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    "Gerald Smith Talk: \"The Seamy Side of the Street\" - Colorful Characters from Broome County's History",
    "World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with Live Orchestra",
    "Theater Unspeakable – The American Revolution",
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    "Book Discussion - The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez",
    "Binghamton Silent Book Club May Book Sharing Meetup",
    "Crafters' Club",
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    "How to 3D Print @ BCPL",
    "Crafting Wellness: Custom Affirmation Card Deck Creation w/ Church in the Wild and Broome Creative ReUse",
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    "Short Story Reading Group",
    "Embroidery 102 with BC Stitchers",
    "MTG Pauper $2k Tournament",
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    "Binghamton Philosophy Book Club - A Little Book on the Human Shadow by Robert Bly",
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    "Dragon Master Games",
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    "Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Training",
    "Educational Seminar on Total Joint Replacement",
    "Mindful Moments: Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group",
    "Binghamton Tenants Union Open Meeting w/ Housing Attorney",
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    "Cool Things Your Phone's Camera Can Do!",
    "Community Conversation on Homelessness",
    "See Me, Hear Me, Treat Me Homelessness Panel at Broome County Public Library",
    "Business Launch & Learn: Informative Panel Discussion",
    "Clearing the Confusion Substance Use and Addiction Education Sessions",
    "Pop-Up Food Pantry with Good Neighbors",
    "Check out our local government meeting guide here",
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    "May Exhibit: Da Vinci Festival",
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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🐻🏒They did it! Congratulations to the Binghamton Black Bears for the three-peat victory as champions of the Federal Prospects Hockey League! The team will take part in a celebration parade at 5:30 pm today in Downtown Binghamton.\n\n🎸Make sure to get out to the Binghamton Rising music festival this Saturday for a block party featuring local folk phenom Driftwood and other great acts, and check out some of the other great bands playing in the area this week while you're at it!\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 Support This Publication By Joining as a Paid Member!\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  * **🏛️****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🍝In an area full of neighborhood Italian restaurants, going to one of them after a long time can feel like catching up with an old friend - even if you've recently eaten at another!\n\nThis week I was happy to have both Tony's Italian Grill in Endicott and Cortese Restaurant on the East Side. Both are well-loved staples on different ends of the Triple Cities, but both comforting traditions you can tell many locals couldn't live without. If you frequent one, check out the other! Otherwise, find the family focused Italian comfort food nearest to you!\n\n> _Let me know ways I can improve this newsletter!_\n\n* * *\n\n## Spotlights and Festivals\n\n**🏒🥳Mon. 5/11** Binghamton Black Bears Championship Parade and Block Party\n_Downtown Binghamton_\n5:30 pm\n\n**📜Tues. 5/12** Gerald Smith Talk: \"The Seamy Side of the Street\" - Colorful Characters from Broome County's History\nLearn about politicians, famous madams, serial killers and more!\n_Endicott Museum, 40 Washington Ave., Endicott_\n5:30 pm\n\n**🩰Thurs. 5/14** World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with Live Orchestra\nPerforming with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding ballet captures every heart-pounding moment - from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, and every pirouette in between.