Binghamton Area Events Week of 11/17/25 - Holiday Lights and Trees, Playwrights and Artists, & More

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🦃🎄Thanksgiving is coming up, but celebrations for Christmas and other winter holidays are kicking off as the annual Roberson Museum tree display and Otsiningo Park Festival of Lights kick off this week!

Plenty of theatre to keep yourself entertained, and if live music is more your game - check out a new band this week! Live arts only happen when you support them 😄

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• 🎆Spotlights & Festivals
• 🎭Theatre & Comedy
• 🎵Concerts
• 🏀Sports
• 🏛️Local Government and Services
• 🎨Arts
• 🎮🎲Games & Hobbies
• 🍅⛰️Nature, Hiking, & Gardening
• 🛝Kids & Family
• 📜Local History
• 💵Fundraisers and Nonprofits
• 🎥Screenings
• ‼️Other Events

✅This week's recommendation:

Please make it over to one of my favorite events of the year - the Know Theatre Playwrights and Artists Festival.

The intimate blackbox theater sends out artwork to a wide network of playwrights, with local directors and actors then producing two selected shows based on each visual work. It's so creative and unique, and the talkbacks where all the artists involve discuss the creations for the first time is always a treat.

A very unique and special project, check out at least one!

Let me know ways I can improve this newsletter!

Spotlights and Festivals

11/17 - 1/4 Broome County Festival of Lights
The event features multiple types of holiday displays, with some synchronized to music
Otsiningo Park
$25 per car
5 pm - 9 pm

11/20 - 1/9 Home for the Holidays at Roberson Museum
Explore more than 100 community decorated holiday trees and the beautifully decorated Roberson Mansion
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
11 am - 5 pm
Kickoff event on Fri. 11/21 at 5:15 pm

Thurs. 11/20 Randy Travis: More Life Tour w/ James Dupré
Broome County Forum Theatre
7:30 pm
$52+

Fri. 11/21 - Sun. 11/23 Know Theatre's 22nd Annual Playwrights and Artists Festival
"Each year we take three works of art and ask writers to fashion a play, and musicians to compose a piece as they are moved or inspired by the artwork. We blind-read the submissions, select the best, and produce them. The art is exhibited, the music shared, we perform the plays on the KNOW Theatre stage, and ask the audience for feedback. It is our annual mixed media event that draws inquisitive art and theatre lovers to KNOW."
74 Carroll St., Binghamton
8 pm
$15 per performance, $40 for full festival

Sat. 11/22 & Sun. 11/23 Broadway in Binghamton: Kinky Boots
Broome County Forum Theatre
Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2:30 pm
$60.60

Sat. 11/22 Seton Catholic Central Artisan Market
Seton Catholic Central Presents the 3rd Annual Artisan Market on November 22nd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at SCC. 75+ Vendors! Handmade gifts, baked goods, basket raffles, and more!
Seton Catholic Central High School, 70 Seminary Ave., Binghamton
10 am - 3 pm

Theatre and Comedy

🎭Live Theatre

🌹🐘Fri. 11/21 - Sun. 11/23 Seussical
Binghamton University Watters Theater
Fri. & Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 2 pm
$22

⭐Sat. 11/22 Wish List: A Ti-Ahwaga Dream Roles Cabaret
42 Delphine Street, Owego
7 pm
$20

🏠Thurs. 11/20 - Sat. 11/20 Hinman Production Company: Fun Home
Hinman Commons, Binghamton University
Thurs., Fri. 8 pm, Sat. 2 pm
$8

🩰🦁❇️Fri. 11/21 - Sun. 11/23 U-E JFS Middle School: The Wizard of Oz - Young Performers Edition
Union-Endicott High School Auditorium
Fri., Sat. 7 pm, Sun. 2 pm

❄️Fri. 11/21 - Sat. 11/22 CV Middle School Theatre Guild Presents: Disney's Frozen Jr.
221 Chenango Bridge Rd., Binghamton
7 pm

