Wednesday,

February 10th

CNY BOAT SHOW – 1 pm – 9 pm; New York State Fairgrounds. The CNY Boat Show and Sale will showcase more than 500 all-new models of power and sail boats. Come see the largest Upstate selection of boats on display in three huge buildings: the Americraft Center of Progress, Horticulture Building, and the huge Toyota Exhibition Building. Adults $9, under 13 free. www.cnyboatshow.com.

ARTHUR MILLER’S “THE PRICE” – 2 pm and 7:30 pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee Street. See Tuesday, Feb. 9th.

TASTE of ROMANCE – 5 pm – 8 pm; Hotel Syracuse. Unlimited samples of entrees and appetizers each paired with the perfect local wine or beer. Live jazz icluded for one price. Tickets $25. Check out www.thetasteofromance.com for details. Presented by Verizon Fios and Sysco Syracuse.

SU MEN’S BASKETBALL- 7 pm; Carrier Dome. vs. Connecticut. Syracuse Suds Factory in Armory Square Park & Ride, free shuttle bus to the Dome.

TEAM TRIVIA - 7 pm - 10 pm; at Clark’s Ale House and Jake Hafner’s. Questions & answers, food, music and fun. Media Sponsors: Movin’ 100.3 & 96.5 and Syracuse New Times.

CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION – 7:30 pm; Crouse Hinds Theater at Mulroy Civic Center at
Oncenter. Audiences of all ages will marvel as city dwellers reinvent familiar objects, balance on wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in a story filled with astounding occurrences. Cirque Dreams critically acclaimed costumes come alive to the sounds of jazz, ballroom, pop and more in this original score. Tickets $30 - $65 at Box Office at 315-435-2121 or Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000.

WALK UP RADIO followed by TRIVIA – 8 pm; Wise Guys Comedy Club, 201 S. Salina St. A
completely live comedy radio show taped in front of a live studio audience! Broadcast through the web, this show is able to be heard all over the world. The audience is invited to chime in at any time and be a part of the show. Josh and his co-hosts discuss local and national events, pop culture and personal stories. Free! www.walkupradio.com Following WalkUp Radio, Wise Guys brings you Trivia Night from 9-11pm, hosted by 95X’s morning radio personality, Paulie!

ENTERTAINMENT –

6 pm; Westcott Theater. The Great Inside, For the Fallen Dreams, Suffokate, Your Demise. Tickets $10, all ages. Doors open 5:30pm

9 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. The Black Earth Band (folk rock) Free.

Thursday,

February 11th

CNY BOAT SHOW – 1 pm – 9 pm; New York State Fairgrounds. See Wed., Feb. 10th.

2010 AUTO SHOW – 4 pm -9 pm; Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center and War Memorial. Two buildings, four floors, 135,000 square feet of show space! Tickets are available for purchase day of only. Adults $7; Seniors $5; Children under 12 $2.50 and Children under 5 free.

CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION – 7:30 pm; Crouse Hinds Theater at Mulroy Civic Center at
Oncenter. See Wed., Feb. 10th

ARTHUR MILLER’S “THE PRICE” – 7:30 pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee Street. See Wednesday, Feb. 10th.

SWING DANCE – 8:30 pm; St. Claire Theater, 1119-27 N. Townsend St. Swing dancers of all levels practice and meet other dancers. Dancers are encouraged to dance with as many different people possible, so no steady partners are necessary. Dress is casual. Dancers of all ages at all levels are welcome. An informal lesson for beginners around 9pm to get them started. Admission $5, $3 for dance students, free for 1st timers & volunteers. Presented by Syracuse Swing Dance Society.

THURSDAY NIGHT SALSA – 9:30 pm – 1 am; Metro Lounge & Café, 505 Westcott St. Start off your weekend with the hottest mix of mix of latin dance music DJ “LaMaquina” can spin! Admission: $3

ENTERTAINMENT –

10 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Harper; recording artist from Australia.

