Spring is right here and so are the spring nature occasions. From nature sketching to volunteer clean-ups, there are various outdoorsy actions to select from.
But if the spring allergic reactions are preserving you from going out, there are nonetheless many indoor occasions to take pleasure in, from stay music to “Star Wars: A New Hope” to a Birthday Bash Drag Show.
Here are 30 things to do in CNY this week.
Monday, April 20
Beaver Lake BioBlitz
For the iNatters and nature lovers, Beaver Lake Nature Center is internet hosting a BioBlitz the place members can doc species residing inside Beaver lake’s numerous ecosystems. Help assist scientific analysis and find out about totally different species. Participants should be members of the Beaver Lake BioBlitz Spring 2026 mission and have an iNaturalist account.
Where: 8477 East Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville
When: Sunday, April 19 and Monday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How a lot: Free with park admission, which is $5 per car.
Community Writing Workshop: Hand-Me-Downs
Join Katherine Nikolau in an informal writing workshop on the Community Folk Art Center. The theme is hand-me-downs, discussing totally different tangible and intangible inheritances.
Where: 805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
When: Monday, April 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
How a lot: This occasion is free.
The Greenhouse
Join ESFMemes in partnership with Salt City Food Not Bombs & Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network for a student-led advantages present at Thornden Park Amphitheater, that includes native artists, distributors and bands. This is an 18+ occasion.
Where: Thornden Park Drive, Syracuse
When: Monday, April 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
How a lot: Tickets are $15, obtainable here.
Tuesday, April 21
Special Collections Research Center Lecture and Exhibition Reception
Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) presents “American Protest Music” in Bird Library’s Peter Graham Scholarly Commons. Dr. Corey Hunter, the James P. Wilmot Distinguished Assistant Professor of Music on the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music, discusses the position of music in protest and advocacy inside the United States. Following the lecture is the exhibition reception for “We Demand! A Legacy of Activism in America.”
Where: 222 Waverly Ave., Syracuse
When: Tuesday, April 21 from 3-6 p.m.
How a lot: This occasion is free, however registration is required here.
‘& Juliet’ on the Landmark
The Landmark’s newest Broadway sequence providing “&Juliet” asks what would occur subsequent if Juliet didn’t finish it throughout Romeo? Juliet’s new story bursts to life by a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her identify, together with “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”
Where: Landmark Theatre at 362 South Salina St.
When: Tuesday, April 21. Runs by April 26.
How a lot: Ticket costs differ.
Tatsuya Nakatani, Trillium Free Music Group and Poetry from Bee at ArtRage Gallery
Enjoy a night of exploration with Tatsuya Nakatani, Trillium Free Music Group and Bee at ArtRage Gallery. From Nakatani’s distinctive drums and bowed gong type music to CNY-based Trillium Free Music Group’s debut efficiency of improvisational electro-acoustic to Bee’s poetry about identification, Black aliveness, queerness and DIY punk, this is sure to be an evening of distinctive and considerate leisure.
Where: 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse
When: Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
How a lot: $10-20 donation.
Wednesday, April 22
CNY Artist Initiative: Gallery Talk with Ann Clarke
The Everson Museum of Art presents a gallery speak with Ann Clark on her particular exhibition, “Under the Canopy.” Part of the museum’s CNY Artist Initiative sequence, her exhibition options multimedia fibre, paint and printing arts.
Where: 401 Harrison St., Syracuse
When: Wednesday, April 22 from midday to 1 p.m.
How a lot: Pay what you would like.
Trash to Treasure: Earth Day Upcycling Workshop
Create your individual crafts with Beaver Lake Nature Center in their hands-on upcycling workshop. From rain chains to hen feeders, learn the way to make new creations from reused on a regular basis gadgets and about inventive methods to scale back, reuse and recycle. All supplies are supplied, however members are welcome to deliver their very own.
Where: 8477 East Mud Lake Rd, Baldwinsville
When: Wednesday, April 22 from 6 to 7 p.m.
How a lot: Tickets are $20 for members and $22 for nonmembers. Tickets embrace park admission and all supplies.
Earth Day Wine Dinner
The restaurant Touché will host a five-course tasting menu celebrating the richness of foraged elements and wild sport. Each dish highlights thoughtfully sourced parts from forest and area, bringing ahead daring, earthy flavors and sudden textures. The expertise is complemented by a curated choice of pure wines, every pairing designed to improve and elevate the menu’s wild character. This collaborative dinner is offered with Spore to Fork and Wild Harvest Table.
Where: Touché, 309 West Fayette St., Syracuse
When: Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
How a lot: $100 per person. Limited seating, reservations required.
Thursday, April 23
Hot Pepper Shakespeare
Celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday with a spicy recitation train: eat a sizzling pepper and recite a Shakespeare sonnet or monologue. Anyone is welcome to take part or watch. Participants can join a timeslot here and obtainable peppers are of various spice ranges.
