Events Calendar

Chris Cain - 8/18 - SOLD OUT!

August 18

THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT FOLLOW THE TICKET LINK TO JOIN THE WAITLIST ON EVENTBRITE Chris Cain was born in San Jose California in 1955 His parents were huge music fans and shared their love of blues jazz and popular songs with Chris His African American father and Greek mother had a huge shared record collection which fascinated Chris from an early age ...

Cozy Book Club at the Golden Bee Bookshop

August 18

Join us at our new cozy book club to discuss We ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida A cat a day keeps the doctor away Discover the award winning bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley ...

Free-Paint Session

August 18

Drop in during this casual self directed painting session to relax and keep up on your skills in the company of others All supplies will be provided allowing you to focus on the fun of creation For all skill levels adults ages 18 and up Come to Soule Branch Library each month for a painting experience Free Paint Sessions will continue every other m ...

Haiku Workshop at Baltimore Woods!

August 18

Baltimore Woods and the Syracuse Poster Project are collaborating to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Woods The Poster Project is commissioning a special poster to celebrate the milestone There will also be some special events such as a haiku workshop led by local author Tim Carter held at the Woods on August 18 at 5 PM This will be a light he ...

INTERACTIVE MYSTERY DINNER THEATER - DEADLY INHERITANCE

August 18

The Matriarch of a wealthy family is gravely ill and wishing to settle her estate First her long lost son must be declared officially dead That s where the fun begins Join in as you and the other intensely greedy relatives gather to memorialize Little Dickie and battle for position to receive the lion s share of the family s 13 billion fortune Be c ...

SkanFest U: American Revolutions

August 18

This season s educational program explores the American musicians whose free thinking spirit changed the course of music and even the way we listen today Focusing on moments of innovation the course will highlight music by classical composers Aaron Copland Samuel Barber Amy Beach Leonard Bernstein and William Grant Still jazz pioneers Duke Ellingto ...

The Fish of Beaver Lake

August 18

Have you ever wondered what fish species live in Beaver Lake During this indoor presentation we ll discuss over 15 different species that reside in the lake Please remember and respect that fishing is prohibited at Beaver Lake Free with Park admission 5 vehicle No registration required

Tykes Tuesday- Syracuse Crunch

August 18

Tykes Tuesday is an afternoon filled with fun FREE activities on Tuesdays during the summer for kids under the age of 12 to enjoy right here at Destiny USA We hope to see you and your family there

Self-Portrait Workshop for Older Adults

August 18 thru August 19

Become acquainted with color composition and balance as you draw your own self portrait

STEM & Gaming Summer Camp

August 18 thru August 21

Campers engage in hands on STEM learning with coding drones and robotics while also building skills in esports through one on one coaching team based drills and competitive play A perfect balance of education and gaming fun Dates Session 1 August 10 14 Monday FridaySession 2 August 17 21 Monday Friday Time 9 30am 3 30pmDrop Off 8 45am 9 30amPick Up ...

Downtown History Walking Tour During the Week

August 18 thru August 24

Explore the hidden stories and cool spots of Syracuse s downtown on a fun laid back walking tour We will meet at 5 pm sharp infront of Most Childrens Museum Downtown Syracuse offers journey through the city architectural past where each landmark tells part of its evolving story We will pass by Landmark Theater a stunning 1920 s movie palace known f ...

Rock Climbing Vacation Programs (summer)

August 18 thru August 28

Ready for summer We sure are and our summer vacation programs are calling your name Who is this for Kids ages 6 to 13 All climbing levels no prior experience required Ever climbed a tree You re a climber What to expect from a Rock Climbing Summer Vacation Program a fun filled week of fitness both on and off the walldevelopment of basic climbing ski ...

Nature Connections: Experiences that bring us joy

August 18 thru August 29

Photographs by members of the staff and Board of Directors at Baltimore Woods Nature Center

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL

August 18 thru August 29

A gripping tale of hope redemption and the power of love Voted the best musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine Featuring perhaps their most iconic song You ll Never Walk Alone Rodgers and Hammerstein s Carousel is the classic American musical spanning heaven and earth in its exploration of human frailty resilience and the power of forgiveness ...

Peter Valenti “Under Cover: Covered Jars and Pierced Ceramics”

August 18 thru August 30

Cazenovia Artisans Presents Wheel Thrown Functional Vessels by Guest Artist Peter Valenti Under Cover Covered Jars and Pierced Ceramics August 2 30 2026 Reception is Friday August 7 5 7 00 pm Free and open to the public Light refreshments will be served cazenoviaartisans com 315 655 2225 39 Albany Street Cazenovia NY 13035

Textural Explorations by Carol Boyer

August 18 thru August 31

As a fiber artist I thrive on exploration and play I collect various bits and pieces often supplemented by items sent by friends and enjoy making them with the textures of stitches and fabric to create small scale works

Amy Lincoln: Fractured Light

August 18 thru September 6

New York based artist Amy Lincoln b 1981 paints dreamy atmospheric landscapes and seascapes recalling her childhood under the overcast skies of the Pacific Northwest At once tranquil and vibrant otherworldly and familiar Lincoln s imagined scenes of radiant suns calm seas and vivid foliage present a stylized version of the natural world in every co ...

