Adults Game Night!
Choose something from our library or bring your own! Riverwood has a game space that you can take over for the night and play some awesome games! We don't have it in stock? Ask us to custom order the game.
Interested in performing at a downtown event? Artist selection is determined by a jury process. If you have been booked in the past, you will still need to submit a sound bite or link to your website along with your application. Music submitted must directly reflect the performance and style you would perform.
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Choose something from our library or bring your own! Riverwood has a game space that you can take over for the night and play some awesome games! We don't have it in stock? Ask us to custom order the game.
FRIDA MOVIE NIGHT ๐๏ธ Saturday, May 24th | โฐ 6โ8 PM | ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Relax and unwind as we dive into the life and art of the iconic Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, in this creative storytelling movie. Learn more about her passionate journey, struggles, and the legacy she left behind. Bring your own pillows and ... Read More
ZINE WORKSHOP WITH YEN OSPINA ๐๏ธ Sunday, May 25th | โฐ 4โ6 PM | ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join artist Yen Ospina for a fun, hands-on zine workshop! Learn how to create your very own pocket-sized zine using just an 8.5x11 paper. This workshop will guide you step-by-step, all while enjoying music and connecting with community members. ... Read More
Justin Cox, Alyssa Perry, Hilary Plum, and Zach Savich are coming to Ithaca from the midwest, having written extraordinary books of fiction, poetry, and memoir-for-performance. For this genre-blurring event, our four talented visitors will each read from their new books, all published within the past year, and then Tompkins County Poet Laureate Dan Rosenberg will lead a Q&A. Justin Cox's ... Read More
ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOP NIGHT ๐๏ธ Wednesday, May 28th | โฐ 6โ8 PM | ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for a powerful and poetic evening led by Colombian artists Dorelly Johanna Villareal Martinez, Lua Arroyo, and local poet Yessica Martinez. This collaborative workshop invites participants to activate memory through color, using poetry as a guide for ... Read More
The Nocturnal Cafรฉ (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
Kickoff meeting of the Southern Tier Chapter of Nuclear NY, a nonprofit organization that educates and advocates for nuclear power as part of the energy mix for a sustainable, prosperous, energy abundant future. We'll spend an hour at the Tompkins County Library Borg Warner room and then head over to the Monks on the Commons (120 S Aurora Street) to ... Read More
ARTIST WORKSHOP NIGHT ๐๏ธ Thursday, May 29th | โฐ 7โ9 PM | ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Spend the evening immersed in fiber, paint, and cultural storytelling with two incredible Latin American artists: ๐งถ Ju Quaresma (Viva Acres) โ Brazilian-Latina shepherd and fiber artist sharing her wool transformation journey. Learn about her wet felting process, explore her tools, ... Read More
CLOSING RECEPTION OF "WE ARE LA VOZ" ๐๏ธ Friday, May 30th | โฐ 5โ9 PM | ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for the closing reception of We Are La Voz: Resilience Through Art, a month-long exhibition showcasing the powerful intersection of textile art and social justice through the work of Latine artists. Curated by Yen Ospina ... Read More
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