10 pm – 2 am; Clinton Street Pub. DJ Bahama Bill

Friday,

February 12th

THE POST-STANDARD WINTERFEST TREASURE HUNT – 23nd annual contest continues until the medallion is found or Winterfest’s conclusion at midnight, Feb. 21. Follow clues in The Post-Standard to find the medallion, hidden somewhere in Onondaga County. The finder will win $1,000, which is doubled to $2,000 if he or she subscribes to the daily newspaper. Treasure hunters may call 703-1703 to find out if the medallion has been found. The winner should verify the authenticity of the medallion by calling the telephone number engraved on the medallion.

SU MEN’S LACROSSE – Noon; Carrier Dome. vs. Maryland (exhibition)

CNY BOAT SHOW – 1 pm – 9 pm; New York State Fairgrounds. See Wed., Feb. 10th.

WINTERFEST HUNGRY HOUR - 4 pm - Close; OC’s Sports Bar & Grill, 317 North Salina Street. Reduced drink prices, complimentary buffet.

2010 AUTO SHOW – 4 pm -9 pm; See Thursday, February 11th.

SYRACUSE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents “MACBETH” – 7:30 pm; NewTimes Theater, New York State Fairgrounds. A full length production presented by the Syracuse Shakespeare Festival whose mission is to bring the beauty of Shakespeare’s works to everyone in CNY with a focus on school aged children. Cost $10. For more information www.syracuseshakespearefestival.org or (315) 476-1835.

“THE GENDER DEFENDERS” COMEDY SHOW – 8 pm; Landmark Theatre. Featuring Bobby Slayton, Thea Vidale, Vic Henley, and Maureen Langan. This show features 4 comedians giving their point of view on men, women, relationships, and life. Tickets $20 in advance($30 on the day of the show).

DANCE LOVERS – 8 pm open lesson, 9 pm – 1am dancing; Ukrainian National Home, 1317 W. Fayette St. Music by Maria Cirino & Isaias Benegas - nice mix, all the dances, friendly crowd, no partner necessary. Info: danceloverscny@yahoo.com, or phone (315) 569-2816.

SYRACUSE SYMPHONY CONCERT – 8 pm; Mulroy Civic Center Theater. “Romeo and Juliet”, conducted by Kazuyoshi Akiyama. Shakespeare’s love story equals the perfect Valentine’s Day weekend. Tickets: $15 - $70. Call (315) 424-8200 or (800) 724-3810.

ARTHUR MILLER’S “THE PRICE” – 8 pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee Street. See Tuesday, Feb. 9th.

BEGINNER SALSA “SURVIVAL” LESSON – 8:15 pm; Ballybay Pub & Nightclub, 550 Richmond Ave. The most fun you’ll ever have learning to dance! No partner or experience needed! $7 (or $10 for both lesson and dance), 8:15pm-9:30pm, all ages welcome!

HAVANA NIGHTS LATIN DANCE PARTY – 9:30 pm – 2 am; Ballybay Pub, 550 Richmond Ave.
The largest Latin Dance in the history of Syracuse! Dance bachata, merengue, cha cha, salsa, and reggaeton all night long with DJ “La Maquina!” $5 per person. Beginner lesson at 8 pm, $7 per person. Ages 17 & up.

ENTERTAINMENT –

9 pm; Westcott Theater. Sam Slam XXXIV with Turnip Stampede, The
Bretheren & more. Tickets $10, doors open 8 pm. www.thewestcotttheater.com

10 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Los Blancos (roots rock) Free

10 pm; at Bull & Bear Pub. Mike Powell

10 pm – 2 am; Clinton Street Pub. DJ Bahama Bill

11 pm; at Empire Brewing Co. The Reissues

Saturday,

February 13th

WOOD CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS - 10 am, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm; Clinton Square. A local wood artisan will create beautiful sculptures from a chunk of wood with only a chainsaw. Sponsor: Sen. John DeFrancisco’s CNY Community Events Program.

