Sharkey's Event Center Pavilion
7240 Oswego Rd. (Route 57), Liverpool, NY, United States
The 25th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will welcome to the Class of 2022: Keith Williams, football, basketball and baseball; Arther (Bob) Harrison, boxing; Dwayne Ford, recipient of the Frank "Pop" Harlow Basketball Officials Award; Mary Jo Crequa, volleyball and recipient of the CNY Inductee Award; Eddie Beauford, boxing; Kevin Williams, football basketball and baseball; Mickey Walker, basketball; John "Papa Bear" Smith, youth football, and Ron Legette, football, basketball and track. Cost is $25 per person. Call, text or email for tickets to (315) 403-5299 or ushof.syr.ny@twcny.rr.com.
Schiller Park
Schiller Park Road, Syracuse, NY, United States
This free live music series and public health outreach returns at Syracuse City Parks, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 18. The July 21 performance features Deepak Thettu & Judah Sealy at Schiller Park. Jazz in the City features local and national music artists with food and craft vendors. It’s also a way to provide COVID-19 shots and boosters for city residents who aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. Concerts are free and open to all.
Vision Center
1221 S. Salina St. , Syracuse, NY, United States
Doula 4 a Queen and Here 2 Heal will host a teen parent support and empowerment event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Clarence Jordan Vision Center. If interested in attending, complete the free registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/380735970537.
Dunk & Bright
2648 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States
This free live music series and public health outreach returns at Syracuse City Parks, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 18. The Aug. 4 performance features U.A.D. & The Blacklites at Dunk & Bright. Jazz in the City features local and national music artists with food and craft vendors. It’s also a way to provide COVID-19 shots and boosters for city residents who aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. Concerts are free and open to all.
Perseverance Park
205 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States
Cuse Culture Legacy Foundation and The Creators Lounge will host a celebration for urban professionals, creatives and community members at Perseverance Park. The event will be an opportunity to network, listen to music, enjoy ethnic cuisine and shop. The event is sponsored by National Grid, Pathfinder Bank, Gifford Foundation, Visit Syracuse and 7even Streams.
Thornden Park
adjoined by Ostrom Avenue, Madison Street and South Beech Street, Syracuse, NY, United States
This free live music series and public health outreach returns at Syracuse City Parks, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday Aug. 18 featuring Paula Atherton at Thornden Park. Jazz in the City features local and national music artists with food and craft vendors. It’s also a way to provide COVID-19 shots and boosters for city residents who aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. Concerts are free and open to all.
Wildflowers Armory
217 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States
Light Work’s Urban Video Project in partnership with The Stand Newspaper will host a Photo Bash, a celebration of 2022 Syracuse Photo Contest winners, Aug. 21, at Wildflowers Armory. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. where photo prizes will be awarded to winners, and raffle prizes will include guest passes to the Everson Museum of Art and gift cards to Wildflowers Armory. Attendees will then parade over to the Everson Community Plaza to view the winning images screened by Light Work UVP on the façade of the Everson. The outdoor screening will begin after 8 p.m. Winning community images will be displayed Sunday through Tuesday, Aug. 21–23, starting at dusk each night.
The Oncenter Convention Center
800 South State St., Syracuse, NY, United States
The 2022 Dream Summit will begin with a lineup of nationally renowned guests including Emmy Award winning journalist Jemele Hill; documentarian, journalist, author and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien; pastor and social activist the Rev. Dr. Fredrick Douglass Haynes III; NFL Superbowl Champion and entrepreneur Dorsey Levens, and more. Summit participants will be able to listen to featured speakers and interviews on the main stage, engage with panelists and presenters during breakout sessions and interact with the many vendors, business owners, organizer and other attendees. Breakout sessions will be offered on such topics as health, wealth and development of the Black community including “Buying Back the Block," “Cultivating a Space in Tech," and an educational session on navigating the landscape as a minority-owned business in the “MWBE Panel."
Greater Syracuse Land Bank property
321 Baker Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States
The city of Syracuse Division of Code Enforcement's Healthy Housing 101 event is an educational event for the entire community. Code inspectors will lead tours throughout a Greater Syracuse Land Bank property to point out the various code violations that may cause unhealthy or unsafe living conditions. The goal of the event is to educate the community on the Code Enforcement process and how to address violations to keep community living conditions safe and healthy. Attendees may drop in at any time and are encouraged to ask questions throughout the tour. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and music will be provided. To RSVP, visit here.
Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial
760 S. State St., Syracuse, NY, United States
The 85 South Show Live – Ghetto Legends 2: Unfinished Business will visit Syracuse's Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. The 85 South Show with DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean is a podcast featuring improvs and freestyles by rising comedic talent. Purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Solvay Bank Box Office at The Oncenter. Tickets range from $45-$120; additional fees may apply.