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Happy Friday, 315! This is a big week for women across Central New York. Sunday is International Women's Day, and the region is celebrating in full force. Middle Ages Brewing in Syracuse hosts the F.I.R.E. Festival on Sunday afternoon, filling the venue with more than 200 female artists, musicians, vendors, and dancers. Over in Oswego, the 3rd Annual Women in Music Show hits the Oswego Music Hall on Saturday night, with a meet-and-greet reception featuring local women-owned businesses before the show. And in the Mohawk Valley, Full Lotus Yoga and Dip Divas are teaming up for an International Women's Day Yoga Tea Party on Sunday morning.
The arts scene is stacked this weekend. The Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater brings Swan Lake to the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on Saturday evening. Also at the Landmark, Maddox Batson plays Friday night. If you like your music by candlelight, there's a Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay concert in Syracuse on Saturday. And theater fans can catch The Aliens at Studio24, a play about two angry young men who loiter behind a coffee shop and talk about life, dreams, and Bukowski. Dead & Friends rounds out the live music at ONCO on Saturday.
Over in Oswego County, the Farnham Foundation's Wingfest brings 10 local restaurants together at the Lake Ontario Conference Center on Friday night to compete for wing supremacy. Saturday brings the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Oswego with live music afterward from Flyin' Column at the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The green theme continues in the North Country with a St. Patrick's Day Suncatcher craft at Flower Memorial Library in Watertown and an Irish Pub Sign Sip & Paint at Bodega in Clayton on Tuesday.
The Mohawk Valley has a packed weekend too. The 2026 America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk is a two-day event starting Friday, with the Healthy for Good Expo at the Clark Athletic Center. Saturday brings Drag Me to Brunch at ACC Commons in Utica, the Cabin Fever Limited train ride from Utica to Remsen, a Wild West Night at Rome Elks Lodge, and the Winter Market at Oneida County Public Market. In Clinton, Total Response at the Schambach Center blends sound and contemporary Sikh philosophy in a show that upends the usual performer-audience dynamic.
The Finger Lakes kicks off with First Fridays and the Brave Brews Weekend in downtown Auburn, plus a screening of The Big Lebowski at Smith Center for the Arts in Geneva. Saturday is packed: the Real Housewives of Auburn Tour at Seward House Museum digs into the scandalous stories from the archives, and the Fire & Ice Craft Beer Festival at Prison City Pub features ice sculptures, an ice bar, live music, and fireworks. Over in Geneva, a Sparkling Murder Mystery dinner at Smith Opera House supports the city's cultural anchor. And if you're a Mario fan, don't miss Mar10 Day on Tuesday at 5:30pm in Syracuse for a meet and greet with everyone's favorite Super Mario characters.
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Local Events
Syracuse Area:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
2026 BFA Art Photography Annual 📸 10am - 5pm
Light Work presents the 2026 BFA Art Photography Annual, featuring work by seniors from the Art Photography program at Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Maddox Batson Live 🎶🎸 7:30 - 10:30pm
Catch some live music at Syracuse's Landmark Theatre!
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 - SATURDAY, MARCH 7
The Aliens 🎭 8 - 10pm
Two angry young men loiter behind a coffee shop and talk about life, dreams, and Bukowski. Come see this play at Studio24 in Syracuse!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay 🎶🕯️ 8:30 - 9:45pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Syracuse.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Swan Lake 🩰 7 - 10pm
This timeless tale of love and magic will be brought to life by the finest dancers of the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater at Syracuse's Landmark Theatre!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Dead & Friends 🎶🎸 6 - 8pm
Dead night at ONCO with the region's newest dead-and-more bands, with all your favorites!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
F.I.R.E. Festival 🎶🎨 2pm
Come to Middle Ages in Syracuse to see more than 200 artists, musicians, vendors and dancers. By filling rooms with female creators of all types, this festival hopes to inspire women and all people to do what they love.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Mar10 Day 🍄🐢 5:30 - 7:30pm
It's-a time to celebrate! Join us on March 10th (MAR10 Day!) for a power-up packed meet and greet with everyone's favorite Super Mario characters.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Club Lit March - Double Jeopardy-Style Trivia Night 🤓 5:30pm
Dive into Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey and celebrate the launch of Mistakes We're Made by Lucy Score. Jeopardy-style trivia puts your reading comprehension and bragging rights on the line.
