Happy weekend, everyone!
Already sick of winter? We completely understand. However, if you can tolerate those other drivers out there, here is a listing of events for a congested weekend.
The number of plays opening outweighs the staged events closing, and it’s an eclectic group to choose from. Biz Markie will be playing DJ at Lava Nightclub, and local band Papership will be playing for you at Otro Cinco’s Thursday night music series. Tom Rush’s Folkus show is sold out, but the Dirty Bourbon River Show will be at The Nelson Odeon.
Throw a Baldwinsville chilly dip and a Cazenovia cold run into the mix, and they’re both accented with chili cookoffs. A bocce league is trying to break a world record, and the Silver Knights are vying to win two consecutive home games.
There is something for everyone, so enjoy!
(Subject to change, of course.)
THURSDAY
Temperature: 25 degrees / 8 degrees
Conditions: Tongue + Metal = Hospital.
FRIDAY
Temperature: 25 degrees / 9 degrees
Conditions: Perfect day for a run and a swim.
SATURDAY
Temperature: 23 degrees / 2 degrees
Conditions: Flannel for miles.
SUNDAY
Temperature: 25 degrees / 19 degrees
Conditions: Soup’s on!
The annual festival returns with its plunge, chili contest, food sampling and evening pub crawl. The event presented by the Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club will give the top three fundraising plunge teams money to give to the charity of their choice.
Where: Mercer Park, North St., Baldwinsville
When: Saturday, Jan. 23 | Big Chill: Noon – 3 p.m.; Pub Crawl 5-9 p.m.
Cost: $5/Big Chill, $10/pub crawl | Sign Up/Make a Donation | 638-0550
off.
Where: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson
When: Saturday, Jan. 23 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $22/advance, $24/door | Buy Online | 435-2121
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. 21 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23 | 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 24 | 2 p.m.
Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, Jan. 21 – Sunday, Feb. 7
Cost: $18 – $50 | Buy Online | 443-3275
$30 | Buy Online
Weather Forecast
(Subject to change, of course.)
THURSDAY
Temperature: 25 degrees / 8 degrees
Conditions: Tongue + Metal = Hospital.
FRIDAY
Temperature: 25 degrees / 9 degrees
Conditions: Perfect day for a run and a swim.
SATURDAY
Temperature: 23 degrees / 2 degrees
Conditions: Flannel for miles.
SUNDAY
Temperature: 25 degrees / 19 degrees
Conditions: Soup’s on!
“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. 23 | 12:30 p.m. Cost: $6 | 449-3823Biz Markie
“You. You got what I neeeeeed.” Well, there is great hope you sing this every time you open Inside/Out on a weekly basis. This weekend the hip-hop star plays DJ at Lava Nightclub. Where: Lava Nightclub, Turning Stone Resort, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona When: Friday, Jan. 22 | 10 p.m. Cost: $10/cover, No Cover/women only (before 11 p.m.) | 361-8177B’Ville Big Chill
The annual festival returns with its plunge, chili contest, food sampling and evening pub crawl. The event presented by the Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club will give the top three fundraising plunge teams money to give to the charity of their choice.
Where: Mercer Park, North St., Baldwinsville
When: Saturday, Jan. 23 | Big Chill: Noon – 3 p.m.; Pub Crawl 5-9 p.m.
Cost: $5/Big Chill, $10/pub crawl | Sign Up/Make a Donation | 638-0550
Chilly Chili 5K Run/Walk
The 12th Annual run, walk and cook-off will begin and end at Cazenovia College. The after party begins at 1:30 p.m., after the race. Come out to support a great cause, cheer on friends and family and enjoy a lot of great local vendors. All proceeds benefit the Cazenovia Children’s House. No donation is too small. Where: Cazenovia College Athletic Center, Liberty Street, Cazenovia When: Sunday, Jan. 24| 1 p.m. Cost: $30 | Register OnlineCraft Beer, Small Bites, Basket Bonanza
The local farm-to-table restaurant is holding a customer appreciation evening before temporarily closing its doors. Abigail Henson and her team are growing the restaurant and expanding their outlook. Stop by and see what’s going on. Where: LoFo, 214 Walton St., Syracuse When: Thursday, Jan. 21 | 4-10 p.m. Cost: Free admission, with drink/food specialsCross-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 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 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 | 453-6712Dirty Bourbon River Show
This show simply looks fun, and sounds like a party. The New Orleans-based band definitely has a lot of energy to burn and musical talent to show
off.
Where: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson
When: Saturday, Jan. 23 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $22/advance, $24/door | Buy Online | 435-2121
Hot Stove Baseball Dinner
The 56th Annual dinner, auction and fundraiser will be taking place Friday, Jan. 22. Funds will go to and benefit the Syracuse Chiefs Charitable Foundation, which distributes the money to community organizations: Challenger Baseball, Special Olympics of Onondaga County, RBI Baseball and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New York. Guest speakers include Mark Scialabba, Billy Gardner Jr., Jason Grilli and slugger Pete Rose. You can bet this will be a great event. Where: Oncenter Convention Center, 800 S. State St., Syracuse When: Friday, Jan. 22| 4:45 p.m. Cost: $65/adult, $30/child, $200/VIP, $495/Table of 8, $625/Table of 10 | Buy Online | 474-7833“Into the Woods”
The Stephen Sondheim adaptation of James Lapine’s book is performed in repertory with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Friday, Jan. 22 | 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 | 2 p.m. Where: The Redhouse Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse When: Friday, Jan. 22 – Saturday, Feb. 13 Cost: $30 | Buy Online | 362-2785“Midsummer Night’s Dream”
William Shakespeare’s comedic fairy tale is presented in repertory with “Into the Woods.” Saturday, Jan. 23 | 8 p.m. Where: The Redhouse Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse When: Saturday, Jan. 23 – Saturday, Feb. 13 Cost: $30 | Buy Online | 362-2785“Move Over Mrs. Markham”
Dustin Czarny’s production of Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s farce ends this weekend at the CNY Playhouse stage. The cheeky English comedy is sure to please, putting the “cheek” in “cheeky.” Thursday, Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22| 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23| 8 p.m. Where: Central New York Playhouse, Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse When: Friday, Jan. 21 – Saturday, 23 Cost: $17/Thursdays, Sundays; $20/Fridays, Saturdays | Buy Online | 885-8960Papership
Syracuse’s trash-pop outfit highlights this installment of Otro Cinco’s Thursday late night music series. Where: Otro Cinco, 206 S. Warren St., Syracuse When: Friday, Jan. 21 – Saturday, 23 Cost: No coverOwl Prowl
Join a naturalist in exploring the woods in search of owls. It’s recommended you dress in warm clothing and bring a flashlight, but snowshoes will be provided. Registration required. Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus When: Saturday, Jan. 23 | 7-9 p.m. Cost: $6/members, $9/non-members, Free/3 and younger | Register Online | 673-1350“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. 21 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23 | 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 24 | 2 p.m.
Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, Jan. 21 – Sunday, Feb. 7
Cost: $18 – $50 | Buy Online | 443-3275