\n_Broome County Forum Theatre_\n7 pm\n$71 - $179\n\n🇺🇸**Fri. 5/15** Theater Unspeakable – The American Revolution\nHistory in 50 minutes–seven actors, two feet off the ground, share 21 square feet of space to recreate the entire American fight for independence from Lexington to Yorktown. Using only the actor’s bodies and voices, the show displays Theater Unspeakable’s rowdy brand of bare-boned and imaginative physical theater.\n_Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City_\n7 pm\n$32\n\n**🎸🤠Fri. 5/15** Drake Milligan - Tumbleweed World Tour\n_Touch of Texas, 1240 Upper Front St., Chenango_\n7 pm\n$35.34\n\n**Sat. 5/16** GiGi's Playhouse Southern Tier 5k\n_Otsiningo Park_\n9 am\n$10 - $30\n\n**🎵🎸🌇Sat. 5/16** Binghamton Rising Block Party Celebrating Downtown Binghamton Ft. Driftwood, Cast Iron Cowboys, Kid Bess & The Magic Ring, & More\nOver the past decade, downtown Binghamton has evolved into a vibrant hub of local businesses, creativity, and community — driven by the passion, resilience, and vision of the people that call it home. Join us alongside our neighbors and friends and celebrate Binghamton's continued growth. Explore the bars, restaurants and shops. There will be unique vendors, games, activities, and an exclusive Live DJ Brunch Party hosted by Strange Brew and Black Sheep Tavern.\n _Washington Street, Downtown Binghamton_\n11 am - 10 pm\n\n**📖🐻Sat. 5/16** BOOKFEST\nCelebrate reading with our friends from the Four County Library System with crafts, activities, a book exchange and a 1 pm child-friendly Tri-Cities Opera performance of The Three Bears. All you need for admission is a library card.\n_Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton_\n10 am - 2 pm\n\n**🎤Sat. 5/16** Virtual Voices Competition LIVE ft. Allie Torto\nWhat started as just an online duet singing competition has grown into a REAL LIFE night of music over the last couple of years and this year, some of the most incredible hidden talent from all over the country will be gracing us with their presence. It’s going to be our biggest and most special event of its kind to date.\n_New Leaf Cider, 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane_\n6 pm - 10 pm\n\n**⛪Sun. 5/17** Sacred Sites Open House\n_Various Location_ s\n11 am\n\n## Theatre and Comedy\n\n### 🎭Live Theatre\n\n**🎭Thurs. 5/14** Hang Out and Read a Play - John Proctor is The Villain by Kimberly Belflower\n_Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton_\n6 pm\n\n**🐻🐻🐻Sat. 5/16** The Three Bears - Opera for Children\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n10 am - 11 am\n _The Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton_\n1 pm - 2 pm\n\n### 🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy\n\n**🤣Tues. 5/12** True Point Comedy Night at The Rusty Mug ft. Mike Peters, Ryan Manzo, Eric Camp, Mandalyn Corse, Holly Griffin\n_The Rusty Mug, 869 US-11, Kirkwood_\n7 pm\n\n**🤣Sat. 5/16** Caitlin Reese, Jeremy Pryal, Casey Callahan\n_Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott_\n8 pm\n$15\n\n**🎤Sat. 5/16** Open Mic Night\n_Cup O Jo Cafe, 114 Odell Ave., Endicott_\n5 pm - 7 pm\n\n**👢Sun. 5/17** Not Your Bubbies Brunch\n_Jewish Community Center, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal_\n11 am\n$40\n\n## Concerts\n\n### 🎸Local Rock & Pop\n\n**Thurs. 5/14** Pokorak Songwriter Showcase ft. Dr. Bob, Jeff Bagg, Phil Hazen, Tom Jolu\n_Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton_\n7 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** Brats, Brews and Bands Ft. Fall Creek Brass Band\n_Binghamton German Club, 218 Loughlin Rd, Binghamton_\n6 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** Honker\n_Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott_\n7 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** Sum Doubt w/ Jeff Bagg, Steve Strauss\n_Atomic Tom's, 196 State St., Binghamton_\n8 pm\n$10\n\n**Fri. 5/15** Virtual Voices Pre-Show w/ Brian Scott\n_Holiday Inn, Downtown Binghamton_\n7 pm - 10 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Justin Holmes & The Immutable String Band\n_196 State St., Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$15\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Kipani & IF Madrid\n_Studio 56, 56 Clinton St., Binghamton_\n8 pm\n$10\n\n### 👨‍🎤DIY & Underground\n\n**Thurs. 