Syracuse Jazz Fest

Clinton Square downtown, Syracuse, NY, United States

The popular and long-running, free admission music festival which has been on hiatus the past five years returns June 23-25 to Syracuse's Clinton Square, as well as a variety of indoor city nightspots. The three nights will feature outdoor performances on the festival's Clinton Square Main Stage and 20 performances by 20 of Syracuse jazz groups in local venues. Admission to all Jazz Fest events is free. For a complete lineup and list of show times and participating venues, visit www.syracusejazzfest.com.

Jazz in the City

Leavenworth Park 120 WilkinsonSt., Syracuse, NY, United States

This free live music series and public health outreach returns at Syracuse City Parks, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 18. The July 7 performance features Atlas at Leavenworth Park. Jazz in the City features local and national music artists with food and craft vendors. It’s also a way to provide COVID-19 shots and boosters for city residents who aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. Concerts are free and open to all.

Free

25th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Sharkey's Event Center Pavilion 7240 Oswego Rd. (Route 57), Liverpool, NY, United States

The 25th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will welcome to the Class of 2022: Keith Williams, football, basketball and baseball; Arther (Bob) Harrison, boxing; Dwayne Ford, recipient of the Frank "Pop" Harlow Basketball Officials Award; Mary Jo Crequa, volleyball and recipient of the CNY Inductee Award; Eddie Beauford, boxing; Kevin Williams, football basketball and baseball; Mickey Walker, basketball; John "Papa Bear" Smith, youth football, and Ron Legette, football, basketball and track. Cost is $25 per person. Call, text or email for tickets to (315) 403-5299 or ushof.syr.ny@twcny.rr.com.

Jazz in the City

Schiller Park Schiller Park Road, Syracuse, NY, United States

This free live music series and public health outreach returns at Syracuse City Parks, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 18. The July 21 performance features Deepak Thettu & Judah Sealy at Schiller Park. Jazz in the City features local and national music artists with food and craft vendors. It’s also a way to provide COVID-19 shots and boosters for city residents who aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. Concerts are free and open to all.

Free

Teen Parent Support and Empowerment Event

Vision Center 1221 S. Salina St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

Doula 4 a Queen and Here 2 Heal will host a teen parent support and empowerment event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Clarence Jordan Vision Center. If interested in attending, complete the free registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/380735970537.

Free

Jazz in the City

Dunk & Bright 2648 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

This free live music series and public health outreach returns at Syracuse City Parks, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 18. The Aug. 4 performance features U.A.D. & The Blacklites at Dunk & Bright. Jazz in the City features local and national music artists with food and craft vendors. It’s also a way to provide COVID-19 shots and boosters for city residents who aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. Concerts are free and open to all.

The Culture Reunion

Perseverance Park 205 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Cuse Culture Legacy Foundation and The Creators Lounge will host a celebration for urban professionals, creatives and community members at Perseverance Park. The event will be an opportunity to network, listen to music, enjoy ethnic cuisine and shop. The event is sponsored by National Grid, Pathfinder Bank, Gifford Foundation, Visit Syracuse and 7even Streams.

Jazz in the City

Thornden Park adjoined by Ostrom Avenue, Madison Street and South Beech Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

This free live music series and public health outreach returns at Syracuse City Parks, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday Aug. 18 featuring Paula Atherton at Thornden Park. Jazz in the City features local and national music artists with food and craft vendors. It’s also a way to provide COVID-19 shots and boosters for city residents who aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. Concerts are free and open to all.

Free

The Stand Photo Bash

Wildflowers Armory 217 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Light Work’s Urban Video Project in partnership with The Stand Newspaper will host a Photo Bash, a celebration of 2022 Syracuse Photo Contest winners, Aug. 21, at Wildflowers Armory. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. where photo prizes will be awarded to winners, and raffle prizes will include guest passes to the Everson Museum of Art and gift cards to Wildflowers Armory. Attendees will then parade over to the Everson Community Plaza to view the winning images screened by Light Work UVP on the façade of the Everson. The outdoor screening will begin after 8 p.m. Winning community images will be displayed Sunday through Tuesday, Aug. 21–23, starting at dusk each night.

Free

2022 Dream Summit

The Oncenter Convention Center 800 South State St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The 2022 Dream Summit will begin with a lineup of nationally renowned guests including Emmy Award winning journalist Jemele Hill; documentarian, journalist, author and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien; pastor and social activist the Rev. Dr. Fredrick Douglass Haynes III; NFL Superbowl Champion and entrepreneur Dorsey Levens, and more. Summit participants will be able to listen to featured speakers and interviews on the main stage, engage with panelists and presenters during breakout sessions and interact with the many vendors, business owners, organizer and other attendees. Breakout sessions will be offered on such topics as health, wealth and development of the Black community including “Buying Back the Block," “Cultivating a Space in Tech," and an educational session on navigating the landscape as a minority-owned business in the “MWBE Panel."