Oswego County:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Wingfest by Farnham Foundation 🍗 6 - 9pm
Get ready to experience wing heaven as 10 of the area's best local restaurants serve up their juiciest, most flavor-packed wings. Join us at Lake Ontario Conference Center!
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Acoustic Mayhem 🎶 7 - 10pm
Come enjoy some live acoustic music at Stick & Rudder in Sterling!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
St. Patrick's Day Parade ☘️ 1pm
Join us for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade! Free entertainment after the parade at The Ancient Order of Hibernians, provided by the band Flyin' Column.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
3rd Annual Women in Music Show 🎶 7:30pm
Join us for the show at Oswego Music Hall, preceded by a meet & greet reception with local, women-owned businesses!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Knock the Rust Off 🥎 8am
Itching to play some softball? Come out to Legends Fields for this draft tournament!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Maker Madness 🔬🎨 1 - 4pm
An event that aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Join us at SUNY Oswego.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Community Game Night 🎲 5 - 7pm
Come to Friends of Recovery Community Outreach Center in Fulton to play some ping pong, board games, cornhole, and more!
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Trivia Night 🤓 6 - 8pm
Round up your friends and try your hand at trivia at Old City Hall Brewery!
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
St. Patrick's Day Themed Trivia ☘️ 7 - 9pm
Come test your knowledge at Stick & Rudder in Sterling!
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Grease 🎭 7pm
Grease is the word! Catch this performance in Fulton!
Mohawk Valley Region:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 - SATURDAY, MARCH 7
2026 America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk 🏃 11am - 7pm
Join us for the Mohawk Valley's traditional 2-day event! The Healthy for Good Expo takes place at the Clark Athletic Center.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Drag Me to Brunch 🌈🥞 11am
Join us at ACC Commons in Utica for a drag brunch featuring a diverse lineup of performers. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet while being entertained by queens, kings, and performers of all backgrounds celebrating the full spectrum of drag culture.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Total Response 🧗 7:30 - 9:30pm
Total Response brings together sound and Simran, a focused practice of the mind rooted in contemporary Sikh philosophy, to upend traditional notions of performer and audience. Join us at Schambach Center in Clinton.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Cabin Fever Limited 🚂 12 - 3pm
Looking for a reason to get out of the house this winter? Climb aboard the Adirondack Railroad's Cabin Fever Limited for a 3-hour round trip from Utica to the Remsen Depot!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Winter Market 🛒️ 9am - 1pm
Shop the best of locally grown foods, artisan goods, and handcrafted items at Oneida County Public Market!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Wild West Night! 🤠 6 - 11pm
Saddle up and join us for a Western-themed Saturday night at Rome Elks Lodge!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
International Women's Day: Yoga Tea Party 🧗🍵 9am
Join us on International Women's Day for a Yoga Tea Party, a collaboration between Full Lotus Yoga + Wellness and Dip Divas!
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Spring Tulips Paint & Sip 🌷🎨 6 - 8pm
Welcome the spring season with a bit of fun, wine, and painting at Rome Art and Community Center!
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Free Community Dinner 🍝 5 - 6:30pm
You are warmly invited to join us for a free Community Dinner at First Presbyterian Church of Oneida. Enjoy a good meal, meaningful conversation, and the joy of being together as a community.
North Country:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
6x6 Textured Ceramic Tile with Artist Paula Yerdon 🎨 4 - 5:30pm
Join us at Salmon River Fine Arts Center for a hands-on clay workshop where you'll experiment with tools, stamps, found objects, and carving techniques to build rich surface texture and pattern.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Urgent Tribute to Foreigner 🎶🎸 8pm
If you love Foreigner you'll love Urgent! Come enjoy the show at 1812 on the River in Watertown.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Easter Craft Fair 🐰🎨 10am - 3pm
Come check out the crafts at St. Anthony's School in Watertown!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
RJ Hassett Memorial Winter Kickball Classic 🏅 9am
Come watch the game at Potsdam Moose Lodge!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
3rd Annual Dart Tournament 🎯 11am
Show off your skills, or just come to watch at VFW Post 6338 in Gouverneur!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Y2K Adult Prom 💃🕺 7pm
Calling all millennials! Join us at 1812 on the River in Watertown for cocktails, raffles, DJ, photobooth and more!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
St. Patrick's Day Suncatchers ☘️🎨 9am
Create your own St. Patrick's Day suncatcher at Flower Memorial Library in Watertown!