🩸Fri. 11/21 - Sat. 11/22 Dickinson Community Players Presents - American Psycho: The Musical
C4 Multipurpose Room, Binghamton University
Fri. 8 pm, Sat. 2 pm & 8 pm

🎭🤣Fri. 11/21 - Sun. 11/23 The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon by Don Zolidis
Cider Mill Stage, 2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott
Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2:30 pm
$33

🏴‍☠️Fri. 11/21 - Sat. 11/22 SUNY-Broome’s A to Z Players Present Lauren Gunderson’s Peter Pan
Angelo Zuccolo Little Theatre, SUNY Broome Campus
7 pm
$10

🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy

Wed. 11/19 Word of Mouth - New Poetry Premiere
Casadesus Recital Hall, Binghamton University
6 pm - 7:30 pm

Thurs. 11/20 WordPlace Poetry Open Mic
26 Cedar St., Binghamton
7:45 pm

Thurs. 11/20 Comedy Open Mic Night
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm

Fri. 11/21 The Puzzled Players Improv Comedy Show
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
7 pm
$22

Concerts

🎸Local Rock & Pop

Thurs. 11/20 Rick Iacovelli
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm

Fri. 11/21 KidBess & The Magic Ring, Lovestoned
Atomic Tom's, 196 State St., Binghamton
7 pm

Fri. 11/21 Remnant
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm

Sat. 11/22 Lorraine Bates w/ Yancey Moore Jr.
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
7:30 pm
$15

Sat. 11/22 Rooster and the Roadhouse Horns
177 Robinson St., Binghamton
7 pm
$7

Sat. 11/22 Luds Lament
Clinton Street Presents: Studio 56, 56 Clinton St., Binghamton
7 pm

Sat. 11/22 Ignescent, Undefeated, and Remedy Three
155 Chapel St. Windsor
6 pm

Sat. 11/22 Alpha Brass Band
First Congregational Church, 30 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm

Sun. 11/23 The Binghamton Crosby A'Capella Concert
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
5 pm
$11

👨‍🎤DIY & Underground

Sat. 11/22 Trunk w/ Bodies, Townsquare Execution, Dungeon Slug
Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton
7 pm doors
$10

Some local underground shows announce late and might not make it to this list - follow @BinghamtonShows on Instagram for the most up-to-date info!

🎻Classical & Concert Hall

Tues. 11/18 Binghamton University Flute Ensemble: A Celebration of Many Flutes
Casadesus Recital Hall, Binghamton University
7:30 pm

Thurs. 11/20 Music in the Mansion: Yancey Moore Jr.
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
5 pm - 9 pm

Fri. 11/21 Benefit Concert for Little Delaware Youth Ensemble
United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton
7 pm

Fri. 11/21 Music in the Mansion: Downtown Singers
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
7 pm - 8 pm

Fri. 11/21 Graduate Recital: Felipe Alvarez, Tenor
Casadesus Recital Hall, Binghamton University
7:30 pm

Sat. 11/22 Early On Trio - Music From Now and Then
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
3 pm

Sat. 11/22 Graduate Recital: Sebastiano Lombardo, Baritone
Casadesus Recital Hall, Binghamton University
7:30 pm

Sun. 11/23 Binghamton Philharmonic: Castalia String Quartet
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court Street, Binghamton
3 pm
$32

Fri. 11/21 Music in the Mansion: Southern Tier Recorder Ensemble
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
12 pm - 2:30 pm

Sun. 11/23 Binghamton University Choirs
Anderson Center Chamber Hall, Binghamton University
3 pm
$10

Sun. 11/23 Binghamton University Symphony Orchestra
Anderson Center Osterhout Concert Theater, Binghamton University
7:30 pm

🎷Jazz

Mon. 11/17 enJOY JAZZ - Jeremy Gold Quartet
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
7 pm
$20

Thurs. 11/20 Harpur Jazz Combos feat. Gabe Condon, Guitar
Casadesus Recital Hall, Binghamton University
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Thurs. 11/20 Harpur Jazz ft. feat. Gabe Condon, Guitar
Anderson Center Chamber Hall, Binghamton University
7:30 pm - 9 pm
$10

