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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\nSorry for the delay on this one! Regardless, we've got a fun week ahead with history events, a bunch of live comedy, and another Broadway in Binghamton touring production!\n\n🐻🏒The Black Bears find themselves once again on the cusp of a Commissioners Cup title – is a three-peat in sight? Snag a ticket to one of the championship games or find a local bar to watch it in!\n\n👩Plus, included a whole section for Mother's Day events coming up! This is your reminder to do something nice for your (or a) mom this weekend!\n\nHave a great 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  * **👪****Mother's Day Events**\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🥯What does it take for something to become an old reliable classic? For me I think of Best Bagels in Town on Hooper Road in Endwell. The drive-thru bagel joint has fed me time and time again over my entire life, having grown up nearby, and has never disappointed.\n\nFew frills, somewhat old school vibe, and great cream cheese options. Give this spot a try if you're in the area or a bagel snob, and let me know what you think!\n\n> _Let me know ways I can improve this newsletter!_\n\n* * *\n\n## Spotlights and Festivals\n\n**🎺Tues. 5/5 & Wed. 5/6 **Broadway in Binghamton: The Music Man\nThere’s trouble in River City, with a capital “T.” This classic musical comedy follows Harold Hill, a fast-talking traveling salesman, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize — despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. However, his plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the town’s librarian, who aims to turn him into a respectable citizen. This family-friendly production features the classic songs “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” “’Til There Was You,” “Pickalittle” and “Gary, Indiana.”\n _Broome County Forum Theatre, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton_\n7:30 pm\n$39 - $93\n\n**⚾Tues. 5/5 - Sun. 5/10** Rumble Ponies vs. Hartford Yard Goats\n_Mirabito Stadium, Binghamton_\nTues. - Fri. 6:07 pm, Sat. - Sun. 1 pm\n$12\n\n**🎤Thurs. 5/7** Trampoline Open Storytelling Event at Atomic Tom's\nShow up. Sign up. Tell a 5-minute personal story, without notes, inspired by this month's theme, “OOPS!” and be judged by your peers on content and presentation. And, of course, there will be ducks from our proud sponsors at Cat's Pajamas in the DeWitt Mall of Ithaca.\n_Atomic Tom's, 196 State St, Binghamton_\n7 pm - 9 pm\n$5\n\n**📜Fri. 5/8** Before the Bulldozers: The Untold Story of Susquehanna St. with Brenda Cave\nJoin us for an evening of learning with local citizen historian Brenda Cave. Together, we’ll be learning about the vibrant history of the Susquehanna St. neighborhood before some transformational changes altered the lives of its community members. Brenda will explore many aspects of black citizen’s lives in their Susquehanna St. community, touching on faith, business, home-life and beyond.\n_VINES Office, 157 Susquehanna St., Binghamton_\n5 pm - 6:30 pm\n\n**🏒Fri. 5/8 - Sat. 5/9 (Sun. 5/10 if necessary)** Binghamton Black Bears FPHL Hockey Championships vs. Pee Dee Icecats\n_Visions Veterans Memorial Arena_\nFri., Sat. 7 pm, Sun. 6 pm\n$30\n\n**🛍️Sat. 5/9** Makers Market\nSave the date, the Roberson Museum will be hosting a Makers Market throughout the Museum featuring local makers. Arts, crafts, and more!