Events in Waterloo today

Explore the art of landscape quilts in a hands-on workshop led by instructor Sharon Bottle Souve. Bring a favorite photo, a painting, or an idea from memory and turn it into a personalized wall quilt. Participants learn to pare their inspiration down to essential shapes and design elements, then assemble the scene as a collage on a quilted base using fused appliqué and free motion quilting. Machine quilting ties the composition together and highlights details, with the option to add hand stitching to finish the piece. Cost is $380 for Schweinfurth members and $390 for nonmembers.

Big rigs return to Weedsport Speedway as the American Big Rig Series takes center stage for the Page Trucking Big Rig Nationals. Back for the first time in several years, these trucks will compete on the Weedsport banks during a full evening of racing that brings Weedsport Speedway’s 2026 schedule to a close.

The Ende Brothers return to the LBC for a live performance featuring acoustic covers highlighted by rich vocal harmonies and skillful guitar work. Over years of playing together, they have built an international following on YouTube with more than half a million views, performed in over 25 states, and were featured on the Vans Warped Tour in 2015. There is no cover charge or reservations, and seating is first come, first served.

Nate Michaels returns to Reinvention Brewing Company for an evening of live music complemented by craft beers brewed in the Finger Lakes. The brewery’s cozy, small-town setting provides a relaxed backdrop for taking in his performance.

Festivities start Friday with an adult night game at the pavilion. Saturday features pumpkin painting, a psychic reading, food trucks and distillery trucks, and the evening closes with Rock Jester Band.

Enjoy music that spans many genres and eras while exploring the market. The market takes place in Curley’s parking lot.

The tenth annual Cruisin' brings music, food, and drinks to the White Springs Fire Department. DJ Storm provides the soundtrack, Dom’s Original serves the eats, and Firehouse Distillery pours the beverages. Additional vendors will be announced.

AJ DiNoto returns to The Apple Farm Stand with a live acoustic performance of familiar favorites. The music complements apple picking and ciders, offering a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Madelyn Rose performs live at Apple Barrel Orchards.

Meyer & McGuire bring live music to Timbercreek Tavern, a local Manchester bar where guests can pair the tunes with burgers, wings, fries and other bites, plus beer, wine and cocktails. The staff and patrons create a welcoming atmosphere for families and friends. There is no cover charge.

Lotus Land, The American Rush Tribute, channels the power and precision of the Canadian trio with a live show that captures their signature sound and stage setup. The performance appeals to devoted Rush fans, fellow musicians, and newcomers, earning praise as a standout salute to the band’s intricate musicianship and spirited presence. They have impressed capacity crowds at leading venues, and their audience continues to grow across the country and beyond. Tickets are available in person, by phone, or online. Phone and online purchases are delivered as digital tickets via email, and a valid email address is required. All sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges, and the venue does not resell tickets.

Celebrating its ninth year, the James Shutts Memorial heads to Weedsport with a 10-division slate. The marquee race is a PRO Clone Super Heavy feature paying $1,000 to the winner, joined by PRO Clone Heavy for $500 and a $100 main for PRO Jr. Blue Clone. Points divisions are included, and the program serves as the penultimate event of the season.

Set aside some quiet time for shared reading outdoors. Bring a favorite book, an e-reader, or an audiobook with headphones, and pack a lawn chair or picnic blanket for comfort. Participants will settle in around the library gazebo to read independently while taking in the sights and sounds along Main Street. Families are welcome, and light snacks will be available while supplies last. If the weather turns bad, the program will be canceled.

Cayuga Counseling welcomes community members to its groups, even if they are not current clients. This new support group offers a welcoming place for people with current or past involvement in the criminal justice system to connect with others, build supportive networks, and work toward successful reintegration into the community. Please use the first floor entrance.

DSP Shows presents an evening with Graham Nash at The Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY. The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, twice honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a GRAMMY winner, offers a wide-ranging set drawing on six decades of music. He appears with Todd Caldwell on keyboards, Adam Minkoff on bass, drums, guitar and vocals, and Zack Djanikian on guitar, bass, drums and vocals. The performance explores his work with The Hollies, Crosby, Stills and Nash, the CSNY period, and his solo catalog. His songbook spans Hollies hits like On a Carousel and Carrie Anne, CSN pieces such as Marrakesh Express and Lady of the Island, CSNY classics Teach Your Children and Our House, and solo milestones from Songs for Beginners through Now. His collaborations with David Crosby are represented by songs like Southbound Train and Immigration Man. Recent coverage from Miers on Music and North Coast Music Beat praised the power of his concerts and the enduring relevance of his writing.