UPCOMING EVENTS

What: Syracuse Stage offers a rare opportunity to see this world premiere musical. Inspired by the real life journey of the author’s mother (Reina Quijada) from El Salvador to the US and by L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When: Show times vary Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse Info: syracusestage.org

Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6 Brave Brews

What: The first annual weekend long festival kicks off Women’s History Month in Auburn. The celebrating was inspired by the Pink Boots Celebration Brew Day event that Prison City Brewing owner Dawn Schulz has hosted for the past four years. This year, the event has teamed up with the city’s Historic and Cultural Sites Commission and the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center to expand the annual ritual into a weekend of events. When: Throughout the weekend Where: Venues around Auburn Info: bravebrewsfest.com

Friday, March 4 The SAMMY's

What: Includes musical performances by area artists/bands. Awards will be presented in 12recording categories, in addition to the People’s Choice awards in four categories, Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist, Jack O Bocchino Spirit of the Sammys Award and our Community Spirit Award. Where: Crouse Hinds Theater When: 7 p.m. Info: syracuseareamusic.com

Saturday, March 12 Symphoria Masterworks: Latin Inspiration

What: Music from Spain and Mexico is the centerpiece, with Arturo Márquez’s Danzon No. 2 and Joaquín Rodrigo’s beautiful Concerto de Aranjuez. Enjoy a celebration of Spain’s beauty with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnole and Maurice Ravel’s beloved Boléro When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery St, Syracuse Info: experiencesymphoria.org

Saturday, March 12 Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade

What: The 40th Anniversary Parade, founded by Nancy Duffy, began with a meeting at Coleman’s Pub and Nancy’s strong desire to bring her Irish heritage and culture to the streets of Syracuse. 2022 Grand Marshalls are Sean Kirst and John Francis McCarthy. When: Noon to 3 p.m. Where: Downtown Syracuse Info: syracusestpatricksparade.org

Tuesday, March 15 through Sunday, March 27 Hamilton!

What: Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre— a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. When: Show times vary Where: The Landmark Theater Info: landmarktheatre.org/events/hamilton/

Friday, March 18 Brit Floyd World Tour

What: Brit Floyd originated in 2011 on the initiative of musical director, guitarist and singer Damian Darlington "simply because he felt he could do it one better" than his previous band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show. Everything is more perfected and there's a passion coming off that stage,” he continued. “It's a coherent, emotional journey through Pink Floyd's catalog." When: 8 p.m. Where: Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater Info: asmsyracuse.com/events/2022/britfloyd

Saturday, March 19 Symphoria Pops: Movies And The Masters

What: Violinist Lisa Dondlinger joins Symphoria for a fusion of classical and movie music like you’ve never heard before. Hailed by Peabo Bryson as "the finest first chair in the business", Lisa Dondlinger is being recognized as a game changer in the music industry. Equally at home in the worlds of classical and pop music, Lisa combines the technique of a studio musician with the charisma of a leading artist. Where: The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse Info: experiencesymphoria.org