CNY BOAT SHOW – 10 am – 9pm; New York State Fairgrounds. See Wed., Feb. 10th.

KIDS KARNIVAL - 11 am to 6 pm; City Hall Commons Atrium, across from Hanover Square. Balloon animals and hats, a face painter, and games of various skill levels with prizes to be won. Admission free, nominal fee to play the games and for snacks. Presented by: Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God Academy Sponsor: Price Chopper; Media Sponsors: Fox 68 and Radio Disney.

CUPID’S CHASE 2010: 5K RUN, 3K WALK – 11am; Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. Registration 10am. Run with your heart this Valentine’s Day to support individuals with disabilities. For information: www.comop.org/cupidschase or (315) 431-9859.

MIX IT UP! YOUTH ART CLASSES: SESSION I – 10:30 am –Noon; Everson Museum of Art. Expand your child’s artistic horizons with this four-week class! Students will explore ‘ways to play with clay,’ making this class one that you won’t want to miss. We will also build sculptures using a variety of materials, experiment with color and sketch in the galleries for inspiration. Classes are held in the Art Zone in the lower level of the Museum.

OPEN HAND THEATER - 11 am; 518 Prospect Ave. “Grandfather Frost’s Stories of Russia” Silver the Cat is back again with his mischief, and with Baba Yaga telling the story of two sisters lost in the Russian forest. Each learn the secrets of the legendary Grandfather Frost in their own way. This beautiful folktale is performed with traditional music and imaginative puppetry in a uniquely Russian style, featuring Open Hand’s international Artist in Residence Vladimir Vasyagin and musician Leslie Archer. $8 for adults, $6 for children. For more information call (315) 476-0466 or visit www.openhandtheater.org.

CHILI COOKOFF - 11 am - 3 pm; Hanover Square. Area restaurants and other organizations compete for the bragging rights to having the best chili in town. Public tasting at approximately 2:30 pm & vote for favorites for the People’s Choice Award. Sponsors: Onondaga Beverage Corp. and UpdownTowners of Syracuse, Inc.; Media Sponsors: 93Q, News10Now and Table Hopping with CNY Night Life newspaper

CENTRO WINTERFEST EXPRESS - Noon - 5 pm; starts at Hanover Square. Centro will provide continuous free shuttle service between Winterfest’s major downtown venues. Sponsors: Sen. John DeFrancisco’s CNY Community Events Program and Centro.

CULINARY CRUISE - Noon - 4 pm. “Cruisers” will purchase tickets for $5 to visit participating restaurants and sample the establishment’s culinary specialties and then vote for their favorites. Tickets are available at participating restaurants presale or at the PODS unit in Hanover Square the day of the event. The Winterfest Express will provide continuous free shuttle service between the restaurants. Sponsors: Centro and PODS; Media Sponsors: Table Hopping with CNY Night Life newspaper and Y94FM.

HURRICANE MIX-OFF - Noon - 4 pm. Downtown area restaurants will compete to see who has the best Hurricane Mix in Syracuse. Ticket holders will sample the variety of these creations and vote for their favorite. Competitors will be judged on taste and presentation. Tickets $5 at any participating restaurant presale or at the PODS unit in Hanover Square the day of the event. Sponsors: Centro and PODS; Media Sponsors: Syracuse New Times and Hot107.9

MARTINI MIX-OFF - Noon - 4 pm. Variety will be the byword as ticket holders will sample these
creations and vote for their favorite. Competitors will be judged on taste and presentation. Tickets $5 at participating restaurants or at the PODS unit in Hanover Square the day of the event. Sponsors: Centro and PODS; Media Sponsors: Syracuse New Times and Hot107.9

2010 AUTO SHOW – 4 pm - 9 pm; See Thursday, February 11th.

WOODCARVING AUCTIONS - 2:30 pm; Hanover Square. Sculptures would make a great addition to your office, cabin, den, or deck. The bidding will be led by local auctioneer, Dick Allen.