Nanni Valentini: Interspaces

August 18 thru September 6

Over the half century span of its Ceramic National exhibitions the Everson launched the career of countless American ceramists In 1942 and 1958 the scope of the Ceramic Nationals became international showcasing talents from both the Western hemisphere and Europe On the advice of Italian artist Lucio Fontana a brilliant ceramist in his own right the ...

Sunset Boat Cruise

August 18 thru September 25

Cruise into the sunset on Onondaga Lake with Syracuse Boat Tours and float until the sun goes down Music cool breezes mocktails and cocktails to a perfectly curated sunset soundtrack Enjoy a truly unique perspective of the Syracuse a city on a lake Fun fact Onondaga Lake was once the heart of the salt industry and later amusement parks on its shore ...

(Not) ALL ENCOMPASSED

August 18 thru September 26

art haus SYR is proud to present Not ALL ENCOMPASSED a group exhibition featuring works by Laurel Moranz laurelmoranz Lauren Bristol laurenbristolart Karin Bruckner kbmatter Deborah Walsh artdebbie Todd Behrendt trbehrendt Michael Schwarzer mschwarzerart and Sherry Spann Allen sspannallenart In haus viewing begins 8 4 26 12pm art curation marastudi ...

A Long Look: Documentary Photography, 1888-2016

August 18 thru September 27

A Long Look Documentary Photography 1888 2016 traces more than a century of photographers turning their lenses toward the world as witnesses advocates and storytellers From the late nineteenth century when advances in camera technology first allowed photographers to record spontaneous moments to the bold and colorful images of today documentary pho ...

Canal as Collaborator: Works by Sarah Cameron Sunde & Kari Varner

August 18 thru September 27

How do we reconcile our engineered past with an ecological future 2025 Erie Canal Artists in Residence Sarah Cameron Sunde and Kari Varner explore the Canal from an environmental lens Kari Varner a distinguished photographer and educator explored key ecological sites along the canal integrating harvested plants into her photographic artworks Sarah ...

Deborah Roberts: Consequences of being

August 18 thru September 27

Consequences of being brings together large format paintings works on paper and for the first time in Deborah Roberts career ceramic sculpture The exhibition marks a significant expansion of the Austin Texas based artist s practice and a deepening investigation into the histories and legacies of colonialism Roberts who received her MFA from Syracus ...

LIFE: Six Women Photographers

August 18 thru September 27

The Annual Charles D Edelman Ilene C Siegler Exhibition LIFE founder and editor in chief Henry R Luce was convinced that American political economic and cultural power would and should dominate the era he defined as the American Century Photojournalism or photo essays as he coined them could effectively shape an authentically American vision of the ...

Little Free Fibrary 2026

August 18 thru September 30

Little Free Fibrary is an interactive art project introducing people in Onondaga County to quilting arts Instructions and materials needed to create basic quilt blocks are placed in participating Little Free Libraries across Onondaga County Your mission is to travel around the county visiting the participating Little Free Libraries collect unique m ...

Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market

August 18 thru October 13

The Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market organized by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse and presented by Community Bank Inc will feature fresh produce seasonal vegetables fruits baked goods flowers plants and more from local vendors and visitors enjoyed entertainment during the Lunchtime Live Music Series from 11 30am 1 30pm each week The Lunchtime Li ...

Trivia on Tap- Trivia Tuesdays

August 18 thru October 27

Trivia on Tap at Talking CursiveJoin us every Tuesday from 6 00 8 00 PM for Trivia on Tap our in house trivia night created by the Talking Cursive team Enjoy 8 rounds of trivia featuring audio and visual questions a fast paced speed round a few beer themed questions and a rotating weekly themed round It s free to play with Talking Cursive gift card ...

The Growing Hive: A Community Weaving Project

August 18 thru November 3

Come contribute to The Growing Hive A Community Weaving Project The Growing Hive is an interactive collaborative art installation coordinated by local macrame artist Tatianna Monet designed to bring our community together through the beauty of art From now through November this living piece of art is taking shape at the Central Library and we want ...

Wednesday Eve Art Class

August 18 thru November 25

Weekly classes at Liverpool Art Center For most adults life is a series of schedules deadlines and caring for others We invite you to reclaim your time Our studio is a professional sanctuary where you can master the technical skills of fine art while recharging your mental well being Learn any art medium at your own pace pencil acrylic watercolor o ...

