Tuesday, Nov. 30
Job hunting/employment group, 10 a.m. to noon, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn.
Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Public hearing on village of Aurora draft comprehensive plan, 6 p.m., Zoom. Visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85979552246?pwd=dGZicUppSVpXeC82WE1wRFlZVEpndz09.
Music: Bob Piorun, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., LakeHouse Pub, 6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. No cover. Call (315) 554-8194.
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DJ trivia night, 7 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Open Mic Nite, 7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Cover $2; proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Youth café, 4 to 8 p.m., Octane Social House, 41 Genesee St., Auburn. Karaoke, open mic, classes and more. Visit octanesocialhouse.com.
Wednesday night dinner, 5 p.m. until gone, VFW Post No. 1975, 44 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Call after 2 p.m. to order. Call (315) 253-5890.
Wine Wednesday open mic, 6 to 9 p.m., Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W. Bay Road, Sterling. No cover. Visit colloca.com.
Music: Rick and Julie and Lorenzo and Tommy, 6 to 9 p.m., Cavalier Room, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse. No cover. Visit cnyjazz.org.
Open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Relax and Unwind Yoga, 7 to 9 p.m. Summerhill Brewing, 14408 Route 90, Summerhill. No cover. Visit summerhillbrewing.com.
Presentation: "We Love Our Lakes: Perceptions of Water Quality," 7 p.m., Zoom. Results of survey of 800 voters about water quality and support for improving it, administered by The Nature Conservancy. Hosted by the Owasco Watershed Lake Association. Free and open to the public. To register, visit owla.org.
Trivia night, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Karaoke with Dr. Feelgood, 9 p.m. to midnight, Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Thursday, Dec. 2
Christmas item cross-stitch class, 10 a.m. to noon, SewWhat, Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Requested donation $5; items provided. To register, call (315) 569-5439 or email nancymurinka@gmail.com.
Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency meeting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Natural Resource Building, 7413 County House Road, Sennett. To attend virtually, visit 8x8.vc/cayuga/michele.wunderlich.
Toddler Rhyme Time, 10:30 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Village of Weedsport budget workshop, 4 p.m., village office, 8892 South St., Weedsport.
Music in the Square: Bob Piorun with special weekly guests and the Stardusters All-Star Band, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall food court, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. With food, beer and wine, vendors, giveaways and more. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Holiday VIP Party, 6 to 8 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Sneak peek at museum's Victorian holiday décor, refreshments, music and more. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Purple Lancers bingo, 7 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall Conference Center, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Doors open at 5 p.m. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Open mic with host Josiah Waterman, 8 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Friday, Dec. 3
Prison City Holiday Market, Prison City Brewing, 251 North St., Auburn. Artisans and crafters, refreshments, Christmas characters, Christmas trees, live music and more. Visit prisoncitybrewing.com.
Book sale, 1 to 5 p.m., St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 25 Seminary Ave., Auburn.
First Friday: Complimentary Anyela's Winery and Bailey's Irish Cream tastings, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Auburn Discount Liquor, 21 Seminary St., Auburn. Visit auburndiscountliquor.com.
First Friday: Photos, prints and notecards by Deb Cleveland of WabiSabi Arts, with live music by Town Hall Heist, 4 p.m., Good Shepherds Brewing Co., 132 Genesee St., Auburn. Music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Visit shepsbeer.com.
First Friday: New church store Logos Creations, music, appetizers and tours of historic Case Mansion, 5 to 7 p.m., Presbyterian Event & Retreat Center, 108 South St., Auburn. Visit auburnfirst.org.
Music: Stevie Tombstone, 5 to 8 p.m., Cayuga Museum of History & Art, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. With ornament-making with museum staff and free admission to new exhibit "Festivity and Family: Memory Through Tradition. Visit cayugamuseum.org.
Music: Not From Brooklyn jazz trio, 5 to 8 p.m., Aurora Brewing Co., 1891 Route 90, Ledyard. With new beer releases and food. No cover. Visit facebook.com/aurorabrewco.
First Friday: Open mic and karaoke, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Octane Social House, 41 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit octanesocialhouse.com.
First Friday: Music by harpist Chris Molloy, holiday cookie decorating and free admission to exhibits, 5 to 8 p.m., Schweinfurth Art Center, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit myartcenter.org.
First Friday: "Home for the Holidays" gingerbread house decorating and more, 5 to 7 p.m., Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry, 89 Fall St., Seneca Falls. With new exhibit, "Rooted in History," snacks and beverages from Montezuma Winery and supplies to send letters to Santa. Visit senecamuseum.com.
Talk: "Pandemic Stress: Understanding and Coping Strategies," 5:30 p.m., St. Mary's Church, 15 Clark St., Auburn. Email ddonahue@dor.org.
