Binghamton Area Events Week of 2/9/25: Valentines, Mac & Cheese, Theatre & more

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💏Okay guys and dolls, it's Valentine's Day week. Book your reservations, buy your gifts, snag a bouquet - or, if you're single, treat yourself!

🧀I personally am overjoyed to snag a ticket for the Mac & Cheese fest after it eluded me year after year. Plus, Know's new show opens alongside plenty of other performances throughout the week.

❤️ Love you Binghamton - Enjoy!

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Below you can see sections for:

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

✅This week's recommendation:

This week has me thinking - what is the best first dinner date in the Binghamton area? Do you go for somewhere that fits in the middle of comfort and upscale, like Tony's or Nick's? Or do you go more casual to get the edge off, like The Kitchen Counter or Crowbar Arcade? Or, if you want to go all out, find a formal dinner somewhere like P.S., Downtown by Jay Pisculli, Moxie, or McCoy's Chophouse?

Not sure! What would you pick?

Let me know ways I can improve this newsletter!

Spotlights and Festivals

🧀🎺Thurs. 2/12 11th Annual Mac & Cheese Fest
The Philharmonic's cheesiest fundraiser! Sample mac and cheese from Binghamton's best beloved restaurants and vote for your favorites!
DoubleTree Hotel, 225 Water St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm
$26

🍪Thurs. 2/12 Sweets & Treats Market
Broome County Regional Farmers Market, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
4 pm - 7 pm

⛪🎭Fri. 2/13 - Sun. 2/15 Opening Weekend: Agnes of God
Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of an unthinkable crime. Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior, determinedly keeps young Agnes from the doctor, further arousing Livingstone’s suspicions. Who committed the crime and what caused it? Livingstone’s questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love, leading to a dramatic, compelling climax. Directed by Judith Feingold. Featuring Heidi Weeks, Qiana Watson and Katelyn Rundell.
Know Theatre, 74 Carroll St., Binghamton
Fri., Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 3 pm
$28

💕Sat. 2/14 Riot Act's 4th Annual Valentine's Day Raffle & Romance + Talent Show
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm - 11 pm
$10

🎭🍪Sat. 2/14 EPAC Cookie Cabaret Fundraiser
Live Music and Dancing! Local bands Bass & Brown, and Mixed Tapes will be performing, and the EPAC stage will transform into a dance floor where guests can show off their moves or simply enjoy the music while watching others dance. There will be refreshments available for purchase as well as Leonardo’s Wine Bar serving Valentine's Day drinks! The highlight for many will be the variety of cookies and cupcakes available. From local bakeries these creative seasonal flavors will satisfy every sweet tooth. These treats are not only delicious but also support the EPAC Fundraising initiative.
EPAC, 102 Washington Ave., Endicott
8 pm
$20

Valentine's Events

📖Wed. 2/11 Speed Date a Book
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott
6 pm

🍽️Wed. 2/11 Galentines Clay Workshop with Heart Dishes
Uncorked Creations, 205 State Street, Binghamton
6 pm
$45

👗Thurs. 2/12 Sip & See Galentine's Day Bridal Showcase
Ever After NY Bridal
6 pm - 8 pm

👩Thurs. 2/12 Galentine's Party
Maurices Vestal
5 pm - 8 pm

🍷Thurs. 2/12 Uncork the Love Wine Tasting
Johnson City Liquor and Wine
5:30 pm

⛸️Fri. 2/13 Valentine's Skate
Dick's House of Sport, Johnson City
4 pm - 8 pm
$10

🖌️Fri. 2/13 Galentine’s Day Paint and Sip at Roberson (21+)
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm
$30 - $40

🏋️Fri. 2/13 Soft Strength: A Galentines Evening at Serenity Fitness
110 Washington Ave., Endicott
5:30 pm - 7:45 pm

🏒😳Fri. 2/13 "Heated Rivalry Night" at Lost Dog
Lost Dog Cafe Lounge, Binghamton
9 pm