Sat. 11/22 NOLA Music Workshop w/ Alpha Brass Band
First Congregational Church, 30 Main St., Binghamton
4 pm - 5:30 pm

🪕Folk & Country

Fri. 11/21 Kelsey Hart w/ Steven Cali
Touch of Texas, 1240 Upper Front St., Binghamton
7 pm
$24.46

Sat. 11/22 Good Time Rebels
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm

🎧EDM, Dance & DJs

Fri. 11/21 Silent Disco
Mountain Top View, 51 Anoka Rd., Binghamton
8 pm

Sat. 11/22 EAM Sound
Lost Dog Cafe and Lounge, Binghamton
9 pm

📻Classic Rock & Covers

Thurs. 11/20 The Al & Chris Experience
Beer Thirty, 721 Upper Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm

Thurs. 11/20 Erin McClelland
Downtonw by Chef Jay Pisculli, 20 Hawley St., Binghamton
6 pm - 9 pm

Fri. 11/21 Spare Parts
New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane
6 pm - 9 pm

Fri. 11/21 Greg Neff
Nips, 135 Park Ave., Binghamton
8 pm

Sat. 11/22 Nick G and the Neons
Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott
7 pm

Sat. 11/22 Crossing the Line
The Topper, 1001 Union Center Ste 2, Endicott
7 pm

Sat. 11/22 Last Call
Ideal Bowling Center, 117 Jennings St., Endicott
8 pm

Sat. 11/22 Jimmi Jones and the Family Jewels, Tom Madden
Kelly's, 102 N Page Ave, Endicott
9 pm

Sat. 11/22 The Gritty Lowdown
New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane
6 pm - 9 pm

Sun. 11/23 FrancoFeeling Reunion Show
205 Dry, Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm

Sports

🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events

🏀Wed. 11/19 Binghamton University Men's Basketball vs. Misericordia
Binghamton University
7 pm

🏒Fri. 11/21 Binghamton Black Bears FPHL Hockey vs. Danbury Hat Tricks
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
7 pm
$22.75

🏀Sat. 11/22 Binghamton Bulldogs Basketball vs. Herkimer Originals
1025 Robinson Hill Rd, Johnson City
7 pm

I'm currently working on how to best link to High School sports! Stay tuned on that. In the meantime, check your school district's sports schedule on MaxPreps

🏅Competitions, Tournaments, Exercise & Clinics

🧘‍♂️Wed. 11/19 CCE Move and Improve Class
840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
10 am - 11 am

Games and Hobbies

🔌Tues. 11/18 Intro to Circut Design
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

📖Tues. 11/18 YHPL Classics Book Club: The Daughter of Time
Your Home Public Library 107 Main St., Johnson City
5:30 pm

🎮Tues. 11/18 Melee at Crowbar Super Smash Bros. Melee Tournament
Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton
7 pm
$5

🧵Tues. 11/18 Knitting Group
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
5 pm - 7:30 pm

🖌️Wed. 11/19 Miniature Figure Painting
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

🧵Wed. 11/19 Sit and Stitch Knitting/Crochet Group
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
1 pm - 2 pm

🛼Thurs. 11/20 Skate Estate Adult Night
3401 Vestal Rd., Vestal
6 pm - 9 pm

🃏Sat. 11/22 Disney Lorcana Holiday Charity Event
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton
1 pm
$20

🃏Sat. 11/22 Magic: The Gathering Duel Commander Event
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton
11 am
$25

🃏Sat. 11/22 Magic: The Gathering Continuous Draft Event
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton
1 pm
$35

🎲Sun. 11/23 Bunco at the Kilmer Mansion
9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
11 am - 1 pm
$25

Into board games and deck builders? Check out the regular events from Great Escape Adventures and Dragon Master Games also join the Discord chats for the Binghamton Tabletop Society and the Greater Binghamton TTRPG Society

