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

First Friday Gallery Night:

Gallery Night at The History Center in Tompkins County is a walkable art show featuring the latest artworks created by highly skilled local and regional artists. This varies from month to month and takes place on the first Friday evening of each month. You can expect to see a range of in-person shows, a walkable tour of window displays, or artwork in storefront windows throughout Downtown. Starting at 5:00 p.m., learn more about Gallery Night here.

Brewhouse Blues Jam:

Hopshire Farm and Brewery is hosting one of the longest-standing Ithaca blues jam traditions this Saturday, January 4th at 6:00 p.m. The in-house band kicks off the evening with soulful blues tunes and after their set, they open the floor and encourage local musicians and enthusiasts to join in and showcase their talent. Don’t play an instrument? Sit back, grab a crafted beer, and soak in the rich, authentic sounds of the blues! Get more information on the event here.

Fossil ID Day:

Did you find a rock in your backyard? Do you think it might be a fossil? Museum of the Earth is here to help! Bring your fossil into the Museum of the Earth on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for help identifying your fossil in their Prep Lab. Dr. Maureen Bickley will be working in the Prep Lab on Saturdays and is happy to assist you. Fossil ID Day is included with museum admission, visit the Museum of the Earth website here to learn more.

Writer’s Workshop:

At the Cortland ReUse this Sunday, January 5th at 1:00 p.m., learn to create ‘secondhand stories’ where you will write based on objects in the store. Hosted by writers Lynn Olcott and Kristin Yarnell, learn more about the event here.

Cornell Men’s Basketball vs Penn State Schuylkill:

Looking for a sporting event to watch to ring in the new year? Head to the Newman Arena to see the Cornell Big Red face off against Penn State Schuylkill. Tip-off is at 2:00 p.m., visit the Cornell Athletics website here to buy tickets.