Here's what's happening in Syracuse and Central New York the week of May 4–10, 2026.
This week's highlights: the Inner Harbor Battle of the Wings brings two nights of wing samples, craft beer, and fireworks to benefit the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, Alter Bridge and Wheatus play back-to-back shows Friday, RetroGameCon takes over the Oncenter for the weekend, and Nate Bargatze closes out Sunday at Upstate Medical University Arena.
This page is updated every Monday with the best events, live music, food festivals, and things to do across Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Camillus, Cazenovia, DeWitt, Manlius, LaFayette, Skaneatles, and surrounding CNY communities. Bookmark it, check back weekly, or subscribe to the TLDR Syracuse newsletter to get this delivered to your inbox every Monday for free.
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Monday, May 11
DEAD & FRIENDS at Funk 'N Waffles, 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, May 12
Puzzled Pints at Mystery Location. Solve the location puzzle to find out where to join!
Sound Bath at Park Central Church, Downtown Syracuse, 7:00 PM.
Friends of the Central Library Author Series: TJ Klune at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, May 13
Boots at the Brewery - Go Green for Mental Health at Middle Ages Beer Hall.
Senior Citizens Appreciation Day at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Free or discounted admission for seniors - check the zoo's website for details on eligibility and hours.
STONETHROWER TV: Tremors at the Song and Dance, 5:30 PM.
The West Side Travelling Rock Show ft. After School Special + The Killer Pancakes + Clockwork at Funk 'N Waffles, 6:30 PM.
Open Trivia Night at Meier's Creek Brewing, Inner Harbor, 7:00 PM. Free.
Jeff Allen: My First Final Farewell Tour at Syracuse Funny Bone, 7:00 PM.
Thursday, May 14
Sip, Step & Spin at Beak & Skiff, LaFayette, 6:00-8:00 PM.
SHAPES w/s/g MT. EREBUS at Funk 'N Waffles, 8:00 PM.
This Weekend in Syracuse
Friday, May 15
Inner Harbor Battle of the Wings - Night One at the Syracuse Inner Harbor, 328 West Kirkpatrick Street, 4:00-10:00 PM. Wing samples, craft beer, live music, and fireworks to close the night. Proceeds benefit the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation.
The Sheila Divine w/s/g Endearments at Middle Ages Beer Hall.
Alter Bridge - What Lies Within Us at the Landmark Theatre, 7:00 PM.
John Heffron at Syracuse Funny Bone, 7:00 PM.
Wheatus at the Song and Dance, 6:00 PM. For all my teenage dirtbags!
NEW PLANETS (Big Mean Sound Machine) w/s/g Hydrogen at Funk 'N Waffles, 8:00 PM.
Saturday, May 16
CNY Regional Market - the Saturday staple.
Open Up Downtown in Downtown Syracuse, starting 10:00 AM. The Downtown Committee's spring event, with participating businesses offering deals and open hours throughout the day.
RetroGameCon Spring Edition at the Oncenter Convention Center, 10:00 AM.
Inner Harbor Battle of the Wings - Night Two at the Syracuse Inner Harbor, 4:00-10:00 PM.
Radio Floyd - A Pink Floyd Tribute at Middle Ages Beer Hall.
The Syracuse Orchestra presents Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 7:30 PM.
Quilting 101 with Kathy Trupiano in Syracuse.
"Sometimes, You Just Gotta Laugh!" at the Song and Dance, 7:00 PM.
Live Music at the 1911 Tasting Room with Clint Bush at Beak & Skiff, LaFayette, 2:00-4:00 PM.
John Heffron at Syracuse Funny Bone, 6:30 PM.
Transient Kicks + L.S.T.N. at Funk 'N Waffles, 8:00 PM.
Sunday, May 17
Storytelling with Children Festival at the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 9:30 AM.
RetroGameCon Spring Edition at the Oncenter Convention Center, 10:00 AM.
The Royal Ball: A Fairytale Tea Party with Syracuse City Ballet at Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 2:00 PM.
R&B Brunch at Middle Ages Beer Hall.
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour at Upstate Medical University Arena, 7:00 PM.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai - Surfing With the Hydra 2026 Tour at the Landmark Theatre, 8:00 PM.
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