🖌️Fri. 2/13 Pre-Valentine's Sip, Sing n Paint
Caribbean Patty World, 188 Main St., Binghamton
6 pm - 9 pm
$25

💘Sat. 2/14 Maine EMS Valentine’s Day CPR Class
2658 NYS Rt. 26, Maine
10:30 am

🦄Sat. 2/14 Parent and Child Valentine's Day Sweet Unicorn Dreams Paint Date
Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
12 pm - 2 pm

🍰Sat. 2/14 Galantines Clay "Cake Canister" With Treats
Uncorked Creations, 205 State Street, Binghamton
10 am - 12 pm
$48.60

🃏Sat. 2/14 Sealed with a Kiss: Valentines Day Tarot
942 Conklin Rd., Conklin
9 am - 2 pm

👪Sat. 2/14 YMCA Parents' Night Out for ages 5-12
West Family YMCA, 740 Main St., Johnson City
5 pm - 8 pm
$15

🧑‍🍳Sat. 2/14 Lost Dog Cafe Valentines Brunch (+ Special Valentines Menu Friday and Saturday)
Lost Dog Cafe, Binghamton
11:30 am

🍵Sun. 2/15 8th Annual Glentine's Tea Party at 205 Dry
205 Dry, 205 State St., Binghamton
12 pm - 3 pm

🐴Sat. 2/14 Valentine's Pony Party
Unity Stables, 3805 Mill St., Binghamton
1 pm - 3 pm

🧑‍🍳Sat. 2/14 Valentine's Day Dinner
Golden Oak Golf Course, Windsor
5 pm

🐴Sat. 2/14 Valentines Sip n Ride
Oakwood Manor Stables 673 E Hill Rd., Binghamton
4 pm - 6 pm

💕Sat. 2/14 Valentine's Day Dinner at Celebrations on Park w/ Brothers & Friends
136 Park Ave., Binghamton
6 pm
$150 per couple

👩Sun. 2/15 2nd Annual Galentines Day Party
Vintage Vibes Boutique, 3007 Watson Blvd., Endwell
10 am - 4 pm

Theatre and Comedy

🎭Live Theatre

💕Sun. 2/14 Hearts for the Arts Fundraising Gala for Ti-Ahwaga
Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, 42 Delphine St, Owego
6:30 pm

🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy

🍰🐯Fri. 2/13 UEHS Desserts Cabaret
Union Endicott High School
7 pm

🤣Fri. 2/13 Puzzled Players Comedy Improv Show - 2026 is gonna be Zany!
19 Madison Ave., Endicott
8 pm
$15

🤣Fri. 2/13 True Point Comedy ft. Stephen Brown, Eric Camp, David Deyo
The Old Fireside, 69 NY-7B, Port Crane
7:30 pm

🤣Sat. 2/14 Ladies of Laughter Stand-up Comedy with Carla Ulbrich and Veronica Mosey
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 36 Willow St., Johnson City
7 pm - 9 pm
$27

👢Sun. 2/15 Hotbox Blazin' Brunch Drag Show
Blazin' Saddles, 41 Court St., Binghamton
11 am - 1 pm
$25

🤣Sun. 2/15 True Point Comedy Night at Fountains
Fountains Tavern, 73 CFJ Blvd, Johnson City
7 pm
$10

Concerts

🎺Thurs. 2/12 Bang Bang (Portland, OR brass ensemble)
Casadesus Hall, Binghamton University
7 pm

🎸Local Rock & Pop

Thurs. 2/12 The Pokorak Songwriter Showcase ft. Sandra Esparza Scott, The Shackz, Emilia, Mike Cataldo, Tom Jolu
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm - 11 pm

