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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
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
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
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
"You don't want to miss out on Handwork Co-op's highly anticipated Winter Seconds Sale! Running from February 20th - March 12 Enjoy a wide range of discounts on artists' seconds, slightly imperfect and overstock wares. We get fresh seconds from our artists' every year. Discounts range from 10% to 75% off. This includes candles, pottery, fiber arts, woodcraft, jewelry, glass, ... Read More
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!
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