Friday, Nov. 23: Holiday festivities in downtown Syracuse.

2009 tree lighting event in Syracuse's Clinton Square (Photo: Jim Commentucci / The Post-Standard)

The annual Home for the Holidays celebration takes place tonight in and around Syracuse's Clinton Square. Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m., and features Joey Nigro and John Nilsen, the Gospel Workshop of North America Syracuse Chapter, the Syracuse Brigadiers Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, and Corcoran Live! Syracuse mayor, Stephanie Miner will light the tree.

Admission is free, but you're encouraged to bring a  non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Central New York. 

 Other events will take place at the the Erie Canal Museum, Hanover Square and the Onondaga Historical Association. Prior to the event, the Landmark Theatre will be open with music from the Chittenango High School Choir and Spirit of Syracuse Chorus performing. The movie Elf will be shown at 7:30 p.m.


Also tonight

• Chelsea Grin with Stick To Your Guns, Crown The Empire, Upon This Dawning, The Storm and Jonestown at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5:30 p.m. - $13.
• Black Light Party at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski and Others at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Camillians at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m. 
• Michael Crissan at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 4 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m. 
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount).
• Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
• Hendry at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Hotplate, Wanted at 12 North (Mulaney Road, Marcy), 9:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Jane Zell and Bob Purdy at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m. 
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Deansboro Hotel (2747 Route 12B, Deansboro), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m. 
• Lisa Lee Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m. 
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Mere Mortals at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 10 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7 p.m.
• Turnip Trio at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.