Events Calendar

Liverpool Play Reading Club

January 17

Liverpool Play Reading Club is an adult group interested in exploring plays Each month the group gets together for an informal read aloud of a chosen play No experience is necessary Participants are typically asked to get their own print or electronic copy of the play to bring with them to the meeting Play reading club happens on the third Saturday ...

Behind the Scenes Look: Relentless

January 22

FREE EVENT Go behind the scenes of a world premiere Get an exclusive sneak peek of Relentless at Wildflowers Armory and the new Heart of Syracuse Preview scenes from the play and hear directly from playwright Rae Binstock and director Melissa Crespo about bringing this powerful new work to life Free to attend registration required Don t miss this i ...

The Syracuse Orchestra - Brahms & Debussy

January 24

The Syracuse Orchestra performs Debussy s Pagodes Principal Trombone Ben Dettelback performs a video game inspired trombone concerto followed by Brahms Symphony No 2 which includes the famous melody Brahms Lullaby

Snaps & Taps Open Mic Night

January 28

Join us for Snaps Taps hosted by Sofia Gutierrez Whether you re a poet musician or comedian this is your chance to shine Join us for a memorable evening of performances and good vibes

The Syracuse Orchestra - Orchestra Spotlight

January 31 thru February 1

Schnittke s Moz Art la Haydn is based on an unfinished fragment by Mozart and features playful themes from both Mozart and Haydn The program also features Bach s Brandenburg Concerto No 3 and Stravinsky s chamber concerto Dumbarton Oaks which was heavily inspired by Bach s Brandenburg series

February Winds

February 1

The Silverwood Clarinet Choir presents a free evocative concert celebrating the rich colors and expressive range of the clarinet family You will enjoy highlights from great composers including Mozart Strauss Bizet Brahms Gabrieli Prokofiev Grainger and Holst alongside new music written especially for clarinet choir Guest artists include Nancy Boone ...

The Syracuse Orchestra - Orchestra Spotlight

February 1

Schnittke s Moz Art la Haydn is based on an unfinished fragment by Mozart and features playful themes from both Mozart and Haydn The program also features Bach s Brandenburg Concerto No 3 and Stravinsky s chamber concerto Dumbarton Oaks which was heavily inspired by Bach s Brandenburg series

Songs of Fire and Ice

February 2

Join CNY folk singers and Beaver Lake naturalists for a winter hike and sing along Learn to sing traditional songs of the season for both wandering the woods and enjoying the fireside plus discover all the magic of Beaver Lake in winter by lantern light After a chilly outdoor adventure we ll gather indoors for hot chocolate and more singing by fire ...

Snow White

February 10

Based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm the ballet of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs takes the vibrant style of a Disney animated movie and sets it to the musical motifs of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky Not only will this inspire demanding young audiences but the fantastical themes of this ballet will immerse even the most attentive adult A ...

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

February 13

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live multi sensory musical experience to awe inspiring locations like never seen before in Syracuse Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi s Four Seasons at Palladian Hall at the Treasury under the gentle glow of candlelight General Info Venue Palladian Hall at the TreasuryDates and times sel ...

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

February 13

They say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand at the break of a storm A story of love hope chains and freedom This electrifying production follows a free Black man in the 19th century South as he dares to dream bigger than the chains that tried to hold him and stronger than the machine that tried to replace him As John lays down rail finds ...

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

February 14

They say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand at the break of a storm A story of love hope chains and freedom This electrifying production follows a free Black man in the 19th century South as he dares to dream bigger than the chains that tried to hold him and stronger than the machine that tried to replace him As John lays down rail finds ...

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

February 14

They say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand at the break of a storm A story of love hope chains and freedom This electrifying production follows a free Black man in the 19th century South as he dares to dream bigger than the chains that tried to hold him and stronger than the machine that tried to replace him As John lays down rail finds ...

The Syracuse Orchestra - Love Stories

February 14

It s a concert inspired by love We open with Missy Mazzoli s These Worlds in Us expressing the love of a daughter for her father Then Jiebing Chen performing on the traditional Chinese instrument the erhu joins for The Butterfly Lovers concerto originally written for violin and based on a Chinese folklore love story The Syracuse Orchestra finishes ...

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

February 15

They say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand at the break of a storm A story of love hope chains and freedom This electrifying production follows a free Black man in the 19th century South as he dares to dream bigger than the chains that tried to hold him and stronger than the machine that tried to replace him As John lays down rail finds ...

Transient Kicks W/S/G The New Service

February 19

Transient Kicks Psychedelic Transient Kicks is a rock band from Syracuse NY that blends lyrical storytelling with musical improvisation and sound exploration across many genres including funk jazz bluegrass folk R B psychedelic groove soul and blues Their unique style and diverse sound is guaranteed to create a new experience every show and their c ...

Stardew Valley: Symphony Of Seasons

February 22

Join us on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit with the brand new Stardew Valley concert Symphony of Seasons Curated by ConcernedApe Symphony of Seasons features a 35 piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game and a screen above the stage playing gameplay footage plus ...

