Community Calendar

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

Build. Dribble. Score!
Kick off the ultimate family day out at the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience, arriving at LEGOLAND® New York from June 11 to July 19, 2026!
Share a piece of the action at this high-energy soccer celebration packed with interactive games, epic LEGO brick builds and experiences inspired by LEGO soccer heroes.
Take on the challenge and score against a LEGO minifigure, then experience Spot Shot and Super Squad activities.
Get ready for fan favorite experiences including:
​• Build. Dribble. Score! – A park-wide celebration of soccer fun brought to life with signature LEGO® creativity.
• Score against a LEGO Minifigure – Soccer skills are put to the test in a fast-paced challenge that turns every kick into a brick-built celebration.
• Spot Shot and Super Squad – Sharpen technique through playful, inclusive challenges designed for every age and skill level.
• Meet soccer legends in LEGO brick form – Get up close to LEGO brick versions of global icons including LEGO Soccer Heroes Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. created exclusively for the event.
• Design A Jersey – Build a dream soccer uniform in LEGO bricks and add it to the Heroes of Play Wall, joining fans from around the world in a growing celebration of soccer-inspired creativity.
Book now, before the final whistle blows!

Join FOCUS for a hybrid public forum where local experts will explore water conservation, watershed health, and the shared environmental responsibility of protecting Central New York's most essential natural resource. This discussion is informed by regional conditions, ongoing conservation efforts, and the interconnected relationship between healthy land, healthy water, and thriving communities. Panelists will provide an overview of watershed ecology, conservation strategies, and environmental stewardship efforts across Onondaga County, drawing on their professional roles and direct experience in conservation science, environmental education, and land and water stewardship at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the Onondaga Environmental Institute, and the Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District. The conversation will highlight how these organizations work alongside communities, landowners, and local governments to protect and restore the natural systems that sustain our water supply. The Forum will emphasize practical civic participation, including understanding how land use affects water quality, supporting local conservation programs, and connecting with the organizations working every day to preserve and protect the region's watersheds, while allowing panelists to address emerging issues and priorities as they see fit. After opening remarks from our panel, the conversation moves to a moderated Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and discover ways to engage with local priorities and initiatives. This is a welcoming, respectful space for community members to learn, engage, and explore ways to be actively involved in shaping the civic life of Central New York.

Build. Dribble. Score!
Kick off the ultimate family day out at the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience, arriving at LEGOLAND® New York from June 11 to July 19, 2026!
Share a piece of the action at this high-energy soccer celebration packed with interactive games, epic LEGO brick builds and experiences inspired by LEGO soccer heroes.
Take on the challenge and score against a LEGO minifigure, then experience Spot Shot and Super Squad activities.
Get ready for fan favorite experiences including:
​• Build. Dribble. Score! – A park-wide celebration of soccer fun brought to life with signature LEGO® creativity.
• Score against a LEGO Minifigure – Soccer skills are put to the test in a fast-paced challenge that turns every kick into a brick-built celebration.
• Spot Shot and Super Squad – Sharpen technique through playful, inclusive challenges designed for every age and skill level.
• Meet soccer legends in LEGO brick form – Get up close to LEGO brick versions of global icons including LEGO Soccer Heroes Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. created exclusively for the event.
• Design A Jersey – Build a dream soccer uniform in LEGO bricks and add it to the Heroes of Play Wall, joining fans from around the world in a growing celebration of soccer-inspired creativity.
Book now, before the final whistle blows!

Build. Dribble. Score!
Kick off the ultimate family day out at the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience, arriving at LEGOLAND® New York from June 11 to July 19, 2026!
Share a piece of the action at this high-energy soccer celebration packed with interactive games, epic LEGO brick builds and experiences inspired by LEGO soccer heroes.
Take on the challenge and score against a LEGO minifigure, then experience Spot Shot and Super Squad activities.
Get ready for fan favorite experiences including:
​• Build. Dribble. Score! – A park-wide celebration of soccer fun brought to life with signature LEGO® creativity.
• Score against a LEGO Minifigure – Soccer skills are put to the test in a fast-paced challenge that turns every kick into a brick-built celebration.
• Spot Shot and Super Squad – Sharpen technique through playful, inclusive challenges designed for every age and skill level.
• Meet soccer legends in LEGO brick form – Get up close to LEGO brick versions of global icons including LEGO Soccer Heroes Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. created exclusively for the event.
• Design A Jersey – Build a dream soccer uniform in LEGO bricks and add it to the Heroes of Play Wall, joining fans from around the world in a growing celebration of soccer-inspired creativity.
Book now, before the final whistle blows!