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Irish Pub Sign Sip & Paint ☘️🎨 6:30pm
Come to Bodega in Clayton to create your own charming sign!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Embroidery and Sewing: Fabric Scrap Art 🧵🎨 6 - 7:30pm
Join us at Salmon River Fine Arts Center in Pulaski for a cozy and creative evening of stitching, texture, and self-expression!
Finger Lakes Region:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
The Big Lebowski 🎥 7 - 9pm
Come watch this classic at Smith Center for the Arts in Geneva!
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 - SATURDAY, MARCH 7
First Fridays Kickoff to Brave Brews Weekend 🍻 9am - 11:45pm
Come enjoy free art, activities, culture and live entertainment, plus food and beverage specials and merchandise discounts in downtown Auburn!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
The Real Housewives of Auburn Tour 🎭 11am - 12pm
Pulled from the Seward family papers at the University of Rochester, this specialty tour focuses on some of the more shocking and scandalous stories from the archives. Come hear the gossip at Seward House Museum in Auburn!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
A Sparkling Murder Mystery 🎭 5:30pm
You're invited to a Sparkling Murder Mystery at the Smith Opera House! Enjoy dinner, drinks and participate in an interactive murder mystery while supporting Geneva's cultural anchor!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
2026 Geneva Indoor Markets 🛒️ 10am - 3pm
Support 29 Finger Lakes vendors selling their diverse gifts. Enjoy local wine, beer, cider, and food tastings while you shop.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Fire & Ice Craft Beer Festival 🍻 4 - 7pm
Come out to Prison City Pub in Auburn to enjoy ice sculptures, an ice bar, live music, craft beverage tasting, and fireworks!
MONDAY, MARCH 9
Power Hour Monthly Meetups 👥 4 - 5:30pm
Come to Prison City Pub in Auburn to learn, share news, and network with fellow business and property owners.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Geneva's Changing Waterfront 📜 7pm
The first program of the Spring Program Series will look at the history of Geneva's changing waterfront. Archivist Becky Chapin will use photographs and maps to explore how much Geneva has changed since the 18th century.
The Whiskey Coop - Watertown
The Whiskey Coop - Watertown
If you're in the North Country and craving something with a little more personality than the usual bar food, The Whiskey Coop on North Massey Street in Watertown is worth the trip. This women-owned restaurant specializes in two things: fried chicken and bourbon. And they do both very well.
The star of the menu is the house-brined, buttermilk-battered Coop Fried Chicken, served your way: Kentucky crispy or Nashville hot, with two sides. It's the kind of chicken that builds a reputation. For brunch, the chicken and waffles come drizzled with melted Cajun butter and bourbon maple syrup. Beyond the bird, the menu runs deep: bourbon-braised pork belly with a brown sugar maple glaze, sweet corn fritters, bourbon-braised jumbo wings with spicy bourbon honey, and fried pickles. The smash burgers are made with locally sourced wagyu beef from Sackets Harbor and come double-pattied. The French Onion Smash Burger with caramelized onions and bourbon bacon jam is a standout. Sandwiches like the Pickle Rick, the Colonel Mustard, and the Peel Me a Peach keep regulars coming back. For pasta lovers, the blackened chicken alfredo and the bourbon braised pork cavatappi are hearty picks.
The drink program is the other half of the equation. The whiskey collection is impressive, with flights that let you sample your way through bourbons and blends. Craft cocktails include smoked Old Fashioneds served tableside, where the whiskey gets smoked right in the glass. The atmosphere is warm and casual, with a fireplace, live music nights, and sports on the screens. It's the kind of place that works for a date night, a Saturday with friends, or a solo seat at the bar.
The Whiskey Coop also has locations in Sackets Harbor and Syracuse, so if you've tried one and liked it, the others are worth a visit too. The Watertown location offers reservations through Toast, online ordering for pickup and delivery, outdoor seating in warmer months, and Sunday brunch. Catering, private dining, and gift cards are all available.
Address: 133 N Massey St, Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 788-2337
Hours: Mon 4-9:30pm | Tue-Wed 11:30am-9:30pm | Thu-Sat 11:30am-12am | Sun 9am-4pm (brunch)
Price Range: $15-$29 entrees
Cuisine: American, Fried Chicken, Whiskey Bar
Reservations: Available via Toast
Also Offers: Takeout, delivery, online ordering, outdoor seating, catering, private dining, gift cards
Other Locations: Sackets Harbor (214 1/2 W Main St) | Syracuse (120 Walton St)
Website: watertownwhiskeycoop.com
