Community Calendar

Boots at the Brewery brings an energetic line dancing experience to Middle Ages Brewing Company in Syracuse. It’s designed with beginners in mind, offering easy-to-follow instruction alongside plenty of time to hit the dance floor. The playlist blends country classics with pop and hip-hop, showing how the tradition has evolved while still honoring its roots. At its core, the event is all about community, inviting dancers of every age and skill level to come together and have fun!

Sisterhood, stirring songs, and spectacular adventure.

In the Kingdom of Arendelle, Anna and Elsa enjoy a sheltered royal life, as they prepare to one day inherit a throne that is rightfully theirs. But when Elsa’s budding powers almost lead to tragedy, she’s forced to bury her icy talents—until they erupt, unleashing an eternal winter that threatens to destroy everything she loves. Determined to save her home and her sister, Anna ventures into the treacherous storm, where she must reunite with Elsa if she ever hopes to thaw the cold hearts intent on keeping them apart. A story of sisterhood and embracing your true self, Disney’s majestic musical riff on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” is a thrilling theatrical event with stirring songs, spectacular adventure, and one magical snowman.

Dr. Jane E. Calvert, Founding Director and Chief Editor of The John Dickinson Writings Project, tells us that “if Americans today know anything about John Dickinson, it is only that he refused vote on or sign the Declaration of Independence.” Historians have felt justified in excluding Dickinson from the story of the American Founding without understanding his decision. But this omission has deprived the public of one of the most compelling elements of the Revolution—a story of selfless and steady leadership that not only made the Declaration of Independence possible but also created the reality of American independence over the critical years before and after the Declaration. Dr. Calvert received her PhD in early American history from the University of Chicago in 2003. Her work focuses on the intersection of theology and political thought in the Colonial and Founding eras, especially theories and practices of rights advocacy and resistance to governmental oppression. This event is part of a series that will be held the first Thursday of each month through November. It is made possible by funding from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the partnership and support of the Friends of Lorenzo and Meier’s Creek Brewing Company. Admission is free.

Syracuse’s urban neighborhoods continue to face chronic public health challenges. Resistance to traditional healthcare is widespread. Vaccination rates are the lowest in the region. Diabetes, hypertension, cancer, infant mortality, and respiratory disease rates are high. Communication with isolated residents lacking computers and transport is difficult. Residents are unaware of health services available to them.

Enter CNY Jazz in the City. This aggressive, community-wide public health outreach effort uses the arts as a mobile platform to bring people together and provide them with the joy of congregating to enjoy music, food, and fun.

These Thursday evening concert fairs span the neighborhoods of urban Syracuse THROUGH June, July, and August, providing safe outdoor environments for all to attend.

Every event provides:

-National and Regional talent in concert
-Healthcare Village
-BIPOC arts, crafts, and corporate vendors
-Ethnic food vendors
-Family goodie bag distribution to all attendees filled with public health service info, supplies, and incentive coupons
-Educational and inspirational speakers
-Special Opening Act performances by resident urban and urban youth groups

2026 Lineup:
June 4 | Wayne Tucker & The Bad Mothas | Jubilee Park, 161 South Ave
June 18 | Houston & Wynn JSF Band | 2100 E. Fayette St
July 9 | Alex Bugnon & Jeff Kashiwa | Schiller Park, Farmer St and Park Roadway
July 23 | The Blacklites | Valley Plaza
August 6 | The Sax Summit | Syracuse Community Health, 930 S. Salina St
August 20 | Alex Torres y Su Orquesta | Geddes Street Plaza, 220 S. Geddes Street

A new CNY Jazz series, christened the “Better Late Than Never” Cabarets, will provide fine music in an intimate setting, and Pausa will offer 2-for-1 cocktails and other discounts from 7 to 9 pm every Thursday, April 2 - August 20.

Lineup
April 2: Ronnie Leigh
April 9: LuBossa
April 16: Jill Minye
April 23: Dan Fields
April 30: Edgar Pagan & Adam Fisher
May 7: ESP Duo
May 14: Julie & Rick's Jazz Asylum
May 21: Loren & LJ Barrigar
May 28: Jill Minye
June 4: Alex Becerra
June 11: Clove & Phen
June 18: Dan Fields
June 25: LuBossa
July 9: Mark Nanni
July 16: Edgar Pagan & Adam Fisher
July 23: ESP Duo
July 30: Alex Becerra
August 6: Prime Time Duo
August 13: Loren & LJ Barrigar
August 20: Clove & Phen

Sisterhood, stirring songs, and spectacular adventure.

In the Kingdom of Arendelle, Anna and Elsa enjoy a sheltered royal life, as they prepare to one day inherit a throne that is rightfully theirs. But when Elsa’s budding powers almost lead to tragedy, she’s forced to bury her icy talents—until they erupt, unleashing an eternal winter that threatens to destroy everything she loves. Determined to save her home and her sister, Anna ventures into the treacherous storm, where she must reunite with Elsa if she ever hopes to thaw the cold hearts intent on keeping them apart. A story of sisterhood and embracing your true self, Disney’s majestic musical riff on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” is a thrilling theatrical event with stirring songs, spectacular adventure, and one magical snowman.

The Taste of Syracuse is back to kick off summer. The downtown staple has been celebrating local food, business, music and more in the heart of downtown Syracuse for over 25 years. Find $2 samples from a variety of local restaurants while you listen to live music from 3 stages!

Step back into the early days of Bruce Springsteen’s rise with a rare, firsthand visual journey! This special presentation explores the formative years of Springsteen featuring photographs captured at the Smith Opera House (then the Geneva Theater) in 1973, 1974, and 1975.

Through a curated slideshow and personal anecdotes, photographer James Fuller will share his insights and experiences documenting Springsteen in Geneva.

This event is FREE to the public.

Sisterhood, stirring songs, and spectacular adventure.

In the Kingdom of Arendelle, Anna and Elsa enjoy a sheltered royal life, as they prepare to one day inherit a throne that is rightfully theirs. But when Elsa’s budding powers almost lead to tragedy, she’s forced to bury her icy talents—until they erupt, unleashing an eternal winter that threatens to destroy everything she loves. Determined to save her home and her sister, Anna ventures into the treacherous storm, where she must reunite with Elsa if she ever hopes to thaw the cold hearts intent on keeping them apart. A story of sisterhood and embracing your true self, Disney’s majestic musical riff on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” is a thrilling theatrical event with stirring songs, spectacular adventure, and one magical snowman.

The Taste of Syracuse is back to kick off summer. The downtown staple has been celebrating local food, business, music and more in the heart of downtown Syracuse for over 25 years. Find $2 samples from a variety of local restaurants while you listen to live music from 3 stages!