Nobody’s Wine Bar A poured glass of 2017 Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains Estates at Nobody’s Wine Bar in Syracuse. (Katrina Tulloch | ktulloch@syracuse.com) (Katrina Tulloch)
The dead of winter brings a quieter time in Syracuse, events wise. We’re staying in more, catching up on reading, playing games, and watching shows.
But if you’re starting to feel cabin fever creep in, here are 8 ideas to get you out of the house.
Tuesday, Jan. 13The Carole King & James Taylor Story
Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Carole King & James Taylor Story comes to Syracuse’s Palace Theatre. The show features hits by the six-time Grammy Award winner Carole King and five-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor, performed by Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews, both well-established artists in their own right.
Where: 2384 James St., Syracuse
When: Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets start at $43.52 at sonicerallc.thundertix.com/events/256097.
Wednesday, Jan. 14Jeff Dunham comedy show
Jeff Dunham returns to Central New York on Wednesday. The famed ventriloquist and his dummies will take the stage at Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial in Syracuse. Dunham is a longtime comedian known for his puppet characters, including the dead terrorist Achmed and NASCAR-loving redneck Bubba J.
Where: 515 Montgomery St, Syracuse
When: Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.
How much: Tickets start at $74.
Thursday, Jan. 15Pink Rock’s Songwriters Music Series
Kyle Micho, Jessie Elizabeth and Homevisitor will perform at the monthly Songwriters Music Series at Pink Rock Culture Co-op. Dive into a songwriter’s process and stories and love how performers flow with the unexpected. Each concert event will showcase 3-4 artists trading off their original songs in a circle and sometimes they’ll even add to each other’s songs in the moment.
Where: 201 E. Jefferson St., Syracuse
When: Thursday, Jan. 15.
How much: $10 for members, $20 for general admission.
Pink Rock Culture Co-op In its downtown Syracuse space, Pink Rock host an array of musicians, open mic nights and live performances. (Amanda Rogers /Amanda Rogers) Friday, Jan. 16Utica Comets vs. Syracuse Crunch
The rivalry continues! The Utica Comets play the Syracuse Crunch at home in the Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial.
Where: 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse
When: Friday, Jan 16 at 7 p.m.
How much: Tickets start at $45 for youth or $50 for adults at syracusecrunch.com.
Syracuse Crunch hockey The Syracuse Crunch snapped a three-game skid in a 3-1 win over Lehigh Valley on Friday. (Eric Payne/Eric Payne) Saturday, Jan. 17Nobody’s Italian wine class
Join Nobody’s Wine Bar sommelier and general manager Sarah in our first ever Italian wine class! Cozy up with some of Italy’s most iconic reds like Barolo and Brunello while also discovering the hidden gems. From snow-dusted northern vineyards to sun-soaked southern coasts, this class is a journey through Italy’s incredible diversity in the glass. Small bites will be provided.
Where: 222 Walton St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m.
How much: $125 per ticket.
Nobody’s Wine Bar Poured glasses at Nobody’s Wine Bar in Syracuse. (Katrina Tulloch | ktulloch@syracuse.com) (Katrina Tulloch) Kids dance with Syracuse Orchestra
Local dance students perform to waltzes, tangos and other traditional dance pieces played by The Syracuse Orchestra. The program will include Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances. The show is one hour long with no intermission.
Where: Inspiration Hall at 709 James St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. and noon.
How much: Tickets are $22 for adults, $16 for seniors and $5 for students. Free for those 18 and younger.
Goth Night at Song & Dance
After Dark Presents DOMINION: GOTH NIGHT at The Song & Dance downtown on Saturday featuring DJ sets from Body Electric, LiuLiuLiminal and Vital Essence spinning New Wave, goth, industrial, post punk and ’80s classics. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Where: 115 East Jefferson St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets start at $13.60 online.
St. Patrick Church dinner fundraiser
St. Patrick Church will host a “Soup for the Soul; Stock the Shelves” fundraiser on Saturday. Enjoy homemade soups, chili, tossed salad, mac and cheese, biscuits, corn bread, desserts and beverages with proceeds to benefit the J-E Food Pantry and the Altar and Rosary scholarship fund. All are welcome.
Where: 28 North Main St., Jordan, N.Y.
When: Saturday, Jan. 17 from 4-7 pm
How much: Suggested donation $10 per person.
Sunday, Jan. 18Cayuga Chamber Orchestra presents Martinů and Mozart
The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra’s popular Chamber Music Series continues with Martinů and Mozart, on Sunday at the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca. Start with the soulful spiritual roots and vibrant rhythm of Grant Still’s Incantation and Dance, then move to the witty, conversational energy of Martinů’s Three Madrigals. Discover the robust, classical elegance of Sibelius’s Duo for Violinand Viola in C major, a work brimming with Nordic lyricism and contrapuntal mastery, before concluding with the joyful camaraderie and sublime elegance of Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds.
Where: First Unitarian Society of Ithaca 306 N. Aurora St., Ithaca
When: Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $45 for adults and $15 for students with college ID or younger than 18 at CCOithaca.org
Know of an event you would like to see on this list? Email us at least two weeks in advance at features@syracuse.com.
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