West African Dance with Biboti

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

Explore the choreography and culture of West African Dance with professional artist and choreographer, Biboti Ouikahilo, founder of Wacheva Dance Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Intended for teens and adults. Meets in the auditorium.

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 3: Ujima

Westside Initiative 350 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 6 to 8 p.m. Day 3 Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility will be celebrated.

Noon Year’s Eve Party

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

Get a head start on celebrating the New Year at Betts Branch Library. We’re counting down to noon, with snacks, face painting and other fun activities. It’s a perfect way for children to celebrate the New Year.

Family Movie Matinee

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

"The Incredibles 2" will screen at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29.

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 4: Ujamaa

Dunbar Center 1453 S. State St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 6 p.m. Day 4 Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics will be celebrated.

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 5: Nia

People’s AME Zion Church 2306 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 5 p.m. Day 5 Nia: Purpose will be celebrated.

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 6: Kuumba

Cafe Sankofa 2323 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 5 p.m. Day 6 Kuumba: Creativity will be celebrated.

Kwanzaa Celebration Final Day: Imani

Bethany Baptist Church 149 Beattie St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 5 p.m. the Final Day Imani: Faith will be celebrated with a Karamu feast sponsored by the Syracuse Community Health Center.

National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS

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

Under the leadership of NBLCA several nonprofit health organizations will be on hand to share resources and information on AIDS prevention and support services for housing, testing and treatment for persons with chronic diseases. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. Level 1.

MakerSpace Art Show

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

Come view a variety of holiday and winter themed work from the library's MakerSpace artists. For teens and adults. Level 1.