Music: Paolo & Felice, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Skaneateles Sings, 6 p.m., Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. Meet Father Christmas and Mother Goose from Dickens Christmas, candlelit ceremony, caroling, lighting of the Christmas tree and more. Visit skaneateles.com.
Music: Lakeside Acoustic Trio, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Music: Infrared Radiation Orchestra, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Karaoke with DJ Toby Rich, 8 p.m., CC's Tavern, 17 Columbus St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 253-6868.
Eileen Ivers: "A Joyful Christmas," 8 p.m., Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva. For ticket information, visit thesmith.org.
Music: Peter Mack Quartet, 8 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Tickets $27-$30. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Saturday, Dec. 4
Blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Skaneateles Fire Department, 77 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Family Artisan/Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auburn Alliance Church, 630 N. Seward Ave., Auburn. Upcycled gloves from sweaters, quilts, hand-sewn and crocheted items, bracelet making for children, soaps, cards, jewelry, wreaths and more, with hot drinks, baked goods and gift wrapping.
Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 25 Seminary Ave., Auburn.
Christmas in Aurora celebration, 10 a.m., village of Aurora. Music, crafts, food, open houses, discounts and more throughout the village. For full list of events, visit aurorafreelibrary.org.
Cato-Meridian PTO Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cato-Meridian Elementary School and Recreation Center, 2851 Route 370, Cato. Crafters and vendors, with chicken barbecue and snacks available for purchase. Masks required.
Basic crochet with Shannon, 10 a.m. to noon, SewWhat, Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Requested donation $10. To register, call (315) 283-8534 or email stlpn77@gmail.com.
Opening, 36th annual Festival of Trees & Light, Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Continues through Dec. 19. For a full schedule of activities, visit everson.org/fotl2021.
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Holiday Shopping Spree, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Wine tastings and more. Visit cayugawinetrail.com.
Seneca Falls Library Cookie Walk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 47 Cayuga St., Seneca Falls. Cookies for purchase by the pound, gift-wrapping, holiday store for gifts and more. Visit senecafallslibrary.org.
Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Visit fingerlakesmall.com or call (315) 255-1188.
Christmas Around the World, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lake Ontario Wine Trail. Self-guided tours of wine trail, including Colloca Estate Winery in Fair Haven. Tickets $35. Visit lakeontariowinetrail.com.
Prison City Holiday Market, Prison City Brewing, 251 North St., Auburn. Artisans and crafters, refreshments, Christmas characters, Christmas trees, live music and more. Visit prisoncitybrewing.com.
Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m., Skaneateles. "A Christmas Carol" trunk shows, sing-alongs, appearances by Scrooge, Charles Dickens and others, and more. Free and open to the public. Visit skaneateles.com or call (315) 685-0552.
Meet the Grinch, 1 to 4 p.m., center court, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Visit fingerlakesmall.com or call (315) 255-1188.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Music: Bones East trombone choir Christmas concert, 2 p.m., Morgan Opera House, 37 Main St., Aurora. No cover; donations for King Ferry Food Pantry welcome. Masks required regardless of vaccination status.
Music: Levi and the Wranglers, 5 to 8 p.m., Summerhill Brewing, 14408 Route 90, Summerhill. No cover. Visit summerhillbrewing.com.
Music: Stephen Pearcy, the voice of Ratt, with special guest Bad Marriage, 6 p.m., Kegs Canal Side Event Center, 7 N. Hamilton St., Jordan. Tickets $30. Visit kegscanalside.net.
Music: Bob Piorun with Robin Munn and Marty Losito, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Music: Between Covers, 7 to 11 p.m., Falcon Lanes, 75 Pulaski St., Auburn. Visit facebook.com/betweencoversofficial.
Music: Psychedelic Sushi, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Oswego Music Hall: Windborne, 7:30 p.m., McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego. Tickets $16-$19. Visit oswegomusichall.org.
Music: Peter Mack Quartet, 8 p.m., Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door, $10 students with ID. Visit cnyjazz.org.
Music: Choir! Choir! Choir! 8 p.m., Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva. For ticket information, visit thesmith.org.
Sunday, Dec. 5
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Holiday Shopping Spree, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Wine tastings and more. Visit cayugawinetrail.com.
"Come Home for Christmas," 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 8510 South St., Port Byron.
Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Visit fingerlakesmall.com or call (315) 255-1188.
Christmas Around the World, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lake Ontario Wine Trail. Self-guided tours of wine trail, including Colloca Estate Winery in Fair Haven. Tickets $35. Visit lakeontariowinetrail.com.
Prison City Holiday Market, Prison City Brewing, 251 North St., Auburn. Artisans and crafters, refreshments, Christmas characters, Christmas trees, live music and more. Visit prisoncitybrewing.com.
Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m., Skaneateles. "A Christmas Carol" trunk shows, sing-alongs, appearances by Scrooge, Charles Dickens and others, and more. Free and open to the public. Visit skaneateles.com or call (315) 685-0552.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Music: MasterWorks Chorale Chamber Singers, 2 p.m., Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Admission $10. Call (315) 252-0339.
Holiday craft fair, 2 to 6 p.m., Revive Cryo & Wellness, 764 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles. Pottery, jewelry, herbal apothecary products, macramé, paintings, photography, essential oils and more.
Blue Christmas Service, 3 p.m., Auburn United Methodist Church, 99 South St., Auburn. For families and friends who have lost someone to suicide.
Music: Syracuse University Brass Ensemble, 3 p.m., Episcopal Church of SS. Peter & John, 169 Genesee St., Auburn. Christmas music and classic and contemporary pieces. Free and open to the public. Visit subrass.syr.edu or call (315) 443-3436.
Monday, Dec. 6
Guitar sessions with Jim Van Arsdale, 6 to 7 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Small group sessions for all skill levels. For more information, visit jimvanarsdale.com/guitar-school.
Cub Scout Pack 40, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 474, 314 State St., Auburn. Call (315) 283-5752.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County annual meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Zoom. To RSVP, visit senecacountycce.org.
DJ Trivia, 7 p.m., Finger Lakes on Tap, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. No cover. Visit fingerlakestrivia.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Correction Officer Retirees Local No. 129 breakfast meeting, 9 a.m., Pavlos' Restaurant, 6 York St., Auburn.
Job hunting/employment group, 10 a.m. to noon, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn.
Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Virtual 211 Lunch and Learn, noon to 1 p.m., Zoom. Learn about local 211 services for food, clothing and shelter, as well as the new Youth Behavioral Health Tool and other community resources. Hosted by Catalyst Cayuga. Free and open to the public. To register, visit catalystcayuga.org/workshops.
Shop Skaneateles, 5 to 8 p.m., village of Skaneateles. Free gift-wrapping and refreshments throughout village. Visit skaneateles.com.
Music: Bob Piorun, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., LakeHouse Pub, 6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. No cover. Call (315) 554-8194.
DJ trivia night, 7 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Open Mic Nite, 7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Cover $2; proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Music: Auburn Chamber Orchestra 35th anniversary celebration concert, 7 p.m., Event Center, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Donations appreciated. Proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test and face masks while standing required. Visit auburnchamberorchestra.com.
Wednesday, Dec. 8
"It's a Wonderful Life" Festival, all day, Seneca Falls. Street characters, appearances by members of the movie's cast and more. For a full schedule of events, visit wonderfullifemuseum.com/2021-festival.
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conference Room A/B, Geneva General Hospital, 196 North St., Geneva. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Youth café, 4 to 8 p.m., Octane Social House, 41 Genesee St., Auburn. Karaoke, open mic, classes and more. Visit octanesocialhouse.com.
Wednesday night dinner, 5 p.m. until gone, VFW Post No. 1975, 44 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Call after 2 p.m. to order. Call (315) 253-5890.
Music: John Rohde's Pasta's Trio, 6 to 9 p.m., Cavalier Room, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse. No cover. Visit cnyjazz.org.
Wine Wednesday open mic, 6 to 9 p.m., Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W. Bay Road, Sterling. No cover. Visit colloca.com.
Relax and Unwind Yoga, 7 to 9 p.m. Summerhill Brewing, 14408 Route 90, Summerhill. No cover. Visit summerhillbrewing.com.
Music: "Songs from the Heart" holiday music and jazz by Crimson, 7 p.m., Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse. Tickets $15-$25. Visit cnyjazz.org.
Trivia night, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Karaoke with Dr. Feelgood, 9 p.m. to midnight, Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Thursday, Dec. 9
"It's a Wonderful Life" Festival, all day, Seneca Falls. Street characters, appearances by members of the movie's cast and more. For a full schedule of events, visit wonderfullifemuseum.com/2021-festival.
Toddler Rhyme Time, 10:30 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Light Up a Life tree-lighting ceremony, 4:30 p.m., Hoopes Park clubhouse, East Genesee Street, Auburn. Hosted by Friends of Hospice of Cayuga County. With music by Perform 4 Purpose, including holiday carols. Visit friendsofhospicecayugacounty.org.
Music in the Square: Bob Piorun with special weekly guests and the Stardusters All-Star Band, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall food court, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. With food, beer and wine, vendors, giveaways and more. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Purple Lancers bingo, 7 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall Conference Center, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Doors open at 5 p.m. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Theater: "Merry Christmas, George Bailey," 7 p.m., "Bedford Falls Bijou Theatre," 95 Fall St., Seneca Falls. Presented by Seneca Community Players as part of the "It's a Wonderful Life" Festival. Tickets $8-$10.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Open mic with host Josiah Waterman, 8 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Friday, Dec. 10
"It's a Wonderful Life" Festival, all day, Seneca Falls. Street characters, appearances by members of the movie's cast and more. For a full schedule of events, visit wonderfullifemuseum.com/2021-festival.