Fri. 2/13 Michelle Johnston
Crooked Mouth Brewing, Endicott
Time TBA

Fri. 2/13 Travis Rocco
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm

Sat. 2/14 Love Stoned
Studio 56, 56 Clinton St., Binghamton
7 pm

👨‍🎤DIY & Underground

Fri. 2/13 Heartbreakers & Headbangers!!: Sum Doubt, Johnny Marsh & His Amazing Friends
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10

Fri. 2/13 Bug Day, Second Suitor, The Shackz, Our World, Goon Squad
Crowbar Arcade, Binghamton
6:30 pm
$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

Sat. 2/14 Guest Artist Lecture Recital: Chinese Art Song, Yuchen Luo (Soprano) and Li Wang (Piano)
Casadesus Hall, Binghamton University
1 pm

Sun. 2/15 Faculty Recital: Made in New York ft. Dan Miller (Saxophone) & Margaret Reitz (Piano) - New York State Composer Showcase
Casadesus Hall, Binghamton University
1 pm

🪕Folk & Country

Thurs. 2/12 Sydney Lynn
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm

Fri. 2/13 Lakeview w/ Junkyard Heights
Touch of Texas, 1240 Upper Front Street, Binghamton
7 pm
$33

🎧EDM, Dance & DJs

Thurs. 2/12 Hotbox Heartbreakers Ball
Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton
9 pm
$10

Sat. 2/14 DJ Toby MTV Night
Lost Dog Cafe Lounge
9 pm

📻Classic Rock & Covers

Wed. 2/11 Two Johns, No Waiting
Irish Kevins, 47 Riverside Dr., Johnson City
5:30 pm

Fri. 2/13 String of Pearls
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm

Fri. 2/13 Brothers & Friends
Fairways Indoor Golf, Endwell
6 pm - 9 pm

Sat. 2/14 DRIVEL.
Kelly's, 102 N Page Ave., Endicott
8 pm - 11 pm

Sat. 2/14 The Short Change
Binghamton Elks Lodge 70, 1309 US Rt. 11, Kirkwood
5:30 pm - 9 pm

Sat. 2/14 Rick Iacovell
K's Inn, 73 Front St., Deposit
5 pm - 8 pm

Sat. 2/14 Chuck Mott
The Old Fireside, 69 NY-7b, Port Crane
7 pm

Sat. 2/14 Greg Neff
New Leaf Cider, 800 Nowland Rd., Port Crane
6 pm - 9 pm

Sports

🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events

Events

🏀Thurs. 2/12 Binghamton University Men's Basketball vs. Vermont
Binghamton University Events Center
6:30 pm
$11.00

🥍Fri. 2/13 Binghamton University Women's Lacrosse vs. Siena
Binghamton University
3 pm

🥍Sat. 2/14 Binghamton University Men's Lacrosse vs. St. Bonaventure
Binghamton University
12 pm

🎾Sun. 2/15 Binghamton University Men's Tennis vs. Stonehill
Binghamton University
11 am

Looking for school sports? Check your school district's sports schedule on MaxPreps

🏅Competitions, Tournaments, Exercise & Clinics

👯Tues. 2/10 Line Dancing at Farm by Beer Tree Brew
197 NY Rt. 369, Port Crane
6 pm - 8 pm

🧘Wed. 2/11 CCE Move and Improve Class
840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
10:30 am - 11:30 am

🧘Wed. 2/11 & Fri. 2/13 Making Yoga Accessible for Everyone
Fenton Free Library, 1062 Chenango St., Binghamton
12:30

🏃Sat. 2/14 Cupid's Chase 5K
Otsiningo Park, Binghamton
10 am - 12 pm

Games and Hobbies

📖Tues. 2/10 Binghamton Silent Book Club Meet Up
The Grapevine Cafe, Johnson City
6:30 pm - 8 pm

📖Tues. 2/10 Heaven and Earth Grocery Store Book Discussion
Your Home Public Library, Johnson City
5:30 pm