Where: SUNY Oswego, Oswego
When: Thursday, April 23 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
How a lot: This occasion is free.
Nature Sketching: Wildflowers and Ferns
Enjoy nature’s magnificence with this sketching class hosted on the Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Learn sketching strategies in proportions, shading, texture and colours throughout this guided sketching workshop. All sketching materials is supplied, however deliver a conveyable tenting chair if in case you have one. Space is restricted and on-line pre-registration is required.
Where: 4007 Bishop Hill Rd., Marcellus
When: Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m.
How a lot: General admission is $15 and admission with membership is $10, obtainable for buy here.
Why It Matters: Animal Transportation
Learn about animal possession, transport and the ins-and-outs of shifting zoo animals from place to place with the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Alongside supplied snacks and refreshments, members will study instantly from animal care specialists in regards to the efforts taken for care and conservation.
Where: 1 Conservation Place Syracuse
When: Thursday, April 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
How a lot: General admission tickets value $50, obtainable for buy here.
Friday, April 24
Book Sale and Bottle & Can Drive for Haiti
Join the Church of St. Michael and St. Peter for a used books and baked items sale, alongside a bottle and may drive, the place all proceeds will assist assist the church’s twin parish in Haiti. The guide sale will likely be held in the church basement and the bottle drive will likely be in the church parking zone.
Where: 4791 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
When: Friday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How a lot: Admission is free.
‘A Bad Year for Tomatoes’ by Oswego Players
Oswego Players presents their spring manufacturing of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” written by John Patrick and directed by Inez Manor Parker. In this hilarious manufacturing, Myra Marlowe, a starlet sick of fame, strikes to a small New England city to write her autobiography. Trying to keep away from her gossiping neighbors, Marlowe spins an online of lies about residing together with her homicidal sister. But this tactic shortly backfires when her church-going neighbors as an alternative attempt to save her faux sister’s soul and an area handyman falls in love together with her.
Where: 32 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego
When: Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.
How a lot: Tickets are $20 for normal admission and $15 for college students and senior residents, obtainable here and on the field workplace.
Open Mic with Larry Kyle
The Oswego Music Hall presents an open mic with host Larry Kyle. With supplied sound and stage, this open mic with cabaret-style seating brings artists collectively for an intimate night time of efficiency. The open mic is open to all ages and ability ranges.
Where: 41 Lake St., Oswego
When: Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m.
How a lot: Suggested donation of $2.
Saturday, April 25
Autism Acceptance Walk
The “One Step at a Time” Autism Acceptance Walk is about visibility, inclusion and assist for our CNY Autism group. T‑shirts will likely be obtainable for buy for $5. All cash raised will help efforts to increase leisure and academic programming right here in the Central New York space.
Where: Jamesville Beach Park 3992 Apulia Rd., Jamesville
When: Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m.
How a lot: Registration is free. Donations are inspired.
‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ with Syracuse Orchestra
Enjoy John William’s Oscar award-winning rating carried out stay with The Syracuse Orchestra’s particular pops live performance. Conducted by The Syracuse Orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, Sean O’Loughlin, watch the fan-favorite movie with immersive soundtrack and acoustics at Crouse Hinds Theater on the Oncenter.
Where: 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. and seven:30 p.m. Doors open an hour earlier than live performance begins.
How a lot: General admission ticket costs are $40-85, relying on seating. Tickets can be found for buy here.
Birthday Bash Drag Show
Celebrate Ivanna Michaels’ and Ginger ‘GiGi’ Diamond’s birthdays with this Birthday Bash Drag Show. Featuring Ivanna, Ginger, Glory Hellelur Serell, Veronica Grace and Sassy Ann Grace and stay DJ music by DJ Adam Paradise, this night bash is sure to be entertaining. This drag efficiency is PG-13 pleasant, and a money bar is obtainable with alcoholic and nonalcoholic refreshments.
Where: 8 Exchange St., Auburn
When: Saturday, April 25 at 9 p.m.
How a lot: Tickets are $20, obtainable for buy here.
Dead in the Shed
A Grateful Dead Tribute present referred to as Dead in the Shed takes place on April 25 in the F Shed on the CNY Regional Market. First band will likely be Half Past Dead and the headliner will likely be Dark Hollow.
Where: 2100 Park St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, April 25 from 5-11 p.m. Doors open 4:30 p.m.
How a lot: Presale tickets are $5. Tickets on the door are $10.
T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Waste Land’
Join John Morello, actor from PBS’s “Stories From the Stage,” in his efficiency of T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land” at Auburn Public Theater. In this hair-raising efficiency, Morello effortlessly transitions from character to character, voice to voice for a efficiency that discusses the human situation.