\n_Roberson Museum, 30 Front St., Binghamton_\n12 pm\n\n**🎼Sat. 5/9** Tri-Cities Opera: The Pocket Opera Project\nUniversity Composers premiere pocket sized operas, transforming stories written by local students into new works for the stage, performed by Tri-Cities Opera's resident artists. Transforming student stories into masterful mini-operas!\n_Tri-Cities Opera Center, 315 Clinton St., Binghamton_\n3 pm - 4 pm\n$15\n\n## Mother's Day Events\n\n**🦒Fri. 5/8 - Sun. 5/10** Mother's Day Weekend - Free Admission for Moms\n_Animal Adventure Park, 85 Martin Hill Rd, Harpursville_\nOpen Hours\n\n**⛺Fri. 5/8 - Sun. 5/10** Queen of the Camping Weekend (Mother's Day 5-10)\n_Binghamton Jellystone Park_\nOpen Hours\n\n**🐆Sat. 5/9** Mother's Day Weekend at Ross Park Zoo\n_60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton_\n10 am - 4 pm\n\n**🛍️Sat. 5/9** SWEAT. SIP. SHOP. Mother’s Day Market\n_Greater Binghamton Sports Complex, 1500 Airport Rd, Binghamton_\n10 am\n\n**👕Sat. 5/9** Sip, Shop & Celebrate Her – Mamabear Mother’s Day Event\n_Mammabear Boutique 132 Washington St, Binghamton_\n11 am - 6 pm\n\n**🍛Sat. 5/9** India Cultural Centre Mother's Day Event\n_1595 NYS Rt. 26, Vestal_\n12 pm - 3 pm\n\n**👪Sat. 5/9** Moms Day Out\n_Beer Tree Factory, Oakdale Commons_\n10 am - 2 pm\n\n**🍵Sat. 5/9** Mother's Day Tea Party\n_Hidden Gem Eatery, 136 East Service Rd., Binghamton_\n12 pm\n\n**💃Sat. 5/9** Mother Daughter Dance: A Night at the Ball\n_Our Lady of Good Counsel, Endicott_\n5:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n\n**🥞Sun. 5/10** Binghamton Knights of Columbus Mother's Day Breakfast\n_St. Paul's Catholic Church, 282 Chenango St., Binghamton_\n8 am - 11 am\n\n**🖌️Sun. 5/10** Mother's Day Blooming Flower Watercolor With Treats\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n10 am\n$37.80\n\n**💐Sun. 5/10** Mother's Day Blooms & Brunch\n_32 South Main St., Newark Valley_\n11 am - 1 pm\n\n**🧑‍🎨Sun. 5/10** Mother's Day Glass Fuse & Sip Garden Stake Workshop\n_Waterman's Cafe and Tasting Barn, 6172 RT-434, Apalachin_\n2:30 pm\n\n**🥞Sun. 5/10** Mother's Day Brunch with Flaming Bag Catering\n_New Leaf Cider Co., 840 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane_\n11 am, 1 pm\n\n**🥞Sun. 5/10** Mother's Day Brunch\n_DoubleTree, 225 Water St., Binghamton_\n11 am\n\n**🖌️Sun. 5/10** Mother's Day Paint Date: Beginner Acrylic Painting - Daisies in Bloom\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n4 pm\n$35\n\n## Theatre and Comedy\n\n### 🎭Live Theatre\n\n**🎭Tues. 5/5** Summer Savoyards Auditions\n_Trinity Memorial Church Hall, 118 Oak Street, Binghamton_\n6:30 pm - 9 pm\n\n### 🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy\n\n**🤣Wed. 5/6** Homebrewed Comedy at the John Barleycorn Tavern\n_216 Front St., Owego_\n7:30 pm\n$5\n\n**📝Thurs. 5/7** WordPlace Poetry Open Mic Thursday\n_26 Cedar St., Binghamton_\n8 pm - 10 pm\n\n**🤣🎭Fri. 5/8** Comedy Improv Theater Show starring the Puzzled Players\n_19 Monroe Ave., Endicott_\n8 pm\n$15\n\n**🤣Fri. 5/8** Jim Florentine w/ Vinnie Paulino\n_Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott_\n8 pm\n$20\n\n## Concerts\n\n### 🎸Local Rock & Pop\n\n**Fri. 5/8** New Planets / KidBess & The Magic Ring\n_Atomic Tom's, 196 State St, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** Stardust Gala w/ Fleetwood Macked - Fleetwood Mac Tribute\n_Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City_\n5 pm - 9 pm\n$150.00\n\n**Sat. 5/9** Simmerin' Stew w/ Monkey Wrench\n_Studio 56, 56 Clinton St., Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$10\n\n### 👨‍🎤DIY & Underground\n\n**Fri. 5/8** Polar Identity, First Hand, Hot Machine, Industry Standard\n_Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton_\n8 pm\n$5\n\n**Sat. 5/9** Dichotomy Unplugged ft. PantsOnFire, LARJ, Hot Machine, Middle Management, Firsthand, under The Spell\n_Stair Park, Vestal_\n1 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** Magenta, Stealing Signs, Swampfoot, The Shackz, Millipede\n_Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton_\n7 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. 