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Weekend top picks: Shred the Night, The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, and more

Weekend top picks: Shred the Night, The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

Cornell Big Red Hockey vs. St. Lawrence Saints Hockey:

Watch the Cornell Big Red take on the St. Lawrence Saints tonight at Lynah Rink at 7:00 p.m. Find ticket and streaming information here.

Shred the Night – Greek Peak:

A 24-hour nonstop ski and snowboard challenge benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) from Saturday, February 28 to Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., participants will ski or ride from sunrise to sunrise while raising critical funds that support life-saving cystic fibrosis research, innovative treatments, and direct support for families in our community. Find more information here.

Reggae Benefit Concert:

Hosted at Stone Bend Farm in Newfield, find a reggae benefit concert on Saturday, February 28th that will help the students raise funds for IHS Vietnam Club’s trip to Vietnam over Spring Break, including supporting the scholarship fund. Find more information here.

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd:

Pink Floyd fans can attend a tribute performance by The Machine this Saturday, February 28th at the State Theatre of Ithaca. The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation for extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. Find more information here.

Playwrights Jam:

On Sunday, March 1st, Playwrights’ Jam at the Kitchen Theatre Company invites you to bring a short play or scene in development (10 minutes or less) and choose your cast from the gathered writers, actors, and audience members in attendance. Find more information here.

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