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The best of NYS Stand-Up Comedy to The Downstairs. Featuring up and coming local comedians, hosted by Upstate New York’s favorite comedian, Kenneth McLaurin and headlined by Corning’s own nationally touring comedian Don Jenkins, this is going to be a hilarious show.
WHERE HistoryForge Transcription sessions happen every other Saturday from 11am-1pm until June 17th, 2023. They happen in-person at the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons usually in the Second Floor Conference Room. Be sure you're on the email list to stay in the loop! APPLICATION REQUIRED for new volunteers - We need to do some behind-the-scenes ... Read More
Join Buffalo Street Books and zinemaker A.C. Howard for a reading from A Future, a short story and zine focused on trans* community organizing and community care. A.C., the Portland based writer and freshman community organizer, will lead a discussion on taking matters into your own hands, relational organizing, and transforming fear into speculative fiction.
"In This Together," explores how we can harness our social networks to make a real impact fighting the climate crisis. Against notions of the lone environmental crusader, Marianne E. Krasny shows us the power of "network climate action"—the idea that our own ordinary acts can influence and inspire those close to us. Through this spread of climate-conscious practices, our individual ... Read More
Join Brighit May, local food and drink vendors, and the Buffalo Street Books community for an evening of tarot reading, wine, and treats. Entry is free and all access tickets for a 10-minute tarot reading are $20. Tickets for this event can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarot-and-tasting-with-brighit-may-tickets-640720461147
Gallery Night: Friday, June 2, 5pm to 8pm. Present Conversations is A Visual Expression of Culture and Art featuring a group of POC and Indigenous artists. The exhibit interprets the past, present and future through each artist’s unique culture. The June 2023 Show features Al Tejera, Brandon Lazore, Cayetano Valenzuela, Cruz Newman, Loreto Molina, Priya Sirohi, Samantha Jacobs, Suzanne Onodera, ... 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.
Adam Arritola comes to Ithaca as part of his 48 state tour, yes you read that right. Come witness an incredible show that is also part of a historic event! Stinkmeat, Flose, Wraith, and Psionic Octopus all offer local support. At the end everyone will make some special collaborative magic. June 2nd. Doors at 7:30pm. $10 at Sacred Root! by ... Read More
The Greater Ithaca Art Trail is a collection of over 50 artists who open their studios to the public during special event days. Some are in the City of Ithaca, some in beautiful rural locations. Get the PDF from ArtTrail.com to see who is open on Saturday, June 3rd, 11am to 4pm. No tickets, no registration, no fee. Just go ... Read More
WHEN: Wednesday June 7th, 5:15-6pm WHERE: CAP ArtSpace, Located inside the Tompkins Center for History & Culture, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850 PRESENTER: Eve Snyder, HistoryForge Project Director Where was the Pocketbook Factory? Who were the sewing machine agents of the 20th century and what can they tell us about home sewing habits? How can you identify a ... Read More
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