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Inspired by her daily walks, Darcy Binnsโs paintings on up-cycled cardboard strive to find a balance between abstraction and realism. Painting in an abstract, illustrative style, Cindy Kaufmanโs paintings capture the colors, light, and movement seen in nature. โจThe show will run from March 5th through March 29th, 2026. Opening reception Friday, March 6th, 5โ8pm.
Step into a day of enchantment during Fairy Fest in Downtown Ithaca, where magic and creativity fill the streets and shops of the Commons. Visitors of all ages are invited to dress as their favorite fairy, elf, woodland creature, or magical character and explore a whimsical celebration throughout Downtown Ithaca. Throughout the day, participating businesses host hands-on activities, crafts, story ... Read More
For lovers of the fae, unicorns and all things magical! Flutter on over to Buffalo Street Books for Down Ithaca's Fairy Fest for all things magical and knowledgeable. ๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ท
Description written by host, Ashley Cake: I've been threatening to do a community read of Abolition of White Democracy for some years now, and the time is finally nigh. Georgia at Ithaca Writing Studio is gonna host, and I'm asking $30 for six meetups, $20 for the Writing Studio and $10 for me. I'm capping it at 10 participants for ... Read More
K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub invites oldies lovers to spend an evening with Elvis. One Night With You is a dinner show featuring the comedy and vocal stylings of The King himself, a three-course meal and guest performances, all in the intimate setting of Room K (formerly The Downstairs). Elvis, who has been touring small-town venues since his supposed death ... Read More
Join us in Tompkins County to chat about the minimum wage and what it means for you! Launch Event: Tompkins County Minimum Wage Discussion The Tompkins County Legislature is exploring the possibility of establishing a countywide minimum wage. To help inform this decision, Cornell ILR Schoolโs Ithaca Co-Lab has been commissioned to organize a series of community convenings that bring ... Read More
Join us to discuss Cinderella is Dead joined by local author Kalynn Bayron หห๐ขึดเปโ Whether you are a romance or fantasy reader, BIPOC VOICES in Romance and Fantasy is a staff run bookclub that provides a safe space to discuss books about the experience of marginalized groups through these genres, uplifts BIPOC authors and challenges the community to read diversely! ... Read More
Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe! Join us every 4th Wednesday from MarchโOctober | 4โ7PM for drinks, dog-friendly vibes, and pup social time! Bring your furry friends to mix, mingle, and make new besties ๐ Even better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue โ every sip supports animals in need. Drinks for you. Social hour for ... Read More
Sip, socialize, get to know some adoptable pets from Stay Wild Resue. We will have drink specials, pet games, treats and more. All well-behaved pets are welcome to join. Help us support Stay Wild Resue with 50% of all Strands proceeds go to Stay Wild Rescue.
Come for an art jam, stay for the creative juices! 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 ... Read More
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