Brave Women Week
Brave Women Week
March 3-10
Celebrate the Brave Women of the Finger Lakes with Brave Women Week! This weeklong celebration, which includes International Women’s Day on March 8, features themed events and specials at women-owned businesses. Check out the full list of events and specials:
Events
Naples Women’s Weekend
Ontario County
Date: March 3
Location: Naples, NY
Enjoy a weekend of pampering, music, workshops and art focused on nurturing and empowering women as the women-owned businesses in Naples come together for this fun event.
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Community Knitting, Crochet & Spinning
Cayuga County
Date: March 3, 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: Otter Lake Farm & Fiber
Participate in an afternoon of community knitting, crocheting and more. Featuring complimentary coffee and confections.
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The Golden Girls Murder Mystery
Seneca County
Date: March 3, 5pm
Location: del Lago Resort & Casino
Your favorite ladies from the ’80s are throwing a party, and you’re invited! Can you solve this Golden Girls mystery?
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Artisan Elements Collective Events
Cortland County
Date: March 3-10
Location: Artisan Elements Collective
Featuring Women In Wellness exhibits, events, programs, lectures, workshops and shopping opportunities.
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Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™ Experience
Monroe County
Date: March 3-10
Location: The Strong Museum of Play
Barbie™ joins The Strong National Museum of Play to encourage kids to play out their dreams by exploring things they like, such as creating, nurturing, solving problems and being adventurous.
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ROC: Sparkle Party
Monroe County
Date: March 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Living Roots Wine & Co.
Explore the world of sparkling wine at this bubbly-themed class at Living Roots Wine & Co.
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Daisy Hollow Needle Felting Class
Cortland County
Date: March 6, 6-7:30 p.m. & March 7, 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Daisy Hollow Farm
Create your very own wool soap scrubby in celebration of trailblazer Amelia Bloomer.
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Fearless Female Pioneers Curator’s Tour
Monroe County
Date: March 7, 6-7 p.m.
Location: Memorial Art Gallery
Learn about the legacy of women artists in MAG’s collection like Yayoi Kusama, Kathleen McEnery Cunningham and Grandma Moses.
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April Macie at Comedy @ The Carlson
Monroe County
Date: March 7-9
Location: Comedy @ The Carlson
Catch April Macie at Comedy @ The Carlson for three nights during Brave Women Week.
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Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day
Cayuga County
Date: March 8
Location: Prison City North Street Brewery
Don’t miss the flagship event of the Brave Brews Festival, held in collaboration with the Pink Boots Society. (Part of Brave Brews Fest)
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International Women’s Day Happy Hour
Ontario County
Date: March 8, 4-7 p.m.
Location: New York Kitchen
New York Kitchen invites you to join us for a happy hour celebration in our Tasting Room and Test Kitchen in honor of International Women’s Day!
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Brave Brews Festival
Cayuga County
Date: March 8-10
Location: Auburn, NY
Celebrate women in craft beverage with the third annual Brave Brews Festival. The weekend creates a welcoming environment for fermented/alcoholic beverage professionals and consumers.
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Island Wraps Brave Women’s Brunch & Mingle Social
Monroe County
Date: March 9
Location: Island Wraps
Enjoy brunch and mingle with other women at this women-owned business.
MACNY Future Women in STEM
Onondaga County
Date: March 9, 10-11 a.m.
Location: MOST
Free event with Air Upstate for girls in grades 6-8 to explore careers in STEM.
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Make Your Own Bloomers
Cortland County
Date: March 9, 1-4 p.m.
Location: Magpie Custom Creations
Craft your own bloomers in honor of local hero, Amelia Jenks Blooms. Register on Facebook or text “BLOOMER” to 607-591-9652.
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Prison City FIRE & ICE Festival
Cayuga County
Date: March 9, 4-8 p.m.
Location: Prison City North Street Brewery
The Fire & Ice Festival features ice sculptures, an ice bar, live music, craft beverages fireworks and more. (This event is the finale of the Brave Brews Fest)
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Nature with Nikki Guided Hike
Onondaga County
Date: March 10, 9 a.m.
Location: Guppy Falls
Get outside and enjoy a 1.3-mile guided hike with an expert. This easy-to-moderate hike gives you a great view of the falls.
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Community Knitting, Crochet & Spinning
Cayuga County
Date: March 10, 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: Otter Lake Farm & Fiber
Participate in an afternoon of community knitting, crocheting, and more. Featuring complimentary coffee and confections.
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Harriet Tubman Day
Cayuga County
Date: March 10, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Equal Rights Heritage Center
This reception will feature speakers, music, official proclamations, party favors and more to celebrate the life and work of Harriet Tubman.
