Another Friday has arrived, and so now is the time to drop some knowledge about particular events taking place around town. It’s looking like a beautiful weekend; a little cooler, but there really isn’t much that stands in the way of Central New Yorkers and having fun.
We’ve got a lot of music, maple and mayhem this weekend.
What’s a little St. Patrick’s Day without some music and fun?
The Causeway Giants (7 p.m.)
Where: Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub, 301 W. Fayette St.
Cost: Free
Ceili Rain (7 p.m.)
Where: Emerson Park, Owasco Lake, 6914 E. Lake Road, Auburn
Cost: $25/person, $100/family
Glengarry Bhoys (8 p.m.)
Where: The Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St.
Cost: $15
Greg Hoover & Flyin’ Column (5 p.m.)
Where: Shifty’s
Cost: Free
New Day (4 p.m.)
Where: Coleman’s Irish Pub. 100 S. Lowell Ave.
Cost: Free
Sophistifunk (9 p.m.)
Where: Funk N Waffles, 307 S. Clinton St., Syracuse
Cost: $10
The former lead singer and founder of Live takes to the stage for a intimate performance, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s album, Throwing Copper.
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Friday, March 18 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $35 or $38/adult, $30 or $32/senior, $28/student, Free/vets, military or children 18 and under | Buy Online | (877) 749-ARTS
Sam Shepherd’s political satire is coming to a close this weekend. Rarely Done Productions’ presentation has been creating a thought-provoking stir since opening. Now is the prime time to catch it.
Where: CNY Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, March 17 – Friday, March 18 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $20 | 546-3224
Two folk legends take to the stage for a very special evening of charismatic storytelling and performance.
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Saturday, March 19 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $30 or $33/adult, $25 or $28/senior, $20/student, Free/vets, military or children 18 and under | Buy Online | (877) 749-ARTS
There are a couple opportunities to surely stick with you every weekend in March.
Saturdays: It’s Maple Syrup Time! | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturdays: Pancake Breakfast | 9 a.m. – noon | $3-$5
Sundays: It’s Maple Syrup Time! | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville
When: Saturday, March 19 – Sunday, March 20
Cost: See above. | 638-2519
Critz Farms
Maple Syrup Celebration is taking place both days this weekend and next Saturday. Learn about the maple syrup process and take tours around the farm for free. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available both days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an extra charge.
Where: Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia
When: Saturday, March 19 – Sunday, March 20 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Buffet: $8.50/adults, $6.50/ages 8 to 12, $3.50/ages 3-7, Free/2 and under | 638-2519
The soulful British-Nigerian singer is the definition of smooth, and the nationally praised artist is making his first appearance in Syracuse for a very special event.
Where: Sheraton University Hotel, 801 University Ave., Syracuse
When: Sunday, March 20 | 5 p.m.
Cost: $30/door, $25/subscribers, $10/students | 479-5299
Food (LoFo, F. Oliver’s Oil’s and Vinegars, The Piggery, Emmy’s Organics and 3 Leaf Tea) and beverage (The Last Shot Distillery, White Birch Vineyards and Finger Lakes on Tap) pairings accompanied by bluegrass and a sneak peak at the “Made in New York 2016” exhibit
Where: Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn
When: Saturday, March 19 | 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $35 or $40/members, $40 or $45/non-members | Buy Online | 255-1553
Cozy up next to a campfire and listen to tales of changing of the seasons of different cultures.
Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus
When: Saturday, March 19 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $6/members, $9/non-members | 673-3671
This weekend Symhporia is performing in a multimedia concert entitled “Magical Music from the Movies,” pairing scores and segments from our favorite Disney moments. Liverpool High School Concert Band opens the program at 6:30 p.m.
Where: John Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, March 19 | 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $35/orchestra, $65/balcony | Buy Online | 299-5598
MMA may not be legal in New York yet, but good old-fashioned wrestling returns to the War Memorial. Join Dean Ambrose, Sheamus, Kalisto, Roman Reigns and more for some action before Wrestlemania 32 on April 3.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Friday, March 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15, $30, $50, $70, $100 | Buy Online | (800) 745-3000
The musical based on the famous jam session with Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.
Where: Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Thruway Exit 33, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona
When: Sunday, March 20 | 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Cost: $33, $44 | Buy Online | (800) 771-7711
The Crunch seeks to melt the Icecaps.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, March 19| 7 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444
Syracuse Crunch
Melting the rest of the Icecaps.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Sunday, March 20 | 5 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444
The Fairgrounds is located at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse.
Home and Garden Show 2016
Thursday, March 17 | 4-8 p.m.
Friday, March 18 | 2-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 19 | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Tractor Supply Company Exhibit Center (Dairy Cattle Building)
When: Thursday, March 17 – Sunday, March 20
Cost: $7/adults, $8/weekend pass, Free/12 and under | Website | 686-5789
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Craic
What’s a little St. Patrick’s Day without some music and fun?
The Causeway Giants (7 p.m.)
Where: Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub, 301 W. Fayette St.
Cost: Free
Ceili Rain (7 p.m.)
Where: Emerson Park, Owasco Lake, 6914 E. Lake Road, Auburn
Cost: $25/person, $100/family
Glengarry Bhoys (8 p.m.)
Where: The Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St.
