Family Weekend

Comedians Chris D’Elia, Michael Lenoci make Family Weekend funny
By Chase Ferren
October 30, 2016 - 3:18pm
Chris D’Elia called out everyone, from the “fitspo” community to embarrassing parents, as he entertained a sold-out crowd Saturday night as part of University Union’s Family Weekend.

Remember, you are not the Denzel Washington of your life movie.

Chris D’Elia cracked up a sold-out crowd in Goldstein Auditorium with jokes like that as part of University Union’s Family Weekend comedy show Saturday night. Stand-up comedian Michael Lenoci opened for D’Elia.

Lenoci, who explained his bio as “32. Single. That’s my life,” spent his 30 minutes focused on jokes about relationships. His understanding of relationships: “You’re pretending until you can trick them into falling for you.”

Comedian Chris D’Elia will headline stand-up show for Family Weekend
By Brianna Kirkham
October 6, 2016 - 1:33pm
Comedian and actor Chris D’Elia will perform during the first Performing Arts stand-up show of the year.

Hollywood comic and NBC's Undateable star Chris D’Elia will be the headline performer for Family Weekend's stand-up show, according to University Union.

He will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Goldstein Auditorium. Tickets for D'Elia's show will go on sale this Friday, Oct. 7, at noon, and can be purchased online or at the Schine Box office. They cost $10 for Syracuse students and faculty, $15 for family members, and $20 fot the general public.

Comedian Kenan Thompson set to perform during Family Weekend
By Taylyn Washingt...
September 3, 2015 - 12:23pm
The longtime 'Saturday Night Live' cast member will do stand-up Sept. 25 at Goldstein Auditorium.

Saturday Night Live fans rejoice! University Union & the Syracuse University Parents Office will bring comedian Kenan Thompson to campus later this month for Family Weekend.

 "An Evening with SNL's Kenan Thompson' will be in Goldstein Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. This will be University Union's first performing arts show of the semester.

Dos and Don'ts: Where to bring your parents on Family Weekend
By Eric Vilas-Boas
October 20, 2011 - 5:16pm
Here are some of the best places to visit/avoid when your parents are in town for Family Weekend.

Places to Go

Varsity Pizza, 802 S. Crouse Ave.

From its $2 buffalo chicken slices to its communal seating, Varsity’s hard not to love for a broke college student with a pizza tooth. Not intimate, expensive or pretentious, Varsity’s the joint to hit post-game—whether we win or lose. And you’ll love it.

 

Preview: Grammy-winner Branford Marsalis to jazz up SU's family weekend
By Ana Barbu
September 24, 2010 - 2:56pm
Marsalis brings his brand of Coltrane-influenced jazz to the Schine Student Center on Sunday.

A jive “cat” with a cosmopolitan spirit and a broad musical scope, saxophonist Brandford Marsalis plays anything, (from jazz, blues and funk to classical music) and anywhere, (from small jazz clubs to the world’s largest concert halls). It’s no wonder this New Orleans native is a three-time Grammy award winner.