Where: 8 Exchange St., Auburn
When: Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. and seven p.m.
How a lot: Tickets are $20, obtainable for buy here.
The Cadleys at Steeple Coffee House
Enjoy food and drinks alongside stay music by The Cadleys at Steeple Coffee House. Known for his or her highly effective mix of latest acoustic, conventional bluegrass and unique songs, The Cadley’s are an award-winning group whose music and musicianship provides a particular night time of storytelling.
Where: 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville
When: Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
How a lot: This occasion is free, however donations are inspired. Suggested donation of $15-25 in money consists of drinks.
Syracuse Chorale: Songs of Transformation
The Syracuse Chorale presents their spring live performance, “Songs of Transformation: We Can Mend the Sky,” at Holy Cross Church. Featuring works by Jake Runestad, Morten Lauridsen, Stephen Paulus and Elain Hagenberg, this program builds an uplifting and therapeutic surroundings.
Where: 4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt
When: Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
How a lot: Tickets are $15 for normal admission and free for these beneath 18-years-old. They will be purchased on the door or on-line here.
An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary
Enjoy stay efficiency by famend people musician Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary, at Oswego Music Hall. Known for his distinctive guitar type and delicate voice, Rush’s musical storytelling left its mark on the American music scene, and he is referred to as a significant voice inside the people revival of the Sixties.
Where: 41 Lake St., Oswego
When: Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
How a lot: General admission tickets are $35 and VIP tickets are $40, obtainable for buy here.
Downtown Earth Day Clean Up
Participate in a city-wide Spring Cleaning and be a part of others in sustaining our world and surroundings by this volunteer Earth Day Clean Up. Organized by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, this yearly beautification exercise invitations residents to respect the earth and metropolis, beginning with cleansing at Armory Square, then Clinton Square and eventually ending at Downtown East. Gloves, T-shirts and trash baggage are supplied.
Where: Armory Square, Syracuse
When: Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to midday.
How a lot: This occasion is free.
Schiller Park Earth Day Cleanup
Celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash at Schiller Park. This occasion occurs rain or shine. Trash baggage and a restricted variety of trash tongs/grabbers will likely be supplied. Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear and bringing your individual work gloves. Water bottles and granola bars will likely be obtainable, donated by Price Rite.
Where: Schiller Park, Syracuse (Meet on the Rugby/Oak Street entrance, park by the Schiller Pool)
When: Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m.
How a lot: Free to volunteer.
Onondaga Art Guild Annual Spring Show and Sale
Featuring quite a lot of mediums and kinds, this artwork showcase at St David’s Episcopal Church is the right alternative to assist the native arts scene. With over 25 native artists presenting and promoting their works and wares, this Spring Show and Sale is free and open to the general public.
Where: 14 Jamar Drive, Fayetteville
When: Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How a lot: Admission is free.
Sunday, April 26
‘Women Composers’ with Syracuse Chamber Orchestra
Celebrate ladies creatives throughout historical past with the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra’s live performance in Park Central Presbyterian Church which options works by ladies composers. From Princess Anna Amalia’s Military March No. 2 to Emilie Mayer’s Symphony No. 2, this live performance has quite a lot of music to take pleasure in.
Where: 504 E. Fayette St., Syracuse
When: Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m.
How a lot: This occasion is free.
I’ll Follow the Sun: Songs of Lennon & McCartney
Marissa Mulder, a Syracuse native and New York City jazz cabaret vocalist, will carry out songs by Lennon and McCartney on the Sherwood Inn for the CNY Spring Cabaret. Enjoy busy jazz alongside food and drinks with a full bar and menu for extra cost.
Where: 26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles
When: Sunday, April 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.
How a lot: Tickets are $30 presale, obtainable here, and $35 on the door.
Spring Pops Concert with SU Brass Ensemble
The United Church of Fayetteville presents a spring pops live performance with the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE) in assist of the Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network. The program consists of quite a lot of music, similar to “Golden Gate,” John William’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” music from “Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring I25th anniversary,” Louis Prima’s association of “Sing! Sing! Sing” and extra.
Where: 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville,
When: Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m.
How a lot: The live performance is free, however audiences are inspired to donate to SIRDIN.
Israel/Pellman Prize Winners Concert
The Society for New Music presents works by Ignacio Rosado and Edward Lu, the winners of the 2025 Israel/Pellman music composition competitors. A contest which celebrates younger New York State composers, this live performance offers a singular alternative to pay attention to new and thrilling compositional works. In addition to new works by Rosado and Lu, this system options the Harpsichord Concerto by Armando Bayolo, carried out by Ryan Chan.
Where: 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Sunday, April 26 from 4-6 p.m.
How a lot: Tickets value $25 for normal admission and $20 for senior residents, obtainable for buy here.