5/14** Midnight Sunshower ft. Green Creeks, Meghan Dowlen, BlackIsMyGender\n_The Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton_\n7:30 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Punk Show Artist Collab ft. PinkShift, Glitch, Cellmate, Blisspoint, The Raven\n_Polish Community Center, 347 Prospect St., Binghamton_\n$10\n6 pm - 10:30 pm\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. 5/11** Binghamton High School Spring Orchestra Concert\n_Binghamton High School_\n7 pm\n\n**Tues. 5/12** SUNY Broome Concert Band Performance\n_Angelo Zuccolo Little Theatre, SUNY Broome_\n7 pm\n\n**Wed. 5/13** Choral Evensong for the Feast of Ascension\n_Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton_\n7 pm\n\n**Thurs. 5/14** Binghamton High School Spring Vocal Concert\n_Binghamton High School_\n7 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** SUNY Broome Applied Music Recital\n_Angelo Zuccolo Little Theatre, SUNY Broome_\n7 pm - 8 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Endwell Community Chorus: Seasons of Love\n_Endwell United Methodist Church, 3301 Watson Blvd., Endwell_\n7:30 pm\n\n**Sun. 5/17** Binghamton Theater Organ Society: Tim Schramm in Concert, American Cities and Pastimes\n_Forum Theater, Binghamton_\n2 pm\n\n**Sun. 5/17** Chamber Singers Concert\n_Angelo Zuccolo Little Theatre, SUNY Broome_\n3 pm - 4 pm\n\n### 🎺Jazz\n\n**Thurs. 5/14** SUNY Broome Jazz Concert\n_Angelo Zuccolo Little Theatre, SUNY Broome_\n7 pm - 8 pm\n\n### 🪕Folk & Country\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Bass & Brown\n_American Carpathian Russian Club, 1006 Watson Blvd., Endicott_\n7 pm - 9 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Kray Van Kirk at the Cranberry Coffeehouse\n_183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton_\n7 pm\n$15\n\n**Sun. 5/17** Pat Kane\n_McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Binghamton_\n12 pm\n\n### 🎧EDM, Dance & DJs\n\n**Thurs. 5/14** HOTBOX\n_Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton_\n9 pm\n$11.63-$22.13\n\n**Fri. 5/15** Totally 80s Costume Party\n_Just Breathe, 75 Court St., Binghamton_\n8 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** Graduation Party w/ The EAM Sound\n_Lost Dog Cafe_\n9 pm\n\n### 📻Classic Rock & Covers\n\n**Wed. 5/13** Two Johns, No Waiting\n_The Topper, 1001 Union Center Maine Hwy, Endicott_\n5:30 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**Thurs. 5/14** Date Night Duo\n_McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** Higher Ground\n_McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** Brothers & Friends\n_New Leaf Cider, 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane_\n6:30 pm - 9:30 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** The Walkmen\n_Jumbo's No. 1, 1577 Conklin Rd., Conklin_\n8 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** 5th Gear\n_Thirsty's, 46 S Washington St., Binghamton_\n8 pm - 11 pm\n\n**Fri. 5/15** The Gents\n_Tap House 66, 68 N Broad St., Johnson City_\n7 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Ms. Honey and the Hive\n_Abel's Pub, 65 Rotary Ave., Binghamton_\n7 pm - 10 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Wound Tight\n_McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Binghamton_\n7 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Gritty Lowdown\n_Stu's, 118 N Page Ave., Endicott_\n7 pm - 10 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Last Call\n_JJs Grill, 722 Main St., Endicott_\n7 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Revenants\n_Thirsty's, 46 S Washington St., Binghamton_\n8 pm - 11 pm\n\n**Sat. 5/16** Devon Lawton and the In-Laws\n_The Old Fireside, 69 Rt. 7B, Port Crane_\n7 pm - 10 pm\n\n## Sports\n\n### 🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events\n\n**Wed. 5/13** Binghamton Schools Students vs. Staff Basketball Game\n_Binghamton High School_\n4 pm - 6 pm\n\n**⚾Thurs. 5/14** Vestal Baseball Banquet\nOld Union, 1 Grace St., Binghamton\n6:30 pm\n\n**🥎Sat. 5/16** Crandalls 5th Annual Memorial Softball Tournament\n17C Sports Facility\n8 am\n\n**🥋Sat. 5/16** Southern Tier NY Martial Arts Invitational\n_The Crescent Academy, 1112 Broad St., Endicott_\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. 