Binghamton Area Events Week of 9/8/25 - Haudenosaunee Fest, Blues on the Bridge & more!

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🌅As the summer winds down a bit, that just means the events seasons for things like Binghamton University, the Binghamton Philharmonic, Know Theatre, and more are getting kicked off!

⚾Be sure to check out the Rumble Ponies' series this week - it's their last home games of the regular season!

Honestly since starting this newsletter I've realized it's not only hard to keep track of all that's going on - but far more difficult to get a taste of all the different organizations, sounds, events, etc. given how much this city can fit into a weekend!

I'm excited to help make the discovery part at least a bit easier for you 😄

🔆What was your favorite LUMA presentation? They all felt super varied this year. Instinct (the one with the wolves) was probably mine. Feel free to email about it!

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• 🎆Spotlights & Festivals
• 🎵Concerts
• 🎭Theatre & Comedy
• 🏀Sports
• 🎮🎲Games & Hobbies
• 🏛️Local Government
• 🎨Arts
• 🎥Movie Screenings
• ⛰️Nature, Animals, & Hiking
• 🛝Kids & Family
• ‼️Other Events

This week's recommendation:

🍸Cooperative Gallery 213's fantastic exhibit on "Herizon" was the highlight of First Friday to me. A wonderful historical dive into was in the location's former lesbian and women-centered social space's would-be 50th anniversary.

I'd talk about it more here, but you should really check it out yourself if you get the chance! The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays.

While there, check out the trippy exhibition at the Antony Brunelli gallery FUGUE if it's open - another big highlight for me.

Let me know how I can improve this newsletter!

Spotlights and Festivals

🪶Thurs. 9/11 - Sat. 9/13 Haudenosaunee Festival
"The purple-and-white flag of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy will fly over the Binghamton University campus this fall for the third Annual Haudenosaunee Festival, Sept. 11 – 13, 2025. The festival will feature food, music, dance, art, storytelling and the opportunity to learn more about the Indigenous people whose ancestral land is the site of Binghamton University."
Binghamton University Peace Quad
Thurs. 10 am - 7 pm
Fri. 9 am - 9 pm
Sat. 10 am - 5:45 pm

🎸Sat. 9/13 24th Annual Blues on the Bridge
The annual one-day music festival in Downtown Binghamton ft. The Walkmen, Frostbit Blue, The O'Neil Brothers, Triple Cities Soul Machine, The Nate Gross Band, Revenants, The Silvertones, & Caviar & Grits. Over 40 food and craft vendors, plus a beer tent.
South Washington Street Bridge, Binghamton
12 pm - 10 pm

🧰Fri. 9/12 - Sat. 9/13 United Way Day of Caring 2025
A swath of organizations are in need of volunteers for community projects over this weekend! Check it out from the link.
Various Locations

🦪Sat. 9/13 Groove at the Grove: A Room to Heal Fundraiser
All you can eat clams, shrimp, burgers, sides + all you can drink beer, wine, soda. Live music and performances by Jay Ching, Puzzled Players Improv., Alchemy. And a Cornhole tournament!
Mountain Top Grove, 539 Hance Rd, Vestal
12 pm - 4 pm
$75 - Adult
$60 - Child 12+
$30 - Children 6-11
Children 5 and under free

Concerts

☘️Fri. 9/12 Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Hooley
American Legion, 177 Robinson St., Binghamton
6 pm - 10 pm

🎶Sat. 9/13 Dollar Show Binghamton University A Cappella Groups Showcase
Binghamton University Lecture Hall 1 and 8
7:30 pm

☘️Sat. 9/13 Halfway to St. Patrick's Day at McGirk's
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
10 am - 10 pm

🙏 Sat. 9/13 Livvy's Light & Legacy Memorial Benefit
Airport Inn, 2166 Airport Road, Town of Maine
12 pm - 5 pm
$10 - $30

🎸Local Rock & Pop

Fri. 9/12 Honker
Studio 56, 56 Clinton St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10

Fri. 9/12 Michele Johnston
The Topper, 1001 Union Center Maine Highway, Endicott
6 pm

Fri. 9/12 Randy Miritello and Ben Gross
Original's Bar and Lounge, 25 Lake St., Owego
7 pm

Sat. 9/13 An Evening of Binghamton Rock n' Roll w/ Tom Jolu, The Get Together, & Green Creeks
Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10

Sat. 9/13 Kipani
Lucky Hare Brewing Company, 17 Lake St., Owego
6 pm - 10 pm

🎻Classical, Jazz, & Concert Hall

Sat. 9/13 A Celebration of Latin American Art Song
Anderson Center, Binghamton University
3 pm - 4:30 pm

🎹Sat. 9/13 Dena DeRose Trio w/ Steve Davis
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
7 pm

👨‍🎤DIY & Underground

Thurs. 9/11 The Pokorak Songwriter Showcase - Ft. Stuck in Place, Second Suitor, London Rainn, Tom Jolu
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
6 pm

Fri. 9/12 Gomez Legacy Family End of Summer Bash
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
6 pm
$10

Sun. 9/14 Let's Get Kinky!: Kink and Fetish Themed Show
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm

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!