Cayuga County Office for the Aging Caregiver Program Virtual Coffee Hour, 10 to 11 a.m. A casual, welcoming environment for informal caregivers to take a break and connect. Continues second and fourth Fridays of the month. For more information, or to sign up, call (315) 253-1226 or email ccofa@cayugacounty.us.
Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Memphis, 1960 W. Genesee Turnpike, Elbridge. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Holiday sale and book signing for "The Bear Tree and Other Stories from Cazenovia's History," 4 to 7 p.m., Onondaga Historical Association, 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Free and open to the public; RSVPs requested. Visit cnyhistory.org.
Music: Paolo & Felice, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Music: Major Keys, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Theater: "Merry Christmas, George Bailey," 6 p.m., "Bedford Falls Bijou Theatre," 95 Fall St., Seneca Falls. Presented by Seneca Community Players as part of the "It's a Wonderful Life" Festival. Tickets $8-$10.
Music: Joel Kane's Uptown, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Music: Chelsea Opera presents "Thank You and All That Jazz," 7 p.m., Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit cnyjazz.org or chelseaopera.org.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Karaoke with DJ Toby Rich, 8 p.m., CC's Tavern, 17 Columbus St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 253-6868.
Saturday, Dec. 11
"It's a Wonderful Life" Festival, all day, Seneca Falls. Street characters, appearances by members of the movie's cast and more. For a full schedule of events, visit wonderfullifemuseum.com/2021-festival.
14th annual Christmas cookie sale, 9 a.m. to noon, United Church of Auburn, 77 Metcalf Drive, Auburn. Plated and wrapped cookies in various sizes, baked by women of the church.
Festival of the Creative Arts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Arts and craft vendors, usic by Chris Molloy, Jim Van Arsdale, Perform 4 Purpose and more, and food by Twisted Vegan and more. Presented by Finger Lakes Art Council. Free and open to the public. Visit facebook.com/fingerlakesartcouncil.
Who-Ville Lunch with the Grinch, 11 a.m., Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W. Bay Road, Sterling. Food, storytime and more with Santa and the Grinch. Tickets $20 children, $25 adults. Visit colloca.com.
Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m., Skaneateles. "A Christmas Carol" trunk shows, sing-alongs, appearances by Scrooge, Charles Dickens and others, and more. Free and open to the public. Visit skaneateles.com or call (315) 685-0552.
Music: Brig Juice Brass Band, 1 to 3 p.m., center court, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Visit fingerlakesmall.com or call (315) 255-1188.
Meet the Grinch, 1 to 4 p.m., center court, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Visit fingerlakesmall.com or call (315) 255-1188.
CIViC Heritage Festival of Trees, 1 to 4 p.m., CIViC Heritage Historical Society, 11256 South St., Cato. Find the event on Facebook.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Film: "The Polar Express," 2 p.m., Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva. For ticket information, visit thesmith.org.
Bones East trombone choir Christmas concert, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. Donations welcome.
Theater: "Merry Christmas, George Bailey," 6 p.m., "Bedford Falls Bijou Theatre," 95 Fall St., Seneca Falls. Presented by Seneca Community Players as part of the "It's a Wonderful Life" Festival. Tickets $8-$10.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Music: The Rounds, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Music: Holiday Jam with the Moondog's Fam, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Music: David Bromberg Quintet, 8 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Sold out. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Sunday, Dec. 12
"It's a Wonderful Life" Festival, all day, Seneca Falls. Street characters, appearances by members of the movie's cast and more. For a full schedule of events, visit wonderfullifemuseum.com/2021-festival.
Brunch with Santa, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Tickets $9.95-$21.95. Visit rosamondgiffordzoo.org/brunch-with-santa.
"Come Home for Christmas," 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 8510 South St., Port Byron.
Festival of the Creative Arts, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Arts and craft vendors, usic by Chris Molloy, Jim Van Arsdale, Perform 4 Purpose and more, and food by Twisted Vegan and more. Presented by Finger Lakes Art Council. Free and open to the public. Visit facebook.com/fingerlakesartcouncil.
Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m., Skaneateles. "A Christmas Carol" trunk shows, sing-alongs, appearances by Scrooge, Charles Dickens and others, and more. Free and open to the public. Visit skaneateles.com or call (315) 685-0552.
