It’s beginning to look a lot like spring. Ah! Take a deep breath and enjoy that fresh air. You’ll finally be given some leeway with your Vitamin D prescription from this week on out. Not only do we welcome sun, we welcome Otto the penguin, allergies and the remainder of the pesky colds to just leave our systems.

Unfortunately, Phantom is closing this weekend at the Landmark Theatre, but don’t be too upset. There are plenty of other things going on. If you don’t like any of these, well, you can stay home and weed your landscapes.

Syracuse Trivia Company’s next big brain-focused event puts businesses to the test. Proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse.

Where: SRC Arena, Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Tpke., Syracuse

When: Saturday, April 16 | 4 p.m.

Cost: $200/team of 8 people | Buy Online

The mythological tale of love is told in a contemporary setting and from titular character’s point of view. The show closes this weekend. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, because this is something you’ll not want to look back on.

Friday, April 15 | 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 | 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 | 2 p.m.

Where: Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse

When: Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17

Cost: $15 | Buy Online | 632-2785

The local record company is serving up two nights of entertainment at both locations of Funk N Waffles. Performances from: Ohne-Ka and The Burning River, Inclusive Or and Bridge Under Fire.

Where: Funk N Waffles, 307 S. Clinton St., Syracuse

When: Friday, April 15 | 9 p.m.

Cost: $10 | Buy Online

Where: Funk N Waffles, 727 S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse

When: Saturday, April 16 | 8 p.m.

Cost: $5 | Buy Online

What a better way to fight of an onslaught of politicians than a clever and cranky comedian? Black is back in Syracuse.

Where: Crouse Hinds Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

When: Saturday, April 16 | 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $23, $47.50, $57.50 | Buy Online | 435-2121

What great way to think spring: Buy fresh, local goods. The season is a time for cleaning, refurbishing and revamping your style.

Where: SKY Armory, 351 S. Clinton St., Syracuse

When: Saturday, April 16 | 4 – 10 p.m.

Cost: $5 (includes a cocktail) | Buy Online | 473-0826

Celebrate Earth Day with zookeeper demonstrations and endangered animal-focused presentations.

Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, One Conservation Pl., Syracuse

When: Saturday, April 16 | 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free with zoo admission | 435-8511

A comedic duo of an Englishman with a tiny dog. They are dressed as dragons. They also perform magic.

Where: Showroom at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Thruway Exit 33, Verona

When: Sunday, April 10 | 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $19, $24 | Buy Online | (800) 771-7711

Run! Walk! Sprint!

Springtime Run

The annual 10K run returns to Jamesville Beach.

Where: Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 W. Shore Manor, Jamesville

When: Saturday, April 16 | 8 a.m. (9:15 a.m. registration)

Cost: $30/advance, $40/day of | Register Online | 558-3727

One Piece at a Time: Walk for Autism

Join the CNY Chapter of the Autism Society of America for the community walk to raise awareness and proceeds for programming

Where: Long Branch Park, 3813 Long Branch Road, Liverpool

When: Saturday, April 16 | 10 a.m. (9:15 a.m. registration)

Cost: Free, donations welcomed and appreciated | 453-6712

Yes, all of the presidential candidates are coming into town for a drawn out freak show, but the 11th Annual Salt City Horror Fest is this weekend filled with 35mm screenings and special guests. No one under 17 will be admitted without an adult.

My Little Bubbles (local short film by Michael Pizzano) ~ The Warriors ~ Midnight ~ Martin ~ The Burbs ~ The Shining ~ Rosemary’s Baby ~ Event Horizon ~ Nightbreed

Where: The Palace Theatre, 2384 James St., Syracuse

When: Saturday, April 16 | 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Cost: $21.50/advance, $25/door | Buy Online | 472-4672

Long-form improv team with no boundaries, SkittleFit, opens up for Whose Line-ish short-form comedy troupe Pork Pie Hat.

Where: Salt City Improv Theatre, Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E.

When: Saturday, April 16 | 8 p.m.

Cost: $10 | 410-1962

It’s spring. It’s a new season, wonderful weather and love is in the air. What’s a better soundtrack than live jazz? Um, free live jazz. The second installment of the series features Michael and Anjela Lynn.

Where: SITRUS Lounge, Sheraton University Inn, 801 University Ave., Syracuse

When: Friday, April 15 | 6 – 9 p.m.

Cost: Free | 479-5299

Wild World of Sports

Syracuse Crunch

In the last home of the season, the Crunch welcomes their neighbors, Utica Comets.

Where: Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse

When: Saturday, April 16 | 7 p.m.

Cost: $16, $20 | Buy Online | 473-4444

Weekend at the Fairgrounds

The Fairgrounds is located at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse.

RV Mega Markdown

“It’s an RV, Clark.”

Friday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Brown Parking Lot

When: Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17

Cost: Free | More Info | (888) 803-8193

Syracuse Spring Gun Show

Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Center of Progress

When: Saturday, April 16 – Sunday, April 17

Cost: $7/adult, $5/senior, Free/12 and under (with adult) | More Info | (607) 748-1010

CNY Organ Society Concert

David Peckham of Elmira takes to the keys of the Wurlitzer along side the Mighty Wurlitzer Unit Orchestra.

Where: Empire Theater

When: Sunday, April 17 | 3 p.m.

Cost: $15/adult nonmembers, $2/child nonmembers | More Info | 451-6551

(Subject to change, of course.)



THURSDAY

Temperature: 54 degrees / 28 degrees

Conditions: This is a perfect weekend for a Cheifs game…

FRIDAY

Temperature: 60 degrees / 33 degrees

Conditions: …however, they are playing away.

SATURDAY

Temperature: 66 degrees / 40 degrees

Conditions: It’s a perfect weekend to dust off the umbrella…

SUNDAY

Temperature: 70 degrees / 45 degrees

Conditions: …and you still can, but it’s not going to rain.

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