BIG RIG DAY honor --Robineau Road. Located in the heart of the Strathmore Neigh- JAZZ IN THE CITY Saturday, May 8 -- 11:00am to 3:00pm -- (use Coleridge or Avery borhood, Robineau Road is the site of both Robineau’s studio and her Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 -- 7:00pm - - Various Locations Avenue entrances) famous home known as Four Winds. The festival will also feature the Jazz in the City will return to the neighborhoods of Syracuse this sum- Kids of all ages can be a big wheel at the Big Rig Day. Check out the big annual Strathmore Historic Homes Tour from 10:00am – 4:00pm. For mer, for some cool heat on the street! Bring your lawn chairs and be ready rigs from various city departments, including the Fire and Police Depart- more information, visit www.strathmorebythepark.org or contact Nancy to celebrate the diverse cultures of our neighborhoods at these concerts. ments , the Departments of Public Works, Aviation and Water. Other ac- Wolcott at (315) 474-8847 or [email protected] The series kicks off August 5th at Dunk & Bright Furniture at 2648 S. tivities, including face painting, balloon sculptures and the Price Chopper Salina St, and continues for three more Thursday evenings in different Hopper inflatable. Sponsored, in part, by Price Chopper and C&S Com- FIREWORKS CELEBRATION locations to be announced. For more information, visit panies. Free admission; refreshments for sale. Media support by 95X. Friday, July 2 -- Inner Harbor, Kirkpatrick and Solar Streets www.cnyjazz.org. Start your Independence Day festivities with a bang at the city’s an- HIAWATHA LAKE FISHING DERBY nual Fireworks Celebration at the Inner Harbor. The show will begin at FAMILY FRIENDZY! Saturday, May 15 -- 8:00am to noon -- Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts 5:00pm with music, family activities, food vendors, and more. A dazzling Saturday, August 7 – 11:00am to 6:00pm -- Clinton Square fireworks show will go off at 9:30pm. Admission and parking are free. Avenue (not to be confused with Park in Liverpool) City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation proudly presents Family Juneteenth Festival Youngsters up to the age of 16 can catch some “reel” fun at the annual Friendzy!, with entertainment by youth groups, hands-on activities and Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby. Participants can register, beginning at POPS IN THE PARK plenty of family fun. Co-sponsored by 93Q. 8:00am, and fish until 11:30am, at which time trophies will be awarded Tuesdays, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 -- 7:00pm -- for the largest fish caught in three age categories and for the smallest fish Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts Avenue SYRACUSE OPERA caught. Sponsored, in part, by the Anglers Association of Onondaga with The Onondaga Park Gazebo, next to Hiawatha Lake, is the perfect set- Sunday, August 8 -- 2:00pm -- Amphitheatre, Ostrom media support from 93Q. ting for your family and friends to enjoy a variety of musical styles in this Avenue entrance four-week series, from Broadway to contemporary hits. Check out www. Enjoy an afternoon of light opera in this beautiful amphitheatre, with its STRATHMORE SATURDAYS syracuse.ny.us/parks for the list of performers. Special activities area for tiered grass seating, and ample room for a throw blanket and a picnic. Saturdays, May 29 through September 4 -- 7:00 to 11:30am -- Upper children. Free admission. Light refreshments available for sale. Spon- Check our website in the months ahead for more information on the se- Onondaga Park sored, in part, by Price Chopper. lected performance and a rain location. The roadway around the Park’s picturesque Hiawatha Lake will be closed to vehicular traffic during this time, creating an ideal area for walk- DANCING UNDER THE STARS SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK ing, jogging or running. Fridays, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 -- 7:00 to 10:00pm -- Thursday/Friday/Saturday, Aug. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 -- 5:30pm Location: TBD -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Dance under the stars with the Stan Colella Orchestra, as they perform Sundays, Aug. 15 & 22 -- 2:00 pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre Sunday, May 30 -- 2:30pm -- Palace Theater, 2384 James St. their mix of swing and big band era favorites. Bring your friends, your The Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Bard’s wittiest comedy This special concert, by the Stan Colella Orchestra, is a poignant expres- families, your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and of course, your dancing about love and deception, Much Ado About Nothing, the epic battle be- shoes. Free admission. Presented by MVP Health Care. Sponsored, in tween Beatrice and Bendick as they spar their way through love. Free sion of our gratitude to our troops and veterans