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Please join us this month as fifteen of our artist members celebrate the returning light. The show will feature paintings, photos, prints, and drawings representing a broad spectrum of styles. The show will run from February 5th through March 1st, 2026. Opening reception Friday, February 6th, 5–8pm Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA ... Read More
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"You don't want to miss out on Handwork Co-op's highly anticipated Winter Seconds Sale! Running from February 20th - March 12 Enjoy a wide range of discounts on artists' seconds, slightly imperfect and overstock wares. We get fresh seconds from our artists' every year. Discounts range from 10% to 75% off. This includes candles, pottery, fiber arts, woodcraft, jewelry, glass, ... Read More |
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join us at Riverwood gifts for a night of fun and board games! Celebrating our LGBTQ community Riverwood is a safe and inclusive place to come hang out and play! Pizza provided by SAL's pizzeria
Free
The Nocturnal Café (formerly Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar) welcomes you to experience our weekly Open Mic Night hosted by a rotating cast of talented local artists. Come on down to share your song or story! Let's cultivate shared creativity! Showcase your talents and enjoy the experience of creative connection with a welcoming and supportive audience at Ithaca's ... Read More
Free
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Inspired by her daily walks, Darcy Binns’s paintings on up-cycled cardboard strive to find a balance between abstraction and realism. Painting in an abstract, illustrative style, Cindy Kaufman’s paintings capture the colors, light, and movement seen in nature. The show will run from March 5th through March 29th, 2026. Opening reception Friday, March 6th, 5–8pm.
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Autumn Leaves is excited to welcome Marion Nestle, nutrition expert and author of the new book What To Eat Now. Published in 2006, Marion Nestle's What To Eat has become the definitive guide to making healthy and informed choices about food. Twenty years later, What To Eat Now revises the classic. It is a practical supermarket guide and a call ... Read More
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The Busking for Justice March concert features acclaimed local folk artist Joe Crookston, an internationally touring songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his powerful storytelling, humor, and musical range. Joe was personally invited by Gordon Lightfoot to open his final U.S. tour and has headlined major festivals across North America. His performances are warm, engaging, and deeply human — a perfect ... Read More
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Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 12:00 to 4:00 PM DOWNTOWN ITHACA COMMONS Winter doesn’t stand a chance. The Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook Off returns to the Commons for a one-day tasting experience filled with bold chili, lively crowds, and friendly competition. Sample a wide range of chili styles, explore Downtown Ithaca shops and restaurants, and vote for your favorites as ... Read More
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Access Hour (Masked) 11am - Noon Main Event: Noon - 3pm Community School of Music and Arts 330 E State St, Ithaca, NY 3rd Floor, Martha Hamblin Hall Come visit our annual all-gender and all-age clothing swap! Find some fashionable items for your closet. And bring along some items to swap (optional). Items available include clothing, jackets, bags & backpacks, ... Read More
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⚡️ CHASING NEON is taking over ROOM K ⚡️ Saturday, March 7th • 7–9PM 📍 K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub 121 W MLK Jr St, Ithaca $10 in advance or at the door Venmo: Nicholas-stark-4 Cashapp: $yonickstark *Room K Get ready for a party band with the genre range of a DJ — pop, rock, hip hop, country, throwbacks, sing-alongs ... Read More
$10
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Join us to discuss ‘So Many Stars’ by Caro De Robertis! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center all book club books have a 10% discount
Free
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3 events,
Description written by host, Ashley Cake: I've been threatening to do a community read of Abolition of White Democracy for some years now, and the time is finally nigh. Georgia at Ithaca Writing Studio is gonna host, and I'm asking $30 for six meetups, $20 for the Writing Studio and $10 for me. I'm capping it at 10 participants for ... Read More
$30
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The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe. This year’s program highlights the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes. Each night will feature a different selection of films, storytellers, and/or panelists.