Theater: "Merry Christmas, George Bailey," 1 p.m., "Bedford Falls Bijou Theatre," 95 Fall St., Seneca Falls. Presented by Seneca Community Players as part of the "It's a Wonderful Life" Festival. Tickets $8-$10.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Music: Auburn Chamber Orchestra 35th anniversary celebration concert, 2 p.m., Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Emerson Park, Owasco. Donations appreciated. Proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test and face masks while standing required. Visit auburnchamberorchestra.com.
Music: McKinley James, 7 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Tickets $20. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Monday, Dec. 13
Guitar sessions with Jim Van Arsdale, 6 to 7 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Small group sessions for all skill levels. For more information, visit jimvanarsdale.com/guitar-school.
Cub Scout Pack 40, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 474, 314 State St., Auburn. Call (315) 283-5752.
DJ Trivia, 7 p.m., Finger Lakes on Tap, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. No cover. Visit fingerlakestrivia.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Job hunting/employment group, 10 a.m. to noon, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn.
Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Blood drive, 2 to 6 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Music: Bob Piorun, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., LakeHouse Pub, 6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. No cover. Call (315) 554-8194.
DJ trivia night, 7 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Open Mic Nite, 7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Cover $2; proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Union Springs Fire Department, 257 Cayuga St., Union Springs. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Youth café, 4 to 8 p.m., Octane Social House, 41 Genesee St., Auburn. Karaoke, open mic, classes and more. Visit octanesocialhouse.com.
Wednesday night dinner, 5 p.m. until gone, VFW Post No. 1975, 44 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Call after 2 p.m. to order. Call (315) 253-5890.
Music: Scott Dennis, 6 to 9 p.m., Cavalier Room, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse. No cover. Visit cnyjazz.org.
Wine Wednesday open mic, 6 to 9 p.m., Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W. Bay Road, Sterling. No cover. Visit colloca.com.
Cayuga County Coin Club, 6 p.m., community room, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Call (315) 253-7670.
Open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Relax and Unwind Yoga, 7 to 9 p.m. Summerhill Brewing, 14408 Route 90, Summerhill. No cover. Visit summerhillbrewing.com.
Trivia night, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Karaoke with Dr. Feelgood, 9 p.m. to midnight, Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Thursday, Dec. 16
Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tyburn Academy, 17 Clymer St., Auburn. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Toddler Rhyme Time, 10:30 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Blood drive, 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Auburn United Methodist Church, 99 South St., Auburn. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Music in the Square: Bob Piorun with special weekly guests and the Stardusters All-Star Band, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall food court, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. With food, beer and wine, vendors, giveaways and more. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Music: Ally Colvin on keys, 6:30 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Purple Lancers bingo, 7 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall Conference Center, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Doors open at 5 p.m. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Open mic with host Josiah Waterman, 8 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Friday, Dec. 17
FLX Mini-Con, 4 to 8 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Vintage toys, video games, comics, cards, coins, vinyls, CDs and more, hosted by JB Toys & Games. Admission free and open to the public; vendor tables $30. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Music: Paolo & Felice, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Music: Bob Piorun and Friends, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Music: Jukebox Riot, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Karaoke with DJ Toby Rich, 8 p.m., CC's Tavern, 17 Columbus St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 253-6868.
Saturday, Dec. 18
Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m., Skaneateles. "A Christmas Carol" trunk shows, sing-alongs, appearances by Scrooge, Charles Dickens and others, and more. Free and open to the public. Visit skaneateles.com or call (315) 685-0552.
Owasco chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, noon, Masonic lodge, 5593 Route 34, Fleming. Presentation: "George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yeager, with election of officers and business meeting. Email nasusm@hotmail.com.
Wreaths Across America ceremony, noon, Episcopal Church of SS. Peter & John, 169 Genesee St., Auburn. Students from the Auburn High School orchestra, Dana L. West Jr.-Sr. High School in Port Byron and the Cayuga Community College Criminal Justice Club are working with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 704, of Cayuga County, to honor veterans at the ceremony. It will take place simultaneously with more than 1,200 across the country. Free and open to the public. Wreaths (16-inch Maine balsam) are $15. Contact Dr. Linda Townsend by Nov. 24 at (315) 252-1762 or cayugacounty704@gmail.com.
Meet the Grinch, 1 to 4 p.m., center court, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Visit fingerlakesmall.com or call (315) 255-1188.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Music: Dave Kuykendall and Diana Jacobs, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Drive-thru Living Nativity: "Journey to Bethlehem," 6 to 8 p.m., Auburn Alliance Church, 630 N. Seward Ave., Auburn. Free and open to the public; rain or shine.
Fourth annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party, Summerhill Brewing, 14408 Route 90, Summerhill. With music by Mark Nanni and Madd Daddy, and more. No cover. Visit summerhillbrewing.com.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Music: Bitter Clingers, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Music: Auburn Players Community Theatre presents "Singing in the Season," 7 p.m., Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Holiday music revue, with raffle baskets. Admission a $10 donation. Masks required. Visit auburnplayers.org.
