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.
Submit Performer ApplicationAre you planning an event yourself and looking for local resources from speaking with expert event planners in Ithaca to borrowing equipment from the Tompkins Festivals Equipment lending program? Downtown Ithaca can help advise and program support to help make your event a success. Click on the link to submit your request.
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Join local author M. Stevenson to celebrate the release of her latest book, of It Depends: An Author's Practical Guide to Debut Year in conversation with Jennifer Savran Kelly! About the author: M. Stevenson is the author of Behooved, This Treacherous Night, and other novels for adults and teens. A graduate of Brown University (BA, Geology-Biology) and the University of ... Read More
On Saturday, November 21st, Papa Muse hosts the 2nd Annual "Wear Vibrant Colors: Dare to Dance Album Advance" at the Nocturnal Cafe in downtown Ithaca. The evening kicks off with a community potluck dinner (less drinks) at 6:30 p.m., followed by live music starting at 7:00 p.m. The Lineup features musical performances by Papa Muse (with horns and percussion), Public ... Read More
Join the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project for discussion of Julian Brave NoiseCat's We Survived the Night. About the Book: Julian Brave NoiseCat’s childhood was rich with culture and contradictions. When his Secwépemc and St’at’imc father, an artist haunted by a turbulent past, abandoned the family, NoiseCat and his non-Native mother were embraced by the urban Native community in Oakland, California, as ... 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
The Craft Book Club is a reading group that will focus on critical thinking and discussion around the writer’s craft. Where do they write? What methodologies do they use to support their writing process? How is form and language playing a role? If you were teaching this book to a classroom? What pedagogies would you apply to help your students ... Read More
Discover local gifts perfect for the holidays! Small businesses in Downtown Ithaca will have deals running all weekend long for you to explore and find thoughtful gifts made by local makers and independent shops. Come to enjoy a festive and calm shopping experience Downtown. Make qualifying purchases at participating Downtown locations to get a limited-edition Downtown Holiday tote bag! Available ... Read More
Manga & Mingle is a free community meetup at Moon Reader Manga Café, created to bring manga readers and anime fans together in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Guests can share their opinions and debate their favorite series on our Hot Take Wall, test their anime knowledge with our Anime Jeopardy Board, browse manga, and connect with other fans.
From 10am to 4pm every Sunday at The Meadowlark, bring a craft and get a 10% discount on any beverage!
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ 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 needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
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