for their service to our Family Friendzy country, and a moving tribute to our fallen heroes. Free admission. part, by Price Chopper. admission. TASTE OF SYRACUSE EMPIRE BREW FEST IRISH FESTIVAL Friday & Saturday, June 4 & 5 -- Noon to 11:00pm -- Clinton Square Friday, July 16 -- 5:00 to 10:00pm -- Clinton Square September 10-11 -- Friday, 5:00 to 10:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to Taste of Syracuse is a two-day downtown festival celebrating the food, The Empire Brewfest was named one of the top Beer Festivals in the 11:00pm -- Clinton Square people, culture, music and lifestyle of . This event America by USA Today. Attended by well over 100 breweries this The Syracuse Irish Festival, the largest cultural festival in Central New is free to the public. Taste of Syracuse has grown to become the larg- unique, outdoor summer event features thousands of people celebrating York, features the music, dance and family entertainment of the Irish cul- est downtown festival in Central New York. For more information, visit music, friendship and great beer on a warm summer night in downtown ture. From nationally renowned musicians to local Irish bands and dance www.tasteofsyracuse.com or call (315) 471-9597. Syracuse, NY. Don’t miss one of the top Beer Festivals in America. For troupes, the Syracuse Irish Festival gives every one of our 30,000 attend- more information, visit www.empirebrewfest.com or call ees the opportunity to be Irish again. For more information, visit SYRACUSE SOAP BOX DERBY (315) 426-8741. www.syracuseirishfestival.com or call (315) 426-8741. Saturday, June 12 -- 8:00am to 5:00pm -- 2100 Block of S. Geddes St., Youth ages 8-17 will compete in the local Soap Box Derby champion- NORTHEAST JAZZ FESTIVAL LA FESTA ITALIANA ships to qualify to race in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Thursday/Friday/Saturday, July 29 – 31 -- Clinton Square September 17 – 19 -- Friday & Saturday, 11:00am to 11:00 pm; Sunday, OH in July. Free admission for all spectators. Contact Dave Butchko at Enjoy great music on three stages, late night club crawl, jam sessions, 11:00am to 8:00pm -- In front of City Hall (315) 382-7629 or email [email protected] for more in- strolling musicians and a scholastic festival where local music students The event includes free entertainment by local, regional and national acts. formation, visit www.syracusesoapboxderby.org. get to play with nationally known artists. Wine tastings benefit the Ameri- Come enjoy Italian foods, activities for children and a bocce tournament. can Red Cross! Join the over 50,000 people who will attend this festival For more information, please visit Fireworks Celebration as part of Syracuse Artsweek! For more information, www.festaitaliana.bizland.com. JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL www.nejazzwinefest.org or call (315) 479-JAZZ (5299) Saturday, June 19 -- Noon to 10:00pm -- Clinton Square A premier African American celebration for Syracuse and Central New GREAT SYRACUSE OKTOBERFEST York, Juneteenth is a positive platform for encouraging acceptance of ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL September 24 – 26, Friday and Saturday -- Noon to 11:00pm; diversity and offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Friday, July 30 --10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, September 26 -- Noon to 6 p.m. sacrifices and challenges African Americans endured to achieve freedom. Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Location: TBD Free admission. For more information, visit Columbus Circle The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest will feature three days of free entertain- www.syracusejuneteenth.org or call (315) 422-9400. This spectacular three-day showcase by 150 of the country’s most tal- ment including, live from Germany, a three-piece band called “Die Ger- ented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers is centered on historic Colum- henburgspatzen,” along with the local performers, “The Enzian Bavari- bus Circle in . More than 50,000 visitors will shop an Bands and Dancers.” Throughout the festival enjoy authentic German STRATHMORE FESTIVAL and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of Saturday, June 19 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Robineau Road, Strathmore foods and beverages available for sale. For a full entertainment schedule music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participa- Neighborhood please visit www.germanamericanscny.net or call tory activities. The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is presented by the The Strathmore Festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Adelaide (315) 675-8321. Downtown Committee. For more information, visit Irish Festival Alsop Robineau’s Scarab Vase will take place on the street named in her www.syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com or call (315) 422-8284.