💻Tues. 2/10 3D Design 101
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

❄️Tues. 2/10 BC Sno-Riders Monthly Meeting
T's Hitchin Post, 1474 Rt. 7, Port Crane
5 pm

💻Tues. 2/10 AI Tinkerers of New York
Applied Technology Building AT 100, SUNY Broome
6 pm - 8:30 pm

📖Tues. 2/10 Stellar Reads Book Club: Black History Month Discussion
Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton
6:30 pm

🧵Wed. 2/11 Pins & Needles
Vestal Public Library, Vestal
6 pm

🧵Wed. 2/11 Crafters Club
Your Home Public Library, Johnson City
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

🃏Sat. 2/14 MTG Pauper Commander Tournament
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton
11 am
$30

🧵Sat. 2/14 Stitch a Heart for Hospice with B.C. Stitchers
Broome County Public Library, Binghamton
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

♟️Sat. 2/14 Chess Club
Your Home Public Library, Johnson City
11 am - 2 pm

🧩Sun. 2/15 Puzzles and Pints at Factory by Beer Tree Speed Puzzling Contest
Factory by Beer Tree, Oakdale Commons
Puzzle Swap 12 pm, 1 pm Team Puzzle, 3 pm Team Relay
$40 - $60

🃏Sun. 2/15 Lorcana Winterspell Sealed Prerelease Event
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton
1:30 pm
$40

🃏Sun. 2/15 Pokemon TCG League Challenge February
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton
2 pm
$5

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

💸Tues. 2/10 & Thurs. 2/12 AARP Tax Aid
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott & Broome County Public Library, Binghamton
9 am - 3 pm

💸 Tues. 2/10 & Wed. 2/11 AARP Tax Aid
Broome County Public Library, Binghamton
9 am - 3 pm

🧑‍⚖️Tues. 2/10 NYS Notary Public Law Refresher Course
SUNY Broome
9:30 am
$59

🌎Wed. 2/11 & Thurs. 2/12 Beginner English as a New Language Class
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott
6 pm

💼Wed. 2/11 Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event
Good Shepherd Fairview Home, 80 Fairview Ave., Binghamton
2 pm - 4 pm

💻Wed. 2/11 Literacy Volunteers Basic Computer Classes
Broome County Public Library, Binghamton
10 am - 12 pm

🍗Thurs. 2/12 Family Enrichment Network SNAP Assistance
Broome County Public Library, Binghamton
10 am - 12 pm

🗳️Want to find your local municipal or school board meetings? Check out our local government meeting guide here and regular public service events at the Broome County Public Library here

Arts

🖼️Exhibits and Showcases

📖Thurs. 2/12 An Evening with Poet and Physician M. Cynthia Cheung
Alumni Lounge, Old O'Connor Hall, Binghamton University
6 pm

🖼️2/6 - 2/14 RE/Collected Art Sale
BCAC Artisan Gallery, 223 State St., Binghamton
Various times

📖Sat. 2/14 Southern Tier Authors of Romance Book Signing
Barned and Noble, Vestal
1 pm - 3 pm

🎨Classes and Workshops

☃️Mon. 2/9 Mosaic a Snowman
New Leaf Cider, 800 Nowland Rd., Port Crane
5 pm
$65

🖼️Wed. 2/11 Oil Painting Like the Old Masters (3 week course)
SUNY Broome, 907 Upper Front Street, Binghamton
5:30 pm
$59

🎨Fri. 2/13 Daytime Life Drawing
Cooperative Gallery 213, 213 State St., Binghamton
11 am - 2 pm
$15

🍷Fri. 2/13 Crafting Class: Wine Glass Painting
Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
6 pm - 9 pm
$40

🎨Sat. 2/14 NoMa Aspiring Artists Workshop
30 Main St., Binghamton
10 am - 12 pm

🌷Sat. 2/14 Bouquets & Besties
Creekside Kitchen & Home, 356 Kattelville Rd., Binghamton
10 am - 3 pm