🪕Folk & Country

Thu. 9/11 Mary Williams
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm

Fri. 9/12 The Stoutmen
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm

Sat. 9/13 Mike Cadden Acoustic
Blazin' Saddles, 41 Court St., Binghamton
8 pm - 11 pm

📻Classic Rock & Covers

Fri. 9/12 Riverside Rambler
The Chestnut Inn, 498 Oquaga Lake Road, Deposit
5 pm - 8 pm

Fri. 9/12 Folk Division
Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott
7 pm

Fri. 9/12 Remnant
The Dugout, 6125 State Route 434, Apalachin
7 pm

Fri. 8/12 Roxslyde
Kelly's Endicott, 102 N Page Avenue
8 pm

Sat. 9/13 Higher Ground
Hitching Post, 1532 State Route 7 Port Crane
7 pm

Fri. 8/12 Last Call
Kelly's Endicott, 102 N Page Avenue
8 pm

Sat. 9/13 Bendher
Stadium 138, 130 Washington St., Binghamton
8 pm

Sat. 9/13 West Side Wu!
Abel's Pub 65 Rotary Ave, Binghamton
7 pm

Sun. 9/14 The Silvertones
Abel's Pub 65 Rotary Ave, Binghamton
4 pm - 7 pm

Theatre and Comedy

🎭Tues. 9/9 - Wed. 9/10 BLAST Season Auditions
Cider Mill Stage, 2 Nanticoke Ave, Endicott
7 pm - 10 pm

🎭Fri. 9/12 - Sun. 9/14 One Person by Robert Patrick
Know Theatre, 74 Carroll St, Binghamton
Fri./Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 3 pm
$15-28

🎭Thurs. 9/11 - Sun. 9/14 Dear Jack, Dear Louise by Ken Ludwig
Chenango River Theatre, 991 State Highway 12, Greene
Fri.-Sat. 7:30 pm
Sun. 2 pm
$12

🤪Fri. 9/12 Comedy Improv Show by Puzzled Players of Greater Binghamton
19 Madison Avenue Endicott
8 pm
$15

🤣Fri. 9/12 Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour
Broome County Forum Theatre
7 pm
$25-$75

🎭Fri. 9/12 SUNY Sings! Broadway Cabaret
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
7 pm

👩‍🎤Fri. 9/12 Monroe & Viola: SERVING Lip Sync Drag Show Contest
Lost Dog Café & Lounge, 222 Water St, Binghamton
9 pm

🐻🐻🐻Sat. 9/13 Tri-Cities Opera "The Three Bears" FREE Children's Show
315 Clinton Street, Binghamton
11 am - 11:30 am
(Rec. for 4-12 years old)

Sports

🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events

⚾Tues. 9/9 Rumble Ponies vs. Portland Seadogs
Twofer Tuesday
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
6:07 pm

⚾Wed. 9/10 Rumble Ponies vs. Portland Seadogs
We Care Wednesday
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
6:07 pm

⚾Thu. 9/11 Rumble Ponies vs. Portland Seadogs
First Responders Night
Throwback Thursday
First Responders Night
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
6:07 pm

⚾Fri. 9/12 Rumble Ponies vs. Portland Seadogs
Popstar Night
Women in Sports Night
Fireworks
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
7:05 pm

🏐Fri. 9/12 Binghamton University Women's Volleyball vs Mercyhurst
Binghamton University
10 am

🏐Fri. 9/12 Binghamton University Women's Volleyball vs Canisius Binghamton University
7 pm

🏐Fri. 9/12 Binghamton University Women's Volleyball vs Bucknell
Binghamton University
6 pm

⚾Sat. 9/13 Rumble Ponies vs. Portland Seadogs
Binghamton Creatures Bobblehead
Live music by Wildcard
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
6:07 pm

⚽Sun. 9/13 Binghamton University Men's Soccer vs. Iona
Binghamton University
1 pm

⚾Sat. 9/13 Rumble Ponies vs. Portland Seadogs
Kids Eat Free
Kids Club Sunday
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
1:05 pm

I'm currently working on how to best link to High School sports! Stay tuned on that

🏃Competitions, Tournaments, & Clinics

Sat. 9/13 McGirk's Kilt'd 5k Walk/Run Humane Society Fundraiser
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
10:15 am

🏈Sat. 9/13 Union Endicott Football Fundraiser
Roger's Pub, 200 N. Nanticoke Ave, Endicott
6 pm - 9 pm

🚴Sat. 9/13 Chenango Point Cycles Chenango Shindig
Chenango Valley State Park
10 am

🛼Sun. 9/14 Roller Derby 101 w/ Parlor City Roller Derby
Southern Tier Community Center, 1 Club House Rd, Endicott
3 pm

🍀Sun. 9/14 TCRC Sunday Group Run O-Park North
Otsiningo Park North
8 am

🪄Sun. 9/14 DARE AMP Spin Clinic
Binghamton High School
11 am - 3 pm

Games and Hobbies

🎮Tues. 9/9 2XKO LAUNCH BRACKET
Binghamton University UUW B14
6:45 pm

🏆Sat. 9/13 Endicott Sports Collectables Show
1305 Riverview Dr., Endicott
9 am - 3 pm

