Featured Events in Syracuse in July 2025 (July Updated)

Welcome to the Heroes Honor Ride Non-Profit Golf Tournament! Come join us for a day of fun and fundraising at the beautiful Syracuse Country Club . Grab your clubs and get ready to tee off for a good cause with our 4 man scramble tournament. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this tournament is perfect for golfers of all levels. Enjoy a day on the green while supporting our veterans and first responders. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast! Information Source: eventbrite

The first ever Strict Curl Expo in the 315, Syracuse New York, at the Strength Warehouse! Set State, National, and World Records. Sponsors to be announced shortly, amazing awards, and LIVE on Instagram and YouTube! Event Date: July 26th, 2025 Event Location: 301-303 Pulaski Street, Syracuse New York 13204 Event Time: 8AM - 4PM EST Gopher Bar 54L OBZ 55 Custom NY Strict Curl Expo Medals! Entry Fees have been simplified, $30 per event, sign up for as many as you like! Membership Fee: $50 1 year membership is required to compete in all Strict Curl Nation events, can be purchased at www.strictcurlnation.com Entries: Limited to the first 40 athletes to register Weight Classes: Men: 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275, 308, 308+ Women: 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 198, 220, 242, 275, 308, 308+ Open Age: Youth (11 & Under) Teen 12-13 Teen 14-15 Teen 16-17 Teen 18-19 Sub-Juniors 20-24 Juniors 25-29 Sub-Masters 30-34 Masters 35-39 Masters 40-44 Masters 45-49 Masters 50-54 Masters 55-59 Grand Masters 60-64 Grand Masters 65-69 Grand Masters 70-74 Grand Master's 75 up to 90 PFM (Police, Fire, Military) Special Olympics, Handicapped Information Source: Strict Curl Nation | eventbrite

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity. The intent of this presentation is to Demystify the Civil Service Merit System . Attendees will get background information on the merit system, a review of appointment types, overview of the various agencies, a review of the exam process, learn how to access and navigate the necessary websites, and an overview of NY HELPS. Information Source: Department of Civil Service | eventbrite

SIRSY is fronted by powerhouse vocalist Melanie (Mel) Krahmer, who is described as “one of the most powerful & flexible voices you’ll ever hear.” (-Times Union). Aftertaste Magazine said, “Bursting and belting out emotion and substance, she can be the queen of ‘in the groove’ rocking or be simple and delicate.” Still, there is more to Mel than her soul-inspired vocals: she also plays a full drum kit while standing up (she’s been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine and is officially endorsed by Paiste Cymbals and Vater Percussion). At their live shows, Mel also plays bass parts with a drum stick (on a keyboard mounted on her drums). She even throws in an occasional flute solo, too. Guitarist Rich Libutti plays a well-loved and road-worn Rickenbacker through a pedalboard full of vintage effects. “The guitar player is flawless and raw. Clean enough to be enjoyed, and just edgy enough to make you grin.” (-SXSW Music Blog, Austin TX). Live, Rich also plays bass on a keyboard with his feet. HOUSE RULES: The 443 has a $15 per person/seat required minimum purchase for our shows, which can be any combination of food and drink. If your party (or part of it) does not show up, the ticket buyer will be charged $15 per person. Please let us know if you're not coming at least 24 hours before the show to avoid this charge. The 443 is an 18+ venue No outside food or drink allowed. Ticket limit: 3 tables for two or 6 single seats. Be respectful to the artist on stage and considerate to your neighbors - put your phone away, limit your conversation, and plan to be settled in your seats before the show starts. TICKET OPTIONS: We have 3 tiers of ticket options: Tier 1 – (YELLOW) – Most expensive tickets. Regular height ables for two and single barstools at the bar. Tier 2 – (BLUE) – Mid-priced tickets. High and low tables for two with excellent sight lines – particularly the high tables. Tier 3 – (LAVENDER) – Least expensive tickets. Two low tables for two (15 & 16), plus (potentially shared) high tables for single attendees (25, 26, 27) Green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables, orange squares are regular-height tables. Information Source: The 443 Social Club & Lounge | eventbrite

