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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Get your books signed and meet author and artist from Upstate NY, Marisa Loretta. "Ethereal Ember, sinister, starry-eyed, and sorcerous, is her third book release, following Midnight Love Potion and Scarlet Nightfall. As an avid reader, her unending love of all things fantasy and romance, from Practical Magic to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has only grown over the years. Marisa ... Read More
Join Mary Jumbelic, M.D. at Ithaca’s Buffalo Street Books for workshop “Forensics For Writers” focused on the techniques she utilized with writing her most recent work Speak Her Name (2025). Mary will offer insight into authentic language, characters, descriptions, and suspense, to help your true crime or mystery writing come alive! Learn the processes used by an award-winning author with ... Read More
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
EXCITING NEWS: K-HOUSE POP-UP CLUB IS HERE! Join us for our FIRST Pop-Up Club Open House Karaoke Party at MIX Art Gallery! Friday, February 20th, 2026 | 7-9 PM MIX Art Gallery & Event Space 156 E. State Street "On The Commons", Ithaca, NY 14850 Come experience karaoke in an intimate setting and see what our Pop-Up Clubs are all ... Read More
A Celebration of Archie Ammons's 100th Birthday I'm envisioning a gathering of friends, students, and admirers of the poet A. R. Ammons on the occasion of his 100th birthday (Feb. 18). Attendees will be encouraged to bring their favorite Ammons poems to share. Poems inspired by or addressed to Ammons will also be welcome, along with reminiscences and reflections. If ... Read More
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss "Climate Leviathan: A Political Theory of Our Planetary Future and Psalm for the Wild Built." Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. See 2026 titles here. Shop with us for 10% off these titles!
Join So What? Studio + Creative Reuse of Ithaca at Cafe Dewitt for an art social! Come by yourself or with a friend to imagine, play, tap into that inner child, and see what happens when you give yourself permission to just have fun being creative in the presence of others. All materials will be provided. Zero experience encouraged!
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
Join us for an in-depth conversation with journalist, author and Zen practitioner Lee Carlson and his new book A Single Excellent Night at Buffalo Street Books!
Drop in for a figure drawing session 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.
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