5/4** High School Spring Concert\n_Chenango Valley Middle/High School_\n6:30 pm\n\n**Mon. 5/4** Binghamton University Piano Studio Recital\n_Casadesus Hall, Binghamton University_\n7:30 pm\n\n**Tues. 5/5** University Percussion Ensemble & Steel Drum Band Spring Concert\n_Anderson Center Chamber Hall, Binghamton University_\n7:30 pm\n$10\n\n**Wed. 5/6** Nukporfe African Drumming and Dance Ensemble\n_Peace Quad, Binghamton University_\n4 pm\n\n**Wed. 5/6** UEHS Wires and Choirs\n_UEHS Auditorium_\n7 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** Binghamton Community Orchestra Concert\n_East Middle School, 167 E Frederick St., Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$12\n\n### 🎺Jazz\n\n**Wed. 5/6** VHS Chorus & Jazz Band Concert\n_Vestal High School_\n7 pm - 8:30 pm\n\n### 🪕Folk & Country\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** Virgil Cain\n_McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Binghamton_\n7 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**Fri. 5/8** 2000s Party\n_Fountains Tavern, 73 CFJ Blvd., Johnson City_\n9 pm\n\n### 📻Classic Rock & Covers\n\n**Fri. 5/8** The Parlor Cats\n_New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/8** Persuasion w/ Katie Scott\n_McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/8** Alchemy\n_Beer Tree Farm, 197 NY-369, Port Crane_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/8** Crossing the Line\n_Endicott Elks, 619 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** Paul Noyd\n_New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** John Truth Experience\n_McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** The Gents\n_Kelly's, 102 N Page Ave., Endicott_\n8 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** Luds Lament\n_Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott_\n7 pm - 10 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** The Get Together\n_Thirsty's, 46 S Washington St., Binghamton_\n8 pm\n\n**Sun. 5/10** Torn & Frayed\n_Southside Commons, 45 S Washington St., Binghamton_\n3 pm - 5 pm\n\n## Sports\n\n### 🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events\n\n**⚾Tues. 5/5** Binghamton University Baseball vs. Cornell\n_Binghamton University, Vestal_\n6:30 pm\n\n> 🏫 _Looking for school sports? Check your school district's sports schedule on_ MaxPreps\n\n### 🏅Competitions, Tournaments, Exercise & Clinics\n\n**💪Tues. 5/5** Senior Fitness: Strength & Stability for Everyday Life\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott_\n1 pm - 2 pm\n\n**💪Wed. 5/6** Move and Improve Class\n_CCE Broome, 840 Upper Front St., Town of Dickinson_\n10:30 pm - 11:30 am\n\n**🏃Thurs. 