City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation • 412 Spencer Street • Syracuse, NY • 13204 • (315) 473-4330 • www.syracuse.ny.us/parks All events are subject to change without notice BIG RIG DAY honor --Robineau Road. Located in the heart of the Strathmore Neigh- JAZZ IN THE CITY Saturday, May 8 -- 11:00am to 3:00pm -- Burnet Park (use Coleridge or Avery borhood, Robineau Road is the site of both Robineau’s studio and her Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 -- 7:00pm - - Various Locations Avenue entrances) famous home known as Four Winds. The festival will also feature the Jazz in the City will return to the neighborhoods of Syracuse this sum- Kids of all ages can be a big wheel at the Big Rig Day. Check out the big annual Strathmore Historic Homes Tour from 10:00am – 4:00pm. For mer, for some cool heat on the street! Bring your lawn chairs and be ready rigs from various city departments, including the Fire and Police Depart- more information, visit www.strathmorebythepark.org or contact Nancy to celebrate the diverse cultures of our neighborhoods at these concerts. ments , the Departments of Public Works, Aviation and Water. Other ac- Wolcott at (315) 474-8847 or [email protected] The series kicks off August 5th at Dunk & Bright Furniture at 2648 S. tivities, including face painting, balloon sculptures and the Price Chopper Salina St, and continues for three more Thursday evenings in different Hopper inflatable. Sponsored, in part, by Price Chopper and C&S Com- FIREWORKS CELEBRATION locations to be announced. For more information, visit panies. Free admission; refreshments for sale. Media support by 95X. Friday, July 2 -- Inner Harbor, Kirkpatrick and Solar Streets www.cnyjazz.org. Start your Independence Day festivities with a bang at the city’s an- HIAWATHA LAKE FISHING DERBY nual Fireworks Celebration at the Inner Harbor. The show will begin at FAMILY FRIENDZY! Saturday, May 15 -- 8:00am to noon -- Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts 5:00pm with music, family activities, food vendors, and more. A dazzling Saturday, August 7 – 11:00am to 6:00pm -- Clinton Square fireworks show will go off at 9:30pm. Admission and parking are free. Avenue (not to be confused with in Liverpool) City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation proudly presents Family Juneteenth Festival Youngsters up to the age of 16 can catch some “reel” fun at the annual Friendzy!, with entertainment by youth groups, hands-on activities and Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby. Participants can register, beginning at POPS IN THE PARK plenty of family fun. Co-sponsored by 93Q. 8:00am, and fish until 11:30am, at which time trophies will be awarded Tuesdays, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 -- 7:00pm -- for the largest fish caught in three age categories and for the smallest fish Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts Avenue SYRACUSE OPERA caught. Sponsored, in part, by the Anglers Association of Onondaga with The Onondaga Park Gazebo, next to Hiawatha Lake, is the perfect set- Sunday, August 8 -- 2:00pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre, Ostrom media support from 93Q. ting for your family and friends to enjoy a variety of musical styles in this Avenue entrance four-week series, from Broadway to contemporary hits. Check out www. Enjoy an afternoon of light opera in this beautiful amphitheatre, with its STRATHMORE SATURDAYS syracuse.ny.us/parks for the list of performers. Special activities area for tiered grass seating, and ample room for a throw blanket and a picnic. Saturdays, May 29 through September 4 -- 7:00 to 11:30am -- Upper children. Free admission. Light refreshments available for sale. Spon- Check our website in the months ahead for more information on the se- Onondaga Park sored, in part, by Price Chopper. lected performance and a rain location. The roadway around the Park’s picturesque Hiawatha Lake will be closed to vehicular traffic during this time, creating an ideal area for walk- DANCING UNDER THE STARS SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK ing, jogging or running. Fridays, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 -- 7:00 to 10:00pm -- Thursday/Friday/Saturday, Aug. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 -- 5:30pm Location: TBD -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Dance under the stars with the Stan Colella Orchestra, as they perform Sundays, Aug. 15 & 22 -- 2:00 pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre Sunday, May 30 -- 2:30pm -- Palace Theater, 2384 James St. their mix of swing and big band era favorites. Bring your friends, your The Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Bard’s wittiest comedy This special concert, by the Stan Colella Orchestra, is a poignant expres- families, your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and of course, your dancing about love and deception, Much Ado About Nothing, the epic battle be- shoes. Free admission. Presented by MVP Health Care. Sponsored, in tween Beatrice and Bendick as they spar their way through love. Free sion of our gratitude to our troops and