ARTHUR MILLER’S “THE PRICE” – 3 pm and 8 pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee Street. See Tuesday, Feb. 9th.

SU WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY – 7 pm; Tennity Ice Pavilion. vs. Robert Morris.

VALENTINE’S DANCE PARTY – 7 pm; Westcott Theater. Teens ONLY Night, hosted by DJ Busta. Tickets $10. www.thewestcotttheater.com

SATURDAY NIGHT SALSA DANCE – 7 pm open lesson, 8 pm – 10pm dancing; Fusion, 3705
Brewerton Rd. (Rt. 11), N. Syracuse. Latin Club Dancing - Music by DJ Ki Ki & DJ El Tigre - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, friendly crowd, no partner necessary. Info: www.salsamonroe.blogspot.com, or Shelly Stubbs (315) 387-6504.

SYRACUSE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents “MACBETH” – 7:30 pm; NewTimes Theater, New York State Fairgrounds. See Friday, February 13th.

SYRACUSE SYMPHONY CONCERT – 8 pm; Mulroy Civic Center Theater. See Fri., Feb. 12th.

BLUEGRASS CONCERT – 8 pm; Westcott Community Center, 826 Euclid Ave. Bluegrass banjo player Tony Trischka. Tickets $15 general, $12 for WCC members. Call 478-8634.

ENTERTAINMENT –

10 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. The Delinquents with Pete McMahan (blues)

10 pm; at Bull & Bear Pub. Audioinflux

10 pm – 2 am; Clinton Street Pub. DJ Bahama Bill

Sunday,

February 14th

Happy Valentine’s Day

BREAKFAST with H.O.N.Y., HUGGIE, & SNOW BALL - 9 am - 11:30 am; PJ’s Pub and Grill, 116 Walton Street. For a nominal charge, families can enjoy a breakfast with Syracuse Winterfest’s kidfriendly costumed polar bears that have become very popular characters. Fee: $3 for children up to 10 yrs. and $6 for adults. Sponsor: Solvay Bank and Euclid Restaurant; Media Sponsor: WSEN FM92 and Table Hopping with CNY Night Life newspaper.

CNY BOAT SHOW – 10 am – 5 pm; New York State Fairgrounds. See Wed., Feb. 10th.

KIDS KARNIVAL - 11 am - 4 pm. See Saturday, Feb. 13th Special Bonus: show your Price Chopper
Advantage Card and get $1 in tickets free per child.

SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm; Empire Brewing Co. Live music from Los Blancos

ICE CARVING – Noon – 2 pm; Water Street next to Clinton Square. Ice carving artisan and professional chef, Adam Vural, will demonstrate the creation of beautiful ice sculptures. Sponsor: Sen. John DeFrancisco’s CNY Community Events Program.

2010 AUTO SHOW – 4 pm -9 pm; See Thursday, February 11th.

SU MEN’S BASKETBALL – 1 pm; Carrier Dome. vs. Louisville. Syracuse Suds Factory in Armory Square Park & Ride, free shuttle bus to the Dome.

ARTHUR MILLER’S “THE PRICE” – 2 pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St. See Tuesday, Feb. 9th.

MARK TWAIN VALENTINE: THE DIARIES OF ADAM & EVE – 2 pm; Onondaga Historical Association Museum. Enjoy a funny presentation by America’s foremost humorous and observer of the human condition, Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain. The works include a tongue and cheek poem telling of a raging tempest on our own Erie Canal and Niagara Falls became the Garden of Eden in the Diaries of Adam and Eve. Admission $8/public, & $5/members. Call 428-1864 for info and reservations.

WHEN HOLLYWOOD COMES KNOCKING: SUPPORTING THE FILMING OF “THE EXPRESS” – 2pm; Onondaga Historical Association Museum. SU archivist Ed Galvin reviews the extensive use of the University’s archives in the movie production about the life of SU football great Ernie Davis.

SYRACUSE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents “MACBETH” – 2 pm; NewTimes Theater, New York State Fairgrounds. See Friday, February 13th.