5/8** MomForwardMovement + Confluence Running\n_Confluence Running, 130 Oakdale Rd., Johnson City_\n6 pm\n\n**🏐Sat. 5/9** Mens/Womens 6s Volleyball Tournament\n_SUNY Broome_\n8:30 am - 6 pm\n\n**🏃Sat. 5/9** Stop, Drop & Run 5k Vestal Fire Company 1 Fundraiser\n_Vestal Rail Trail_\n9:30 am\n\n**🏃Sun. 5/10** Romanticize Binghamton Run Club\n_Metro Center_\n10 am\n\n🏃‍♀️**Sun. 5/10** Healthy Kids Running Series Race Day\n_Otsiningo Park North, Howell Dr., Binghamton_\n12 pm\n$16.90\n\n## Games and Hobbies\n\n**📖Tues. 5/5** Stellar Reads: May Observances\n_Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm\n\n**🎮Tues. 5/5** Super Smash Bros. Melee at Crowbar\n_Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$5\n\n**🧵Wed. 5/6** Sit & Stitch\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n1 pm - 2:3o pm\n\n**🏴‍☠️Wed. 5/6** One Piece OP Pirates Party\n_Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton_\n6 pm\n\n**🎮Wed. 5/6** Hype Waves 115 Super Smash Bros. Tournament\n_University Union 102, Binghamton University_\n7 pm\n\n**📖Thurs. 5/7** First Thursday Book Club: Real Americans by Rachel Kong\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**📖Thurs. 5/7** GFJ Classics Book Club: Things Fall Apart\n_George F Johnson Public Library, Endicott & Zoom_\nIn Person 1-2, Zoom 7-8\n\n**🚀Fri. 5/8** AeroBing Brings Space to Binghamton\n**K** _opernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal_\n8 pm - 9 pm\n\n**🃏Fri. 5/8** Lorcana WU Prerelease\n_Great Escape Adventures, Vestal_\n8 pm\n\n🧌**Sat. 5/9** Triple Cities 40K RTT & AoS RTT\n_Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton_\n10 am - 7 pm\n\n**♟️Sat. 5/9** Chess Club\n_Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City_\n11 am - 2 pm\n\n**🐲Sat. 5/9** Dungeons and Dragons (18+)\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n12:30 pm - 4:30 pm\n\n**🃏Sun. 5/10** Lorana Wilds Unknown\n_Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton_\n1 pm\n\n**🃏Sun. 5/10** Pokemon TCG League Challenge\n_Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton_\n2 pm\n$5\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**🐯Tues. 5/5** Meet the Candidates\n_UE District Office_\n6 pm\n\n**🏫Tues. 5/5** Budget Hearing & Meet the Candidates Forum\n_Chenango Valley Middle/High School_\n6 pm\n\n**📝Wed. 5/6** Beginner English as a New Language Class\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott_\n6 pm\n\n**📱Wed. 5/6** Tech Assistance @ Vestal Senior Center\n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\n10:30 pm - 11:30 am\n\n**🤝Thurs. 5/7** A4: All Ages, All Abilities \n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\n1 pm - 3 pm\n\n**🧑‍🎨Sat. 5/9** GreenSheen Free Paint Recycling\n_Binghamton Public Works Department_\n9 am - 1 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**Mon. 5/4** Live Art Experience: Do It Wrong\n_HCS, 1803 Castle Gardens Road, Vestal_\n6 pm - 10 pm\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** Thriving Futures Mural Unveiling & Ribbon Cutting Celebration\n_First Truth Pharm, Second 49 Pine St., 41 Leonard St._\n10 am & 2 pm\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** The Art of Breaking Ground\n_GaSB (The Gallery at SUNY Broome), Cecil C Tyrrell Library L104_\n11 am - 12 pm\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** Art Cafe Grand Opening\n_1250 Front St., Binghamton_\n4 pm - 8 pm\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** daVinci Visual Arts Festival Student Art Show Opening Reception\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/8** Book Release: Shame Shame Shame by Miss Imani and Performances By Passionn, James Fuentes, BlackIsMyGender, Luis Cruiz, OkayHero\n_Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton_\n7 pm - 9:30 pm\n\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. 