veterans for their service to our Family Friendzy country, and a moving tribute to our fallen heroes. Free admission. part, by Price Chopper. admission. TASTE OF SYRACUSE EMPIRE BREW FEST IRISH FESTIVAL Friday & Saturday, June 4 & 5 -- Noon to 11:00pm -- Clinton Square Friday, July 16 -- 5:00 to 10:00pm -- Clinton Square September 10-11 -- Friday, 5:00 to 10:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to Taste of Syracuse is a two-day downtown festival celebrating the food, The Empire Brewfest was named one of the top Beer Festivals in the 11:00pm -- Clinton Square people, culture, music and lifestyle of Central New York. This event America by USA Today. Attended by well over 100 breweries this The Syracuse Irish Festival, the largest cultural festival in Central New is free to the public. Taste of Syracuse has grown to become the larg- unique, outdoor summer event features thousands of people celebrating York, features the music, dance and family entertainment of the Irish cul- est downtown festival in Central New York. For more information, visit music, friendship and great beer on a warm summer night in downtown ture. From nationally renowned musicians to local Irish bands and dance www.tasteofsyracuse.com or call (315) 471-9597. Syracuse, NY. Don’t miss one of the top Beer Festivals in America. For troupes, the Syracuse Irish Festival gives every one of our 30,000 attend- more information, visit www.empirebrewfest.com or call ees the opportunity to be Irish again. For more information, visit SYRACUSE SOAP BOX DERBY (315) 426-8741. www.syracuseirishfestival.com or call (315) 426-8741. Saturday, June 12 -- 8:00am to 5:00pm -- 2100 Block of S. Geddes St., Youth ages 8-17 will compete in the local Soap Box Derby champion- NORTHEAST JAZZ FESTIVAL LA FESTA ITALIANA ships to qualify to race in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Thursday/Friday/Saturday, July 29 – 31 -- Clinton Square September 17 – 19 -- Friday & Saturday, 11:00am to 11:00 pm; Sunday, OH in July. Free admission for all spectators. Contact Dave Butchko at Enjoy great music on three stages, late night club crawl, jam sessions, 11:00am to 8:00pm -- In front of City Hall (315) 382-7629 or email [email protected] for more in- strolling musicians and a scholastic festival where local music students The event includes free entertainment by local, regional and national acts. formation, visit www.syracusesoapboxderby.org. get to play with nationally known artists. Wine tastings benefit the Ameri- Come enjoy Italian foods, activities for children and a bocce tournament. can Red Cross! Join the over 50,000 people who will attend this festival For more information, please visit Fireworks Celebration as part of Syracuse Artsweek! For more information, www.festaitaliana.bizland.com. JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL www.nejazzwinefest.org or call (315) 479-JAZZ (5299) Saturday, June 19 -- Noon to 10:00pm -- Clinton Square A premier African American celebration for Syracuse and Central New GREAT SYRACUSE OKTOBERFEST York, Juneteenth is a positive platform for encouraging acceptance of ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL September 24 – 26, Friday and Saturday -- Noon to 11:00pm; diversity and offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Friday, July 30 --10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, September 26 -- Noon to 6 p.m. sacrifices and challenges African Americans endured to achieve freedom. Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Location: TBD Free admission. For more information, visit Columbus Circle The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest will feature three days of free entertain- www.syracusejuneteenth.org or call (315) 422-9400. This spectacular three-day showcase by 150 of the country’s most tal- ment including, live from Germany, a three-piece band called “Die Ger- ented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers is centered on historic Colum- henburgspatzen,” along with the local performers, “The Enzian Bavari- bus Circle in downtown Syracuse. More than 50,000 visitors will shop an Bands and Dancers.” Throughout the festival enjoy authentic German STRATHMORE FESTIVAL and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of Saturday, June 19 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Robineau Road, Strathmore foods and beverages available for sale. For a full entertainment schedule music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participa- Neighborhood please visit www.germanamericanscny.net or call tory activities. The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is presented by the The Strathmore Festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Adelaide (315) 675-8321. Downtown Committee. For more information, visit Irish Festival Alsop Robineau’s Scarab Vase will take place on the street named in her www.syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com or call (315) 422-8284.

City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation • 412 Spencer Street • Syracuse, NY • 13204 • (315) 473-4330 • www.syracuse.ny.us/parks All events are subject to change without notice