Want to play fighting games? Join the Southern Tier Smash Bros. Discord

Local Government and Services

🏛️Mon. 11/17 Sen. Lea Webb's Community Office Hours
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St, Endicott
3 pm - 5 pm

🗳️Mon. 11/17 Participatory Democracy, Commons, and Local Power: A Discussion on Budget Justice and the Commonist Horizon with Celina Su and Mary Taylor
Riot Act Bookstore, 127 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm

👨‍⚕️Tues. 11/18 Fall Prevention: How Physical Therapists Can Help
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm

💸Tues. 11/18 Financial Literacy Course on Financial Exploitation
Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City
4 pm - 5:30 pm

🔋Wed. 11/19 Community Energy Discussion Cafe
Lee Barta Community Center, 108 Liberty St., Binghamton
5 pm - 6:30 pm

💵Fri. 11/21 The Power of Collaboration: Economy, Well-being and the Environment - Rotary
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal
8 pm

Want to find your local municipal or school board meetings? Check out our local government meeting guide here

Arts

🖼️Exhibits and Showcases

🎥Mon. 11/17 Binghamton University Inaugural Visiting Artist Series: Tony Cokes
Binghamton University Admissions Center 189
6 pm

📖Sat. 11/22 Meet Local Authors Event
Arrowhead Parable Christian Store, 1 Harry L Dr., Johnson City
11 am - 2 pm

🎨Classes and Workshops

💃. 11/17 Bachata Class Series, 5 Weeks
Steps Dance Studio, 225 Harrison Ave., Endicott
6 pm - 9 pm
$100

🎨Tues. 11/18 Open Figure Drawing
Broome County Arts Council, 223 State St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8:30 pm

📷Thurs. 11/20 Photo Editing Basics
161 Clinton St., Binghamton
6:30 pm
$35

🧑‍🎨Sat. 11/22 Holiday Craft Corner
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
12 pm - 3 pm

🧑‍🎨Sun. 11/23 Ukranian Christmas Caroling Star Making Workshop
Sacred Heart Ukranian Catholic Church, 230 Ukranian Hill Rd., Johnson City
1 pm

For a look at upcoming arts events further into the future or regular painting and art classes, check out the Broome County Arts Council calendar, classes with Uncorked Creations, Stilettos Fine Arts Studio, Jablon Studios, and The Party Brush

Nature, Hiking, and Gardening

🌳Tues. 11/18 Susquehanna Series "Trees of the Upper Susquehanna"
Waterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin
7 pm
$5

11/18 Bryce Canyon and National Park Service Talk by Scott Lauffer - Sierra Club Susquehanna Group Meeting
Vestal Public Library, Vestal
7 pm

For more hiking and nature events, make sure to join the Binghamton Hikers' Group and/or the Triple Cities Hiking Club

Kids and Family

📖Tues. 11/18 BCPL Pajama Story Time
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
6:30 pm

🎲Tues. 11/18 Healthy Lifestyles Coalition Family Game Night
Lee Barta Community Center, 108 Liberty St., Binghamton
4:30 pm - 6 pm

🎲Tues. 11/18 Family Board Game Night
Storytelling Room, Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, Binghamton
5 pm - 6 pm

⛰️Wed. 11/19 WSKG Family Day: Molly of Denali
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, Binghamton
11 am

👋Thurs. 11/20 Family Enrichment Network: Meet, Greet and Have a Seat
249 Washington St., Binghamton
10 am - 12 pm

🤰Fri. 11/21 M.O.M.S. Connect - Endicott
Southern Tier Community Center, Endicott
6 pm - 8 pm

🧑‍🌾Sat. 11/22 Farmer Jason Children's Show
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
11 am and 2 pm
$10

To find weekly recurring children’s events, check the Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar and Broome County Public Library calendar!

