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JEFFERSON COUNTY
07/03, 07/04. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Free children two and younger. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321. https://events.visitsyracuse.com/events/ site/time-out-to-fish23746. 315-451-6249. reservations@ongov.net.
MONDAYS
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Phoenix. Town of Schroeppel Music in the Park Concert Series. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a variety of musical entertainment, including the Phoenix Community Band. Concessions are offered weekly by a local community organization. In case of inclement weather, a rain location will be announced on the Town of Schroeppel Community Service Facebook page. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Henley Park, 455 State St.
Syracuse. Monday Night Salsa at Epicuse. One hour Latin dance lesson, followed by an hour’s practice and then an hour informal Latin dance social. Different instructors every two weeks. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. 330 South Salina St. www.epicuse.net. 315-572-6231. RitmoFlow315@gmail.com.
TUESDAYS
Sylvan Beach. Bikes at the Beach. Give your motorcycle some extra action and bring it down to Main Street. Free parking for bikes on Main Street stretching from 15th Avenue down to the bridge. Meet other bikers, share riding stories and display your mean machine. Live music, charity raffles, and food from local restaurants and bars. No event on 7/4. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 1203 Main St. www.facebook.com/ev ents/1670262663425998/1670262693425995.
Syracuse. Downtown Syracuse FoundationDowntown Farmers Market Lunchtime Live! Music Series. A free music performance from a unique artist each week from through October. No event 7/4. Performers TBA. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Clinton Square, West Genesee & South Clinton St.
WEDNESDAYS
Adams. Community Concerts. Listen to live musical performance. Bring your own seating. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Adams Fire Dept., Main St. www.villageofadams.com/events-activities. html.
Sylvan Beach. Bands at the Beach Concert Series. July 5: The Fabulous Mojos; July 12: Dove Tones; July 19: Easy Money Big Band; July 26: The Monterays. Bring your own seating. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Sylvan Beach Village Park Bandstand. https://sylvanbeachny.com/ concert-series. 315-762-4844.
THURSDAYS
Blossvale. Vienna Farmers Market. Celebrate the bounty of CNY by supporting local farmers while shopping for local fruits, vegetables, honey, maple syrup, artisan crafts, homemade items, hot and ready-to-eat foods, soap, and other goods. 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free. 2740 NY Route 49. 561-246-0148. viennafarmersmar- ketny@gmail.com.
Cazenovia. Live Music in the Taproom. Check the website for the schedule. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Road. www.meierscreekbrewing.com.
Clayton. Clayton Farmer’s Market. Peruse local seasonal goods, crafts, prepared food and other vendors’ wares. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mary Street at the Village Park Circle. 1000islands-clayton.com/thousand-islands-events1000-islands/farmers-market. www.facebook. com/Claytonnyfarmersmarket. 315-686-3771. info@1000islands-clayton.com.
Liverpool. #SYRFoodTrucks in the Park. Enjoy dinner in the park with a variety of cuisines just steps away from each other. Hosted by the Syracuse Food Truck Association. No event 7/13. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission, vended food. Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, 3813 Long Branch Road. www.onondagacountyparks.com/parks/onondaga-lake-park/longbranch-at-onondaga-lake-park.
Liverpool. Thursday Night Fun Runs. Open to all ages and abilities. 6 p.m. Free. Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive. https://events. visitsyracuse.com/events/site/thursday-nightfun-runs23476.
Sylvan Beach. Classic Car Cruise. Experience and feel that old-time charm when the punk culture was at its peak. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission and participation. Sylvan Beach Sunset Park, 808 Marina Dr. www.facebook.com/ev ents/1129993361049935/1129993387716599.
FRIDAYS
Newark. Music On the Erie Concert Series. July 7: Nate Michaels; July 14: The Flock ; July 21: Roll the Dice; July 28: Mojo Chunk. Performances will be moved to First Glass Wine Bar at Doug Kent’s Rose Bowl Lanes, 725 W. Miller St. if there is a concern with the weather. The decision will be made by 3 p.m. Bring your own seating. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Spencer Knight Park, Van Buren Street between the Veteran’s Bridge (East Avenue) and the North Main Street Bridge. http://newarknychamber.org/ events-2/music-on-the-erie-concert-series.
Skaneateles. Skaneateles Community Band Summer Concerts. Bring your own seating.
7:30 p.m. Free. Clift Park, Genesee St. mfgiroux0614@gmail.com.
Syracuse. Food Truck Fridays. Stop by the Everson Community Plaza for food truck fare, live music, and art. Events are held in partnership with the Syracuse Food Truck Association. Order ahead online. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission, vended food. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St. www.streetfoodfinder. com/eversonmuseum. 315-474-6064.
Waddington. Waddington Concert Series. Bring your own seating. 7/7 Fritz’s Polka Band;
7/14 Phil Hurley; 7/21 Double Axel (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.); 7/28 Bear Tracks. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free. Island View Park Pavilion, St, Lawrence Ave. and Main Street. https://waddingtonconcertseries.com. waddingtonconcertseries@gmail.com.
Saturdays
Downtown Auburn. Saturday Market. Live music, children’s activities and entertainment, food and beverage producers, artisans, crafters, and more. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center, 25 South St. www.facebook.com/even ts/777079800140064/777079823473395.
Cape Vincent. Concerts on the Green Series. The Cape Vincent Arts Council presents another summer of outdoor live music. New this year, the concerts will use a professionally operated sound system to enhance the experience. July 1: The Cadleys (bluegrass); July 15: Eclipse (blues); July 22: FFOG Band (classic rock). Rain location is the fire hall on Broadway St. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. Cape Vincent village green. 315-654-2413. www.capevincentartscouncil.org/concertsonthegreen.html.
