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(Subject to change, of course.) THURSDAY Temperature: 35 degrees / 27 degrees Conditions: If it’s above freezing, it’s certainly not freezing. FRIDAY Temperature: 33 degrees / 20 degrees Conditions: Ice cold flirting. SATURDAY Temperature: 38 degrees / 32 degrees Conditions: It’s a perfect day for a swim. SUNDAY Temperature: 48 degrees / 39 degrees Conditions: Heatwaaaaave!“Alice in Wonderland”
The Magic Circle Children’s Theatre takes patrons on a magical and interactive adventure through Wonderland, joining Alice and the unforgettable cast of characters. Where: Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse When: Saturday, Jan. 30 | 12:30 p.m. Cost: $6 | 449-3823AM-JAM Tattoo Expo
The annual tattoo expo has returned, and the infamous Lizardman is master of ceremonies. Come by, get information, visit vendors and get inked. Where: Best Western , 6555 Collamer Road, East Syracuse When: Friday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, Jan. 31 Cost: $10/day, $25/three-day package, Free/16 and younger (must be with parent) | (518) 893-2273Brad Paisley
The country star is coming to CNY. It’s part of his “Crushin’ It” tour, and so you should expect him to wear a paisley Brad Paisley shirt and cowboy hat with a paisley pattern, and he’ll be playing his paisley guitar with a paisley guitar strap. Now, that’s what I call crushin’ it (#fashion). Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse When: Saturday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. Cost: $$45.25, $55.25, $65.25, $65.25, $75.25 | 435-8000Burns Sisters / Homer Winterfest
The familial CNY-based folk singer-songwriters are set to perform in Homer, and will be part of the Winterfest Weekend in the Village of Homer. Winterfest does not have an admission fee and will be taking place Friday and Saturday. For a list of events, click here. Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer When: Saturday, Jan. 30 | 12:30 p.m. Cost: $20/adults; $18/seniors; $16/students; Free/military, vets, 18 and younger | Buy Online | (607) 749-4900Cross-Country and Snowshoeing
Baltimore Woods Snowshoeing only. Bring your own snowshoes, but rentals are available. Snowshoes: $5 Where: 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus When: Open daily Cost: Free admission | 673-1350 Beaver Lake Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your own snowshoes or skis. Snowshoe rentals available. Snowshoes: $5/hour Weekend guided snowshoeing (Saturday and Sunday) | 2 p.m. Moonlight snowshoeing Thursdays – Sundays | 9 p.m. Where: 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville When: Open daily | Weekend Guided Tours (preregistration required) Cost: $4/admission | 683-2519 Highland Forest Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your own snowshoes or skis. Snowshoe and ski rentals available. Snowshoes: $10/adults, $5/children (15 and under) Ski Day Pass: $10/adults. $5/children (15 and under) | Individual items (poles, skis, boots): $7 Ski Season Pass: $25/adults. $15/children (15 and under) Where: 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius When: Open daily Cost: $3/day, $20/annual vehicle admission | 683-5550 Oneida Shores Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. No rentals, bring your own skis. Where: 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton When: Open daily Cost: Free admission | 676-7366 Onondaga Lake Park Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing: Shoreline Walking Trail, the Long Branch Park loop or on the West Shore Trail. No rentals, bring your own skis. Where: 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool Cost: Free admission | 453-6712Craft Cocktail Battle
The first ever Syracuse cocktail making tournament is finally coming to a close. Get your tickets in advance for $15. Four CNY bartenders will compete and one will triumph, but they all have bragging rights: They all represent and boast our area restaurants and unique nightlife scene. Price of admission includes a free beverage, food samples and concocted cocktail samples. Hopefully, this won’t be the first and last. (In my opinion, they should make it a monthly nightlife installment.) Where: The York, 247 W. Fayette St., Syracuse When: Saturday, Jan. 30 | 9 p.m. Cost: $15/advance (Thursday), $20 | Buy OnlineCuse Comedy Showcase
