Friday, June 1: Taste of Syracuse kicks off today

It's June and the unofficial start of summer as the first of the summer festivals, Taste of Syracuse, kicks off today in Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse. Music starts at noon with performances by Just Joe (VitaFit Clinton Square Stage) and Blake (Volkswagen Main Stage). Click here for entertainment schedules. Admission is free. Friday

Also today

• Mark Zane and Friends at Oz-Stravaganza Park (417 W. Genesee St., Chittenango), 8 p.m. – Free admission.
• Bruce Springsteen/Beatles Tribute featuring Jamie Notarthomas and the FabCats at Van Buren Park (7350 Canton Street Road, Baldwinsville), 5:30 p.m. - $10.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen with John Dancks at Eve Galleria, 6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Baby Soda Jazz Band Concert at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Custom Taylor Band, TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Steve Winwood with “Say Hey” heavy-hitter Michael Franti and Spearhead at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (Finger Lakes Community College campus, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 8 p.m. - $20 lawn, $45, $59.50, $79.50 reserved.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• BPM Krew at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Back Flash at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Coachmen with Elizabeth Fern at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 8:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Cousin Jake Thunder at Slickers Tavern (3132 Route 28, Old Forge), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dead Creek at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Dropouts at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Dewey’s 3rd Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls), 10 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Cicero American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• Juice Boxx at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Spencers Ali Club House Tavern (East Second Street, Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Inn on the Docks (308 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 5 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Mikey Parkay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
Caribbean Connection.
• Raised On Radio at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at Mattydale VFW (2000 Lemoyne Ave., Mattydale), 5:30 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Abe’s Waterfront (8527 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
• Del Sexton at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Square Pegs at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• TimeLine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Triple Shot at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Wicked, Nasty Habit, Hammerhead at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.