5/13** Move and Improve Class\n_CCE Broome, 840 Upper Front St., Town of Dickinson_\n10:30 pm - 11:30 am\n\n**🐱Sat. 5/16** Kitten Yoga w/ Animal Care Sanctuary\n_Lourdes Health & Fitness, Oakdale Commons_\n9:30 am - 10:30 am\n\n**🏃Sun. 5/17** TCRC Group Run****\n_Otsiningo Park North_\n8 am - 10:30 am\n\n## Games and Hobbies\n\n**📖Tues. 5/12** Book Discussion - The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez\n_Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City_\n5:30 pm - 6:30 pm\n\n**📖Tues. 5/12** Binghamton Silent Book Club May Book Sharing Meetup\n_Curious Grounds, 942 Conklin Rd., Conklin_\n6:30 pm\n\n**✂️Wed. 5/13** Crafters' Club\n_Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City_\n5 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🧵Wed. 5/13** Pins & Needles\n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\n6 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**♟️Wed. 5/13** Broome County Chess Club\n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n\n**🖨️Thurs. 5/14** How to 3D Print @ BCPL\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🤗Fri. 5/15** Crafting Wellness: Custom Affirmation Card Deck Creation w/ Church in the Wild and Broome Creative ReUse\n_51 McKinley Ave., Endicott_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n$30\n\n**🧱Sat. 5/16** LEGO Club\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n9 am - 1 pm\n\n**🏎️Sat. 5/16** Binghamton  International Plastic Modelers' Society Club Meeting\n_1003 US Rt. 11, Kirkwood_\n11 am - 1 pm\n\n**📖Sat. 5/16** Short Story Reading Group\n_Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City_\n12:30 pm - 2 pm\n\n**🧵Sat. 5/16** Embroidery 102 with BC Stitchers\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n1:30 pm - 3:30 pm\n\n**🃏Sat. 5/16** MTG Pauper $2k Tournament\n_Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton_\n11 am\n$40\n\n**🃏Sun. 5/17** Pokemon Chaos Rising Prerelease\n_Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton_\n2 pm\n$30\n\n**📖Sun. 5/17** Binghamton Philosophy Book Club - A Little Book on the Human Shadow by Robert Bly\nThe Schoolhouse (at Cloud Croft Studios), 1003 Sanford Rd., Owego\n4 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## Government and Services\n\n**💻Mon. 5/11** Google Docs 102\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St, Endicott_\n1 pm - 2 pm\n\n**🫂Mon. 5/11** Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Training\n_Truth Pharm, 49 Pine St., Binghamton_\n4 pm\n\n**🏥Mon. 5/11** Educational Seminar on Total Joint Replacement\n_UHS Orthopedica, 4433 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal_\n5 pm - 6 pm\n\n**🧠Mon. 5/11** Mindful Moments: Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St, Endicott_\n2 pm - 3:30 pm\n\n**🏚️Tues. 5/12** Binghamton Tenants Union Open Meeting w/ Housing Attorney\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n5:30 pm\n\n**❤️Tues. 5/12** Mended Hearts Emotional Wellness Support\n_UHS Heart and Vascular Institute, Johnson City_\n5:15 pm - 6:15 pm\n\n**📱Wed. 5/13** Cool Things Your Phone's Camera Can Do! \n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St, Endicott_\n11 am - 12 pm\n\n**⛺Wed. 5/13** Community Conversation on Homelessness\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n\n**⛺Thurs. 5/14** See Me, Hear Me, Treat Me Homelessness Panel at Broome County Public Library\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n5:30 pm\n\n**💼Thurs. 5/14** Business Launch & Learn: Informative Panel Discussion\n_Koffman Incubator, Binghamton & Zoom_\n12 pm - 1 pm\n\n**🫂Thurs. 5/14** Clearing the Confusion Substance Use and Addiction Education Sessions\n_Truth Pharm, 49 Pine St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n\n**🥫Fri. 5/15** Pop-Up Food Pantry with Good Neighbors\n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\n5 pm - 6 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**🖼️5/1 - 5/31** May Exhibit: Da Vinci Festival\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\nOpen Hours\n\n**🖼️Thurs. 5/14** Vestal Central School District Art Show Opening\n_Vestal Public Library, Vestal_\n5 pm - 8 pm\n\n**♻️Sat. 5/16** Field Trip to the Secret Garbologist\n_Windsor, Address TBA_\n3:30 pm\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. 5/12** Mocktail and Paint\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St, Endicott_\n6 pm\n\n**🖌️Wed. 5/13** Two-Week Back to the Basics Painting Workshop: Oil Glazing - Sunset in the Forest\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n5:30 pm - 8 pm\n$65\n\n**☕Wed. 5/13** Clay YOUR way!