Syracuse Jazz Fest

Onondaga Community College campus 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY, United States

The Syracuse Jazz Fest will feature Soft Spoken Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Canen, Asleep At The Wheel and Todd Rundgren on June 10.

Free

No Lye Celebration

DeWitt Community Room 148 Sanders Creek Parkway, East Syracuse, NY, United States

A Perfect 10 Natural Hair Salon will hold the No Lye Celebration Saturday, June 10, at the Dewitt Community Room. Its purpose is to allow the opportunity for the women of Syracuse and surrounding areas to meet in their own communities while networking, sharing, celebrating, embracing and educating one another. It is designed to share information, techniques, inspiration and products to aid individuals in their natural hair journey. Attendees will enjoy food, wine, games, prizes, raffles and an array of Thank You gifts. We will be celebrating all that natural hair represents … braids, twists, locs, curls, coils, kinks, afros, etc… We will be demonstrating hair care techniques, natural hair styling options, proper loc maintenance and answering questions.

$12

Project X Stop the Violence Rally

The Atrium 100 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Project X Stop the Violence Rally will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at The Atrium, 100 S. Salina St. This event is dedicated to those who have lost their lives to violence and those affected. Families who have lost a loved one to violence are encouraged to attend. Bring a candle and picture of your loved one. Guests include Chief of Police Frank Fowler, Mayor Stephanie Miner and other local anti-violence groups. Free to attend. For more information, contact Project X Founder Shaunna Spivey-Spinner at (315) 760-2037.

Free

Indian Cooking Demonstration with Emera Bridger Wilson

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

Join Emera Bridger Wilson for an overview of Indian cuisine, including its history and regional variation. Participants will get a chance to make Indian flat bread to enjoy with a previously prepared dish. Event is limited to the first 25 people. To learn more, call (315) 435-1940.

Free

The History of the U.S. Flag

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

This is a short educational video on the history of the United States flag prepared by the National Constitution Center. The 15-minute video chronicles the development of and mysteries surrounding the flag. There will be three showings in honor of U.S. Flag Day at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. For all ages.

Free

Juneteenth Festival

Clinton Square downtown, Syracuse, NY, United States

Juneteenth Festival will feature many musical performances, including Grammy award-winning headliner Loose Ends. Event will also include crafts, children’s games and retail vendors, along with a variety of ethnic foods.

Free

Fun with Science – Simple Machines

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

Join Krysten O’Hara & Dawn Lammert, Neuroscience graduate students at SUNY Upstate, as they present a program about Simple Machines. Children will have fun learning about things that go while discovering some basic principles of physical science, using pulleys, levers, wheels, axels, wedges and inclined planes. See how these tools that have been used since ancient times and how they’re still in use today. Register with Ms. Jackie in the children’s area or call (315) 435-5442.

Free

Juneteenth Festival

Clinton Square downtown, Syracuse, NY, United States

Juneteenth Festival will feature many musical performances, including Grammy award-winning headliner Loose Ends. Event will also include crafts, children’s games and retail vendors, along with a variety of ethnic foods.

Free

Betts Book Discussion

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

Join at the library to create a booklist for 2017-2018. Bring your favorite book or a booklist to share.

Free

The OtherMill Machine Training

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

Interested in using the OtherMill CNC milling machine to mill your own circuit boards and other projects out of wood and metal? This training will provide you with the experience necessary to operate the machine safely and knowledgeably. Ages 16 and up.

Free