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!

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

Grab a seat and relax under the historic Tulip Tree in the Quadrangle for a truly unique cinematic experience! Join us for a special screening of never-before-seen film reels from the golden heyday of Oneida Ltd.

Recently discovered in the sales office, these films have been safely tucked away in the OCMH collection for nearly a decade. Now, thanks to a generous grant from the Central New York Library Resources Council, our staff has digitized these archives to share them with the public for the very first time.

What’s on the Silver Screen?
Exclusive History: A rare interview with Pete Noyes discussing Oneida Community history.

Vintage Charm: Nostalgic silverware advertisements from the 1930s.

Local Legacy: Behind-the-scenes factory footage and the grand 100th Anniversary Celebration.

Community Life: Fun footage of local fishing derbies, family picnics, and much more!

You won't want to miss this nostalgic look back at our community's rich history. Bring your friends, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy the show!

Refreshments: Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

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!

The 13 acres surrounding the Oneida Community Mansion House are a riot of color and storied heritage in every season. On our premier “New Garden of Eden Tour,” guests journey through the landscape to uncover the evolution of these historic grounds.

Discover a remarkable transformation—from a rugged communal farm to an elegant pleasure garden and exclusive private club. As you walk, admire the seasonal blooms and "champion trees" that serve as a living, natural complement to the grand architecture of the Mansion House. Join us to witness the gardens and grounds in their full summer glory!

This is an outdoor tour, so be sure to plan for the weather and wear comfortable shoes!

Dr. Graham Russell Hodges, George Dorland Langdon, Jr. Professor of History and African Studies at Colgate University, will explore the choices that Patriot and Loyalist Black Americans made during the American Revolution. A sizable number of Black Americans sided with the British forces, with thousands ultimately choosing exile for a mixed freedom in the British empire. At least five thousand Blacks served in the American army, showing honor and courage in key battles. The lecture will discuss why Black Americans made their choices and the eventual outcome of such major alliances. Hodges is the author of over ten books including the forthcoming biography: Henry Highland Garnet: A Passion for the Freedom-Idea (Yale University Press, 2027). Admission is free.

April - Nov Engage With Gage
To celebrate Matilda’s 200th Birthday we will be reading her book, Woman, Church & State in sections throughout the remainder of the year. All sessions take place on the second Wednesday of the month and start at 5:30pm. Participants are welcome to attend in person at the Gage Center or online via zoom. Each session is $10/person or sign up for all sessions (Complete WCS Series) for $75.

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!?”
Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performers! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!
So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! – all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!
This time, Choir!Choir!Choir! Presents: Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along
Nothing feels better than belting out song like these with a room full of Fleetwood Mac fans! Channel your inner Stevie Nicks, grab your best friends and frenemies, and create harmonies that you won’t believe! Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along will be the most fun you’ve had in years…
Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

NOTE: YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL NOT CONTAIN YOUR TICKET(S). You’ll receive an email 48 hours before your performance with your official, scannable QR code. This process helps us prevent ticket scams.

Join art historian Elisabeth Genter Montevecchio for a free 45-minute tour highlighting Lorenzo’s amazing fine art collection including works by Sanford Gifford, Edward Moran, Jasper Cropsey, Dwight Williams, and 17th century Dutch Masters. Admission to the program is free. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call 315-655-3200, ext. 106 or email: jacqueline.roshia@parks.ny.gov