Downtown Ithaca Events
From our four annual festivals, to monthly art gallery nights, to free live music & public performances, there’s always something going on Downtown!
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August 2019
CFCU 2019 Summer Concert Series
Summers in downtown are simply the best way to relax and unwind, especially Thursday evenings at the CFCU Summer Concert Series that kicks off June 20th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion stage in Bank Alley on the Ithaca Commons! The series is a FREE outdoor concert series open to the public held every Thursday evening from 6-8pm, June 20th – September 12th (with a brief hiatus the week of 4th of July). 2019 CFCU Summer Concert Series Schedule: June…
Find out more »Santa Margherita “Follow the Vine” Wine Tasting
Come join us for a wine tasting event where guests can enjoy Santa Margherita wine samples along with a lite bite food pairing within a grapevine maze. At the end of the maze, there will be a dome tent where guests can be immersed with the Santa Margherita story by watching the 360-degree video projection while sampling even more wines. RSVP at https://followthevine.com/consumer-ithaca #FollowTheVine #UncorkResponsibly
Find out more »Finger Lakes Comedy Festival
A 4-day, multi-venue, stand-up comedy festival across the Finger Lakes Region of New York. Comedians from all over the country come out to bring the funny for the entire weekend. Shows include: - Open Wine Bar Comedy Shows - Wine Tasting Comedy Show - Stand-Up Comedy Shows For tickets, please visit: shorturl.at/lMOQ0 *tickets can also be purchased at the door if space permits For a full festival schedule, visit: shorturl.at/fhjsZ Show details below: THURSDAY SEPT 26TH 8pm - Stand-Up Comedy…
Find out more »September 2019
First Friday Gallery Night
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance welcomes you to Gallery Night Ithaca, a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York taking place from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month. With upwards of twenty venues to visit to explore each month, there is sure to be something that will catch your eye, whether you're a seasoned collector or a first-time browser. Are you a venue, curator, or artist interested in…
Find out more »United Way Carnival For A Cause Presented by Tompkins Trust Company
The Carnival is free to attend and will include free games and activities for the whole family. Food will also be available; proceeds go to support the United Way of Tompkins County.
Find out more »December 2019
Winter Light Festival
Downtown Ithaca's Winter Lights Festival is getting ready to make its community debut. The wondrous display of colorful prisms on and around The Ithaca Commons will be open daily, December 5 - December 15. Our 11-day festival will feature a special visit from Santa Clause, a family-fun silent disco, the ever-popular Ice Bar: an outdoor bar made entirely of ice, and of course, the annual Chowder Cook-Off.
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