Jamesville. Yoga in the Park. Yoga session is hosted by Vyana Yoga in Manlius. Meet at the flagpole on the lawn in front of the Nature Center. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Free. Clark Reservation State Park, 6035 E. Seneca Turnpike. https:// parks.ny.gov/parks/clarkreservation. FriendsOfClarkReservation@gmail.com.
Oswego. Guided Nature Walk. Explore the forests, fields, wetlands, and waterways of Rice Creek Field Station with a naturalist trail guide. Walks cover 1 mile over gentle to moderate terrain. Boots are recommended for the occasional wet spot. Free program offered weekly at 11 a.m., except the first Saturday of the month. 193 Thompson Road. oswego.edu/rice-creek
SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS
Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. Stroll through a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time with 12 stages of performance, games, rides, arts and crafts, jousting tournament, period food, tavern and costumed reenactors throughout the festival grounds. Guests may wear costumes, but no weapons. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $38.95; $21.95 children ages 5-11; free children 4 and younger. Season passes ($95.95-$199.95) and weekend passes ($69.95) available.
$20.74+. 5385 Farden Road. www.sterlingfestival.com. 315-947-5782.
JUL. 1 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.
Clayton. A.J. Croce Quartet. Croce has opened for Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Dr. John, Lyle Lovett, James Brown, B.B. King, Dave Matthews, Earth, Wind and Fire, and Ray Charles and performed on
Jefferson County
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. 7:30 p.m. $30+. 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315686-2200.
Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. See June 23.
Sylvan Beach. Independence Day Weekend
Craft & Vendor Show. Vendors include Scentsy, PaperPie, AVON, Color Street, Paparazzi, LuLaRoe, MojiLife and more. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Village Green, Main St. Sylvan Beach. www.facebook.com/ events/511938760980175/543466911160693.
Syracuse. Counting Crows: Banshee Season
Tour with Dashboard Confessional. All dates, acts and ticket prices subject to change without notice. Tickets subject to applicable fees. 7:30 p.m. $42.30. St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. www.sjhamphitheater.com.
Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/WB. Post-game firework show. To celebrate Independence Day, the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a special Independence Day Syracuse Mets pint glass. Fans must be 21 years or older. Presented by Saranac. 6:35 p.m. $16-
$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www. milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374. baseball@ syracusemets.com.
Thousand Island Park. Fantastic Film Favorites. Conductor Kenneth Andrews leads the Orchestra of Northern New York in a salute to Independence Day and celebrates America’s love of the movies. Hear “Fanfare for American War Heroes”, “Armed Forces Salute”, and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” 7 p.m. Free. 42822 St. Lawrence Ave.. www.onny.org.
Ticonderoga. Best 4th in the North 2023 Celebration. A large fireworks display, live music, food, parade and more throughout this multi-day event. Free. Bicentennial Park, 137 Montcalm St. www.facebook.com/Best4thInTheNorthADK. 518-585-6619.
Verona. Taste of Oneida County. Celebrate Verona and the 75th Anniversary of Verona Beach State Park through seeing, tasting, and exploring all the area has to offer. The inaugural Taste of Oneida County will feature local vendors to showcase their foods, beverages, artwork, and handcrafted products. Live music, family activities, a complimentary all-level yoga class, tasting samples, food vendors, alcohol, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome. Some vendors include Villa Verona Vineyard & Bistro, Copper City Brewing Company of Rome, NY, 7 Hamlets Brewing Company, Mangia, Macrina’s Wood Fired Pizza, Retro Sorrento, Arizona Tacos of Rome, Poplar Creek Farm, Sarita’s Food Truck, Alabaster & Ash. Free admission after 5 p.m. Verona Beach State Park, 6541 Lakeshore Rd S. www.oneidacountytourism.com/getaway-blog/aste-of-oneida-county. www.facebook.com/events/verona-beach-state-park/ taste-of-oneida-county/298695779031233.
Waterloo. The Temptations and The Four Tops. Must be 21 years or older to attend event. 8 p.m. $40+. del Lago Resort & Casino, 1133 State Route 414. https://dellagoresort.com/ entertainment.
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Canandaigua. Counting Crows: Banshee Season Tour ’23 with Special Guest Dashboard Confessional. For more than two decades, the Grammy and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows has offered a soulful take on timeless rock and roll. 7:30 p.m. $41+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents. com.
Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.
Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/ WB. The Independence Day weekend celebration features BirdZerk! prankster and entertainer. 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/ syracuse?t=1682123374. baseball@syracusemets.com.
Ticonderoga. Best 4th in the North 2023 Celebration. See July 1.
JUL. 3 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.
Clayton. Independence Day Fireworks Display. Clayton Chamber of Commerce and The Phinney Charitable Foundation present Clayton’s Fireworks at dusk. Free. Set off from a barge in front of Riverside Drive. www.1000islands-clayton.com/clayton-fireworks.
Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/WB. Independence Day weekend celebration featuring the ZOOperstars and a fireworks display. Gates open early at 4 p.m. Game time at 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374. baseball@syracusemets.com.
Ticonderoga. Best 4th in the North 2023 Celebration. See July 1.
JUL. 4 Alexandria Bay. Independence Day Fireworks Display. Dusk. Free. Look over Boldt Castle. www. visitalexbay.org.
Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28. Ticonderoga. Best 4th in the North 2023 Celebration. See July 1.
JUL. 5 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.
JUL. 6 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.
Clayton. Roomful of Blues. Rhode Island-based Roomful of Blues performs American blues and swing revival with a big band sound. 7:30 p.m. $20+. 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315686-2200.
Clayton. Summer Yoga. Find your center on a gentle sunny hike through the grasslands at the Zenda Farms Preserve, on the Zenda Spur Trail followed by a yoga session with an instructor from River Yoga. The class is geared