Comics compete courageously for audience approval. Corey Smithson, 2015 Cuse Comedy Championship winner, headlines the night of hysterics with Sarah Benson, James Fedkiw, Justin Jackson, Michael LaMantia, Jim Klaisle, RJ McCarthy, Larry O’Grady and RJ Purpura. Where: Central New York Playhouse, Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse When: Saturday, Jan. 30 | 8 p.m. Cost: $10/advance, $12/door | Buy Online | 885-8960Djug Django
The Ithaca-based gypsy swing band pays homage to Django Reinhardt and other jazz, big band performers. Where: Pensebene’s Casa Grande, 135 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse When: Sunday, Jan. 31 | 4 p.m. Cost: $15 | 652-0547 (JASS), 466-0312 (Pensebene’s)Freeze-Out 5K
It’s important to be active during the winter and a proactive community member. The nighttime outdoor race will take place Friday evening. Online registration has closed, but day-of registration will take place at 6 p.m. at the SRC Arena. Proceeds benefit the Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse. Where: Onondgaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Tpke., Syracuse When: Friday, Jan. 29 | 7 p.m. Cost: $15/with commitment to raise $100, $35/one-time fee | 701-3891“Into the Woods”
The Stephen Sondheim adaptation of James Lapine’s book is performed in repertory with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Thursday, Jan. 28 | 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 | 8 p.m. Where: The Redhouse Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse When: Thursday, Jan. 28 – Saturday, Feb. 13 Cost: $30 | Buy Online | 362-2785January Jazz Fest
CNY Jazz presents a “Sunday Funday” in Baldwinsville. The winter jazz festival will be kicking off with an 11 a.m. brunch, and the sets will stretch out for 10 hours. There will be blues, big band, soul, bebop and more. Performances include Joe Ferlo, Scott Dennis, Edgar Pagan’s Grupo Pagan Lite, Longwood Jazz, Rick Holland Big Little Band and more. Check out the full schedule. Where: Mohegan Manor, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville When: Sunday, Jan. 31 | 11 a.m. Cost: $25/advance, $15/student, $30/general | Buy Online | 362-2785“Midsummer Night’s Dream”
William Shakespeare’s comedic fairy tale is presented in repertory with “Into the Woods.” Friday, Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 | 2 p.m. Where: The Redhouse Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse When: Saturday, Jan. 29 – Saturday, Feb. 13 Cost: $30 | Buy Online | 362-2785“Stupid F***ing Bird”
What happens when you take a classic Russian play and put a modern spin on it? This production. It’s as entertaining as it is to say aloud, and it tackles the issues of love and growing up. How does a seagull fit in? Well, it has to do with something most of us have possibly considered once or twice while living in CNY… Thursday, Jan. 28 | 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 | 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 | 2 p.m. Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse When: Thursday, Jan. 28 – Sunday, Feb. 7 Cost: $18 – $50 | Buy Online | 443-3275Salt City Improv
House troupe Money Maker Monday takes the stage for an evening of short-form improv, which is similar to “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Where: Salt City Improv Theatre, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse When: Friday, Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. Cost: $10 | 410-1962Shen Yun
The Chinese dance and music company returns to Syracuse for two aesthetically wonderful shows. Where: Crouse Hinds Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse When: Friday, Jan. 29: 8 p.m. | Saturday, Jan. 30: 2 p.m. Cost: $60, $70, $80, $100, $110, $120 | Buy Online | 435-8000Skaneateles Winterfest
Are you brave/stupid enough to bear the frigid waters peeling away at your skin? No? Well, there is plenty of other things to do. On Friday evening, the annual opening ceremonies — the lighting of the ice tower fire — will be taking place at 7 p.m. Want to take the plunge? Sign up here. Friday January 29th:- Ice Tower Fire at 7 p.m. in Clift Park, by the gazebo
- Artisan performances
Saturday January 30th:
Where: Village of Skaneateles
When: Friday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, Jan. 31
Cost: Free admission, Activities may have a fee. Plunge is $40.
- Taste of Skaneateles 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Polar Bear Plunge 12:30 p.m.
- View over 25 Professional Ice Sculptures around downtown
- Scavenger Hunt at local merchants -“super prizes”
- Ice Carving Demo early afternoon at Clift park
- Nature Center children activity 1-3 p.m. at Clift park