Think there's nothing to do in the Binghamton area?  Think again! I’ve found a bunch of things that could be a whole lot of fun.  Think bingo is just for “older” people?  Think again!  I bet if you went you’d have a lot of fun.  Or how about supporting some great local actors in one of the many plays showing in the area? There are lots of things to do and I bet you’ll find something in this list that sparks your interest:

Friday March 8th

It’s bingo night at Church of the Holy Trinity on Prospect Street in Binghamton and at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church on Clinton Street in Binghamton.  Both churches will start bingo at 6:45pm.

Dan McCort, Mike Amory, Josh Lapallo and Brock Shields will perform a comedy show at Jungle Science Art Gallery on Court Street in Binghamton starting at 10:30pm.

Saturday March 9th

Enjoy an organ concert with Katherine Pardee of England at the United Presbyterian Church on Chenango Street in Binghamton at 4pm.

The 20th Annual KidsArt Opening Reception happens from 12pm-3pm at the Earlville Opera House.

See the 1948 classic Station West at Broome Community College, Titchener Hall on Upper Front Street in Binghamton at 7pm.

There will be a book sale from 10am-2pm at George F. Johnson Memorial Library in Endicott.

Honey Have You Seen the Bees?  Interested in learning more about bees? Beekeepers Ginny and James Wood will talk about honeybees from 1-3pm at Salt Springs State Park in Montrose.

The Triangle Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Paddle Party/Quarters Auction starting at 1:15pm in Whitney Point.

The Humane Society’s Annual Casino Night takes place from 6-11pm at the Knights of Columbus on Park Ave in Binghamton.

The Ti-Ahwaga Players Annual Fundraising Auction happens from 7-11pm at the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center in Owego with hor d’oeuvres, beverages and door prizes.

Grab the kids and Explore and More at the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier in Binghamton at 11am and 3pm.

Don’t miss Game On at Your Library from 1:30pm-4:30pm at the Vestal Public Library.  Open to ages 10-18.

90’s music stars All-4-One play Tioga Downs at 7pm and 9pm.  Tickets are $15 each.

98.1 The Hawk’s Rich Birdsall will be dj’ing at Gallaghter’s Irish Pub on Robinson Street in the evening.

It’s Improv Comedy Night at the Jewish Community Center on Clubhouse Road in Vestal starting at 8pm.

Don’t miss MENding Monologues at the KNOW Theater on Carroll Street in Binghamton at 8pm.  All proceeds will benefit Crime Victims Assistance Center.  Reservations required at 724-4341.

Check out the Field, Hearth & Home Show at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center from 9am-5pm

March into Spring from 10am-2pm at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Recreation Center on Baxter Street in Binghamton where you’ll find pirohi, halupki, cabbage/noodles and more!

Sunday March 10th

Check out the Field, Hearth & Home Show at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center from 9am-3pm

The 7th Annual Build it Bowl with bowling, raffles and door prizes sponsored by Tioga County Habitat for Humanity happens at Owego Bowl.  Tickets are necessary and you can find out how to get them at 687-5631.

The Daughters of Columbus #1666’s Annual Card/Bunco Party with food, raffles and prizes happens from 2pm-5pm at the Daughters of Columbus Lodge on Odell Ave in Endicott.

The Showplace Flea Market is from 9am-3pm at Binghamton Plaza on State Street.

The Belvedere Cabaret in Green is hosting a dinner concert by Polish Moses at 2pm.

Grab the kids and Explore and More at the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier at 3pm.

Friday March 15th-

Handicapped Children’s Association is hosting a Tasteful Day for HCA from 65:30pm-9:30pm at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel with wine, food, music by Jared Campbell and a live auction.  For details call 798-7117

Saturday March 16th

The 8th Annual Springtime Craft Show takes place inside the West Gym at BU from 9am-4pm.

Sunday March 17th

Experience the Beatles with Rain at the Forum Theater at 7:30pm

St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Johnson City is holding an Easter Bake sale from 11am-1pm with holubtski, kolachky, bread and rolls.

Friday March 23rd

Enjoy an evening with Rich Wilson, hypnotist and entertainer at De Gennaro’s on Hill Ave in Endicott.  Doors open at 6:30pm, dinner is at 7pm. For reservations, call 786-0000.

Multi Week Events

March 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17th- Dead Man’s Cell Phone will be performed at the Watters Theater Fine Arts Building.  For details, call 777-ARTS.

March 12th-21st- Binghamton Restaurant week! Get more details and find out what restaurants are participating here.

March 15th-24th- Check out Sweet Charity directed by Patrick Foti at EPAC in Endicott.  Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

March 16th, 23rd and 30th- St. Mary’s Orthodox Church is holding their Holiday Bake Sale from 10am-12pm at the church on Jenkins Street in Endicott.

March 14th-April 7th- See the play Trying by Joanna McClelland Glass at the Cider Mill Playhouse in Endicott.  Show times are Tuesday-Friday at 12:30pm and 6:30pm and Saturday from 12:30pm to 4pm.

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