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  "description": "First Friday returns in a busy week for the Binghamton area arts scene, featuring a performance by the Philharmonic, special showcases by Binghamton University, and plenty more to sink your teeth into",
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    "Chris & Lori Haun",
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    "The Gritty Lowdown w/ Zack Corl",
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    "Binghamton University Baseball vs. University of Maine",
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    "Guthrie Lourdes Hospital Interview Fair",
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    "The Health Crisis and the New York Health Act",
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    "Check out our local government meeting guide here",
    "Broome County Public Library here",
    "Cookies & Curators",
    "Songwriters and Their Familiars",
    "Lit Mags Launch Party for Binghamton University Literary Magazines, Eleventh Hour Literary and Harpur Palate",
    "Art is for Every Body! Accessible Hands-On Experience",
    "Celebrating 10 Years of the Art of Science at Binghamton University",
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  "textContent": "> _🎠_ Binghamtonian_is a reader-funded, writer-owned publication aimed at connecting residents of the Greater Binghamton Area with their community.\n>\n>  This list is generated from local community calendars, Facebook and independent listings to save you valuable time and energy, allowing you to find ways to engage in the easiest way possible.\n>\n> It probably isn't everything - and if any events pop up or are missed, the web version will be updated throughout the week! _\n>\n> ✉️ _Are we missing something? Please let me know at_ _info@binghamtonian.news_\n\n📆So much to enjoy this weekend! I've definitely got my eye on Roberson's Music Video Festival and the local theatre performances like BLAST's RENT.\n\n🖼️And if you can believe it, it's a First Friday Art Walk once again!\n\n‼️Want to make your voice heard in how the local goverment invests in arts and culture? Make sure to attend one of the Broome + Tioga Arts & Culture Master Plan Meetings**** this week!\n\n> _Weekly events newsletters are free via email and online, with_ paid supporters_receiving a weekly local news roundup and occasional extras as a bonus for their support!\n>\n>  ❗If you appreciate this publication, please consider subscribing below for $6/mo!****_\n\nSubscribe for Free or Join as a Paid Supporter!\n\nEvents listed are free to this publication's best knowledge unless otherwise marked.\n\nBelow you can see sections for:\n\n  * **🎆****Spotlights & Festivals**\n  * **🎵****Concerts**\n  * **🏀****Sports**\n  * **🎮🎲****Games & Hobbies**\n  * **🏛️****Local Government and Services**\n  * **🎨****Arts**\n  * **📜****Lectures and History**\n  * **🍅****Food, Cooking & Gardening**\n  * **⛰️****Nature & Hiking**\n  * **🛝****Kids & Family**\n  * **💵****Fundraisers and Nonprofits**\n  * **🎥****Screenings**\n  * **‼️****Other Events**\n\n\n\n### ✅This week's recommendation\n\n🪰📖Check out the Upstate Anarchist Book Fair this weekend!\n\nRegardless of how you lean politically, the event will feature a lot of local and regional artists, services and discussion. Plus, you can get a look at how a the Binghamton Area's PM Press book distributor works its magic since it relocated here in 2022.\n\n> _Let me know ways I can improve this newsletter!_\n\n* * *\n\n## Spotlights and Festivals\n\n**🎓4/24 - 5/1** Binghamton University Festival of the Arts and Research Days\nThe Festival showcases the energy and talent of our students in Art & Design, Art History, Cinema, Creative Writing, Music, and Theatre for prospective students, the campus community, and the public.\nHighlights:\nTues. 