The laughter is coming to North Syracuse when Homebrewed Comedy hits the stage at McGraw Box Brewing Co. on Friday, July 11. Karen Rontowski is headlining the show and Sean Day is joining host Mike Peters. The show starts at 7 p.m., but get there early to get some drinks. Tickets are $10 and come with a free drink. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. About the comedians: Mike Peters, a Binghamton comedian, specializes in self-deprecating, observational humor. A contributor for Funny or Die, Peters is the founder of Homebrewed Comedy. He hosts at the Syracuse Funny Bone and Wise Crackers in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., won the Utica Brews Laugh Contest and Uptown Roast Battle and opened for Super Troopers’ Rabbit, Erik Stolhanske and Gilbert Gottfried. Peters produces shows all over New York and hosts his weekly podcasts, On the Mic with Mike Peters and It’s About Time: A Sopranos Watch Podcast. Sean Day is a Rochester comedian and former co-host of Hate This Podcast. Working consistently in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, Day is becoming an area favorite. He was named Rochester’s Funniest Person in 2019 and is a regular at Comedy at the Carlson. Day has opened for Harland Williams and Tim Meadows. Karen Rontoswki’s stand-up showcases endearing, self-effacing and intelligent characters that catch you by surprise every time. She uniquely blends comedy with her experience as a Paranormal Investigator, Tarot and reiki master. Rontowski has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Sirius Satellite Radio, Comics Unleashed, Comedy.com, Live at Gotham, Comedy Central and Mysteries of the Unexplained. You can see her Her Dry Bar Comedy special called Ridiculous Me on VidAngel.com, where it’s receiver more than 20 million views. Her second special, War and Instant Pudding, came out in 2022.  Information Source: Mike Peters. Comedian. | eventbrite

In this class, you’ll learn the basics of semi-complex waistline movements, also known as whining. Whether you are a professional waistline warrior, bum-bum roller or can bruk off yuh back, or are just beginning to learn to move your waist, we’re all here to build our confidence in moving freely and releasing the tension we carry in our hips, waist, bodies, and minds. This is your chance to un-whine. Dress attire: comfy, whinin’ proof & anything that makes you feel confident Information Source: Community Folk Art Center | eventbrite

I'm so excited for you to join me and learn all about my Boho Bridal Hairstyles! I'll be teaching the styles on the flyer! I will cover my favorite techniques on how to begin my signature hairstyles and how to incorporate extensions as well as braids. I will explain how to cut down on the time it takes to curl + create a style. I'll share how to hide bobby pins, the proper way to secure the hair in multiple situations, and how to hide elastics! In addition to the two boho styles I create, I will cover the importance of bridal trials and bridal contracts, how to schedule/attract your ideal brides + more!! Feel Free to ask me any questions during the demo! I'm here to help anyway I can! I only have limited availability for the hands on portion Join me at @theemersonofficial for a 3 hour demo or a 5 hour demo + hands on Boho Bridal Updo Class that will boost your skills and help you work more efficiently with future brides + bridal parties. Ill provide beverages and mimosas! You’ll receive a goodie bag filled with some of my favorite products provided by various brands I love! After the demo portion is finished, we will set up for the hands on portion. This is where you can pick which style you want to create! Its also your opportunity to ask me all your hair questions! I'll come around and help you tackle them with you while you create an Updo on your mannequin. Demo only students do not need to bring anything! HANDS ON CLASS ATTENDEES Hands on will start around 1:00 PM. What you'll need for the hands on porton: Each hands on student will need to provide their own model or mannequin with long length and medium thickness hair, and all needed tools and products. (Refer to supply list below) Live models must arrive at/after 1:00m *If youre in the market for a really nice mannequin head, I have a coupon code to save 10% on a L’image mannequin, it's: wbupstyles10 They ship from Germany, so make sure you order ahead! You can check them out on instagram @limage_gmbh ⬇Supply List for Hands on Students:⬇ (feel free to switch out and use your favorite brands) Extension Cord Curling Iron or Wand- whatever is your preference! My favoite is the Hottools Curl Bar 1" Crimper - Prep Tool by @lalastools use Whitneys code: WHITNEY15 for 15% off! Flat Iron Topsytail Tool (I will provide these in your swag bags) 2” Bobby Pins - Diane , Fromm 2.75" Hair Pins (U-Pins) By Fromm Small Clear Elastics - by Diane Ponytail Band or rubberband Sectioning Clips (crocodile clips) Pink Pewter Never Let Go Comb (Whitneys Favorite) Tangle Teezer (Whitney uses) Products: Feel Free to replace with your favorite brands! Root touch up spray - KEVIN.MURPHY Volumizing Powder -Me by Designme Hair Hairspray - Hold.Me 3 ways hairspray by Designme Hair Wax Spray - Play Dirty by Sexy Hair Smoothing Cream - Aiir Professional Shine Spray - Simmer.Me Blonde by KEVIN.MURPHY Dry Texture Spray - Puff.Me dry texture spray by Design.Me Hair Heat Protection- Perfect Defense by Moroccanoil Pro Hair Serum- Sexy hair , Design.Me (some of these items will be provided in your goodie bag, but I cannot guarantee exactly what will be sent by the brands!) Feel free to use any hair accessories! My Favorite is from @pinkpewter If you are using a mannequin, please bring a mannequin stand Let Me know if you have any other questions!! xo- Whitney @wb_upstyles Information Source: Whitney Ray | eventbrite