Snaps & Taps Open Mic Night - Hosted by Randum

February 25

Join us at the Community Folk Art Center on February 25 2026 at 6 30 PM for a night filled with creativity and talent Whether you re a poet musician comedian or storyteller this is your chance to shine Bring your friends grab a seat and get ready to be entertained Don t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills or simply enjoy the perfor ...

The Syracuse Orchestra - Folk Music Inspired

February 28 thru March 1

Enjoy an afternoon of folk music inspired pieces from Eastern European composers Ligetti s Concert Romanesc evoked memories of his childhood in Romania and you ll hear traditional Czech Romanian and Hungarian folk dances throughout the rest of the program

The Syracuse Orchestra - Folk Music Inspired

March 1

Enjoy an afternoon of folk music inspired pieces from Eastern European composers Ligetti s Concert Romanesc evoked memories of his childhood in Romania and you ll hear traditional Czech Romanian and Hungarian folk dances throughout the rest of the program

The Syracuse Orchestra - Awadagin Plays Mozart

March 7

We begin the concert with Guilliame Connesson s Celephais from Les Cit s de Lovecraft inspired by the fantasy stories of H P Lovecraft Awadagin Pratt returns to perform Mozart s Piano Concerto No 23 The Syracuse Orchestra also presents Symphony No 5 by Prokofiev which is one of his most popular works and was his hymn to a free and happy man

Friends Of The Central Library Author Series: Natasha Alford

March 10

Natasha Alford is an award winning journalist host author and media executive recognized for harnessing the power of storytelling to inspire and educate With degrees from Harvard University and Northwestern University Alford was born in Syracuse NY In 2024 she published her critically acclaimed memoir American Negra which earned an International La ...

The Syracuse Orchestra - Windy Day

March 14

Come learn all about The Syracuse Orchestra Wind Section in this fun concert featuring all of the woodwind instruments

Lords of the Sound 'The Music Of Hans Zimmer'

March 17

Lords of the Sound is a famous Ukrainian symphony orchestra that introduces a new orchestral culture with a modern flavor The famous symphony orchestra will present the musical program The Music of Hans Zimmer which encompasses the most famous compositions of the musical genius of our time Hans Zimmer The Music of Hans Zimmer is an exhilarating jou ...

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

March 27

They say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand at the break of a storm A story of love hope chains and freedom This electrifying production follows a free Black man in the 19th century South as he dares to dream bigger than the chains that tried to hold him and stronger than the machine that tried to replace him As John lays down rail finds ...

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

March 28

They say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand at the break of a storm A story of love hope chains and freedom This electrifying production follows a free Black man in the 19th century South as he dares to dream bigger than the chains that tried to hold him and stronger than the machine that tried to replace him As John lays down rail finds ...

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

March 28

They say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand at the break of a storm A story of love hope chains and freedom This electrifying production follows a free Black man in the 19th century South as he dares to dream bigger than the chains that tried to hold him and stronger than the machine that tried to replace him As John lays down rail finds ...

The Syracuse Orchestra - Candlelight Pops

March 28

Dance and sing along with six decades of pop and rock hits as The Syracuse Orchestra performs by candlelight

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

March 29

They say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand at the break of a storm A story of love hope chains and freedom This electrifying production follows a free Black man in the 19th century South as he dares to dream bigger than the chains that tried to hold him and stronger than the machine that tried to replace him As John lays down rail finds ...

Friends Of The Central Library Author Series: Jodi Kantor

April 14

Jodi Kantor is a bestselling author and prize winning investigative reporter In 2017 Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the story of sexual allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein They then wrote She Said about the investigation and the impact of even a small number of truth tellers Kantor also wrote The Obamas a behind the scenes look a ...

The Syracuse Orchestra - Let Freedom Ring

April 18 thru April 19

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence The Syracuse Orchestra performs music from around the world that celebrates freedom and our richly diverse local community

The Syracuse Orchestra - Let Freedom Ring

April 19

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence The Syracuse Orchestra performs music from around the world that celebrates freedom and our richly diverse local community

World Ballet Company: Cinderella

May 6

Step into the magical world of Cinderella live on stage The beloved fairy tale comes to life in a spectacular Broadway style production that delights all ages blending humor romance and the timeless majesty of classical ballet World Ballet Company s Cinderella features a dazzling cast of 40 international dancers over 150 radiant hand sewn costumes ...

The Syracuse Orchestra - Grand Finale Masterworks

May 9

Julian Schwarz is featured in Jennifer Higdon s Cello Concerto commissioned by Robert and Vicki Lieberman We finish with the operatic music of Strauss Des Rosenklavier Suite Gerard Schwarz conducts this season finale celebration concert

Friends Of The Central Library Author Series: TJ Klune

May 12

TJ Klune is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling Lambda Literary Award winning author Klune has written 37 books of fantasy and romantic fiction featuring gay and LGBTQ characters Popular titles include The House in the Cerulean Sea Somewhere Beyond the Sea Under the Whispering Door the Green Creek Series and his latest work The Bones Beneath ...