4/28 Industry Day 9 am - 3 pm, Community-Engaged Learning and Research Showcase 4 pm- 6 pm, Keynote Speech by Astronaut Jeanette Epps 7 pm\nWed. 4/29 Innovation to Impact (i2I) Symposium 11:30 am - 4 pm, Spring Design Expo 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm,\nFri. 5/1 Student Poster Sessions\n_Binghamton University, Vestal_\nTimes Vary by Event\n\n**🍝Mon. 4/27** VINES Farm to Table Dinner and Silent Auction\n_Lost Dog Cafe, Binghamton_\n5 pm - 8 pm\n$85\n\n**🦇Mon. 4/27** Bat Out of Hell The Musical\n_Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton_\n7:30 pm\n$45.50 - $82.50\n\n**🎨Wed. 4/29 & Thurs. 4/30 **Broome + Tioga Arts & Culture Master Plan Meeting\nBroome and Tioga Counties are hosting**** in-person listening sessions to share information about the Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan and gather feedback from the public.**** Each listening session will present the same material, so choose the one that is most convenient for you.\n_Wed.: Roberson Museum, 30 Front St., Binghamton\nThurs.: Neighborhood Depot, 146 Central Ave., Owego_\n5:30 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**🎸Fri. 5/1** Binghamton Out of This World Music Video Festival\nFeaturing 13 music videos created by local filmmakers and musicians projected onto the region’s only full-dome Planetarium.\n_Roberson Museum, 30 Front St., Binghamton_\n6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm\n$15\n\n**🖼️Fri. 5/1** First Friday Art Walk\nClick link for the full list of locations and exhibits (there are many!)\n_Various Locations, Downtown Binghamton_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**🪐Sat. 5/2** Space Day 2026\nExplore the cosmos at Roberson Museum! Journey to the stars, planets, asteroids, and everything that lies just beyond Earth at Space Day! Experience the wonders of space through activities, games, crafts, and more.\n_Roberson Museum, 30 Front St., Binghamton_\n11 am - 3 pm\n$8\n\n**🎉Sat. 5/2** Binghamton University Spring Fling + Fetty Wap Concert\n_Festival: Peace Quad_ , _Concert: Lot F1_\nFestival: 1 pm - 5 pm, Concert: 5:30 pm\n\n**🎤🎻Sat. 5/2** Binghamton Philharmonic: One Vision – The Music of Queen\n_Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton_\n7:30 pm\n$29 - $73\n\n**📖Sat. 5/2 - Sun. 5/3** 2026 Upstate Anarchist Book Fair\nIn celebration of International Workers’ Day, the two-day fair will feature book/zine vendors, a warehouse sale, community organizations, two full days of panels, and much more. All are welcome to join us in creating community and sharing skills and passions. The book fair is an opportunity not only to sell and promote but to create community. You don’t need to identify as an anarchist to attend or participate in the book fair!\n_PM Press Warehouse, 21 Emma St., Binghamton_\n12 pm - 6 pm\n\n**🥀Sat. 5/2 - Sun. 5/3** Southern Tier Orchid Show\n_Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St., Johnson City_\n11 am - 5 pm\n$5\n\n**🏃Sun. 5/3** Greater Binghamton Bridge Run Half Marathon and 5K\nThe Greater Binghamton Bridge Run is the largest premier running event in the Greater Binghamton area which includes a USATF certified half marathon and 5k races.\n_Mirabito Stadium_\nVarious Start Times, 7:30 am - 11 am\n$43.50 - $103\n\n🎸**Sun. 5/3** Indigo Girls\nPerforming with the Binghamton University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jingqi Zhu.\n_Anderson Center, Binghamton University_\n7:30 pm\n$65 - $85\n\n## Theatre and Comedy\n\n### 🎭Live Theatre\n\n**🎭Fri. 5/1 - Sun. 5/3** BLAST Presents: RENT\n_Cider Mill Stage, 2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott_\nFri., Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2:30 pm\n$35\n\n**♟️Fri. 5/1 & Sun. 5/3 **Chess\n_Watters Theater, Binghamton University_\nFri. Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 2 pm\n$22\n\n**🎭Thurs. 4/30 - Sun. 5/3** Wanted: Dead or Alive\n_Studio B, Binghamton University_\nThurs. - Sun. 7 pm, no show Saturday\n\n**🎭Sun. 5/3** Summer Savoyards’ Auditions\n_118 Oak Street, Binghamton_\n3:30 pm - 6 pm\n\n### 🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy\n\n**📖Mon. 4/27** The Hungry Ear Short Story Readings\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n5:30 pm - 6:30 pm\n\n**👯Thurs. 