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Things to Do in Utica & the Mohawk Valley
A curated selection of local performances, talks and community gatherings, with links straight to the original event listings.
Listings refreshed November 10, 2026; individual source-check dates appear below. All dates below are in 2026 and all times are Eastern (America/New_York). Confirm availability, accessibility, prices and cancellations with the organizer before traveling. This selection is not a complete calendar.
11 selected events, in date order.
Arts & Entertainment
Art Alive! Veterans Day: Pushcart Players — A More Perfect Union
Root Court and Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium, Munson Museum of Art, 310 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502
A free family day combines art-making with Pushcart Players’ musical about the United States’ founding and citizenship. The performance begins at 11 a.m.; a workshop follows at 1 p.m. An American Sign Language interpreter will be on stage for the 11 a.m. performance.
Free. Registration requirements are not stated on the organizer’s event page.
Source: Munson event page and Nov. 3 press release. Checked Nov. 3, 2026.
Community
Oneida Elders Basket Bonanza and Craft Sale
Ray Elm Children and Elders Center, 5000 Skenondoa Way, Oneida, NY 13421
Browse Native-made crafts, a bake sale and basket raffles at this public gathering supporting Elders trips and activities.
Free admission; public welcome. No registration requirement stated.
Original event details & registration
Source: Oneida Indian Nation. Checked Nov. 3, 2026.
Arts & Entertainment
The Laugh Cult: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
Players Theatre, 1108 State St., Utica, NY 13502
A stand-up comedy showcase at Players Theatre.
$15 admission.
Original event details & registration
Source: Players of Utica. Checked Nov. 3, 2026.
History & Learning
Barnabas Pond: From Revolutionary Soldier to Clinton Citizen
Clinton Historical Society, 1 Fountain St., Clinton, NY 13323
Christian Goodwillie discusses Barnabas Pond’s journey from Revolutionary soldier to Clinton citizen. This replaces the previously advertised Wampum presentation.
Free and open to the public. An RSVP option is available on the organizer page.
Original event details & registration
Source: Clinton Historical Society. Checked Nov. 3, 2026.
Business & Networking
November Business After Hours
Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502
The Greater Utica Chamber holds its November networking gathering at Oneida County History Center.
$10 preregistered members; $15 member walk-ins; $20 nonmembers.
Original event details & registration
Source: Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. Checked Nov. 3, 2026.
Arts & Entertainment
An Evening with Humpty
The Stanley, Utica
An artist showcase and signing with Jamie Lee Olsen and Stephen Fletcher. Start time: 5:30 p.m. End time and admission are not listed; check with the venue.
End time unconfirmed; listing expires at the end of the event date.
Source: The Stanley. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Joel Tribute Show
The Stanley, Utica
A concert supporting the Rick Zuccaro Digital Piano Donation Program. Starts at 7:30 p.m.; check the organizer for tickets and end time.
End time unconfirmed; listing expires at the end of the event date.
Source: The Stanley. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
Arts & Entertainment
Jeff Dunham
The Stanley, Utica
Comedy and ventriloquism. Show starts at 7 p.m.; tickets and end time through the venue.
End time unconfirmed; listing expires at the end of the event date.
Source: The Stanley. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
Arts & Entertainment
The New York Bee Gees
The Stanley, Utica
Bee Gees tribute concert starting at 7 p.m. Check the venue for tickets and end time.
End time unconfirmed; listing expires at the end of the event date.
Source: The Stanley. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
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