Local History

🏎️Wed. 11/19 Broome County Historical Society - Stock Car Races in the Southern Tier: Glen Aubrey, Shangri La, Five Mile Point, Penn Can Susquehanna
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton (& Zoom)
6:15 pm - 8 pm

📜Wed. 11/19 Historic Guided Tour of Kilmer Mansion
Kilmer Mansion, 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
11 am & 6 pm
$12

💻Thurs. 11/20 HistoryForge Community Historical Digital Mapping
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm

🚋Thurs. 11/20 History Night! - Railroads in Binghamton
Kilmer Mansion, 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
7 pm - 8 pm

🏠Fri. 11/21 The Historic Bundy House Ghost Tours with Phantom Visions Paranormal
Bundy Museum, 129 Main St., Binghamton
8 pm
$20

Fundraisers and Nonprofits

🦃Mon. 11/17 - Fri. 11/21 Thanks-4-Giving Turkey Drive
Walmart Vestal

✈️Tues. 11/18 Twin Tiers Honor Flight Fundraiser
House of Reardon, 25 Grant St., Binghamton
5 pm - 8 pm

🍝Wed. 11/19 Scout Troop 221 Pasta Dinner
Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St., Vestal
4:30 pm

💨Fri. 11/21 Just Breathe Gives Back: Food Item and Gift Card Collection
3 Commercial Alley, Binghamton
4 pm - 8 pm

🩸Sat. 11/22 Red Cross Blood Drive
17 Nanticoke Dr., Endicott
8 am - 1 pm

Screenings

🔪Mon. 11/17 Knives Out
Broome County Public Library
2:30 pm

📽️Tues. 11/18 Cinema Shitshow: Gummo
Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton
8 pm
$5

📽️Wed. 11/18 YHPL Classic Movie Series: The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Your Home Public Library 107 Main St., Johnson City
1 pm

📽️Wed. 11/19 We Love Movies Sweet & Sour: Monthly Film Screening Series (Film TBD)
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
5:30 pm

🧙‍♀️Fri. 11/20 Wicked Part One
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
5 pm

📽️Fri. 11/21 & Sun. 11/23 Binghamton University Harpur Cinema Presents: Richland
Binghamton University Lecture Hall 6
7:30 pm
$4

📽️Sun. 11/23 The Aura of Upstate Animated Documentary
Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton
6 pm
$10

Other Events

💼Tues. 11/18 Diversifying the Workplace
Southern Tier Independence Center, 135 E Frederick St., Binghamton
9 am - 12 pm

🏳️‍🌈Wed. 11/19 Queer Tea Hour
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 7 pm

🛍️Thurs. 11/20 Upcycled Market: Holiday Edition
Broome County Regional Farmers Market, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
4 pm - 7 pm

📚Wed. 11/19 - Sat. 11/22 BCPL Book Sale
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
Wed. 4 pm - 7 pm, Thurs. - Sat. 10 am - 1/2 pm

🛍️Thurs. 11/20 Sip & Shop Holiday Market
Traditions at the Glen, 4301 Watson Blvd., Johnson City
5:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Thurs. 11/20 Cooking Workshop for Pantry Friendly Meals
Lee Barta Community Center, 108 Liberty St., Binghamton
5 pm

🦃Fri. 11/21 Friendsgiving Potluck Trivia Night
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
7 pm - 10 pm

🍺Fri. 11/21 Beer Tree Factory 5 Year Anniversary Party
511 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City
5 pm - 10 pm

🛍️Fri. 11/21 Pink Friday Boutique Crawl
Various Locations
10 am

🍺🎅Sat. 11/22 Santacon 2025 Bar Crawl
214 State St., Binghamton
10 pm
$10

🌽Sat. 11/22 Union Endicott Harvest Fest
Union Endicott High School
12 pm

🛍️Sat. 11/22 Apalachin United Methodist Craft Fair
303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin
9 pm

🔮Sat. 11/22 Readings with Psychic Christopher
Kilmer Mansion, 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
1 pm - 3 pm
$40.98 

🦃Sat. 11/22 West Colesville Fire Co. Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Party
1305 Colesville Rd., Binghamton
6:30 pm

🥖Sun. 11/23 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration
205 Dry, Binghamton
6 pm - 8:30 pm
$40

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