The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe. This year’s program highlights the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes. Each night will feature a different selection of films, storytellers, and/or panelists. |
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March 11, 2026 12:00-1:15 PM Eastern Time Zoom (Register: bit.ly/sflxwebinar1) Across the country, local communities are organizing to protest plans for massive AI data centers in their neighborhoods that drive up electricity prices for everyone, while threatening water supplies and disrupting lives. New York needs to get ahead of the problem by imposing a temporary moratorium on data center development ... Read More
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The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe. This year’s program highlights the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes. Each night will feature a different selection of films, storytellers, and/or panelists. |
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Experience a special evening of live jazz with the Jesse Collins Quartet at MIX Art Gallery. Blending improvisation, soulful rhythms, and contemporary jazz influences, this dynamic ensemble transforms the gallery into an intimate, vibrant listening space. Join us for an unforgettable night where art, music, and community come together in downtown Ithaca right on the Commons. Limited seating - get ... Read More
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Gelli plate printing is a form of monoprinting that uses a flexible printing plate to create textures and layers. It is a very spontaneous way of creating one-of-a-kind prints on paper or fabric. We will explore several different ways of using the gelli plate, including using stencils, found objects, and mark-making tools.
$80.00
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ithaca writing studio presents Exquisite Corpse Cut-Up Poetry Workshop with Mack Rovenolt March 14, 4-6pm -Join journalist, poet, and artist Mack Rovenolt for a creative and inspiring Exquisite Corpse and collage workshop. This class blends collaborative writing and visual art to help you express yourself and draw inspiration in community with others. -In this workshop, the group will create a ... Read More
$15 – $25
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New Roots curious? We'd love to see you at our March 15th Open House! 1- 2:30 PM 💚 Tour our historic building Meet Teachers & staff, and dive into our real-world curriculum 🌟 Special 9th grade info session - learn about our award-winning high school program Details and optional RSVP at newrootsschool.org/open-houses |
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Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss The Unworthy. Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. See 2026 titles here. Shop with us for 10% off these titles!
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Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss The Unworthy. Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. Shop with us for 10% off these titles!
join us at Riverwood gifts for a night of fun and board games! Celebrating our LGBTQ community Riverwood is a safe and inclusive place to come hang out and play! Pizza provided by SAL's pizzeria
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We’re excited to share that we are relaunching our March CE program for our professional referral partners, and we would love for you to join us for our second CE of the year! Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2026 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Location: Zoom Credit: 1 CE credit Cost: Free Our March CE Course is titled: Proactive End-of-Life Care Planning: Starting ... Read More
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Step into a day of enchantment during Fairy Fest in Downtown Ithaca, where magic and creativity fill the streets and shops of the Commons. Visitors of all ages are invited to dress as their favorite fairy, elf, woodland creature, or magical character and explore a whimsical celebration throughout Downtown Ithaca. Throughout the day, participating businesses host hands-on activities, crafts, story ... Read More
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For lovers of the fae, unicorns and all things magical! Flutter on over to Buffalo Street Books for Down Ithaca's Fairy Fest for all things magical and knowledgeable. 🍄🧚♀️🧚♂️🦄🌷 |
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Description written by host, Ashley Cake: I've been threatening to do a community read of Abolition of White Democracy for some years now, and the time is finally nigh. Georgia at Ithaca Writing Studio is gonna host, and I'm asking $30 for six meetups, $20 for the Writing Studio and $10 for me. I'm capping it at 10 participants for ... Read More
$30
K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub invites oldies lovers to spend an evening with Elvis. One Night With You is a dinner show featuring the comedy and vocal stylings of The King himself, a three-course meal and guest performances, all in the intimate setting of Room K (formerly The Downstairs). Elvis, who has been touring small-town venues since his supposed death ... Read More
$35 – $120
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Join us in Tompkins County to chat about the minimum wage and what it means for you! Launch Event: Tompkins County Minimum Wage Discussion The Tompkins County Legislature is exploring the possibility of establishing a countywide minimum wage. To help inform this decision, Cornell ILR School’s Ithaca Co-Lab has been commissioned to organize a series of community convenings that bring ... Read More
Free
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Join us to discuss Cinderella is Dead joined by local author Kalynn Bayron ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ Whether you are a romance or fantasy reader, BIPOC VOICES in Romance and Fantasy is a staff run bookclub that provides a safe space to discuss books about the experience of marginalized groups through these genres, uplifts BIPOC authors and challenges the community to read diversely! ... Read More 
Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe! Join us every 4th Wednesday from March–October | 4–7PM for drinks, dog-friendly vibes, and pup social time! Bring your furry friends to mix, mingle, and make new besties 🐕 Even better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue — every sip supports animals in need. Drinks for you. Social hour for ... Read More Sip, socialize, get to know some adoptable pets from Stay Wild Resue. We will have drink specials, pet games, treats and more. All well-behaved pets are welcome to join. Help us support Stay Wild Resue with 50% of all Strands proceeds go to Stay Wild Rescue.
