost: Free | More Info | 436-1933
THURSDAY
Temperature: 75degrees / 55 degrees
Conditions: Rain; however, you shouldn’t dissolve.
FRIDAYTemperature: 70 degrees / 40 degrees
Conditions: Straight up grey clouds.
SATURDAYTemperature: 53 degrees / 38 degrees
Conditions: Sunny!
SUNDAY Temperature: 60degrees / 38 degrees
Conditions: Rain for the weekend or beginning of the week.
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