PASCALE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CABARET – 4 pm; Hotel Syracuse. Brackens Financial Solutions Network will make it possible for us to bring a bona fide blues and jazz legend to the Persian Terrace for our annual celebration. An affordable food station menu and cash bar available. We create the only cabaret lounge in Syracuse, just once a year, with the help of Pascale’s. Info: www.cnyjazz.org.

BALLROOM DANCING – 6 pm open lesson, 7 pm -10 pm dancing; Pensabene’s Casa Grande, 135 State Fair Blvd. Open Ballroom Dancing - Music by Andrew Prouty.

GREAT SKATE - 7 pm - 9 pm; Clinton Square. A fun evening of skating for all ages and abilities. Regular admission prices apply, or FREE with a Price Chopper Advantage Card. Skate rentals will be available for a nominal fee. Sponsors: Sen. Price Chopper; Media Sponsor: Y94

Monday,

February 15th

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING – Noon – 5 pm; Sunnycrest Park Ski Lodge, 100 Caleb Ave., Syracuse. Skis available for rental, free to kids. Sponsors: Sunnycrest Park Association and Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs.

DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK - The annual event will be held from Feb. 15 – 27. A wide variety of participating restaurants will present a selection of 3 course dinners including an appetizer, entrée, and dessert at a pre-fixed price of $25 (prices exclude beverages, taxes, and tips). Reservations can be made by calling participating restaurants directly. For more information check www.downtownsyracuse.com.

SALSA at SUDS – 7 pm – 10 pm; Syracuse Suds Factory. Playing Salsa, Merengue and Bachata all evening long…& it’s free. Free parking in Chase building lot after 6 pm.

ENTERTAINMENT -

9 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Jeff Jones B-Day Bash, Free.

Tuesday,

February 16th

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING – Noon – 5 pm; Sunnycrest Park. See Mon., Feb. 15th.

TAKE A BREAK! – Noon; Everson Museum of Art. Drop in for one day or the entire week. Each day will include a different themed activity inspired by the Museum’s permanent collection, ceramics and temporary exhibitions. Interactive activities for young artists include art making, gallery exploration, storytelling, game & more! Seating limited & available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Amy Goodall-Ayres to reserve your spot, (315) 474 6064. Ages 5 -12, Free, Pre-registration is required.

DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK - See Monday, February 15th.

BIG BAND CONCERT – 7 pm; Henninger High School, 800 Robinson St. Big Band Jazz with the Count Basie Orchestra. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for students 5 – 18, free under 5. For info , call 435-4343.

TUESDAY NIGHT MILONGA – 8 pm; Syracuse Suds Factory, 320 S. Clinton St. Tango Dancing -

Rotating Hosts - Mainly Argentine Tango, friendly crowd, no partner necessary. Free, but donations are appreciated. For information: (315) 569-3441.

TEAM TRIVIA - 9 pm – 11:15 pm; at Coleman’s Irish Pub. Questions & answers, food, music and fun. Media Sponsors: Movin’ 100.3 & 96.5 and Syracuse New Times.

ENTERTAINMENT – 9 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Pete McMahan Trio, Free.

Wednesday,

February 17th

VINTAGE WINTERFEST - Noon - 3 pm; Pensabene’s Casa Grande, 135 State Fair Blvd. Winterfest invites seniors from throughout Central New York to join us for an enjoyable afternoon, featuring music & fun with Nick Mulpagano and a light luncheon. Admission:$15.00 includes lunch. Reservations required, call (315) 676-2496 by Sat., Feb.13th. Media Sponsor: WFBL.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING – Noon – 5 pm; Sunnycrest Park. See Mon., Feb. 15th.

TAKE A BREAK! – Noon; Everson Museum of Art. See Tuesday, February 16th.

CIVIC MORNING MUSICALS – 12:30 pm; Everson Museum of Art. Martha Grener, flute, Maryna Mazhukova, piano.

DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK - See Monday, February 15th.

SYRACUSE CRUNCH HOCKEY – 7 pm; War Memorial at Oncenter, vs. Texas Stars.

TEAM TRIVIA - 7 pm - 10 pm; at Clark’s Ale House and Jake Hafner’s. Questions & answers, food, music and fun. Media Sponsors: Movin’ 100.3 & 96.5 and Syracuse New Times.

WALK UP RADIO followed by TRIVIA – 8 pm; Wise Guys Comedy Club, 201 S. Salina St. See Wednesday, Feb. 10th.

ENTERTAINMENT –

5:30 pm; at Syracuse Suds Factory. Jason Kessler and Tom Witkowski 9 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Joey Driscoll (hip hop & rock) Free.

Thursday,

February 18th

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING – Noon – 5 pm; Sunnycrest Park. See Mon., Feb. 15th.

TAKE A BREAK! – Noon; Everson Museum of Art. See Tuesday, February 16th.

THIRD THURSDAY (TH3) – 5 pm – 8 pm; Downtown Syracuse. Th3 is a citywide art open that takes place at several venues throughout downtown and the City of Syracuse.

DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK - See Monday, February 15th.

EVENING AT THE MUSEUM – 5 - 7 pm; Onondaga Historical Association Museum. OHA has collected 150 years of stories from Syracuse and CNY. Now you have the opportunity to explore our past in a fun and unique way, bringing Salt City history to life. The tour lasts for one hour, starting at 5pm with the last starting at 7pm. Cost is $8 for Members, $10 for non-members. Reservations required. Call 428-1864 (ext.370). Groups of 15 maximum.

SWING DANCE – 8:30 pm; St. Claire Theater, 1119-27 N. Townsend St. See Thurs., Feb. 11th.

THURSDAY NIGHT SALSA – 9:30 pm – 1 am; Metro Lounge & Café, 505 Westcott St. See Thurs., February 11th.

ENTERTAINMENT –10 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Dirty Bourbon Blues Band (blues & rock)

10 pm – 2 am; Clinton Street Pub. DJ Bahama Bill

Friday,

February 19th

KIDS KARNIVAL - 11 am to 4 pm; City Hall Commons Atrium, across from Hanover Square. See Saturday, Feb. 13th.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING – Noon – 5 pm; Sunnycrest Park. See Mon., Feb. 15th.

TAKE A BREAK! – Noon; Everson Museum of Art. See Tuesday, February 16th.

GOLF SHOW – Noon – 8 pm; Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center. The show will feature the popular free mini lessons, along with long-drive, putting and chipping contests. Come see all the latest equipment, courses, & apparel from over 70 vendors. Adults (16 & over) $8, 15 & under free, www.syracusegolf.net.

SU WOMEN’S LACROSSE – 4 pm; Carrier Dome. vs. Colgate.

WINTERFEST HUNGRY HOUR - 4 pm - Close; OC’s Sports Bar & Grill. See Friday, Feb. 12th.

DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK - See Monday, February 15th.

SU MEN’S LACROSSE – 7 pm; Carrier Dome. vs. Denver.

SYRACUSE CRUNCH HOCKEY – 7:30 pm; War Memorial at Oncenter. vs. Lake Erie Monsters.

MUSIC FOR THE MISSION – 6 pm, Silent Auction,7 pm; Concert, Crouse Hinds Theater, John H. Mulroy Civic Center. Emcee: Comedian Joshua Grosvent. Concert Line Up: Butterfly Bouchet, Chris Trapper, Greg Laswell, Jason Bean. Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at door. Info: www.Musicforthemission.org. Sponsors: Joe Stanley Law Office and Citadel Broadcasting.

BEGINNER SALSA “SURVIVAL” LESSON – 8:15 pm. See Friday, Feb. 12th.

HAVANA NIGHTS LATIN DANCE PARTY – 9:30 pm – 2 am. See Friday, Feb. 12th.

