37th Annual Juried Photography Show – State of the Art Gallery
State of the Art Gallery 120 W State St #2, Ithaca
Week of Events
28th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival. May – Sept, Live and Zoom
The Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County (CAP) is proud to announce our 18th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival with over 40 literary events: reading s, panels, multi - genre performances, workshops, a Book & Zine Fair, and a Survivor style literary showdown. Thereโs something for everyone! From seasoned authors, to the loving public. Check out the amazing slate of ... Read More
37th Annual Juried Photography Show – State of the Art Gallery
State of the Art proudly presents our 37th Annual Juried Photography Show. This yearโs show accepted photographs from 73 artists from all over New York State. ย The jury reviewed 320 images and selected 74 for the show.ย The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract, traditional photography, and more. โจThe show will run from May 28 through June 27, 2025. Opening reception Friday, ... Read More
49th Annual Ithaca Festival
Get ready for four days of art, music, community, and celebration at the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival, May 28โ31, 2026! Our theme this year is Downtown Disco and we couldnโt be more excited! The Ithaca Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone and the incredible community that makes this event possible. Each year, we bring ... Read More
Drag Me To The Discotheque
Argos Innโs annual Pride dance party and catwalk! Featuring Dizzy DeScretion as the host, catwalk emcee & performer and The Dutchess of Spirit Posse providing groovy disco house beats all night. 9pm-1am 21+ $15 (cash or venmo at the door)
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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May 31, 2026 -Ithaca Book & Zine Fair
Ithaca Book & Zine Fair
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the fifth annual Ithaca Book and Zine Fair will be held at Buffalo Street Books as a part of the Community Arts Partnershipโs Spring Writes Literary Festival and Ithaca Festival! This event celebrates publishing as an art, craft, and DIY activity. 40+ local and regional independent publishers, zine-makers, artists, DIYers, and writers will show and ... Read More
Monday, June 1, 2026
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June 1, 2026 -Abolition of White Democracy Reading Group
Abolition of White Democracy Reading Group
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
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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June 2, 2026 -Work & Tea & Lofi @ Orozco Gallery
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June 2, 2026 -ComedyHOF Open Mic Night in Room K – K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
Work & Tea & Lofi @ Orozco Gallery
๐๏ธ Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | โฐ 3:30โ5 PM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Free | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All ages ๐จ 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 ... Read More
ComedyHOF Open Mic Night in Room K – K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
ComedyHOF Open Mic at K-HOUSE A focused room for the craft of comedy. Comedy HOF presents a monthly stand-up open mic in Room K @ K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub, hosted by Ben Mumford-Zisk This is a high-energy night for comedians and audiences who care about timing, material, and the work of stand-up. Each comic gets five minutes in an ... Read More
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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June 3, 2026 -Backyard Birds
Backyard Birds
Ever spotted a bird in your backyard and wondered, โWhat is that?โ ๐ฆ Join us for Backyard Birds, a fun and informative class designed to help you identify the common birds right outside your window! Through an engaging presentation and discussion, youโll go from beginner to confident bird watcher in no time. ๐ฟ Perfect for nature lovers of all levels ... Read More
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026 -eRide Ithaca Workshop
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June 4, 2026 -King Alcohol Ends Reign: Ithacaโs Prohibition History Walking Tour
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June 4, 2026 -Qtopia: A Memoir of Love, Land, and Liberation
eRide Ithaca Workshop
These free, hands-on workshops will help you get set for the launch of eRide Ithaca. WE'll help you download the app and create your account so you're ready to ride when the service launches. Go Ithaca will be at every workshop so residents can sign up to receive discounts on eRide Ithaca rides. Questions? Call or Text IETA staff at ... Read More
King Alcohol Ends Reign: Ithacaโs Prohibition History Walking Tour
In the early 1900s, Ithaca, NY earned some colorful nicknames: โSodom,โ โSin City,โ and โRum Town, USA.โ Long before national Prohibition took hold, Ithacans were already battling over booze, morality, and modernity. โKing Alcohol Ends Reignโ is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the cityโs spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from ... Read More
Qtopia: A Memoir of Love, Land, and Liberation
Join us for an author reading event with Juda Bennett in conversation with Yvonne Fisher.
Friday, June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026 -Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour
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June 5, 2026 -Sign & Banner Making with QuAC
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June 5, 2026 -Handwork’s 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
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June 5, 2026 -Busking for Justice: Colleen Kattau
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June 5, 2026 -King Alcohol Ends Reign: Ithacaโs Prohibition History Walking Tour
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour โจ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment neededโjust stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: โข Friendship bracelets โข Couple bracelets โข Motherโdaughter ... Read More
Sign & Banner Making with QuAC
Join Queer Anarchy Collective ahead of the Ithaca dyke march to make signs and banners!
Handwork’s 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
Handwork Cooperative would like to extend a big thank you to the community for 50 years of support! During Ithacaโs First Friday Gallery Night starting at 5 p.m. we will be honoring our 50th anniversary with a ribbon cutting event which will be attended by the Mayor of Ithaca, Robert G. Cantelmo along with several other public dignitaries. They have ... Read More
Busking for Justice: Colleen Kattau
Busking for Justice returns to Cafรฉ Dewitt on Friday, June 5, with an evening of music, community, and solidarity featuring acclaimed bilingual singer-songwriter Colleen Kattau. Known for her powerful voice, rhythmic sensibility, and commitment to social justice, Kattau blends Latin American nueva canciรณn, folk, and contemporary songwriting into music that is both moving and inspiring. Her songs explore themes of ... Read More
King Alcohol Ends Reign: Ithacaโs Prohibition History Walking Tour
In the early 1900s, Ithaca, NY earned some colorful nicknames: โSodom,โ โSin City,โ and โRum Town, USA.โ Long before national Prohibition took hold, Ithacans were already battling over booze, morality, and modernity. โKing Alcohol Ends Reignโ is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the cityโs spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from ... Read More
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -New Life Markets Ithaca Vintage Market
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June 6, 2026 -King Alcohol Ends Reign: Ithacaโs Prohibition History Walking Tour
New Life Markets Ithaca Vintage Market
New Life Markets is bringing a high-energy community thrift market to Ithaca, celebrating local creativity, secondhand fashion, small businesses, artists, and the culture of sustainability. This free public event will transform the Ithaca Downtown Commons into a vibrant outdoor marketplace filled with curated vintage vendors, handmade goods, art, music, and interactive community programming. This free event is created for youth, ... Read More
King Alcohol Ends Reign: Ithacaโs Prohibition History Walking Tour
In the early 1900s, Ithaca, NY earned some colorful nicknames: โSodom,โ โSin City,โ and โRum Town, USA.โ Long before national Prohibition took hold, Ithacans were already battling over booze, morality, and modernity. โKing Alcohol Ends Reignโ is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the cityโs spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from ... Read More
