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WE ARE LA VOZ: RESILIENCE THROUGH ART – OPENING RECEPTION 🗓️ Friday, May 2nd | ⏰ 5–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca Join us for the opening of We Are La Voz: Resilience Through Art, a vibrant and powerful group exhibition showcasing the work of Latine artists using textile arts as a form of resistance, storytelling, and ... Read More
Chet Cashman Boxing Programs Present: Spring Fling Boxing Event Date: May 3, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Join Us for an Exciting Day of Boxing! – The Chet Cashman Boxing Programs at GIAC are thrilled to announce the Spring Fling boxing event, taking place on May 3, 2025, at 2 PM. This exciting event will feature ... Read More
On May 4, Cornell Media Guild, home to WVBR-FM 93.5 Ithaca's Alternative, is celebrating its 90th anniversary of empowering student-run media and bringing music to Ithaca with the Cornell Media Guild Music Festival. Come down to the Ithaca Commons to enjoy live performances by incredible local bands, meet some of your favorite WVBR DJs, and explore tables from local vendors. ... Read More
Calling all comedians and comedy lovers! In collaboration with the Downstairs and Comedy on the Commons, come on down to a comedy open mic for some laughs AND to participate in research! Fill out surveys throughout the open mic for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the Watershed/the Downstairs. Sign ups start at 6:30 pm, open mic ... Read More
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7th | ⏰ 5–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🥤 Non-alcoholic drinks + cash bar | 👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to a fun-filled Spanish storytime featuring songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts—all in Spanish! This lively and interactive session is a fantastic opportunity for families ... Read More
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
It’s time once again for all of us to enjoy some amazing writers in our region! The Community Arts Partnership’s 17th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival features 40 free literary events featuring over 100 writers. Events are live in downtown Ithaca from May 7-11, on Zoom from May 15-22, AND writing workshops continue through September. (Registration is Required.) The Festival ... Read More
Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
BOSSA NOVA JAZZ NIGHT 🗓️ Friday, May 9th | ⏰ 7–8:30 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎶 Live music • Dancing • Community vibes | 💃 All ages welcome Join us for a soulful evening of Bossa Nova and jazz featuring the talented Florinda Larkin and two others. With roots in Brazilian samba and American jazz, ... Read More
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