PRE-MARDI GRAS EXTRAVAGANZA PARTY – 9 pm; Westcott Theater. Live music & giveaways.
Sponsor: Magic Hat

ENTERTAINMENT –

9 pm; at Syracuse Suds Factory. Magical Mystery

9 pm; Westcott Theater. The Breakfast. Tickets $12, all ages, doors open 8 pm. www.thewestcotttheater.com

10 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Turnip Stampede (jam rock) Free

10 pm; at Bull & Bear Pub. Urban Night Punks

10 pm – 2 am; Clinton Street Pub. DJ Bahama Bill

Saturday,

February 20th

TACNY JUNIOR CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE – 9:30 am; Museum of Science & Technology (MOST*), 500 South Franklin Street. LaBrake and SU Graduate Students will present a talk entitled “So You Want to Be An Engineer?: Celebrating Engineering Week!” Continental Breakfast before the presentation. Age Level: Middle & High School Students. Please RSVP to jrcafe@tacny.org or call 425-9068 ext. 2121.

RESCUE MISSION: Walk a Mile in My Shoes – 10 am, Clinton Square. Invite your family, friends and co-workers to join you in this one-mile walk from Clinton Square to the Rescue Mission for refreshments and back to Clinton Square. For one day, walk a mile in their shoes and be reminded that the things we may take for granted are blessings to those living on the streets. Great prizes for the largest team and top individual fundraiser! Cost: $25 for adults, $10 children ages 6 – 12, ages 5 and under Free. Visit www.rmwalk.org for more information and applications Presented by Beacon Federal Credit Union and First Niagara Financial Group.

GOLF SHOW – 10 am – 6 pm; Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center. See Friday, Feb. 19th.

HUMAN DOG SLED RACE – 10:30 am – Noon; New York State Fairgrounds. Prizes are awarded for best time, best costumes and the most funds rose for charity. Team fees: $100; any extra money raised can go to team’s favorite charity. Entry applications available at: www.syracusewinterfest.com Media Sponsors: WSEN FM92 and Syracuse New Times.

KIDS KARNIVAL - 11 am - 6 pm. See Saturday, Feb. 13th.

CHOWDER COOKOFF - 11 am - 3 pm; Hanover Square. Area restaurants and other organizations compete for the bragging rights to having the best chowder in CNY. Public tasting at approximately 2:30 pm & vote for favorites for the People’s Choice Award. Sponsors: Onondaga Beverage Corp. and UpDownTowners of Syracuse, Inc.; Media Sponsor: Table Hopping with CNY Night Life newspaper.

MARGARITA MIX-OFF - Noon - 4 pm. Competitors will be judged on taste and presentation. Tickets $5 at any participating restaurant presale or at the PODS unit in Hanover Square. Sponsors: Centro and PODS; Media Sponsors: Syracuse New Times and Hot107.9.

COSMOPOLITAN MIX-OFF - Noon - 4 pm. Tickets $5 at any participating restaurant presale or at the PODS unit in Hanover Square. Competitors will be judged on taste and presentation. Sponsors: Centro and PODS; Media Sponsors: Syracuse New Times and Hot107.9.

ICE CARVING – 1 pm 3 pm; Water Street next to Clinton Square. See Sunday, Feb. 14th. Sponsor: Sen. John DeFrancisco’s CNY Community Events Program.

MIRABITO OUTDOOR CLASSIC – 1 pm; New York State Fairgrounds. The Syracuse Crunch hosts
the first-ever AHL outdoor game. Syracuse Crunch vs. Binghamton Senators (AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators). Tickets $30 & $40, contact www.syracusecrunch.com.

3rd ANNUAL WORLD’S SMALLEST MARDI GRAS PARADE – 3 pm; at Franklin & Jefferson Sts.

Armory Square. Pub crawl to follow. Win a trip to the Burlington Mardi Gras Parade including hotel, brewery tour, & VIP tickets to the celebrations. Sponsor: Magic Hat and 95X.

DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK - See Monday, February 15th.

