Arts & Entertainment
Arc of Seneca Cayuga Spotlight Studio
(315) 612-0129
39 Genesee Street
A two-story facility housing an art, video editing, dance & intimate performance studio where individuals with developmental disabilities are given the opportunity to explore creative talents, while working on life skills to maintain self-discipline, problem solving & independence. Come to an evening of song & dance and refreshments every second Thursday of the month. Visit Arc’s website.
Auburn Public Theater
(315) 253-6669
8 Exchange Street
Auburn Public Theater is downtown’s flagship for cultural entertainment, presenting national comedy acts, professional theater, musical performances, poetry, films, educational programs. & more. Visit APT’s website.
Cayuga Culinary Institute
(315) 294-8841
Plaza of the Arts, 161 Genesee Street
Take a food & beverage-based leisure learning class in this state-of-the-art new facility. Visit CCI’s website.
Donna's Dance Center
(315) 252-3231
3 East Genesee Street
The faculty and staff at Donna's Dance Center pride themselves on providing their students with a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment, while also utilizing professionally-backed technique instruction to help them grow as dancers and continue their passion for dance. Classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop and Modern/Contemporary. Visit Donna’s website.
Finger Lakes Scuba
(315) 252-8683 or (800) 764-3483
11 Dill Street
Individual & group local dive charters and world-wide travel services, plus equipment rental, sales and service, on-line and pool training and certification at regional locations. Visit Finger Lakes Scuba’s website.
Jim Van Arsdale Guitar School
(315) 289-8827
3 East Genesee Street
Providing student lessons & live performances for all stringed instruments and drums. Visit Jim Van Arsdale’s website.
MindGames Escape Rooms
(800) 720-1631
Genesee Center, 100 Genesee Street, Suite 109
(Temporarily closed) Join the craze with themed escape rooms - Exit Protocol and the Missing Starlet's Dressing Room. The game master provides the clues & countdown for groups of 2 - 10 people who work together to solve the mysteries and find their way out in an hour. Visit MindGame’s website.
NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center
(315) 258-9820
25 South Street
Tour an exhibition where New York State’s progressive history supporting equality comes to life through interactive displays. Pick up maps & visitor information, shop the Taste NY Market for local products, and attend the summer Downtown Saturday Market & numerous special events. Visit ERHC’s website.
Perform 4 Purpose
(315) 289-8827
3 East Genesee Street
Perform 4 Purpose fosters youth involvement in the arts by creating music, theater & dance performances that benefit charitable community needs. They also provide sound & stage services. Visit P4P’s website.
Public Art Trail
Downtown Auburn boasts over a dozen public art installations. These include sculptures, painted & vinyl murals and mosaics. Visit the stops on the trail. See more info on Auburn Art Trail the BID Programs page or Art for Auburn!
Seward House Museum
(315) 252-1283
33 South Street
If you’re interested in Civil War era history, take a tour of the Seward House Museum & gardens, a National Historic Landmark, with an intact collection from Lincoln’s Secretary of State William H. Seward’s family- it is a must. Changing exhibits share the history of the Underground Railroad, Seward family, the Alaska purchase and the Civil War. Visit their Facebook page for weekly programs. Visit the Seward House’s website.
Tailgater’s Sports Bar & Grill
(315) 406-0566
Off Track Betting, One Arterial East, Route 5
Menu features burgers, flat bread pizza, sandwiches, wings & sides, plus daily happy hour specials, dart board, Touch-tunes, indoor smoking area, outdoor deck, live music & betting.
Visit Tailgater’s website.
