Celebrate Valentine’s Day, meet voice of SpongeBob this week
Celebrate Valentine's Day with love poetry from around the world or receive a custom snow globe this upcoming week. Read more »
Culture
University Union's Comedy Knockout amuses crowd with authenticity, vulnerability
University Union hosted its spring semester show, Comedy Knockout. The night entertained audience members with unfiltered Gen Z dating jokes and a storytime about a traumatic trip to the gynecologist. Read more »
Syracuse Winter Fair is 'a melting pot' for attendees
The Syracuse Winter Fair provides a summer festival experience for upstate New Yorkers in late January with fair rides and food. Read more »
SU's 'Candyman' battles through chronic heart, kidney failure
Uber driver Troy Boyer, more commonly known as “Candyman,” chauffeurs Syracuse University students across campus in his SUV stocked with candy of all kinds. Read more »
Wally Feresten's SU social life helps him through 35-year career at SNL
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Wally Feresten has been making people laugh his entire life.… Read more »
Kalamata's Kitchen expands youth's palate with book series, digital content
Syracuse University alumni Derek Wallace invites children to explore unique and cultural foods through Kalamata’s Kitchen. Read more »
Sing along to Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar's greatest hits this weekend
Celebrate pop artist Lana Del Rey and rap star Kendrick Lamar with the top hits from their discography, or watch Syracuse youth from the Narratio Fellowship program share poetry performed by ballet dancers. Read more »
SIFF's Honoring Outstanding Black Filmmakers amplifies Black culture, creativity
The Syracuse International Film Festival’s second annual Honoring Outstanding Black Filmmakers event recognized talent and creativity in Black filmmaking and directing. Read more »
Winter Fair provides diverse meats, sweets to central New York
Food vendors at the Syracuse Winter Fair sell a variety of cultural foods, some with untraditional twists. Read more »
Syracuse Antique Exchange offers 4 floors of vintage records, clothes
The Syracuse Antique Exchange is a four floor antique mall offering customers a wide selection of unique and quirky items, including a human skeleton. Read more »
Hair Me Out, the Black Flea Market Expo kick off Black History Month
Hair Me Out and the Black Flea Market Expo celebrated Black History Month by elevating Black excellence, artistry and entrepreneurship. Read more »
The Weeknd signals end of his alter ego with ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The Weeknd reflects on the destructive nature of his music career with his new album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” with dark pop synth elements and various features. Read more »
Syracuse Winter Fair counters harsh winters with summer fun, live music
The Syracuse Winter Fair brought community members and entertainers together through live music, dance and fashion. Read more »
Syracuse's Get Smashed serves smash burgers out of ghost kitchen
Get Smashed is a local restaurant serving customers smash burgers with locally sourced ingredients and homemade spices. Read more »
Start February with self-care at Hair Me Out or sweet treats in Schine
Start off this month with a celebration of Black-owned businesses at Hair Me Out in Schine Student Center, or watch “Wicked” with University Union’s “Late Night Movie” series. Read more »
‘Primary Trust’ tells Pulitzer-winning story of isolation, friendship
Eboni Booth’s play, “Primary Trust, ” serves as an antidote to loneliness. It's showing at Syracuse Stage from Jan. 22 to Feb 9. Read more »
Photographer Nabil Harb invites people to view central Florida as he does
Photographer Nabil Harb beckons people to see his central Florida hometown in its true essence. From a sinkhole to an LGBTQ+ nightclub, he captures a distinct level of intentionality and detail. Read more »
Megaton Games brings vintage video games to Syracuse’s 'fighting community'
Megaton Games in Syracuse’s Eastwood neighborhood opened in November 2024, offering locals various gaming events and connections with the community. Read more »
SU freshman Reyanna Dundas turned 'get ready with me' videos to TikTok fame
Syracuse University freshman Reyanna Dundas gained traction for her "Get Ready with Me" videos on TikTok, recently hitting one million followers. Read more »
‘The Thing With Feathers’ explores complex approach to grief
Benedict Cumberbatch delivers an emotional performance as a grieving father in the film “The Thing with Feathers.” Read more »
Enjoy formal jazz at Dazed, rock out with Every So Often this weekend
This week, get jazzy at Dazed or enjoy live performances at the 2025 Winter Fair. Read more »
D.O. culture staff reveals GRAMMYs hot takes
The Daily Orange Culture Staff shares their thoughts on the 2025 Grammys, from Chappell Roan’s rise to the top, to lacking nominations from the academy in the rock category. Read more »
FKA Twigs’ ‘Eusexua’ evokes contortionist, raunchy imagery
FKA Twigs’ “Eusexua” uses downtempo trip-hop sounds to portray sensual themes. Read more »