Sunday, Dec. 19
Brunch with Santa, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Tickets $9.95-$21.95. Visit rosamondgiffordzoo.org/brunch-with-santa.
Christmas cookie and candy sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 8510 South St., Port Byron. Priced by the pound.
"Come Home for Christmas," 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 8510 South St., Port Byron.
Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m., Skaneateles. "A Christmas Carol" trunk shows, sing-alongs, appearances by Scrooge, Charles Dickens and others, and more. Free and open to the public. Visit skaneateles.com or call (315) 685-0552.
Empire State Theatre & Musical Instrument Museum Christmas concert featuring Scott Foppiano on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, 2:30 p.m., Empire Theatre, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Geddes. Nonmember tickets $15 adults, $5 children. Visit facebook.com/syracusewurlitzer or call (315) 451-6551.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Music: Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers virtual holiday concert, 3 p.m. Featuring world premiere of "A Renewed America" in honor of the late U.S. Rep John Lewis. Free and open to the public. To register, visit dorothycottonjubileesingers.org/home.
Monday, Dec. 20
Guitar sessions with Jim Van Arsdale, 6 to 7 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Small group sessions for all skill levels. For more information, visit jimvanarsdale.com/guitar-school.
Cub Scout Pack 40, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 474, 314 State St., Auburn. Call (315) 283-5752.
DJ Trivia, 7 p.m., Finger Lakes on Tap, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. No cover. Visit fingerlakestrivia.com.
Music: Auburn Civic Band, 7 to 8 p.m., food court, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Traditional Christmas and holiday music. Free and open to the public. Call (315) 252-7992.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
Blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Nucor Steel, 33 York St., Auburn. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Christmas pierogi and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Luke's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 3290 Warners Road, Warners. Orders required by Dec. 18. To order, call (315) 888-4163 or email events@stlukesuoc.org.
Job hunting/employment group, 10 a.m. to noon, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn.
Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Music: Bob Piorun, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Powers Library (Moravia) board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Virtual. For more information, call (315) 497-1955.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., LakeHouse Pub, 6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. No cover. Call (315) 554-8194.
DJ trivia night, 7 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Open Mic Nite, 7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Cover $2; proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 22
Christmas pierogi and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Luke's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 3290 Warners Road, Warners. Orders required by Dec. 18. To order, call (315) 888-4163 or email events@stlukesuoc.org.
Music: Port Byron high school jazz group, 11 a.m. to noon, center court, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Visit fingerlakesmall.com or call (315) 255-1188.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Youth café, 4 to 8 p.m., Octane Social House, 41 Genesee St., Auburn. Karaoke, open mic, classes and more. Visit octanesocialhouse.com.
Wednesday night dinner, 5 p.m. until gone, VFW Post No. 1975, 44 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Call after 2 p.m. to order. Call (315) 253-5890.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Wine Wednesday open mic, 6 to 9 p.m., Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W. Bay Road, Sterling. No cover. Visit colloca.com.
Relax and Unwind Yoga, 7 to 9 p.m. Summerhill Brewing, 14408 Route 90, Summerhill. No cover. Visit summerhillbrewing.com.
Trivia night, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Syracuse Flannel Fest, 7:30 p.m., Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St., Syracuse. Featuring Seattle Sons, Infrared Radiation Orchestra and more. Admission $15-$20. Visit thewestcotttheater.com.
Karaoke with Dr. Feelgood, 9 p.m. to midnight, Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Thursday, Dec. 23
Blood drive, 8 a.m. to noon, Elbridge Fire Department, 275 E. Main St., Elbridge. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Toddler Rhyme Time, 10:30 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Music in the Square: Bob Piorun with special weekly guests and the Stardusters All-Star Band, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall food court, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. With food, beer and wine, vendors, giveaways and more. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Candlelight Tours, 6 and 7 p.m., Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Victorian Christmas decor from local florists and stories of Christmas traditions of the Sewards. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required. Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283.
Music: Sam and JD, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Open mic end of year celebration, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Purple Lancers bingo, 7 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall Conference Center, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Doors open at 5 p.m. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Open mic with host Josiah Waterman, 8 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Friday, Dec. 24
Dickens Christmas, noon to 2:30 p.m., Skaneateles. "A Christmas Carol" trunk shows, sing-alongs, appearances by Scrooge, Charles Dickens and others, and more. Free and open to the public. Visit skaneateles.com or call (315) 685-0552.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Music: Paolo & Felice, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Karaoke with DJ Toby Rich, 8 p.m., CC's Tavern, 17 Columbus St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 253-6868.
