The popular and long-running, free admission music festival which has been on hiatus the past five years returns June 23-25 to Syracuse's Clinton Square, as well as a variety of indoor city nightspots. The three nights will feature outdoor performances on the festival's Clinton Square Main Stage and 20 performances by 20 of Syracuse jazz groups in local venues. Admission to all Jazz Fest events is free. For a complete lineup and list of show times and participating venues, visit www.syracusejazzfest.com.

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 7 performance features Atlas at Leavenworth 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.