A Time for Joy and a Time for Sorrow Exhibition

Community Folk Art Center 805 E Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

This exhibit is an exploration of identity, spirituality and the significance of experience. Spencer Stultz utilizes portraiture to interrogate the complexities of life, utilizing her personal lens to
engage and conceptualize topics that are intangible, yet integral to
the human experience. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb 21; exhibit runs Feb. 19 through March 23, at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St.

Free

City of Syracuse I-81 Town Hall

Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler High School 227 Magnolia Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

This discussion will be moderated by Onondaga County Legislation Chris Ryan, 8th District. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Use entrance off of main parking lot on Magnolia Street to enter into the school's auditorium.

PBS Cooking with Literacy

Mundy Branch Library 1204 S. Geddes St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

Kitchen Chemistry with Ruff Ruffman: Part 2 – Toast will repeat at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Mundy Branch Library. Children ages 5 to 12 can discover if you can un-cook something by cooling it down? Or if there is a way to un-toast toast? Learn the answers to these questions and more as library staff explores kitchen chemistry with the star of the PBS Kids show "Ruff Ruffman!" Call (315) 435-3395 to sign up.

Free

Cell Phone Basics for Seniors

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Learn how to use your cell phone to make calls, texts, find files and access websites. Call (315) 435-3395 to register.

Free

An Afternoon With Artsy Amiah

Paine Branch Library 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Enjoy a live painting demonstration by Paine Library's featured artist of the month, 11 year-old Amiah Crisler, and compete in a chalk art contest to see who can best replicate Amiah’s award-winning chalk design, Sherbert. The winner will take home a special prize.

Free

Vibe with Dashé and Friends

Likeminded Workspace 2223 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Hear Dashé and other local artists, enjoy food, vendors and additional entertainment. Attendees encouraged to wear African-style garments. Cost is $7 in advance, $10 at the door. For tickets, call (315) 876-4135

$7 – $10

From Panther 21 to 21st Century Revolutions

ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse , NY, United States

Sekou Odinga, dequi kioni-sadiki and Matt Meyer will explore the trajectory of the Black Panther Party to present-day. For more information, call (315) 218-5711.

CNY Jazz Black History Month Cabaret

Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Saxophonist Marcus Anderson will perform. Cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door; $10 for students. Purchase tickets in advance at cnyjazz.org or call (315) 479-5299.

$10 – $40

Prince’s Marcus Anderson: Artist and Entrepreneur

Bird Library 222 Waverly Avenue , Syracuse, NY, United States

Billboard chart-topping saxophonist Marcus Anderson will describe his years of honing his craft as a member of Prince’s New Power Generation Band, tours with Cee-lo and others and discuss his new entrepreneurial product named ‘ANDcoffee.’ In the context of Black History Month, he will reflect on the current state of the music industry and how music can promote social/cultural understanding. Conversation will be moderated by new Community Folk Art Center Executive Director Tanisha Jackson and include a solo performance by Anderson. Takes place in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, Room 114, Bird Library on the Syracuse University campus. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (315) 442-2230.

Free

Movie Monday

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Visit Betts Branch Library for a screening of "Black Panther" at 2:45 p.m. Movie is 2 hours, 15 minutes, with a MPAA rating PG-13. Advised for ages 12 and older. Snacks will be offered. Call the library for further details at (315) 435-1940.

Free