Community Calendar

A Day of Caring is an opportunity for volunteers to sign-up and tackle projects at nonprofits serving Cayuga County residents. Projects range from painting, stair repair, administrative work, gardening, and more! To learn more or register: https://www.unitedwayofcayugacounty.org/day-caring

The Friends of Lorenzo and Lorenzo State Historic Site invites children ages 8 to 12 to attend our weeklong day camp. Campers will spend the week discovering our beautiful historic site. Together we will explore the lives of those who lived over 100 years ago. Camp runs from 9:00AM to 4:00PM each day, with early drop-off available. A maximum of 15 campers will participate. For more information and to register visit friendsoflorenzo.org.

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

The “Tunnels and Towers” experience takes visitors beyond the radical beliefs and practices of the Community and into the basement to discover the storage rooms, vaults, mechanical rooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities that supported the Community’s unique lifestyle. Visitors will also ascend the towers of the Mansion House to gaze out on the nearly 250 acres of gardens, grounds, and trails! You are not going to want to miss these limited small-group tours!

While not required, we recommend this tour for people with some familiarity with the history of the Mansion House--take a self guided tour or one of our guided or specialty tours to enhance your experience!

Event Details:

-The cost for this tour is $30 general admission, $25 for members and students.

-Space is limited to 20 people, reserve your spot early!

-Parking is available in the rear of the Mansion House.

-This tour will include walking, stairs, and entering dark and sometimes tight spaces, so be sure to wear comfortable clothes and close-toed shoes!

The Fine Print:

*Not all areas of this tour are ADA accessible.

*Suggested for those ages 16 and over.

*Refunds will not be given if less than 48 hours from the event.

*The Oneida Community Mansion House occasionally uses photographs and videos of event participants in promotional materials. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to usage of your likeness in such materials.

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

The Friends of Lorenzo and Lorenzo State Historic Site invites children ages 8 to 12 to attend our weeklong day camp. Campers will spend the week discovering our beautiful historic site. Together we will explore the lives of those who lived over 100 years ago. Camp runs from 9:00AM to 4:00PM each day, with early drop-off available. A maximum of 15 campers will participate. For more information and to register visit friendsoflorenzo.org.

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Honoring victims. Committing to nuclear abolition.

81 years ago an atomic weapon was used to destroy the city of Hiroshima, unleashing a degree of wartime horror never before seen. Three days later, another atomic bomb devastated Nagasaki. Through determined activism and a few enlightened leaders, risks of nuclear war were reduced via treaties and nuclear weapons reduction. Today, however, many treaties have been allowed to expire, and nations are re-building their nuclear arsenals. It is time to raise our voices once again.

Join us to say “NO NUKES!”

University United Methodist Church | 1085 E. Genesee St. | Syracuse
Friday, August 7, 2026 | 4:30-6:00pm
Procession: Gather at 4:30, route is 1.2 miles
Reception: 6 pm - 6:30pm

Speakers:

Youko Yamamoto, peace activist and second-generation atomic bomb survivor, will share with us her most recent conversations with aging Hiroshima survivors after a spring trip to Japan, and the inspiration for her continuing work that she gained from these interviews.

Joshua Reno, a socio-cultural anthropologist, will make real the connections between military waste and how it weaves into the uncanny, uncountable scale of the Hiroshima bombing, offering us a powerful, somatic reflection on the true monstrosity of the weapon in the form of spoken word.

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.

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