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Please join us this month as fifteen of our artist members celebrate the returning light. The show will feature paintings, photos, prints, and drawings representing a broad spectrum of styles. The show will run from February 5th through March 1st, 2026. Opening reception Friday, February 6th, 5–8pm Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA ... Read More
Join QuAC (Queer Anarchy Collective) for a de-escalation training session. When and how to de-escalate with people, interpersonal conflict, and police interactions!
Join us in celebrating the launch of a new book by local educator Alicia Swords, professor of sociology at Ithaca College. Social Change: Movements, Politics, and Technology (SAGE, 2025) explores social transformation in historical and contemporary episodes, centering the lives and struggles of the poor and dispossessed as agents of their own liberation and offering powerful lessons for today’s social ... Read More
Join us to discuss ‘So Many Stars’ by Caro De Robertis! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center All book club books have a 10% discount
Dust off your butterfly clips and find your favorite baby tee, because we’re throwing the ultimate Y2K-coded Galentines Craft Party! Join us on Friday, February 13th, at The Art Room @SewGreen for a night dedicated to femmes, thems, and the besties who make life sweet. We’re channeling pure 2003 sleepover energy and queer joy to bring you a craft night ... Read More
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
A Brainy Benefit: The Hangar Theatre`s Trivia Night Hosted by DJ Dave Ashton from Lite Rock 97.3! 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 Join us for a fun and friendly Trivia Night to raise funds for the Hangar Theatre`s KIDDSTUFF Series! Gather your friends (or come on your own!), test your knowledge, and compete for Hangar-themed prizes--all while supporting the Hangar`s ... Read More
For over 20 years, Ithaca area attractions, shops, and restaurants unite to host a community-wide celebration honoring PreK-12 educators and school staff. The celebration includes events throughout Tompkins County. It's our way of saying thanks to educators & school staff everywhere for all of your hard work and dedication! The digital pass with the deals will be viewable February 1st. ... Read More
People will have the chance to bring a book and take a book. We will have stations with sustainable materials for people to make their own blind date.
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!
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