Build. Dribble. Score!
Kick off the ultimate family day out at the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience, arriving at LEGOLAND® New York from June 11 to July 19, 2026!
Share a piece of the action at this high-energy soccer celebration packed with interactive games, epic LEGO brick builds and experiences inspired by LEGO soccer heroes.
Take on the challenge and score against a LEGO minifigure, then experience Spot Shot and Super Squad activities.
Get ready for fan favorite experiences including:
​• Build. Dribble. Score! – A park-wide celebration of soccer fun brought to life with signature LEGO® creativity.
• Score against a LEGO Minifigure – Soccer skills are put to the test in a fast-paced challenge that turns every kick into a brick-built celebration.
• Spot Shot and Super Squad – Sharpen technique through playful, inclusive challenges designed for every age and skill level.
• Meet soccer legends in LEGO brick form – Get up close to LEGO brick versions of global icons including LEGO Soccer Heroes Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. created exclusively for the event.
• Design A Jersey – Build a dream soccer uniform in LEGO bricks and add it to the Heroes of Play Wall, joining fans from around the world in a growing celebration of soccer-inspired creativity.
Book now, before the final whistle blows!

Build. Dribble. Score!
Kick off the ultimate family day out at the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience, arriving at LEGOLAND® New York from June 11 to July 19, 2026!
Share a piece of the action at this high-energy soccer celebration packed with interactive games, epic LEGO brick builds and experiences inspired by LEGO soccer heroes.
Take on the challenge and score against a LEGO minifigure, then experience Spot Shot and Super Squad activities.
Get ready for fan favorite experiences including:
​• Build. Dribble. Score! – A park-wide celebration of soccer fun brought to life with signature LEGO® creativity.
• Score against a LEGO Minifigure – Soccer skills are put to the test in a fast-paced challenge that turns every kick into a brick-built celebration.
• Spot Shot and Super Squad – Sharpen technique through playful, inclusive challenges designed for every age and skill level.
• Meet soccer legends in LEGO brick form – Get up close to LEGO brick versions of global icons including LEGO Soccer Heroes Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. created exclusively for the event.
• Design A Jersey – Build a dream soccer uniform in LEGO bricks and add it to the Heroes of Play Wall, joining fans from around the world in a growing celebration of soccer-inspired creativity.
Book now, before the final whistle blows!

Build. Dribble. Score!
Kick off the ultimate family day out at the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience, arriving at LEGOLAND® New York from June 11 to July 19, 2026!
Share a piece of the action at this high-energy soccer celebration packed with interactive games, epic LEGO brick builds and experiences inspired by LEGO soccer heroes.
Take on the challenge and score against a LEGO minifigure, then experience Spot Shot and Super Squad activities.
Get ready for fan favorite experiences including:
​• Build. Dribble. Score! – A park-wide celebration of soccer fun brought to life with signature LEGO® creativity.
• Score against a LEGO Minifigure – Soccer skills are put to the test in a fast-paced challenge that turns every kick into a brick-built celebration.
• Spot Shot and Super Squad – Sharpen technique through playful, inclusive challenges designed for every age and skill level.
• Meet soccer legends in LEGO brick form – Get up close to LEGO brick versions of global icons including LEGO Soccer Heroes Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. created exclusively for the event.
• Design A Jersey – Build a dream soccer uniform in LEGO bricks and add it to the Heroes of Play Wall, joining fans from around the world in a growing celebration of soccer-inspired creativity.
Book now, before the final whistle blows!

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!