4/30 - Sat. 5/2** EPAC Burlesque 14: \"Most Wanted\"\n_EPAC, 102 Washington Ave, Endicott_\n8 pm - 11 pm\n$25\n\n**🤣Fri. 5/1** Ladies of Laughter Comedy ft. GL Douglas & Jane Condon\n_Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 67 Broad St., Johnson City_\n7 pm - 9 pm\n$32.00\n\n**🤣Sat. 5/2** True Point Comedy w/ Michael Harrison, Ryan Manzo\n_Old Union, 1 Grace St., Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$20\n\n## Concerts\n\n### 🎸Local Rock & Pop\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Original Songwriter's Showcase ft. Mallory Evans, Jaime Renfro, Front & Man Duo, Shaftwax\n_Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Binghamton High School Battle of the Bands\n_Binghamton High School_\n7 pm - 8:30 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/1** Caviar & Grits w/ Joe & Alyssa\n_Studio 56, 56 Clinton St., Binghamton_\n8 pm\n$10\n\n**Sat. 5/2** Caviar & Grits w/ Amber Matin and the Fruit Stand\n_John Barleycorn, 216 Front St., Owego_\n8 pm\n$5\n\n### 👨‍🎤DIY & Underground\n\n**Wed. 4/29** Spring Breakdown 2026 ft. Power Play, Chained, Solitary Dcmise, Goon Squad\n_Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$10\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Clementine, MAGENTANYS, Anyone But Her, Trucker Diet\n_Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$10\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Ingrown, All 4 All, Azshara, Mind Contorted\n_Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton_\n8 pm\n$20\n\n**Sat. 5/2** Alborn & Devil's Cut, Tragic Intent, CowCalls, DramaScream, Stone Dead\n_Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$10\n\n**Sat. 5/2** Green Greeks, Stuck in Place, Glitch, Magenta, Stay Off The Fence\n_Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton_\n8 pm\n$10\n\n>  _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!_\n\n### 🎻Classical and Concert Hall\n\n**Mon. 4/27** Binghamton University Guitar Ensemble \n_Fine Arts Room 21, Binghamton University_\n7:30 pm\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Voice Area Recital\n_Casadesus Hall, Binghamton University_\n1:30 pm\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Owego Free Academy Spring Band and Jazz Concert\n_Owego Free Academy_\n7:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/1** Charlie He, Senior Honors Composition Recital\n_Casadesus Hall, Binghamton University_\n1 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/1** Momenta at the Museum: Original Compotitions\n_Binghamton University Art Museum, Vestal_\n5 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/1** The Binghamton Crosbys present \"Bottom Heavy Bath Time\"\n_Chamber Hall, Anderson Center, Binghamton University_\n8 pm\n$8\n\n**Sat. 5/2** bingLO Laptop Orchestra\n_Casadesus Hall, Binghamton University_\n4 pm\n\n**Sun. 5/3** Robert Dakwar Senior Baritone Recital\n_Casadesus Hall, Binghamton University_\n5 pm\n\n### 🎺Jazz\n\n**Mon. 5/27** UEHS Jazz Ensemble with Southern Tier Concert Band\n_UEHS Auditorium_\n7 pm - 9 pm\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Ultra Vibe\n_SUNY Broome Little Theatre_\n4 pm\n\n**Sun. 5/3** Mason Warrington Swing into Spring\n_Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City_\n2 pm - 4 pm\n$32\n\n### 🪕Folk & Country\n\n**Tues. 4/28** Java Joe Jammers\n_Vestal Public Library_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/2** Acoustic Jam\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n1:30 pm - 4:30 pm\n\n### 🎧EDM, Dance & DJs\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** HOTBOX Dance and Drag\n_Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton_\n9 pm\n$10 - $15\n\n### 📻Classic Rock & Covers\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Chris & Lori Haun\n_McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge_\n7 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/1** String of Pearls\n_McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge_\n7 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/2 John Manfredi Band**\n _McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge_\n7 