Art Cafe - Collage Buffet at Pink Rock Culture Co-op

August 18 thru December 1

Art Cafe at Pink Rock Culture Co op presents COLLAGE BUFFET a Monthly Creative Gathering event FIRST TUESDAYS Get creative in a social sober safe space with us Pink Rock Culture Co op will provide art materials and an eclectic trove of 2d collage elements and ephemera for self guided collage art experiences ranging from collage artwork decoupage ju ...

Special Collections Research Center Exhibition "We Demand! A Legacy of Activism in America"

August 18 thru December 18

Since the country s founding the American people have shaped and continue to shape a more just and equitable future for current and future generations For decades Syracuse University Libraries Special Collections Research Center SCRC has collected materials related to histories of activism and social reform in America that illustrate how advancemen ...

Women's Work Exhibit

August 18 thru December 19

This special series of data driven quilts by artist Rachel Ivy Clarke shows the impact of women s work in community history and the political field These quilts tell a story both in the data that they bring to life and the work to create each visual representation Three new works commissioned specifically for this exhibit are included as well as a ...

AudaTours Syracuse Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks & Hidden Stories Unveiled

August 18 thru December 31

A statue gazes sternly over Columbus Circle while secrets crackle beneath the city s brick and marble Syracuse s past demands a second look Venture beyond the obvious on this immersive self guided audio tour discovering the bustling epicenter of Clinton Square the proud fa ade of the Upstate Medical University Arena and those in between places most ...

Interactive Art in Windows Tour Downtown Syracuse

August 18 thru December 31

Experience Downtown Syracuse with the Interactive Art in Windows Street Gallery by MIDOMA Visit 4 locations 231 E Washington St 210 Walton St 400 S Salina St 111 W Onondaga St and view curated collections of contemporary art by NY artists The Street Gallery NY project is presented by MIDOMA in collaboration with art haus SYR Gallery located at 120 ...

Realities Within

August 18 thru December 31

Realities Within presents four enduring genres of artmaking to explore how artists shape frame and inhabit the world Whether a landscape cityscape still life or representation of the human body these works show how each artist s reality is impacted by their lived experience Separated by genre and installed salon style a term inspired by the eightee ...

New Works in Clay

August 18 thru January 3

The Everson has a long history of working with important contemporary artists Over the last 58 years the Everson has produced solo exhibitions for Yoko Ono Morris Louis Joan Mitchell Bill Viola William Wegman Carrie Mae Weems and a host of artists who loom large on the world stage No exhibition in the Everson s history can compare to New Works in C ...

Boots at the Brewery | Line Dancing

August 19

Admission At the door 10 cash or 10 38 card Online Tickets available if you prefer to prepay Timing Doors 6 30PMLesson starts at 7 00PM Sharp Line Dancing Experienced Instructor Greg Hale with Shotgun Line Dancers2 years Teaching 8 years dancing Lessons are beginner friendlyOpen Dance between lessonsThe Essentials Food Drink Middle Ages has the bee ...

Curator's Tour: A Long Look

August 19

Join Steffi Chappell Everson Director of Curatorial Affairs for a tour of the exhibition A Long Look Documentary Photography 1888 2016 which traces more than a century of photographers turning their lenses to the world as witnesses advocates and storytellers About the Exhibition Spanning from 1888 to 2016 A Long Look invites viewers to consider the ...

Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers - 8/19

August 19

Derrick Dove The Peacekeepers are an award winning Southern fried blues rock band rooted in the South Georgia pines Tifton area Fronted by dynamic guitarist vocalist and bandleader Derrick Dove the group fuses gritty blues soulful grooves classic rock energy and authentic Southern spirit for high octane crowd pleasing performances In January 2026 t ...

Fit for the Next Fifty

August 19

Total Body Workout Aerobic exercise functional fitness movements strength training flexibility balance and more Geared to older adults with all fitness levels welcome Participants should being water and light weights 1 5 lbs and are required to complete a waiver prior to participating Classes will take place behind the Griffin Visitor Center weathe ...

Liverpool is the Place Concert - Brass Inc - Horn Driven Rock

August 19

Outdoor amphitheater with live music Family and Children friendly Bring a chair or blanket Concession Stand available

Musical Trail Walk at Baltimore Woods

August 19

Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature s song as you take a stroll through a 1 4 mile trail featuring string musicians from SkanFest and wind musicians from The Syracuse Orchestra who will be stationed along the way Don t miss out on this free event and be sure to bring your walking AND dancing shoes for this unique experience in the trails of ...

Outreach Event: Musical Trail Walk

August 19

Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature s song as you take a stroll through a 1 4 mile trail featuring musicians who will be stationed along the way Don t miss out on this free event and be sure to bring your walking AND dancing shoes for this unique experience in the trails of Baltimore Woods