Cost: $15
Greg Hoover & Flyin’ Column (5 p.m.)
Where: Shifty’s
Cost: Free
New Day (4 p.m.)
Where: Coleman’s Irish Pub. 100 S. Lowell Ave.
Cost: Free
Sophistifunk (9 p.m.)
Where: Funk N Waffles, 307 S. Clinton St., Syracuse
Cost: $10
Ed Kowalczyk
The former lead singer and founder of Live takes to the stage for a intimate performance, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s album, Throwing Copper.
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Friday, March 18 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $35 or $38/adult, $30 or $32/senior, $28/student, Free/vets, military or children 18 and under | Buy Online | (877) 749-ARTS
The God of Hell
Sam Shepherd’s political satire is coming to a close this weekend. Rarely Done Productions’ presentation has been creating a thought-provoking stir since opening. Now is the prime time to catch it.
Where: CNY Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, March 17 – Friday, March 18 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $20 | 546-3224
Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin
Two folk legends take to the stage for a very special evening of charismatic storytelling and performance.
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Saturday, March 19 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $30 or $33/adult, $25 or $28/senior, $20/student, Free/vets, military or children 18 and under | Buy Online | (877) 749-ARTS
Maple Syrup Workshops
Beaver Lake
There are a couple opportunities to surely stick with you every weekend in March.
Saturdays: It’s Maple Syrup Time! | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturdays: Pancake Breakfast | 9 a.m. – noon | $3-$5
Sundays: It’s Maple Syrup Time! | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville
When: Saturday, March 19 – Sunday, March 20
Cost: See above. | 638-2519
Critz Farms
Maple Syrup Celebration is taking place both days this weekend and next Saturday. Learn about the maple syrup process and take tours around the farm for free. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available both days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an extra charge.
Where: Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia
When: Saturday, March 19 – Sunday, March 20 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Buffet: $8.50/adults, $6.50/ages 8 to 12, $3.50/ages 3-7, Free/2 and under | 638-2519
Ola Onabule
The soulful British-Nigerian singer is the definition of smooth, and the nationally praised artist is making his first appearance in Syracuse for a very special event.
Where: Sheraton University Hotel, 801 University Ave., Syracuse
When: Sunday, March 20 | 5 p.m.
Cost: $30/door, $25/subscribers, $10/students | 479-5299
Perfect Pairings
Food (LoFo, F. Oliver’s Oil’s and Vinegars, The Piggery, Emmy’s Organics and 3 Leaf Tea) and beverage (The Last Shot Distillery, White Birch Vineyards and Finger Lakes on Tap) pairings accompanied by bluegrass and a sneak peak at the “Made in New York 2016” exhibit
Where: Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn
When: Saturday, March 19 | 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $35 or $40/members, $40 or $45/non-members | Buy Online | 255-1553
Rites of Spring Campfire
Cozy up next to a campfire and listen to tales of changing of the seasons of different cultures.
Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus
When: Saturday, March 19 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $6/members, $9/non-members | 673-3671
Symphoria
This weekend Symhporia is performing in a multimedia concert entitled “Magical Music from the Movies,” pairing scores and segments from our favorite Disney moments. Liverpool High School Concert Band opens the program at 6:30 p.m.
Where: John Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, March 19 | 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $35/orchestra, $65/balcony | Buy Online | 299-5598
WWE: Road to Wrestlemania
MMA may not be legal in New York yet, but good old-fashioned wrestling returns to the War Memorial. Join Dean Ambrose, Sheamus, Kalisto, Roman Reigns and more for some action before Wrestlemania 32 on April 3.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Friday, March 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15, $30, $50, $70, $100 | Buy Online | (800) 745-3000
Editor’s Pick: Million Dollar Quartet
The musical based on the famous jam session with Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.
Where: Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Thruway Exit 33, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona
When: Sunday, March 20 | 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Cost: $33, $44 | Buy Online | (800) 771-7711
Wild World of Sports
Syracuse CrunchThe Crunch seeks to melt the Icecaps.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, March 19| 7 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444
Syracuse Crunch
Melting the rest of the Icecaps.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Sunday, March 20 | 5 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444
Weekend at the Fairgrounds
The Fairgrounds is located at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse.
Home and Garden Show 2016
Thursday, March 17 | 4-8 p.m.
Friday, March 18 | 2-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 19 | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Tractor Supply Company Exhibit Center (Dairy Cattle Building)
When: Thursday, March 17 – Sunday, March 20
Cost: $7/adults, $8/weekend pass, Free/12 and under | Website | 686-5789
Weather Forecast
(Subject to change, of course.) THURSDAY Temperature: 56 degrees / 32 degrees Conditions: “I’ve seen fire, and I’ve seen rain.” FRIDAY Temperature: 36 degrees / 17 degrees Conditions: According to News Channel 9, one snowflake will fall. Just one. SATURDAY Temperature: 34 degrees / 19 degrees Conditions: Look at big ol’ sun! SUNDAY Temperature: 41 degrees / 24 degrees Conditions: Spring mix: sun, clouds, rain, snow, hail, sleet.Psst. Hey, you. Would you like to receive this event listing in advance? It costs you nothing, and there are exclusive giveaways. Sign up to our Inside/Out newsletter here:
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