5/5** Open Figure Drawing\n_Broome County Arts Council, 223 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n$15\n\n**Wed. 5/6** \"Paint Your Pet\" Starry Night on 11\"x14\" Canvas\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n$43.20\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** Kawandi Quilt with Sashiko Stitching (Second Session)\n_Broome County Arts Council, 223 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n$75 Plus $20 materials fee\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** \"Silly Spring Goose\" on 11'x14' Canvas\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n$32.40\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** Intro to Cyanotype Printing\n_Clinton St. Studios, 161 Clinton St., Binghamton_\n6 pm\n\n**Thurs. 5/7** Poetry of Witness—A Generative Poetry Workshop (First of Five Sessions)\n_Broome County Arts Council, 223 State St., Binghamton_\n7 pm - 9 pm\n$75\n\n**Fri. 5/8** Daytime Life Drawing\n_Cooperative Gallery 213, 213 State St., Binghamton_\n11 am - 2 pm\n$15\n\n**Fri. 5/8** Paint n Sip With New Leaf Cider! \"Spring Butterfly\" On Pressed Watercolor Paper!\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n$37.80\n\n**Fri. 5/8** Petals, Paint & High Tea\n_Creekside Kitchen & Home, 365 Kattelville Rd., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/9** Beginning Watercolor Class with Lynne Stanford\n_Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton_\n1 pm\n$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**📜Fri. 5/8** CIGARS! Join us for a talk with historian Roger Luther PLUS our Outdoor Cigar Lounge!\n_Lost Dog Cafe, Binghamton_\n5:30 pm - 9:30 pm\n\n**🏘️Sat. 5/9** Kilmer Mansion Guided Tour\n_9 Riverside Dr, Binghamton_\n12 pm - 1 pm\n$12\n\n## Food, Cooking and Gardening\n\n**🧑‍🍳Tues. 5/5** Healthy For Life Nutrition Series\n_CCE Broome, 840 Upper Front St., Town of Dickinson_\n2:30 pm - 3:45 pm\n\n**🚯Wed. 5/6** Nutrition Ed - Food Waste Reduction Series at the Vestal Public Library\n_Vestal Public Library_\n1:30 pm - 3 pm\n\n**👨‍🌾Wed. 5/6** Composting 101 @ Sherman St. Community Garden\n_Sherman St. Family Enrichment Community Garden, 52 Sherman St., Johnson City_\n5:30 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🧑‍🌾Thurs. 5/7** Composting 101 @ Mather St. Community Garden\n_26 Mather St., Binghamton_\n5:30 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🍅Thurs. 5/7** Roots to Resiliency: Garden Planning\n_CCE Broome, 840 Upper Front St., Town of Dickinson_\n5 pm - 6:30 pm\n$20\n\n**🍢Fri. 5/8** Street Foods of the World Class\n_Phantom Chef, 49 Washington Ave., Endicott_\n5:30 pm\n$70\n\n**🌷Sat. 5/9** Dividing Perennials Workshop\n_CCE Broome, 840 Upper Front St., Town of Dickinson_\n1 pm - 3 pm\n\n## Nature and Hiking\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**🎨Tues. 5/5** Tuesday Art Club For Kids (6 Weeks)! Ages 7+ Spring Session!\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n5 pm - 6:15 pm\n\n**🧱Tues. 5/5** LEGO Club\n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\n4 pm - 6 pm\n\n**✂️Thurs. 5/7** Family Makerspace\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🎨Fri. 5/8** Young Masters Youth Art Discovery Class (Ages 9-15) - Dreamcatcher Boho Vibes Watercolor/Marker Art\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts Studio, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n5:30 pm\n$30\n\n**🎨Fri. 5/8** Young Masters Youth Art Discovery Class (Ages 9-15) - Dreamcatcher Boho Vibes Watercolor/Marker Art\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts Studio, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n5:30 pm - 8 pm\n$35\n\n**🌹Sat. 5/9** Bluebell Day\n_Bement-Billings Farmstead, 9241 State Route 38, Newark Valley_\n10 am - 1 pm\n\n**🎨Sat. 5/9** Cosmic Creators Youth Art Discovery Program (Ages 5-12) - Rainbow Gecko