👁️Sat. 2/14 Crowned in My Purpose Vision Board Experience
Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton
6 pm

🎨Sat. 2/14 "Under The Stars" Canvas Painting
Uncorked Creations, 205 State Street, Binghamton
7 pm - 9 pm

🌔Sun. 2/15 Brunch + Painting - Moonlight Magic Acrylic
Crooked Mouth Brewing, Endicott
12 pm
$50

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, and classes with Uncorked Creations, Stilettos Fine Arts Studio, Jablon Studios, or The Party Brush

Nature, Hiking, and Gardening

🦊Wed. 2/11 CCE Lunch with Tom - Red Fox
Taste NY - Broome County, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
12 pm
Pre-registration required

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

Kids and Family

🫂Mon. 2/9 Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone Youth Hangout
Southern Tier Community Center, Endicott
6 pm - 7:30 pm

👪Wed. 2/11 Vestal MomCo Meet-up
Pierce Hill Christian Fellowship, 232 Pierce Hill Rd., Vestal
9 am - 11 am

👩‍🍳Wed. 2/11 Whitney Point PAL Center Toddler Cooking Class
Whitney Point PAL Center, 2652 Main St., Whitney Point 
10 am

📽️Fri. 2/13 WSKG Kids at Fenton Free Library
1062 Chenango St., Binghamton
10:30 am - 11:30 am

🌞Sat. 2/14 Kopernikids Earth, Moon and Sun
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal
10:30 am

🏛️Sat. 2/14 Hands-on-History, Presidents Day for Kids Workshop
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
1 pm - 2:30 pm
$3

🐴Sat. 2/14 Hooves and Heartbeats - The Year of the Horse
18 Smith Hill Rd, Binghamton
1 pm - 4 pm
$10

🍪Sun. 2/15 Love Dalmatian + Valentines Cookie Decorating Kids Class
Uncorked Creations, 205 State Street, Binghamton
11 am
$27

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

Lectures and History

📜Wed. 2/11 Kilmer Mansion Guided Tour
9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
11 am - 2 pm
$12

💼Wed. 2/11 New York Annie's Project: How to Diversify or Scale with Confidence for Profitability
840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
11 am - 2 pm
$25

📜Thurs. 2/12 History Night: Mondays at the Mansion: Stories from The Monday Afternoon Club
Phelps Mansion Museum
6 pm - 7:30 pm
$10

📜Thurs. 2/12 & Sun. 2/15 Objects of the Past and their Stories Show and Tell Lecture on Susie Gunglach (1887-1975)
Vestal Museum, 398 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
Thurs. 6 pm, Sun. 2 pm

👻Fri. 2/13 Paranormal Investigation of the Kilmer Mansion
9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
7 pm
$40

Fundraisers and Nonprofits

🌿Mon. 2/9 Rainmaker Meeting
Truth Pharm, 49 Pine St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm

📖Thurs. 2/12 - Sat. 2/14 Book Sale Fundraiser
Vestal Public Library
Thurs. 10 am - 6 pm, Fri. 10 am - 5 pm, Sat. 11 am - 4 pm

🩸Thurs. 2/12 Red Cross Blood Drive
Endwell Fire Department, 3508 Country Club Rd., Endwell
1 pm - 6 pm

🐟Sat. 2/14 Doug's Fish Fry
Endwell United Methodist Church, 3305 Watson Blvd., Endicott
11 am

Screenings

📰Thurs. 2/12 Classic Movie Club: Citizen Kane
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott
2 pm - 4:30 pm

Other Events

🧘Tues. 2/10 Reiki and Sound Bath Class
Vestal Library, Vestal
10:30 am

🍪Fri. 2/13 Union Bake and Brew Soft Opening
147 Washington Ave., Endicott
11 am - 5 pm

📖Sat. 2/14 Friends of the Library Book Sale
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott
10 am - 2 pm

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