\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n$50.00\n\n**🖌️Thurs. 5/14** Floral Giraffe on Canvas\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n$43.20\n\n**🖌️Fri. 5/15** Back to the Basics Acrylic Painting One-Day Class: Sunflower by Fence\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n5:30 pm\n$35\n\n**🌿Fri. 5/15** Yarn Moss Coaster Workshop\n_Roberson Museum, 30 Front St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n$30 - $35\n\n**🖌️Sat. 5/16** Watercolor Class\n_Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City_\n11 am - 12:30 pm\n\n🇺🇸**Sat. 5/16** Weekend Workshop - Patriotic Signs\nArrowhead, 1 Harry L Dr., Johnson City\n11 am - 1 pm\n\n**🖌️Sat. 5/16** Patriotic Paint Party at Crystalline Concepts\n_Crystalline Concepts By Michele, 659 Conklin Rd., Binghamton_\n2 pm - 3:30 pm\n$35 - $60\n\n**🖌️Sat. 5/16** Back to the Basics Acrylic Painting (One-Day Class): Beginner Level 1\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n6 pm - 9:30 pm\n$45\n\n**🖌️Sat. 5/16** Sunset Date Night Painting\n_Uncorked Creations, 205 State St., Binghamton_\n6:30 pm - 8:30 pm\n$43.20\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**📜Tues. 5/12** Kirkwood Historical Society Genealogy 101\n_303 Main St., Kirkwood_\n5:30 pm\n\n**🖥️Wed. 5/13** AI Tinkerers of New York\n_Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, 120 Hawley St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n\n**🏘️Thurs. 5/14** Phelps History Hour - Historic Houses w/ Joe Schuerch\n_Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton_\n12 pm - 1:30 pmh\n$10 - $20\n\n**⚛️Fri. 5/15** Free-Falling: A Physics Lesson\n_Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal_\n8 pm - 9 pm\n$4 - $6\n\n**👩Sat. 5/16** Living History Tours + Tea Time: A Mother’s Day Tribute to the Women of Roberson\n_Roberson Museum, 30 Front St., Binghamton_\n12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm\n$25 - $30\n\n**⚾Sat. 5/16** Play Ball: A Look at the Vestal Little League\n_328 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal_\n3 pm\n\n**🏡Sun. 5/17** Kilmer Mansion Guided Tour\n_9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton_\n11 am - 12 pm\n$12\n\n## Food, Cooking and Gardening\n\n**🌱5/1 - 5/14** Spice of the Month Club: Thyme\n_Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City_\nOpen Hours\n\n**🍅Mon. 5/11** Composting 101\n_Gregory Lane Community Garden, 10 Gregor Lane, Binghamton_\n5:30 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🥫Wed. 5/13** Food Waste Reduction Class\n_Vestal Public Library_\n1:30 pm - 3 pm\n\n**🌱Wed. 5/13** Veggie Plant Giveaway\n_Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City_\n5 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🌱Wed. 5/13** VINES Workshop: Garden Bed Prepping\n_Liberty St. Community Gardens, 79 Liberty St, Binghamton_\n**5:30 pm - 7 pm\n\n🍅Thurs. 5/14 **Composting 101 @ Davis Ave Community Garden\n_David Ave Community Garden, 1701 Davis Ave., Endicott_\n5:30 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🌱Thurs. 5/14** Garden Bed Prepping @ Oak St. Community Garden\n_Oak St. Community Garden, 150 Oak St., Binghamton_\n5:30 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🌱Sat. 5/16** Gardening 101\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n2 pm - 3:30 pm\n\n## Nature and Hiking\n\n**🐦Tues. 5/12** Sierra Club Susquehanna Groups Meeting: Gardening IS for the Birds! \n_Chenango Town Hall, 1529 Rt. 12, Chenango & Zoom_\n7 pm - 8:30 pm\n\n**⛰️Wed. 5/13** Volunteer Opportunities Meeting and Q&A\n_Salt Springs State Park, Silver Lake Twp._\n6 pm\n\n**🦜Thurs. 5/14** Parrots for Peace\nFirst Session: _Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton_\nSecond Session: _Atomic Tom's, 196 State St., Binghamton_\n1:30 pm - 2:30 pm & 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm\n\n**🍄Sat. 5/16** Susquehanna Valley Mycological Society Edible Mushroom Identification\n_Waterman Center, 403 Hilton Rd., Apalachin_\n10:30 am\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. 