Acrylic\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts Studio, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n11:30 am - 1 pm\n\n**🎲Sat. 5/9** Family Game Day\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n2 pm - 4 pm\n\n**🚔 Sat. 5/9** Police Week Community Day\n_DICK'S House of Sport, 629 Harry L Drive, Johnson City_\n11 am - 3 pm\n\n**🎨Sat. 5/9** West Family YMCA Paint & Punch\n_YMCA West Family Branch, 740 Main St., Johnson City_\n1 pm - 3 pm\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**🐱Tues. 5/5** Rabies Vaccine Clinic\n_167 Conklin Ave, Binghamton_\n5:30 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**🐟Wed. 5/6** Kirkwood America 250 Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser\n_Schneider's Market, 869 Rt. 11, Kirkwood_\n11 am - 6 pm\n\n**⛪Thurs. 5/7** 27th Annual Faith in Action Lives of Commitment Awards Breakfast\n_DoubleTree Binghamton, 225 Water St., Binghamton_\n7:15 am\n\n**🐱Sat. 5/9** Animal Adoption Event\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott_\n10 am - 2 pm\n\n**🛍️Sat. 5/9** Bloom and Browse Market\n_237 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal_\n11 am - 2 pm\n\n**🥞Sat. 5/9** Benefit Breakfast for Ryan & Marissa Nason\n_Tracy Rec Centre, 96 Recreation Dr., Vestal_\n7 am - 10 am\n\n**🐱Sat. 5/9** Every Cat's Dream BBQ and Bottle Drive\n_Vestal Beverage and Redemption Center, 1430 State Rt. 26, Vestal_\n11 am - 2 pm\n\n**🐱Sat. 5/9** Every Cat's Dream Adoption Event\n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\n10 am - 2 pm\n\n**🏫Sat. 5/9** J. Ralph Ingalls Historic School Cleanout & Scrap Metal Drive\n_35 Church St., Maine_\n9 am - 1 pm\n\n## **Screenings**\n\n**💻Tues. 5/5** YHPL Hoopla Classics: Gem or Junk? The Man Who Would Be King (1975) Discussion \n_Online_\n5:30 pm - 6:30 pm\n\n**📽️Thurs. 5/7** Classic Movie Club: Inherit the Wind\n_George F Johnson Memorial Library_\n2 pm - 4:30 pm\n\n## Other Events\n\n**🍷Thurs. 5/7** Goldschmidt Vineyards Wine Tasting Seminar\n_Johnson City Liquor and Wine, 670 Harry L Dr., Johnson City_\n5:30\n\n**🦅Thurs. 5/7** General Meeting Party Open to the Public\n_American Legion Post 1645, 177 Robinson St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm\n\n**🥞Thurs. 5/7** Emerging Leaders Society Interest Meeting & Breakfast\n_101 S Jenssen Rd., Vestal_\n8 am - 9 pm\n\n**🌮Fri. 5/8** Cinco de Mayo Party\n_Endicott Elks, 619 Nanticoke Ave, Endicott_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**⛪Fri. 5/8 - Sat. 5/9** Our Savior Lutheran Church Rummage Sale\n_731 Hooper Rd., Endwell_\n9 am - 1 pm\n\n**📖Sat. 5/9** Friends of the Library Book Sale\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott_\n10 am - 2 pm\n\n**🏎️Sat. 5/9** Pump 2 Car & Truck Show\n_Pump House 2, 216 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City_\n10 am - 2 pm\n\n* * *\n\n## **🎠🙏Thank you for reading!**\n\n_❗Have an idea for the newsletter? Something you want to see? Want to partner? 🎫Have an event you want listed?__Please reach out!_\n\n**_If you like this post, please share_** Binghamtonian**_with your friends & consider becoming a _**paid supporter_**** or _giving a donation**_today to keep this publication alive & independent!_**\n\n_Also! Follow us on_ Facebook_and_ Instagram\n\nTerms of Use and Privacy Policy\n\n_❓Was this sent to you?_ Sign up here",
  "title": "Binghamton Area Events Week of 5/4/26: Mother's Day, Black Bears Championship, Broadway in Binghamton & More",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-05T00:17:06.812Z"
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