🃏Sat. 9/13 MTG Backdraft Event
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton
1 pm
$25

🃏Sun. 9/14 Pokemon TCG League Challenge
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

Local Government

🧑‍⚖️Mon. 9/8 Your Courts, Your Voice Town Hall Meeting on Local Court Access
"Come meet Administrative Judge Eugene Faughnan, District Executive Porter Kirkwood, and Senator Lea Webb at a public meeting about our courts. We'll share updates on how we are working to make the courts fair and easy for everyone to use. You can ask questions, tell us about your experiences, and share ideas to help improve the court system."
Binghamton Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 7:30 pm

I'm currently working on a guide for local municipal government meetings! Stay tuned on that

Arts

🎻Thu. 9/11 Binghamton Philharmonic Kilmer Lecture: Unlocking the Upcoming Season: Stories and Scores
Kilmer Mansion, 9 Riverside Drive
2 pm - 3 pm

🧑‍🎨Thurs. 9/11 BCAC Intermediate Watercolor Plus Workshop
223 State Street, Binghamton
6:00 pm
$125

Sat. 9/13 Watercolor Painting Class w/ Chris Foxx
J. Ralph Ingalls School Building, 35 Church Street, Maine
6 pm
$25

📷Sat. 9/13 BCAC Photo Bootcamp: Landscape
223 State Street, Binghamton
12 pm
$60

For a look at upcoming arts events further into the future, check out the Broome County Arts Council calendar

Movie Screenings

🤠Thurs. 9/11 Classic Movie Man: My Darling Clementine
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott
2 pm

🐑Fri. 9/12, Sun. 9/14 Binghamton University Harpur Cinema Presents: Killer of Sheep
Binghamton University Lecture Hall 6
7 pm
$4

🎥Fri. 9/12 Movies in the Park: "Little Giants"
Grippen Community Park, 607 S. Grippen Ave., Endicott
7:45

🎥Fri. 9/5 Hocus Pocus at the Drive In
Dublin's Outdoor Theatre, 948 Conklin Rd, Binghamton
8:15 pm
$5

Nature, Animals, and Hiking

🐴Wed. 9/10 CCE Equine Pasture Walk
48 Anderson Road Whitney Point
5:30 pm
Registration Required

🐻Wed. 9/10 CCE Lunch with Tom Black Bear
Taste NY Store Auditorium, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
Registration Required

🐦Sat. 9/13 Fall Birding Walk at Waterman
Waterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin
10 am
$5

🍅Sat. 9/13 VINES Green Thumb Workshop: Plant Dyes
157 Susquehanna St., Binghamton
12 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

👪Wed. 9/10 Vestal MomCo Meet-up
232 Pierce Hill Rd., Vestal
9 am - 11 am

🫧Wed. 9/10 Pop & Play Meadowsweet Montessori Meet and Greet
Arnold Park
10:30 am - 11:30 am

🎣Sat. 9/13 Kids Free Fishing Derby
Nathaniel Cole Park, 1704 Colesville Rd., Harpursville
10 am - 2 pm

🧘‍♂️Sat. 9/13 YMCA Paw Patrol Yoga (3+)
740 Main Street, Johnson City
9:10 am

💻Sat. 9/13 Coding for Kids Workshop
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
1 pm - 2 pm

🚒Sat. 9/13 Dumbarton Fire Station Open Day
2 Castlegreen St., Binghamton
6 am - 11 am

🎉Sat. 9/13 Tioga Opportunities Inc. 60th Anniversary Community Celebration
Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego
11 am - 2 pm

🪄Sat. 9/13 Big Magic Show with Family Fun Activities
West Family YMCA, 740 Main St, Johnson City
1 pm

🎲Sat. 9/13 Family Game Day
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, Binghamton
2 pm - 4 pm

🏃Sun. 9/14 Healthy Kids Running Series Race Day
Otsiningo Park North
12:30 pm
$16.90

To find weekly recurring children’s events, check the Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar!

Other Events

📖Tues. 9/9 Silent Book Club Social Reading Group
Vestal Public Library
6:30 pm

❤️9/10 - 9/20 6th Annual BC SAFE Chalk the Walk, Have the Talk Suicide Prevention Day Campaign
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🍷Thurs. 9/11 Bing Social Millennial Mis & Mingle at Crowbar Arcade
195 State St, Binghamton
7 pm

🥪Fri. 9/12 Greater Binghamton Veteran Breakfast Club
Red Oak Restaurant, 305 Front St., Binghamton
9 am

👗Fri. 9/12 Mamabear Boutique Grand Opening
132 Washington St., Binghamton
5 pm - 9 pm

🔫9/13 - 9/14 HKP Tactical Concealed Carry Workshop
2-8 Hawley St., Binghamton
8 am - 4 pm
$300

🐶Sat. 9/14 All Paws for a Cause Dog Walk for Breast Cancer Prevention
18 Otseningo St., Binghamton
10 am - 1 pm

📷Sat. 9/14 Camera Basics Class
Clinton St. Studios, 161 Clinton St., Binghamton
10:30 am

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