5/11** GFJ Jr. Readers Book Club\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St, Endicott_\n5:30 pm - 6:30 pm\n\n**👩Wed. 5/13** Vestal MomCo Meet-up\n_Pierce Hill Christian Fellowship, 232 Pierce Hill Rd., Vestal_\n9 am - 11 am\n\n**🖌️Wed. 5/13** Young Masters Youth Art Club One-Day Class: Life on the Beach Acrylic\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n6 pm\n$30\n\n**✂️Thurs. 5/14** Family Makerspace\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n6 pm - 7 pm\n\n**🍦Fri. 5/15** JC PAL Center Playground Time & Ice Cream Social\n_PAL Center at Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network, 346 Grand Ave, Johnson City_\n11 am - 1 pm\n\n**🕐Fri. 5/15 - Sun. 5/17** Backwards Bash Reverse the Clock Weekend\n_Yogi Bear Jellystone Park, Binghamton_\nOpen Hours\n\n**👷Sat. 5/16****Construction Carnival for Charity**\n _Vestal Asphalt, Inc., 220 Stage Rd., Vestal_\n11 am - 4 pm\n\n**🖌️Sat. 5/16** Cosmic Creators Youth Art Program: Picking Flowers Acrylic\n_Stiletto's Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal_\n5:30 pm\n$35\n\n**🦋Sat. 5/16** KoperniKids: Butterflies and Moths\n_Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal_\n10:30 pm - 12 pm\n$25\n\n🪁**Sat. 5/16** Go Fly a Kite\n_CFJ Park, Johnson City_\n1 pm - 3 pm\n\n**📖Sat. 5/16** Babysitters Club Release Party\n_Barnes and Noble, Vestal_\n3 pm\n\n**🚜Sat. 5/16 & Sun. 5/17 **Friends with Tractors\n_8088 Rt. 38, Newark Valley_\n9 am\n\n**🏃‍♀️Sun. 5/17** Healthy Kids Running Series Race Day\nOtsiningo Park North, Howell Dr., Binghamton\n12 pm\n$16.90\n\n\n>  _To find weekly recurring children’s events, ccheck the_ Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar_, and the calendars of local public libraries!_\n\n## Fundraisers and Nonprofits\n\n**🐱Mon. 5/11** 5th Annual Lava's Lost and Forgotten Felines Fundraiser\n_Irish Kevins, 41 Riverside Dr., Johnson City_\n6 pm - 9 pm\n\n**🎈Fri. 5/15** Make a Glass Fused Hot Air Balloon Fundraiser\n_J Ralph Ingalls Building, Maine_\n6 pm\n$50\n\n**🧹🌻Sat. 5/16** Harper Stantz Community Clean Up\n_All BCSD School Buildings_\n10 am - 12 pm\n\n## **Screenings**\n\n**🧑‍⚖️Thurs. 5/14** Classic Movie Club: Witness for the Prosecution\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St, Endicott_\n2 pm\n\n**🌳Thurs. 5/14** On Screen at WSKG Presents: Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure\n_WSKG Studios, 601 Gates Rd, Vestal_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n\n## Other Events\n\n**🚗Tues. 5/12** Cider Mill Cruise In\n_The Cider Mill, 2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott_\n6 pm - 8 pm\n\n**👔Tues. 5/12** MJ Formalwear Grand Opening\n_4513 Vestal Rd., Vestal_\n11 am - 12 pm\n\n**🎓Thurs. 5/14** Binghamton University Commencement\n_Events Center, Binghamton University_\n9 am - 5:30 pm\n\n**🥳Thurs. 5/14** SUNY Broome Spring Fest\n_SUNY Broome Quad_\n11 am - 3 pm\n\n**📖Fri. 5/15** Friends of the Library Book Sale\n_George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St, Endicott_\n10 am - 4 pm\n\n**🧘Fri. 5/15** Sound Bath\n_Kilmer Mansion, 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton_\n7 pm - 8 pm\n\n**👻Fri. 5/15** Historic Bundy House Ghost Tours\n_Bundy Museum of History & Art_\n8 pm - 10 pm\n$20\n\n**❓Fri. 5/15 Maine-Endwell Odyssey of the Mind Trivia**\n _American Carpathian Russian Club, 1006 Watson Blvd., Endicott_\n7 pm\n\n**🌱Fri. 5/15 - Sat. 5/16** Greenhouse Artisan Market\n_Kimberly's Greenhouses, 3438 Rt. 26, Glen Aubrey_\nFri. 4 pm - 8 pm, Sat. 10 am - 2 pm\n\n**📖Fri. 5/15 - Sat. 5/16** Book Sale\n_Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton_\n10 am - 2 pm (Ends 1 pm Sat.)\n\n**🌹Sat. 5/16** Bouquet & Bling Workshop and Sale\n_Conti Jewelers, 532 Hooper Rd., Endwell_\n10 am - 5 pm\n\n**🚗Sat. 5/16** Post 1194 Car Show\n_American Legion, 363 West Service Rd., Hillcrest_\n9 am - 3 pm\n\n**🚗Sun. 5/17** 5th Annual Elderwood Village at Vestal Car Show\n_505 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal_\n12 pm - 5 pm\n\n**🚗Sun. 5/17** Pump 2 Car & Truck Show\n_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? 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  "title": "Binghamton Area Events Week of 5/11/26: Binghamton Rising Music Festival, Black Bears Parade, Commencement and More",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-11T15:41:47.086Z"
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