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The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual call to action to readers and book lovers in support of Trans Day of Visibility! Join us at Buffalo Street Books in reading books written by trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit & gender-nonconforming authors in support of Ithaca Trans Center. For more information on how to become part of this annual event you can visit: https://transrightsreadathon.carrd.co/
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A free concert on the eve of the No Kings March, hosted by Annie Burns, with Joe Crookston, Doug Robinson, Harry Aceto, Mark Zabel, and many other musical guests. An opportunity to lift our voices together in songs of solidarity and hope.
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America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Theatre Incognita is proud to present Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES in collaboration with Kitchen Theatre Company's Kitchen Sink Series. Performances are at ... Read More |
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America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Theatre Incognita is proud to present Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES in collaboration with Kitchen Theatre Company's Kitchen Sink Series. Performances are at ... Read More
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The Hangar Theatre continues its In Flight Entertainment Series with “The Kaplan Cousins Improvise Again” on March 28. Ilan and Gavin Kaplan, who have been improvising together for eight years, will bring the chemistry they’ve been building since childhood to a hilarious improv performance that creates an entire show on the spot out of a single word suggestion. For a ... Read More
$15 – $25
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America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Theatre Incognita is proud to present Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES in collaboration with Kitchen Theatre Company's Kitchen Sink Series. Performances are at ... Read More
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Darcy Binns and Patty Brown will read from their art books .
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Dust off your thinking caps for this special Sunday Funday!! Come on down to Room K - Home of QSpace - Where T41's Gina will be on the mic queery-ing you all on your common knowledge and queer smarts. With performances by Tilia Cordata between each round! $10 to play (discounts for QPass Members) March 29th, 4:00 - 7:00 Happy ... Read More
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Celebrate spring with a self-guided egg hunt across Downtown Ithaca. Explore participating businesses, discover hidden eggs, and win prizes along the way! Inside each egg is a treat, prize, or raffle ticket. On Monday, April 6, the winning raffle ticket number will be posted on our social media @downtownithaca, so be sure to keep an eye out!
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Join So What? Studio for its first Creative Recess: Game Night! Do you enjoy Pictionary? Quick Draw? Exquisite Corpse? Join So What? Studio for a heated rivalry between oodles of doodles - we'll be gathering for an evening of art and drawing based games. Materials will be provided and zero experience encouraged! So What? Studio is a new social arts ... Read More
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Join author & large animal veterinarian, Linda Rhodes in conversation with Cornell University graduate & local large animal veterinarian, Dr. Paul Coen as they discuss Breaking the Banyard Barrier.
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Join author & large animal veterinarian, Linda Rhodes in conversation with Cornell University graduate & local large animal veterinarian, Dr. Paul Coen as they discuss Breaking the Banyard Barrier. |
4 events,
join us at Riverwood gifts for a night of fun and board games! Celebrating our LGBTQ community Riverwood is a safe and inclusive place to come hang out and play! Pizza provided by SAL's pizzeria
Free
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Come join us for a read along of I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage !!!
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Theatre Incognita is proud to present Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES in collaboration with Kitchen Theatre Company's Kitchen Sink Series. Performances are at ... Read More |
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Old Greeny Fringe Fest is bubbling up in Ithaca this April. Come see a sneak preview of the events to know what you're in for! The Fringe Fest is a 7-day variety show with more than 60 events at venues throughout Ithaca NY. To learn more about the festival visit www.oldgreenyfringefest.com The preview show is from 6pm-8pm at Liquid State ... Read More
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America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Theatre Incognita is proud to present Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES in collaboration with Kitchen Theatre Company's Kitchen Sink Series. Performances are at ... Read More |
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🗓️ Friday, April 3rd | ⏰ 5–8 PM 📍 Orozco Gallery, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👨👩👧👦 All ages | 🥤 N/A drinks available 🎨 In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience. This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring ... Read More
Free
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Theatre Incognita is proud to present Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES in collaboration with Kitchen Theatre Company's Kitchen Sink Series. Performances are at ... Read More |
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🗓️ Saturday, April 4th | ⏰ 5–8 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale | 👨👩👧👦 All ages 🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to ... Read More
$10
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Theatre Incognita is proud to present Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES in collaboration with Kitchen Theatre Company's Kitchen Sink Series. Performances are at ... Read More |
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