Gnomeo and Juliet

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

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with an adorable lawn gnome version of Romeo and Juliet.

Free

Meet the Artist

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

Meet the library’s February artist, Geraldine Greig. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. To learn more, call (315) 435-3395

Free

Pixels & Print Final Community Presentation

S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications 215 University Place, Syracuse, NY, United States

Newhouse graphic design students will present their designs for the South Side Tomorrow's Neighborhood Today. The project was completed as part of Pixels & Print, a weekend-long design workshop for college students. Students under the direction of their design coaches/art directors designed a logo, website and other graphic elements. This is open to anyone who would like to attend; after entering Newhouse 3, go to Room 141 on the first floor.

5th Edition featuring Michael Houston

Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge 321 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Michael Houston first became popular as the lead vocalist for his late brother Jeff Houston’s band, the J Project, back in the early 2000s. More recently, he had been known as the bandleader and primary lead vocalist for Michael and Anjela Lynn & Talented Ones. This new group is a new project with a return to J Project-style music — classic music with an infusion of jazz. No cover charge.

Printmaking with the Baby Press

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Test the Central Library's new Baby Press and make your own prints or maybe even a Valentine’s Day card for your sweetheart. This program is for skilled printmakers and novices alike. Open to ages 12 and up.

Free

Tax Help

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

AARP Tax Preparers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only to help residents prepare a tax return for free. Clients must bring last year’s tax return, a valid picture ID, social security cards or official documentation for all listed on return, all W-2 and 1099 forms, and check book if direct deposit is wanted. Call 435-1940 to schedule an appointment.

Free

Tax Help

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

AARP Tax Preparers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only to help residents prepare a tax return for free. Clients must bring last year’s tax return, a valid picture ID, social security cards or official documentation for all listed on return, all W-2 and 1099 forms, and check book if direct deposit is wanted. Call 435-1940 to schedule an appointment.

Free

Blues and the African-American Experience

Professor Michael Streissguth of Le Moyne College’s Department of Communication and Film Studies will share insights on the role of Blues music in the African-American experience in recognition of Black History Month. For adults and teens.

Free

ReZone Syracuse Update Meeting

Corcoran High School Cafeteria 919 Glenwood Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The ReZone Syracuse Project team will hold an interactive public meeting at Corcoran High School at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the cafeteria. The meeting will include a brief presentation and then reveal the new Draft Zoning Map and discuss how this will positively influence neighborhoods. Presenters will focus the mapping discussion on the southwestern quadrant of the city, so neighborhood residents and property and business owners in this quadrant are encouraged to attend.

A Place of Rage Film Screening and Discussion

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

This film by Pratibha Parmar is an exuberant celebration of African-American women and their achievements and features interviews with Angela Davis, June Jordan and Alice Walker. Within the context of the civil rights, Black power and feminist movements, the trio reassess how women such as Rosa Parks and Fannie Lou Hamer revolutionized American society. Screening is free and open to the public.

Free