Mike is a natural-born storyteller with a stage presence that's best described as "real". His spontaneous nature and extreme comfort behind a microphone create a vibe that engages audiences in a way that only authenticity can. His songs are filled with powerful imagery and thought-provoking themes but a Powell performance is much more than just a concert - it's an exploration into the human heart. Seamlessly weaving hilarious tales of everyday life with heartbreaking songs of tragedy, loss & blue collar hardship. Pulling from his catalog of over 200 original songs he has become one of the "must-see" acts in Central New York. HOUSE RULES: The 443 has a $15 per person/seat required minimum purchase for our shows, which can be any combination of food and drink. If your party (or part of it) does not show up, the ticket buyer will be charged $15 per person. Please let us know if you're not coming at least 24 hours before the show to avoid this charge. The 443 is an 18+ venue. No outside food or drink allowed. Ticket limit: 3 tables for two or 6 single seats. We cannot sit parties of 6 or more at the same table. Be respectful to the artist on stage and considerate to your neighbors - put your phone away, limit your conversation, and plan to be settled in your seats before the show starts. TICKET OPTIONS: We have 3 tiers of ticket options: Tier 1 – (YELLOW) – Most expensive tickets. Regular height ables for two and single barstools at the bar. Tier 2 – (BLUE) – Mid-priced tickets. High and low tables for two with excellent sight lines – particularly the high tables. Tier 3 – (LAVENDER) – Least expensive tickets. Two low tables for two (15 & 16), plus (potentially shared) high tables for single attendees (25, 26, 27) Green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables, orange squares are regular-height tables. * If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements - walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, or low table requirement - please email us after you place your order. Information Source: The 443 Social Club & Lounge | eventbrite

Abe Partridge is a heralded musician, singer/songwriter, visual artist, storyteller and documentarian based in Mobile, Alabama. Since the release of his debut album Cotton Fields and Blood for Days in 2018, Partridge has toured relentlessly, including several tours throughout Europe. He is a regular at several great music festivals such as the 30a Songwriters Fest , and the Laurel Cove Music Fest as well as listening rooms across the country including the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Eddies Attic in Atlanta, and Duke's in Indianapolis. Recently, he toured extensively with Matthew Sweet, Drivin' N Cryin' , and Dar Williams in support of his latest release Love in the Dark . He has performed on several syndicated NPR radio programs including, Mountain Stage and Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. Jack Barksdale is a 17 year old folk/Americana singer/songwriter from Texas. Inspired by folk, rock, and blues legends, Jack started performing original music at the age of nine and has already shared the stage with Wynonna Judd, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Junior Brown, John Fullbright, and Hayes Carll. Recently Jack signed a record deal with Truly Handmade Records, formed by the estate of Guy Clark. Jack will release a full length album under Truly Handmade Records in June of 2025 featuring many notable guest artists. In September 2024 Jack released his 2nd EP “Out of Order and in October 2023 Jack launched a 7 song instrumental EP entitled Phantom Trails.” His previous single “Gone" has garnered well over 2.8 million streams on Spotify and was featured on Apple Music’s ‘Southern Craft’ playlist. In 2020 Jack launched a podcast focused on songwriters and songwriting called Jack Barksdale's Roots Revival Podcast. Jack tours nationally and wows audiences with lyrics wise beyond his years. Jack plays guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, mandolin, piano, and ukulele but identifies first and foremost as a songwriter. American Songwriter wrote “Jack Barksdale has insights and awareness far beyond people twice his age, and he’s able to put them into songs that touch listeners." NPR.org said “Jack Barksdale is special.” and Twangville added, “It’s hard to escape the impressive maturity of his musicianship and songwriting.” HOUSE RULES: The 443 has a $15 per person/seat required minimum purchase for our shows, which can be any combination of food and drink. If your party (or part of it) does not show up, the ticket buyer will be charged $15 per person. Please let us know if you're not coming at least 24 hours before the show to avoid this charge. The 443 is an 18+ venue No outside food or drink allowed. Ticket limit: 3 tables for two or 6 single seats. Be respectful to the artist on stage and considerate to your neighbors - put your phone away, limit your conversation, and plan to be settled in your seats before the show starts. TICKET OPTIONS: We have 3 tiers of ticket options: Tier 1 – (YELLOW) – Most expensive tickets. Regular height ables for two and single barstools at the bar. Tier 2 – (BLUE) – Mid-priced tickets. High and low tables for two with excellent sight lines – particularly the high tables. Tier 3 – (LAVENDER) – Least expensive tickets. Two low tables for two (15 & 16), plus (potentially shared) high tables for single attendees (25, 26, 27) Green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables, orange squares are regular-height tables. Information Source: The 443 Social Club & Lounge | eventbrite

