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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
"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
Opus Ithaca School of Music is presenting their 8th Annual Concert for the Community, “The Circle of Friendship,” on Sunday, March 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. An incredible ensemble of professional musicians will perform Grieg’s Holberg Suite, Schubert’s Trout Quintet, Charlie Parker’s Bird With Strings, and more. The concert will feature the ... 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
Inspired by her daily walks, Darcy Binns’s paintings on up-cycled cardboard strive to find a balance between abstraction and realism. Painting in an abstract, illustrative style, Cindy Kaufman’s paintings capture the colors, light, and movement seen in nature. The show will run from March 5th through March 29th, 2026. Opening reception Friday, March 6th, 5–8pm.
Autumn Leaves is excited to welcome Marion Nestle, nutrition expert and author of the new book What To Eat Now. Published in 2006, Marion Nestle's What To Eat has become the definitive guide to making healthy and informed choices about food. Twenty years later, What To Eat Now revises the classic. It is a practical supermarket guide and a call ... 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.
The Busking for Justice March concert features acclaimed local folk artist Joe Crookston, an internationally touring songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his powerful storytelling, humor, and musical range. Joe was personally invited by Gordon Lightfoot to open his final U.S. tour and has headlined major festivals across North America. His performances are warm, engaging, and deeply human — a perfect ... Read More
Access Hour (Masked) 11am - Noon Main Event: Noon - 3pm Community School of Music and Arts 330 E State St, Ithaca, NY 3rd Floor, Martha Hamblin Hall Come visit our annual all-gender and all-age clothing swap! Find some fashionable items for your closet. And bring along some items to swap (optional). Items available include clothing, jackets, bags & backpacks, ... Read More
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