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/2** The Gritty Lowdown w/ Zack Corl\n_Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott_\n5 pm - 9 pm __\n\n## Sports\n\n### 🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events\n\n**🥎Fri. 5/1 - Sat. 5/2** Binghamton University Softball vs. UMass Lowell\n_Binghamton University_\nFri. 3 pm & 5 pm, Sat. 1 pm\n\n**⚾Fri. 5/1 - Sun. 5/3** Binghamton University Baseball vs. University of Maine\n_Binghamton University_\nFri. 6 pm, Sat. 2 pm, Sun. 11 am\n\n**🤝Sat. 5/2** Broome–Tioga Special Olympics Hosts Annual Track & Field Meet\n_Chenango Valley High School_\n9 am\n\n> 🏫 _Looking for school sports? Check your school district's sports schedule on_ MaxPreps\n\n### 🏅Competitions, Tournaments, Exercise & Clinics\n\n**💪Wed. 4/25** Move and Improve Class\n_Cornell Cooperative Extension, 840 Upper Front St., Town of Dickinson_\n10:30 am - 11:30 am\n\n**💃Fri. 5/1** Red's Line Dancing\n_Dave and Busters, Oakdale Commons_\n7 pm - 11 pm\n$5\n\n**💃Sat. 5/2** English Country Dance\n_10 Henry St, Binghamton_\n2 pm - 5 pm\n\n## Games and Hobbies\n\n**📖Tues. 4/28** Constant Readers Book Club:  End of Watch\n_Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City_\n5:30 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🧵Wed. 4/29** Embroidery 102\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott_\n6 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**✂️Wed. 4/29** Collage Art Night\n_Lee Barta Community Center, 108 Liberty St., Binghamton_\n4 pm - 5 pm\n\n**🧶Fri. 5/1** Crochet at GFJ\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott_\n12 pm - 1:30 pm\n\n**🐉Sat. 5/2** Session 0 - Dungeons and Dragons (18+)\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n1 pm - 4 pm\n\n> 🎲 _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\n>\n> 🎮 _Want to play fighting games? Join the_ Southern Tier Smash Bros. Discord\n\n## Local Government and Services\n\n**🧠Mon. 4/27** Alzheimer's conversations: Protecting your health and wealth\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott_\n6 pm\n\n**💼Turs. 4/28** Guthrie Lourdes Hospital Interview Fair\n_Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton_\n12 pm\n\n**🫂Tues. 4/28** Grief Support Group Meeting\n_Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm\n\n**🧑‍⚕️Thurs. 4/30** The Health Crisis and the New York Health Act\n_Union Presbyterian Church, 200 E Main St., Endicott_\n6:30 pm - 9 pm\n\n**💼Thurs. 4/30** UHS Spring Career Fair\n_UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton_\n2 pm - 6 pm\n\n**🏴Fri. 5/1 May Day Rally**\n _Peacemaker Stage, Binghamton_\n4:30 pm\n\n**🫄Sat. 5/2** Navigating Touch Times and Transitions EmpowerMoms Connects Workshop\n_Southern Tier Community Center, Endicott_\n2 pm\n\n> 🗳️ _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\n\n## Arts\n\n### 🖼️Exhibits and Showcases\n\n**🍪Tues. 4/28** Cookies & Curators\n_Binghamton University Art Museum, Vestal_\n5 pm\n\n**🎵Tues. 4/28** Songwriters and Their Familiars\n_John Arthur Cafe, Fine Arts Building, Binghamton University_\n6:30 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**📖Wed. 4/29** Lit Mags Launch Party for Binghamton University Literary Magazines, Eleventh Hour Literary and Harpur Palate\n_WSKG Studios, 601 Gates Rd., Vestal_\n6:30 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**🤝Thurs. 4/30** Art is for Every Body! Accessible Hands-On Experience\n_Binghamton University Art Museum, Binghamton University, Vestal_\n5 pm - 6 pm\n\n**🧪Fri. 5/1** Celebrating 10 Years of the Art of Science at Binghamton University\n_Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**🌹Fri. 5/1** BCAC Flower Show Opening Reception\n_Broome County Arts Council, 223 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**🍅Fri. 5/1** Homegrown Zappia x Vines Exhibition\n_The Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n🖼️Fri. 5/1 The Pattern\n_Just Breathe, 75 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**🧒Fri. 5/1** Free Admission and Art Show