Join us in celebrating the power of storytelling, culture, and community at The Day of Orature! On Saturday, July 18, the Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo Foundation will host this free, day-long festival in Clinton Square honoring the life and legacy of Professor Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo—renowned Kenyan poet, playwright, educator, and former Chair of Syracuse University's Department of African American Studies. Enjoy spoken word, oral storytelling, music, and performances from young voices acro

Join Jubilee Homes for another exciting Showcase Sunday on Saturday, July 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Spirit of Jubilee Park (161–215 South Ave., Syracuse). This free community concert will feature live performances by UAD Show Band and R&B Band, bringing an afternoon of classic R&B, soul and feel-good music to the heart of the South Side. Bring your lawn chair, invite your family and friends, and enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, food trucks, bouncy houses, face p