DANCE DIVINE – 7 pm lesson, 8 pm – midnight dance; Moose Club, 1121 Milton Ave., Solvay. Music by Geno; a mix of ballroom, latin, swing, country; friendly crowd; no partner necessary. Info: Geno - (315)396-3496, www.allfortheloveofdancing.com.

9th ANNIVERSARY SWINGING SWEET CABARET – 7 pm – 11:30 pm; Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center. Enjoy our specialty pastas, a scrumptious antipasto bar, chocolate fountain and an array of decadent desserts. Then enjoy the sounds of the Mario DeSantis Orchestra and enjoy swing dance demonstrations. Back by popular demand, raffles of our elaborate baskets... all to benefit the Guardian Angel Society. $75 per person or $125 for two. For tickets or information (315) 422-7218.

ENTERTAINMENT –

9 pm; Westcott Theater. The Machine performs Pink Floyd. Tickets $20.

www.thewestcotttheater.com

10 pm; at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Carolyn Kelly Blues Band. Free

10 pm; at Bull & Bear Pub. Just Joe

10 pm – 2 am; Clinton Street Pub. DJ Bahama Bill

Sunday,

February 21st

BREAKFAST with H.O.N.Y., HUGGIE, & SNOW BALL - 9 am - 11:30 am; PJ’s Pub and Grill, 116 Walton Street. See Sunday, Feb. 14th.

GOLF SHOW – 9 am – 4 pm; Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center. See Friday, Feb. 19th.

KIDS KARNIVAL - 11 am - 4 pm. See Saturday, Feb. 13th Special Bonus: show your Price Chopper
Advantage Card and get $1 in tickets free per child.

SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm; Empire Brewing Co. Live music from Los Blancos

BLOODY MARY MIX-OFF - Noon - 4 pm. Competitors will be judged on taste and presentation. Tickets are $5.00 at any participating restaurant presale or at the POD in Hanover Square. Sponsors: Centro and PODS; Media Sponsors: Table Hopping with CNY Night Life newspaper and Hot107.9.

CENTRO WINTERFEST EXPRESS - Noon - 5 pm. See Saturday, Feb. 13th

WING WALK - Noon - 5 pm. A tradition, tickets for $10 at a tent at Hanover Square, or in advance at participating restaurants for $8 until 4pm 2/20. Winners announced at Wise Guys starting at 5 pm. Sponsor: Updowntowners of Syracuse, Inc. Media Sponsor: B104l.7 and Syracuse New Times.

HAMMOND JAMMIN’ VI – 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Upstairs at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Celebrate that classic Hammond B3 sound with emcee “B-3 Bonanza” DJ Eric Cohen and host band Gerry Testa & Front Street along with some of CNY’s best keyboard artists: Dave Flansburg, Bill Berry, Mike Davis, Jimmy Cox, Pauly Scrie & other special guests. FREE. Info call Gerry at 458-8753. Sponsors: Atlantic Hammond & Leslie and Syracuse University; Media Sponsors: WAER FM88 and Syracuse New Times.

WINTERFEST at SUNNYCREST CROSS-COUNTRY SKI CAMP FOR KIDS - 1 to 4 pm; Sunnycrest Park Ski Lodge, 100 Caleb Ave., Syracuse. Free. Sponsors: Sunnycrest Park Association and Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs.

SU WOMEN’S LACROSSE – 1 pm; Carrier Dome. vs. Stanford

LECTURE: Past Glories: Stories of African American Contributions to Syracuse High School Sports in the 1950s through 1970s – 2 pm; Onondaga Historical Association Museum. Former County Legislator and Nottingham football standout Carmen Harlow will lead a discussion about memories of standout sports figures from the local African-American community. Free admission.

DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK - See Monday, February 15th.

TEAM TRIVIA FINALS - 7 pm - 10 pm; at Coleman’s Irish Pub. Questions & answers, food, music and fun. Media Sponsors: Movin’ 100.3 & 96.5 and Syracuse New Times