Binghamton Area Events Week of 2/9/26: 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 favoritesDoubleTree 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****Broome County Crappie Derby Dorchester Park 8 am
💕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. 2/11Pins & 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
🧑🚒Thurs. 2/12****Vigil for Fallen Firefighter John "JR" Gaudet 1 Main Street, Binghamton 7 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. 2/11Whitney 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
🌭Sun. 2/15****Russian Club 90th Anniversary 1006 Watson Blvd., Endicott 1 pm - 5 pm
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