Sunday, Dec. 26
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Monday, Dec. 27
Guitar sessions with Jim Van Arsdale, 6 to 7 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Small group sessions for all skill levels. For more information, visit jimvanarsdale.com/guitar-school.
Cub Scout Pack 40, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 474, 314 State St., Auburn. Call (315) 283-5752.
DJ Trivia, 7 p.m., Finger Lakes on Tap, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. No cover. Visit fingerlakestrivia.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 28
Job hunting/employment group, 10 a.m. to noon, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn.
Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Music: Bob Piorun, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., LakeHouse Pub, 6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. No cover. Call (315) 554-8194.
DJ trivia night, 7 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Open Mic Nite, 7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Cover $2; proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Youth café, 4 to 8 p.m., Octane Social House, 41 Genesee St., Auburn. Karaoke, open mic, classes and more. Visit octanesocialhouse.com.
Wednesday night dinner, 5 p.m. until gone, VFW Post No. 1975, 44 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Call after 2 p.m. to order. Call (315) 253-5890.
Wine Wednesday open mic, 6 to 9 p.m., Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W. Bay Road, Sterling. No cover. Visit colloca.com.
Relax and Unwind Yoga, 7 to 9 p.m. Summerhill Brewing, 14408 Route 90, Summerhill. No cover. Visit summerhillbrewing.com.
Trivia night, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Karaoke with Dr. Feelgood, 9 p.m. to midnight, Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Thursday, Dec. 30
Toddler Rhyme Time, 10:30 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
"Disney on Ice presents Mickey and Friends," 4 p.m., Upstate Medical University Arena at Oncenter, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit disneyonice.com.
Music in the Square: Bob Piorun with special weekly guests and the Stardusters All-Star Band, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall food court, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. With food, beer and wine, vendors, giveaways and more. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Music: Connor VanEpps acoustic band, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Purple Lancers bingo, 7 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall Conference Center, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Doors open at 5 p.m. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Open mic with host Josiah Waterman, 8 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Friday, Dec. 31
"Disney on Ice presents Mickey and Friends," 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Upstate Medical University Arena at Oncenter, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit disneyonice.com.
Music: Paolo & Felice, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Music: Petty Thieves, 6 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Karaoke with DJ Toby Rich, 8 p.m., CC's Tavern, 17 Columbus St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 253-6868.
Saturday, Jan. 1
"Disney on Ice presents Mickey and Friends," noon and 4 p.m., Upstate Medical University Arena at Oncenter, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit disneyonice.com.
Music: Angelo Candela's New Year's Day party, 2 to 5 p.m., Finger Lakes on Tap, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. No cover. Visit fingerlakestrivia.com.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Sunday, Jan. 2
"Disney on Ice presents Mickey and Friends," noon and 4 p.m., Upstate Medical University Arena at Oncenter, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit disneyonice.com.
Theater: "Matilda: The Musical," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. For ticket information, visit syracusestage.org.
Monday, Jan. 3
Guitar sessions with Jim Van Arsdale, 6 to 7 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Small group sessions for all skill levels. For more information, visit jimvanarsdale.com/guitar-school.
Cub Scout Pack 40, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 474, 314 State St., Auburn. Call (315) 283-5752.
DJ Trivia, 7 p.m., Finger Lakes on Tap, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. No cover. Visit fingerlakestrivia.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 4
Job hunting/employment group, 10 a.m. to noon, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn.
Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Music: Bob Piorun, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., LakeHouse Pub, 6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. No cover. Call (315) 554-8194.
DJ trivia night, 7 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Open Mic Nite, 7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Cover $2; proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required. Visit auburnpublictheater.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 5
Youth café, 4 to 8 p.m., Octane Social House, 41 Genesee St., Auburn. Karaoke, open mic, classes and more. Visit octanesocialhouse.com.
Wednesday night dinner, 5 p.m. until gone, VFW Post No. 1975, 44 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Call after 2 p.m. to order. Call (315) 253-5890.
Wine Wednesday open mic, 6 to 9 p.m., Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W. Bay Road, Sterling. No cover. Visit colloca.com.
Open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m., Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/moondogslounge.
Relax and Unwind Yoga, 7 to 9 p.m. Summerhill Brewing, 14408 Route 90, Summerhill. No cover. Visit summerhillbrewing.com.
Trivia night, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Next Chapter Brewpub, Genesee Center, 100 Genesee St., Auburn. Visit nextchapterbrewpub.com.
Karaoke with Dr. Feelgood, 9 p.m. to midnight, Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Thursday, Jan. 6
Toddler Rhyme Time, 10:30 a.m., Weedsport Free Library, 2795 E. Brutus St., Weedsport. Call (315) 834-6222 or visit weedsportlibrary.org.