Welcome to the 'Love For The Arts' Fashion Design & Creative Arts Program ! Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of fashion and art. Join us for a day filled with inspiration and hands-on activities. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone with a passion for the arts. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, create, and connect with fellow artists. Equip students with fundamental skills in fashion design, up-cycling, and business management. Encourage creativity and resourcefulness through the up-cycling of thrift items. Provide practical knowledge in money management, business operations, and time management. Graduate participants with a final project that can be displayed at a fashion showcase. See you there! Information Source: LOVE FROM THE FAMILY CLOTHING CO. LLC | eventbrite

”Electrifying, raucous, pure Chicago blues….Lil’ Ed is a guitarist extraordinaire….slashing slide and flamboyant stage persona.” – Chicago Tribune “Rough and ready blues played with unmitigated intensity…Swirling, snarling, riveting slide….The Blues Imperials pound out riffs and rhythms like they’re overdosing on boogie juice. Scorching and soulful, joyous and stomping.” – Living Blues In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for almost 30 years. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. The Chicago Sun-Times says, “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor.” They have played the Chicago Blues Festival multiple times, and have appeared at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival, The Tampa Bay Blues Festival, The San Diego Blues Festival, The Pennsylvania Blues Festival and dozens of other festivals around the country. Satisfying worldwide demand, they have performed at festivals in Canada, Great Britain, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Japan, Australia, India, Turkey and Panama. Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials released eight Alligator albums between 1986 and 2012. With each one, the band’s national and international stature grew as their fan base—known internationally as “Ed Heads”—continued to expand. With 2006’s Rattleshake, Ed and company reached a whole new audience. Die-hard “Ed Head” Conan O’Brien brought the band before millions of television viewers on two separate occasions. Success and accolades never stop pouring in. Living Blues called 2012’s Jump Start “scorching and soulful” with “crafty, clever lyrics…joyous and stomping.” The group took home the Living Blues Award for Best Live Performer in 2011, 2012 and 2013. They won the prestigious Blues Music Award for Band Of The Year in both 2007 and 2009. The Associated Press says, “Williams fills Chicago’s biggest shoes with more life and heat than anyone on stage today.” With The Big Sound Of Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, the band continues to bring their blistering Chicago blues to “Ed Heads” new and old. Their infectious energy, joyful showmanship and masterful playing have been honed to a razor’s edge by their many years together. Lil’ Ed, Pookie, Mike, and Kelly have seen sports stars and presidents, musical fads, and fashion trends come and go. Meanwhile, their fiery music has more than stood the test of time. “We’re not band members,” says Williams, “we’re family, and families stay together.” Night after night, gig after riotous gig, the musical family called Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials bring their big, dynamic Chicago blues sound to fans across the country and around the world. DOORS: 5:30PM SHOWTIME: 7PM HOUSE RULES: The 443 has a $15 per person/seat required minimum purchase for our shows, which can be any combination of food and drink. If your party (or part of it) does not show up, the ticket buyer will be charged $15 per person. Please let us know if you're not coming at least 24 hours before the show to avoid this charge. The 443 is an 18+ venue No outside food or drink allowed. Ticket limit: 3 tables for two or 6 single seats. Be respectful to the artist on stage and considerate to your neighbors - put your phone away, limit your conversation, and plan to be settled in your seats before the show starts. TICKET OPTIONS: We have 3 tiers of ticket options: Tier 1 – (YELLOW) – Most expensive tickets. Regular height ables for two and single barstools at the bar. Tier 2 – (BLUE) – Mid-priced tickets. High and low tables for two with excellent sight lines – particularly the high tables. Tier 3 – (LAVENDER) – Least expensive tickets. Two low tables for two (15 & 16), plus (potentially shared) high tables for single attendees (25, 26, 27) Green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables, orange squares are regular-height tables. Information Source: The 443 Social Club & Lounge | eventbrite