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Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long, fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old Greenyโthe cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues through performances, installations, community activities, and storytelling, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and local culture. The festival runs from April 27th to May ... 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
Lifelong Volunteer Fair: April 28th 2pm - 4pm FREE and open to the public Looking to give back and make a difference in your community? Join us for an inspiring afternoon with 20 local nonprofit organizations and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills. Bonus perks! Visit every vendor and youโll be eligible to receive a 6-pack ... Read More
๐๏ธ Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | โฐ 3:30โ5 PM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Free | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All ages ๐จ This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ... Read More
Soil scientist Johannes Lehmann (member of the National Academy of Science) and cartoonist Pedro X. Molina (recipient of the Vaclav Havel Award for Creative Dissent) discuss their recent creative collaboration on a graphic novel titled HUMUS. This is the first event in a series, "Imagine! Dialogues on the Power of Imagination as a Public Good," celebrating the 25th anniversary of ... Read More
Join us at Buffalo Street Books to discuss I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend joined virtually by author Jessica Cage หห๐ขึดเปโ
GALLERY HOURS | 2-5PM ๐๏ธ Wednesday, April 29th | โฐ 5โ7 PM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Sliding scale | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All ages | Supplies included ๐จ This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this ... 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
A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on Grey Dog, led by BSB staff member Anamarie. Book club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
In their show, Black and White andโฆ, painter Ileen Kaplan and Photographer David Watkins explore the use of black and white and touches of color to create abstract, graphic and representational pieces. โจThe show will run from April 30 through May 24, 2026. Opening reception Friday, May 1 from 5โ8pm.
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