Night\n_Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton_\n4 pm - 6:30 pm\n\n**🖼️5/1 - 5/31** May Exhibit: Da Vinci Festival\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\nOpen Hours\n\n>  _See current exhibitions at the_ Roberson Museum here_, the_ Vestal Museum here_, The_ BU Art Museum here_, and the_ Bundy Museum here_._\n\n### 🎨Classes and Workshops\n\n**Tues. 4/28** 2-Week Acrylic Painting Workshop: Sea Turtle at Sunset\n_Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal_\n11 am - 2 pm\n$120\n\n**Tues. 4/28** April Community Art Hours\n_Truth Pharm, 49 Pine St., Binghamton_\n3 pm - 6 pm\n\n**Tues. 4/28** Paint Your Own Pottery Night at Beer Tree Factory\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm\n$48.60\n\n**Wed. 4/29** \"Spring Tulip\" Clay handbulding Mug\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n11 am\n$37.80\n\n**Wed. 4/29 \"** Floral Giraffe\" on Canvas\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm\n$43.20\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** Kawandi Quilt with Sashiko Stitching\n_Broome County Arts Council, 223 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n$75\n\n**Thurs. 4/30** \"Floral Highland Cow\" Painting\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n$43.20\n\n**Fri. 5/1** Expanding the Basics Watercolor Course: Creating Depth & Distance Using Value & Contrast, 9 Week Course Start\n_Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal_\n11 am - 2 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/1** \"Monarch Floral Book\" Watercolor with Just Breathe Tomorrows\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n$37.80\n\n**Fri. 5/1** \"Celestial Moon\" With Live Medium reading\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n$48.60\n\n**Sat. 5/2** \"Clay Avocado Chip n Dip Platter\" Handbuilding Class\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n$48.60\n\n> 🎨 _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\n\n## Lectures and History\n\n**🏠Wed. 4/29** Kilmer Mansion Guided Tour\n_9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton_\n12 pm - 1 pm\n\n**🪐Thurs. 4/30** Modern Physics Lecture Series with the Engineering Club: Particle Physics & Cosmology\n_Business Building, Room 110, SUNY Broome_\n5 pm\n\n**🌌Fri. 5/1** Science and Religion Part 4: The Pursuit of Happiness\n_Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal_\n8 pm\n\n**👻Sat. 5/2** Dream Seekers Paranormal Investigation\n_Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton_\n7 pm - 11 pm\n$40\n\n**🧘Sun. 5/3** Introduction to Modern Buddhism\n_183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton_\n2 pm\n\n## Food, Cooking and Gardening\n\n**🍅Tues. 4/29** Composting 101 @ New St Community Garden\n_22 New St., Binghamton_\n5:30 pm - 6:30 pm\n\n**🍅Wed. 4/29** Composting 101 @ Laurel Ave. Community Garden\n_128 Laurel Ave., Binghamton_\n5:30 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🍲Thurs. 4/30** HLC Taco Chili Cooking Class\n_Lee Barta Community Center, 108 Liberty St., Binghamton_\n5 pm - 6 pm\n\n## Nature and Hiking\n\n**🛶Mon. 4/27** Reading the River: Ahwaga Canoe and Kayak Club meeting and presentation\n_Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott_\n7 pm - 9 pm\n\n**🐿️Tues. 4/28** Susquehanna Series: \"How to Cohabitate with Wildlife and Why\"\n_Waterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin_\n7 pm - 8 pm\n\n**🐝Thurs. 4/30** CCE Roots to Resiliency: Beekeeping Basics\n_McManus Homestead, Endicott_\n5 pm - 6:30 pm\n$20\n\n**🍄Thurs. 4/30** Spring Foraging with Cam\n_Waterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin_\n6 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**🌳Fri. 5/1** CCE Nature Walk at Jones Park\n_Jones Park, Vestal_\n11 am - 1 pm\n\n**🚶Sat. 5/2** World Labyrinth Day - Walk as One at 1\n_CCE Broome, 840 Upper Front St, Binghamton_\n12:45 pm - 1:45 pm\n\n**🚶Sat. 5/2** World Labyrinth Day at the Waterman Center\n_Waterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin_\n10 am - 4 pm\n\n**🐦Sat. 5/2** Spring Birds & Wildflowers at Apalachin Marsh\n_Apalachin Marsh, Apalachin_\n10 am\n\n**🍄Sat. 5/2** Wild Mushroom Identification Class\n_Southern Tier Community Center, Endiott_\n1 pm - 4:30 pm\n$95\n\n>  _For more hiking events, make sure to join the_ Binghamton Hikers' Group_and/or the_ Triple Cities Hiking Club__\n\n## Kids and Family\n\n**🥳Mon. 4/27** Tioga Hills Community Fair\n_40 Glann Rd., Apalachin_\n5 pm - 8 pm\n\n**🖌️Wed. 4/29** Young Masters Youth Art Club One-Day Class: Watercolor Wonders - Daisy\n_Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n6 pm\n$30\n\n**📝Thurs. 