• 17th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival – 40 events! May 7-22, live and Zoom

    Various locations (May 7-11) and Zoom (May 15-22) downtown Ithaca, Ithaca

    Itโ€™s time once again for all of us to enjoy some amazing writers in our region! The Community Arts Partnershipโ€™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

    Free
  • Journeys

    Journeys
    State of the Art Gallery 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, NY, United Kingdom

    Through their art, Hsiao-Pei Yang and Annemiek Haralson will give a glimpse into some of the journeys they have made. โ€จ

    Free
  • Hover – Liza Flum

    Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca

    Join Liza Flum for her Ithaca launch of Hover. A reading will be followed by a discussion with poet Benjamin Garcia. About Hover: Poems in this collection focus on queer polyamorous families, considering the ways in which people in radical family structures are both highly visible and erased. From hummingbirds to stars, historical records, and cemetery monuments, Flum searches for ... Read More

    Free
  • ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOPS NIGHT

    Ithaca Commons E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOPS NIGHT ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday, May 15th | โฐ 6โ€“8 PM | ๐Ÿ“ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for a night of creativity, storytelling, and hands-on learning with two incredible textile artists: ๐Ÿงต Sarah Gotowka (Luna Fiber Studio) Sarah is a textile artist and the owner of Luna Fiber Studio. She will share her current ... Read More

  • ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT

    Ithaca Commons E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday, May 16th | โฐ 6โ€“8 PM | ๐Ÿ“ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Come connect with community and creativity during this special evening of artist talks and interactive workshops featuring two incredible fiber artists: ๐Ÿงต Bevi Wallenstein (Bevi) Beviโ€™s art is inspired by the natural world and explores organic forms through fiber. During this ... Read More

  • Storytime and Fundraiser with Beverly J. Martin Elementary School

    Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca

    Join BJM principal, staff, and caregivers for Story Time on Saturday, May 17 at 12 p.m. at Buffalo Street Books! Support Beverly J. Martin Elementary School during this special fundraising weekend! 20% of all sales will be donated to BJM for free student programming.

    Free
  • Rootstock FLX Youth Festival

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    Join us for the 5th Annual Rootstock Festival on Saturday, May 17 at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons. This free, family-friendly event features live performances by 14 youth bands and 6 youth dance troupes, plus over 25 youth entrepreneurs launching their new products and services. Co-produced by New Roots, YEM, and Grassroots, Rootstock is a community celebration ... Read More

    Free
  • A Derby Affair Fashion Show

    Community School of Music and Arts 330 East State Street, Ithaca

    A fundraising event, presented in partnership by Runway for a Cause and Women's Opportunity Center, Featuring a fashion show and Derby Day elegance to benefit and empower the women supported by Women's Opportunity Center.

  • FUNDRAISING SOIREE FOR THE LATINO CIVIC ASSOCIATION

    Ithaca Commons E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    FUNDRAISING SOIREE FOR THE LATINO CIVIC ASSOCIATION ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, May 17th | โฐ 6โ€“9 PM | ๐Ÿ“ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and support as we raise funds for the Latino Civic Association (LCA)! Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant future for our Latine community in Tompkins County and ... Read More

    $20 โ€“ $50
  • LILPAD PUPPET THEATRE: ALFONSOโ€™S MINIATURE ORCHESTRA

    LILPAD PUPPET THEATRE: ALFONSO'S MINIATURE ORCHESTRA ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, May 18th | โฐ 5โ€“6 PM | ๐Ÿ“ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for a magical puppet show perfect for children and families! Alfonsoโ€™s Miniature Orchestra tells the heartwarming story of Alfonso, a young boy living with his grandmother in Southern Spain who isnโ€™t allowed to study musicโ€”until he ... Read More