Music in the Square: Bob Piorun with special weekly guests and the Stardusters All-Star Band, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall food court, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. With food, beer and wine, vendors, giveaways and more. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Purple Lancers bingo, 7 p.m., Fingerlakes Mall Conference Center, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius. Doors open at 5 p.m. Visit fingerlakesmall.com.
Open mic with host Josiah Waterman, 8 p.m., Lavish Lounge, 288 Genesee St., Auburn. No cover. Visit facebook.com/lavishloungebarandrestaurant.
Friday, Jan. 7
Blood drive, 3 to 7 p.m., Borodino Fire Department, 2500 Nunnery Road, Skaneateles. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.
Music: Paolo & Felice, 6 to 9 p.m., Osteria Salina, 16 State St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 258-9070.
Karaoke with DJ Toby Rich, 8 p.m., CC's Tavern, 17 Columbus St., Auburn. No cover. Call (315) 253-6868.
Sunday, Jan. 9
Music: ESP, 2 to 5 p.m., Finger Lakes on Tap, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. No cover. Visit fingerlakestrivia.com.
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Gallery: The Citizen community photos from October 2021
Cheesecake champs
Muzzi's D'italia Ice, of Weedsport, took Judge's Choice honors at the 2021 Food Truck Battle at the New York State Fairgrounds Sept. 25. Against more than 35 food trucks, the West Brutus Street shop won the accolade with its Strawberry Cheesecake Crumble.
Happy 102nd birthday
Friends and neighbors recently gathered to surprise Anne McDonald, of Owasco, with a cake for her 102nd birthday Sept. 26. Her comment of the day, one neighbor said, was "I thought you forgot!"
Campaign for $800K
The United Way of Cayuga County Board of Directors and Team Nucor revealed the nonprofit's 2021 campaign goal of $800,000 on Sept. 24, the United Way's inaugural Day of Caring. From left are Jason Curtis, Karen Geiger, Jonah Simons, Roarke Simons, Tim Donovan, Kim Emperato and Tom Ganey.
Subaru loves local school
Genesee Elementary School in Auburn has received a $3,500 donation from Fox Subaru to support its teachers and students. The money was donated through the Subaru of America initiative Subaru Loves Learning to achieve equity in education. Genesee is one of more than 600 schools across the country adopted by Subaru. Principal Sarah Passarello said in a news release that former Principal Heather Costello made the connection. "The teachers were at a loss for words when they found out about this great opportunity to help our students," Passarello said.
Warm gift
Terri Wasilenko, president and founder of the Cayuga County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, presents a donation to Warm the Children to Karen Macier of the Auburn Rotary Club. The donation will help fundraising for the program, which provides winter clothing to local children in need. Also pictured is Bart Wasilenko of NAMI and Mitch Maniccia, president of the Auburn Rotary Club.
Stove support
The Salvation Army in Auburn has a new stove thanks to a donation from Marge (who doesn't want her last name known). The old stove was more than 40 years old and needed to be replaced, and when Marge found out she donated enough money to purchase a new Vulcan model for use at the Salvation Army's soup kitchens from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 3 to 4:15 p.m. Sundays at 18 E. Genesee St., Auburn.
Golf gift
Beardsley Architects + Engineers in Auburn raised more than $11,000 for Nick's Ride 4 Friends at the firm's 17th annual golf tournament. The money will help the nonprofit recovery organization get its new 13 Chapel St. facility fully operational. Pictured, from left, are Shannon Tanner, Drew Armbruster, Kellie Shutter and Douglas Porten of Nick's Ride, and Mark Rebich of Beardsley presenting the check to them.
'Halloween' horde
A ghastly group recently gathered to see "Halloween Kills" at Track Cinema in Aurelius, including Caralynn Currier as Pennywise, Jordan Harvey as Michael Myers, Joe Gallow as Freddy Krueger, Edwin Gallow as Sam and John Drancsak as Jason Voorhees.
Recreation renovation
New equipment was recently installed at the Debbie Caster Memorial Playground at Recreation Field in the town of Conquest. The field is located near the Conquest Municipal Center on Fuller Road. A dedication will take place in the spring.
Heritage help
Dan Wiles, director of the Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park, accepts donations from Dennis and Mary Ann Bender recently. The donations included a washbasin, pitcher, soap dish and shaving mug from the Van Cleef collection in Seneca Falls. They will be added to the park's tavern to continue to tell the story of the Erie Canal and the VanDetto family.
United halfway
Team Nucor Steel and the United Way of Cayuga County recently celebrated reaching 50% of their $800,000 campaign Goal. From left are Sandy Sheridan, Julisa Stone, Karen Geiger, Jonah Simons, Jason Curtis and Kathryn Dennis. To contribute, text UWCC to 91999.