4/30** Olympics of the Visual Arts\n_Chenango Valley High School_\n\n**🐻Fri. 5/1 - Sun. 5/3** Race Back to Camping Opening Weekend\n_Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, 600 Boswell Hill Rd., Endicott_\nTimes Vary By Day\n\n**🧱Sat. 5/2** LEGO Club\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n9 am - 1 pm\n\n**🖌️Sat. 5/2** Cosmic Creators Youth Art Discovery Program (Ages 5-12) - Unicorn Magic Acrylic\n_Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n11:30 am\n$30\n\n**🐯Sat. 5/2** Spring Fest 2026\n_Union-Endicott High School_\n12 pm - 3 pm\n\n**🖌️Sat. 5/2** Back to the Basics Acrylic Painting (One-Day Class): Beginner Level 1 - Garden Nymph\n_Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n3 pm\n$35\n\n**✋Sun. 5/3** Acrylic Flowers for Mom Painting\n_Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n1 pm\n$35\n\n>  _To find weekly recurring children’s events, check the_ Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar_, and the calendars of local public libraries!_\n\n## Fundraisers and Nonprofits\n\n**🌹Until 5/10** ACCORD's 6th Annual Spring Flower Fundraiser\n_Online_\n\n**👗Thurs. 4/30** 12th Annual Mothers and Babies Network Fashion Gala\n_DoubleTree, 225 Water St., Binghamton_\n5 pm - 8:30 pm\n$50\n\n**💚Fri. 5/1** UHS Foundation Emerald Gala\n_The Binghamton Club, Binghamton_\n6 pm\n\n**⚾Sat. 5/2** SV Baseball BINGO Fundraiser\n_New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane_\n2 pm - 4 pm\n\n**🤝Sat. 5/2** Volunteer Day at Family Planning\n_117 Hawley St., Binghamton_\n11 am - 2:30 pm\n\n**🐴Sat. 5/2** Kentucky Derby Party w/ AgeOn Broome\n_Holiday Inn, 2-8 Hawley St., Binghamton_\n4:30 pm __\n\n**💵Sun. 5/3** Astor D Rice Foundation 3rd Annual Fundraiser\n_DICK'S House of Sport, Oakdale Commons_\n7 pm - 9 pm\n$50\n\n**Sun. 5/3** Party witha Purpose for Gloryshines Foundation\n_205 Dry, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n$30\n\n## **Screenings**\n\n**📽️Thurs. 4/30** Classic Movie Club: Hollywood Cavalcade\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott_\n2 pm - 4:30 pm\n\n## Other Events\n\n**🏳️‍🌈Wed. 4/29** Queer Tea Hour\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🛍️Thurs. 4/30** Sip n Shop Mother's Day Market\n_Endicott Visitors Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., Endicott_\n5:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n\n**🛍️Thurs. 4/30 - Sat. 9 am - 12 pm** Rummage Sale at Vestal United Methodist Church\n_Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St., Vestal_\nThurs. 1 pm - 7 pm, Fri. 10 am - 4 pm, Sat. 9 am - 12 pm (bag sale)\n\n**📖Thurs. 4/30 - Sat. 5/2** Book Sale\n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\nThurs. 10 am - 6 pm, Fri. 10 am - 5 pm, Sat. 11 am - 4 pm\n\n**🛍️Fri. 5/1 - Sun. 5/3** Port Dickinson Village Yard Sale Weekend\n_Chenango St., Village of Port Dickinson_\n9 am - 2 pm\n\n**🌹Sat. 5/2** Blooms & Brews at Factory by Beer Tree\n_Factory by Beer Tree Brew, Oakdale Commons_\n11 am - 3 pm\n\n**🍺Sun. 5/3** Mother's Day Sip & Shop\n_Irish Kevins, Johnson City_\n12 pm - 3 pm\n\n**🍵Sun. 5/3** Mother's Day Tea with Mercy House\n_225 Water St., Binghamton_\n2 pm - 5 pm\n$65\n\n* * *\n\n## **🎠🙏Thank you for reading!**\n\n_❗Have an idea for the newsletter? 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  "title": "Binghamton Area Events Week of 4/27/26: Anarchist Book Fair, First Friday, Orchids, Bridge Run & More",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-27T17:25:36.010Z"
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