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Recurring Events

Sincerely, Beato
We remember Beatrice Wood, who signed her pithy correspondence as “Beato,” for her cutting wit, outrageous stories, lustrous ceramics, and complex relationship with artist Marcel Duchamp, a leader of the Dada movement. Determined to resist the life her wealthy parents envisioned for her, Wood became a defining figure of New York City’s Dada scene, embracing the art movement that reveled in absurdity, nonsense, and humor.
Wood first took drawing courses as a teenager at the Académie Julien in Paris and Duchamp encouraged her to make drawing a priority even as her focus shifted to ceramics. Over the course of her career, Wood’s drawings became increasingly personal and autobiographical, often depicting the events and individuals that populated her life.
Sincerely, Beato features self-portraits, sketches, and illustrations that Wood made primarily in the latter half of her life, after she settled in Ojai, California. They function as a pictorial diary, revealing the inner worries, emotions, and desires of the “Mama of Dada.”
| Date/Time | 10/26/2026 (All day) |
| Runs | 9/19/2026 - 1/03/2027 |
| Cost | $14 – Adults $10 – Seniors (65+), Students $5 – Children 6-12 $2 – with EBT card FREE – Everson Members, Children 5 and under, Military (w/ ID) P |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |

Julia Kunin: Electric Dream Machines
With their lustrous surfaces and evocative shapes, the ceramic works of Brooklyn-based artist Julia Kunin aim for maximum sensory overload. Kunin forges disparate influences like Art Deco, Surrealism, and queer abstraction into shimmering ceramic sculptures. For Kunin, discovery and free association reign supreme. Kunin’s mental process echoes her physical process, ping-ponging from one concept to the next. An allusion to a surrealist artist might lead to a rabbit hole about geopolitics or queer identity. Although her stream of consciousness can seem like a firehose, Kunin follows her trail of breadcrumbs with rigorous research—she has even learned entire languages to facilitate her work.
About the Artist: Julia Kunin lives and works in Brooklyn, New York and Pecs, Hungary where she conducts research and develops new work. She received her BA from Wellesley College in Massachusetts and an MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. She has exhibited extensively in Europe as well as the United States. Kunin was a Fulbright Scholar to Hungary in 2013. She is the recipient of a 2010 Trust for Mutual Understanding Grant to Hungary. In 2008 she received the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant and had a residency at Art Omi. In 2007 she received the John Michael Kohler Arts/Industry Artist Residency. Fellowships have included: MacDowell Colony, New Hampshire; Yaddo, Saratoga Springs, New York; Vermont Studio Center, Vermont; Core Program at the Glassell School of Art, Houston, Texas; and Skowhegan Residency, Maine. Her work has been featured in ARTnews, House and Garden, the Brooklyn Rail, and in Harmony Hammond’s book Lesbian Art in America (Rizzoli, 2000). Kunin’s work has been included in exhibitions at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York; Museum of Applied Art and Design, Frankfurt, Germany; Sculpture Center, New York; and Brattleboro Museum, Vermont. Her work is part of the permanent collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; German Leather Museum, Offenbach, Germany; the Margulies Collection, Miami, Florida; and the Museum of Art and Design, New York.
| Date/Time | 10/26/2026 (All day) |
| Runs | 9/19/2026 - 1/03/2027 |
| Cost | $14 – Adults $10 – Seniors (65+), Students $5 – Children 6-12 $2 – with EBT card FREE – Everson Members, Children 5 and under, Military (w/ ID) P |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |

Realities Within
Realities Within presents four enduring genres of artmaking to explore how artists shape, frame, and inhabit the world. Whether a landscape, cityscape, still life, or representation of the human body, these works show how each artist’s reality is impacted by their lived experience. Separated by genre and installed “salon-style”—a term inspired by the eighteenth and nineteenth century Paris Salons, where paintings were hung from floor to ceiling, covering every inch of wall space—the dense arrangement invites close looking and visual comparison, encouraging viewers to find connections across time, style, and subject matter.
The landscape section explores artists’ responses to the natural world, from expansive vistas to intimate views. In contrast, the cityscape section examines the built environment, capturing rhythms of urban life and the evolving character of towns and cities across America. The still life section turns inward, focusing on interior spaces and objects arranged and captured with deliberation. The section with representations of the body centers on the human presence, revealing varied approaches to capturing likeness, identity, and expression.
Featuring old favorites alongside new acquisitions, Realities Within offers a dynamic survey of artistic observation, highlighting how artists have continually returned to these genres to interpret the visible world.
| Date/Time | 10/26/2026 (All day) |
| Runs | 3/07/2026 - 12/31/2026 |
| Cost | $14 – Adults $10 – Seniors (65+), Students $5 – Children 6-12 $2 – with EBT card FREE – Everson Members, Children 5 and under, Military (w/ ID) P |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |

New Works in Clay
The Everson has a long history of working with important contemporary artists. Over the last 58 years, the Everson has produced solo exhibitions for Yoko Ono, Morris Louis, Joan Mitchell, Bill Viola, William Wegman, Carrie Mae Weems, and a host of artists who loom large on the world stage. No exhibition in the Everson’s history can compare to New Works in Clay by Contemporary Painters and Sculptors, a 1976 exhibition that involved bringing well-known painters and sculptors to Syracuse to produce a body of work in ceramics. The project was the brainchild of Margie Hughto, who served as both a professor at Syracuse University and as a curator at the Everson.
The Museum and the University shared a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to transform an old can factory into a working ceramics studio. Beginning in 1975, Hughto hosted artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Larry Poons, Anthony Caro, and Billy Al Bengston at the studio. Each artist was given a team of assistants, as well as access to technical advice from veteran ceramic artists. This flurry of activity resulted in the landmark 1976 exhibition New Works in Clay by Contemporary Painters and Sculptors.
For the first time in 50 years, the Everson will bring together ceramic works by the original 11 participants, as well as works by artists like Kenneth Noland and Mary Frank who participated in subsequent projects in 1978 and 1981. Five decades later, it is not unusual for clay to be a part of an artist’s repertoire. New Works in Clay explores how the Everson broke down barriers between art and craft and set the stage for the current ceramic renaissance in the art world.
| Date/Time | 10/26/2026 (All day) |
| Runs | 6/20/2026 - 1/03/2027 |
| Cost | $14 – Adults $10 – Seniors (65+), Students $5 – Children 6-12 $2 – with EBT card FREE – Everson Members, Children 5 and under, Military (w/ ID) P |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |

On My Own Time
CNY Arts’ 53rd annual On My Own Time exhibition connects Central New York businesses in a collaboration that promotes the benefits of the creative process across community sectors.
Original works created by amateur artists working in a variety of professions were displayed at their work sites. This professional juried selection recognizes outstanding works by employees of Central New York companies and organizations.
Participating Organizations:
City of Syracuse, Community Financial System, Liverpool Art Center, Onondaga Community College, Onondaga County, St. Joseph’s Health, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse Stage, Syracuse University.
| Date/Time | 10/26/2026 (All day) |
| Runs | 10/03/2026 - 11/08/2026 |
| Cost | $14 – Adults $10 – Seniors (65+), Students $5 – Children 6-12 $2 – with EBT card FREE – Everson Members, Children 5 and under, Military (w/ ID) P |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |

Everson Sticker Design Contest
Design the sticker every visitor wears!
Every person who walks through our doors gets an admission sticker. You could design the next one. Submit your original design by December 31, 2026.
The winner receives a one-year Family membership, and their design becomes our new admission sticker.All ages, all skill levels. Crayons, collage, Adobe CC, or any other design tools are welcome.
Three steps to submit:1. Make it. Create an original design for a 2" circle or square sticker, by hand or digitally. 2. Upload it. Fill out this form and attach a clear photo, scan, or file of your design. 3. We pick a winner. Our team reviews every entry. We'll announce the winning design by January 31, 2027.
Learn more about the contest and design guidelines.
| Date/Time | 10/26/2026 (All day) |
| Runs | 10/17/2026 - 12/31/2026 |
| Cost | Free to submit a sticker design. |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |

Street Pop
art haus SYR in collaboration with Midoma NYC @midomafabcollective is proud to present the STREET POP ❤️✌️ (Take 2) Exhibition.This 2 part exhibit pays homage to MIDOMA’s final exhibition in NYC during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Part 1 kicks off 10/10 12-6pm at art haus and will be joined by part 2 on 11/8 at art bank S Salina with more Street + Pop art.All artworks are available for purchase and we are more than happy to assist to find the perfect place for it in your home or office. Featured artists Part 1 at art haus SYR: Cameron Alexander - Mister Sampson - Stetz -Not Miscellaneous + friends
Featured Artists for Part 2 TBA
Enjoy Art Everywhere Every Day..
Curation @marastudionyc_syr
| Date | 10/27/2026 |
| Multiple Times | Tuesday-Friday 12pm-7pm |
| Runs | 10/10/2026 - 12/05/2026 |
| Contact Phone | 646-318-2742 |
| Contact Email | midoma@mac.com |
| Venue | Art Haus 120 Walton St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |

Yoichi Okamoto: Photographer in Service of Democracy @ Art in the Atrium
Before the White House, there was Central New York...
Long before Yoichi Okamoto entered the Oval Office with a camera, he was finding his way in Central New York. A Colgate Alumni, he refined his trade in the ballrooms of the Hotel Syracuse and at the Syracuse Post Standard. When the Army turned him away, people here stood up for him. His extraordinary career did not just pass through this region. It began here. Click here to learn more.
Free and Open to the PublicWhen: September 15th until November 15thWhere: Art in the Atrium, 201 East Washington StreetTimes:Wednesday-Friday: 12:00pm to 6:00pmSaturday & Sunday: 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Presented With Support From:
Anthony Malavenda and Martine Burat
Austrian Embassy Washington
Austrian National Library
Ayni Brigade
Botstiber Institute of Austrian-American Studies
Bousquet Holstein PLLC
Central Current, Inc.
CNY Arts, Inc.
Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation
Kevin Duke
Laurence G. and Lauri Pepe Bousquet
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library
Onondaga Historical Association
Syracuse University Libraries
Today’s Seeds
| Date | 10/28/2026 |
| Multiple Times | Wednesday-Friday: 12:00pm to 6:00pm |
| Runs | 9/15/2026 - 11/15/2026 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Contact Email | atrium@cnyarts.org |
| Venue | Art in the Atrium 201 E Washington St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-435-2155 |

CNY Jazz at The Cavalier
Enjoy live jazz every Wednesday evening from 6–8:30 PM in the Cavalier Room at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. The 2026–2027 season features a rotating lineup of talented local and touring jazz artists, with no cover or minimum, free valet parking, and a special Jazz Cocktail menu. CNY Jazz Club members also receive 10% off food and drinks.
| Date/Time | 10/28/2026 6:00 PM |
| Runs | 9/30/2026 - 5/12/2027 |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact Phone | 315-479-5299 |
| Contact Email | lluttinger@cnyjazz.org |
| Venue | Cavalier Room at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100. E. Onondaga St. Syracuse, NY 13202 (315) 554-3541 |

Arc of Onondaga and Redhouse - Fall Acting Workshop
Students, both experienced and new to Theatre, participate in acting exercises and games while being mentored by professional performers. The workshop culminates in an original sketch show celebrating the actors strengths and hard work.
For: Children of all abilities, ages 12 – 18Dates: Saturdays September 26 – November 21Times: 12pm – 4pmLocations: Sept-October at OneGroup, 706 N Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13204November at Redhouse, 400 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202
To register, reach out to Sarah ClarkEmail: sarah.clark@arcon.orgPhone: 315-476-7441
| Date/Time | 10/31/2026 12:00 PM |
| Runs | 9/26/2026 - 11/21/2026 |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact Phone | 315-476-7441 |
| Contact Email | info@arcon.org |
| Venue | Redhouse Arts Center 400 So. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-0405 |

M&T Bank Senior and Student Sundays
Thanks to the generosity of M&T Bank, Seniors (65+) and Students (K-12 or College 18+ with a valid student ID) receive free admission to the Museum on Sundays.
This incredible opportunity will continue until December 27, 2026 (Festival of Trees & Light not included).
| Date/Time | 11/01/2026 10:00 AM |
| Runs | 9/13/2026 - 12/27/2026 |
| Cost | FREE for Seniors (65+) and Students (K-12 or College 18+ with a valid student ID) |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |

ART MART 2026
Holiday show and sale with local artists and crafters.
| Date/Time | 11/06/2026 11:00 AM |
| Runs | 11/06/2026 - 12/24/2026 |
| Contact Phone | 315-237-4845 |
| Contact Email | jkbenter13108@yahoo.com |
| Venue | Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) 500 S Franklin St Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-9068 |

Hell's Kitchen
Contains some strong language and moments with mature themes.
Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community.
Your journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, you’ll meet the musical mentor who changes her life, her dynamic family, and the neighborhood that helps her grow. Relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun, HELL’S KITCHEN is a celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up.
More than watching a performance, this experience pulls you out of your seat and has you buzzing when you leave, wondering who to tell about it first. The music—a mix of Keys’ greatest hits and new songs written exclusively for the show—is brought to life through exhilarating choreography. It’s a soundtrack of rebellion, life, and love that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going.
Hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is, “thrilling from beginning to end – a rare must-see!” HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Dear Evan Hansen and The Notebook), with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, and the music of Alicia Keys.
Feel the energy of this multi-award-winning musical and experience where dreams begin: HELL’S KITCHEN
**Anyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket.
| Date | 11/09/2026 |
| Multiple Times | 11/10 - 7:30PM |
| Runs | 11/10/2026 - 11/15/2026 |
| Contact Phone | 315-475-7979 |
| Contact Email | info@landmarktheatre.org |
| Venue | Landmark Theatre 362 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |

OHA's Full Circle Design Competition Finalists Exhibition
Onondaga Historical Association’s Full Circle Design Competition is a public history project to envision Syracuse’s Columbus Circle, and neighboring Powelson Site, as a space reflective of the history, heritage, and resilience of our community’s many cultures. Three design teams were selected from more than three dozen who submitted their portfolios and qualifications.Following a public presentations and an opening reception at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on November 10th, the finalists' concepts will be exhibited at the OHA museum located at 321 Montgomery St. through November 24th, 2026.
See their concepts up close, at a public exhibition at OHA from November 10th through November 24th:10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturda10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday OHA is located at 321 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202.
| Date/Time | 11/10/2026 5:30 PM |
| Runs | 11/10/2026 - 11/24/2026 |
| Cost | Free of charge |
| Contact Phone | 315-428-1864 |
| Venue | Onondaga Historical Association Museum 321 Montgomery St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |

America the Beautiful – Special Limited Engagement
Narrated by Emmy® Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”), America the Beautiful is a new cinematic experience premiering Veteran’s Day (November 11) at IMAX® and Giant Screen theaters.
Featuring breathtaking large-format cinematography, the immersive theatrical experience celebrates the extraordinary beauty of America as it celebrates 250 years, and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
America the Beautiful is directed by Emmy and Critic’s Choice nominated Jennifer Casey (“Extreme Weather” “The Last Wright”). Mission Partners Entertainment Group, in association with the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, produced the film funded by America The Beautiful Foundation. Chris Dorsey and Charlie Potter serve as executive producers.
Tickets are available for purchase here. More information is available at https://americathebeautifulmovie.com/.
| Date/Time | 11/11/2026 9:30 AM |
| Runs | 11/11/2026 - 11/20/2026 |
| Cost | Free |
| Venue | Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) 500 S Franklin St Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-9068 |

Annie
This holiday season, hope takes center stage.
Set during the Great Depression, this beloved musical, one of the most recognizable titles in the American canon, follows an irrepressibly optimistic young orphan who finds hope, family, and possibility in unexpected places. With its warmth, humor, and iconic score, Annie reminds us of the power of resilience and kindness.
| Date | 12/03/2026 |
| Multiple Times | Friday, December 4 at 7:00 PM |
| Runs | 12/04/2026 - 12/13/2026 |
| Cost | 50 |
| Contact Phone | 315-362-2785 |
| Contact Email | info@theredhouse.org |
| Venue | Redhouse Arts Center 400 So. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-0405 |

Sound of Music
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.
Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
*Interpreters will be available at this performance
**Anyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket.
| Date | 12/14/2026 |
| Multiple Times | 12/15 - 7:30PM |
| Runs | 12/15/2026 - 12/20/2026 |
| Contact Phone | 315-475-7979 |
| Contact Email | info@landmarktheatre.org |
| Venue | Landmark Theatre 362 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |

Paw Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure"
PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” follows Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the pack after they save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers. Now it’s time for the “PAW-some-est” street party ever. But when supervillain scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty
Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!
V.I.P: A limited number of V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Meet & Greet Experience tickets are available. The V.I.P. ticket includes a premium seat and exclusive photo opp with PAW Patrol characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a VIP ticket.
*Any child who has celebrated their first birthday must have a paid ticket*
| Date | 2/26/2027 |
| Multiple Times | February 27 at 6:00PM |
| Runs | 2/27/2027 - 2/28/2027 |
| Contact Phone | 315-475-7979 |
| Contact Email | info@landmarktheatre.org |
| Venue | Landmark Theatre 362 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |

Urinetown
That title is real. And so is the genius behind it.
Set in a drought-ravaged city where private toilets are illegal, this Tony Award–winning musical uses satire and an infectious score to explore power, inequality, and collective responsibility. Urinetown balances broad comedy with sharp social critique and offers an entertaining entry point to big questions about justice and community.
| Date | 6/11/2027 |
| Multiple Times | Friday, June 11 at 7:00 PM |
| Runs | 6/11/2027 - 6/20/2027 |
| Cost | 50 |
| Contact Phone | 315-362-2785 |
| Contact Email | info@theredhouse.org |
| Venue | Redhouse Arts Center 400 So. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-0405 |