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Women in Jazz Sundays
Onondaga County
Date: March 3
Location: Seneca St. Brew Pub
Seneca St. Brew Pub is showcasing the incredible talent of female jazz musicians from Syracuse and beyond.
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Women’s History Month Concert
Onondaga County
Date: March 3, 2-3 p.m.
Location: St. David’s Episcopal Church
Alliance Classical Players concert of winds and piano for Women’s History Month.
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Sana Musasama: Returning to Ourselves
Onondaga County
Date: March 3-10
Location: Everson Museum of Art
Returning to Ourselves centers around a series of dolls that Musasama produced that mirror African-American topsy-turvy dolls.
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Tours of the Susan B. Anthony House
Monroe County
Date: March 3-10
Location: Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
The museum exhibits artifacts related to Susan B. Anthony’s life and work, such as original furniture, her famous black silk dress and a statue featuring Anthony with abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
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Revolutionary Roots: The 1848 Convention
Seneca County
Date: March 5-9, 11am and 3pm
Location: Women’s Rights National Historical Park
Discover women’s history! For 45 minutes a ranger will run a program in the same church where the Women’s Rights Convention was held.
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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
Monroe County
Date: March 6-10
Location: Geva Theatre
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill recounts Holiday’s life story through the songs that made her famous.
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She Shines
Cortland County
Date: March 7, 5-8 p.m.
Location: Homer Hops Brewing
Join Experience Cortland at She Shines, a toast to Cortland County’s leading ladies.
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Ladies Paint Night With Nora
Monroe County
Date: March 7, 7-9 p.m.
Location: Cottage Hotel of Mendon
Enjoy time with friends while Nora guides you through a seasonal painting project.
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Being Female Showcase
Cortland County
Date: March 8
Location: Center for the Arts of Homer
A celebration of female-identifying artists featuring live music, comedy performances, dances and more.
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2024 CNY Women’s Summit
Onondaga County
Date: March 8, 10am-6pm
Location: Oncenter Convention Center
Celebrate International Women’s Day at the largest event of the year for women in business.
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Matilda Joslyn Gage Museum Tours
Onondaga County
Date: March 8-9, 12-4pm
Location: Matilda Joslyn Gage Museum
Learn about the life and work of Matilda Joslyn Gage, a leading suffragist and Native American rights activist.
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You Matter Women’s Conference
Cayuga County
Date: March 8-10
Location: Harriet Tubman AME Zion Church
This free conference will feature presentations from female African-American facilitators who are experts in their fields, providing life-changing information on women’s health.
Call (315) 816-8529 for more information >
Nature with Nikki Guided Hike
Onondaga/Cortland County
Date: March 9, 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: High Vista Nature Preserve
Get outside and enjoy a beautiful three-mile guided hike with a local expert.
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International Women’s Day Celebration
Monroe County
Date: March 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Rochester Museum & Science Center
Celebrate Women’s HERStory! Learn about Rochester’s Changemakers, explore hands-on activities and meet inspiring female scientists.
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Bloomers Blooming Tea Time
Cortland County
Date: March 9, 1-4:30 p.m.
Location: Madame Hatter’s Tea House & Shopping Emporium
Delight in complimentary samples of different blooming teas as you explore the shop’s collection.
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Women in Jazz Sundays
Onondaga County
Date: March 10
Location: Seneca St. Brew Pub
Seneca St. Brew Pub is showcasing the incredible talent of female jazz musicians from Syracuse and beyond.
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Women and Wine of the FLX
Ontario County
Date: March 10, 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: New York Kitchen
Celebrate the women in the FLX wine industry while enjoying 5 delicious FLX wines crafted from the hands of capable women.
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Cork Crafting: Spring Wreath Edition
Ontario County
Date: March 10, 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: New York Kitchen
Create the perfect spring wreath for your door while enjoying a delicious complimentary glass of wine, a cheese plate, and fun!
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Specials
Otter Lake Farm & Fiber
Cayuga County
Date: March 3-10
Location: Otter Lake Farm and Fiber
15% off all items in the shop (except for spinning wheels)
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Cinch Art Space
Cortland County
Date: March 5-9
Location: Cinch Art Space
Get ready for some awesome deals on the fantastic creations of women-owned small businesses at their shop from March 5 to March 9! Swing by during open hours, and you’ll discover a variety of discounts that vary by artist.
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Discounted DIY Candle Making
Onondaga County
Date: March 3-10
Location: Camp Candle Bar
Hosted by their women-led team, Camp Candle Bar we will walk you through each step of the candle pouring process to create your very own custom candle fragrance! Pre-book your reservation for a special $35 price. They are also selling limited edition women empowerment merch.
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