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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 Greeny—the 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
In their show, Black and White and…, 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. The show will run from April 30 through May 24, 2026. Opening reception Friday, May 1 from 5–8pm.
My Father and the Silver King…………… Gail Holst-Warhaft He ran away from home in the East End of London when he was seven years old. He lived on the streets, joining a gang of child pickpockets and at nine went to sea as a ‘ship’s boy.’ After a grueling trip around Cape Horn, he returned to London and found a ... 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.
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM 🗓️ Friday, May 1st | ⏰ 5–8 PM 📍 Orozco Gallery, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👨👩👧👦 All ages | 🥤 N/A drinks available 🎨 In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience. This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture ... Read More
Busking for Justice Returns May 1 with Lavine and the Flying Machine at Café Dewitt Immigrant Solidarity will host the next Busking for Justice event on Friday, May 1 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Café Dewitt (Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca). The evening will feature live music by Lavine and the Flying Machine with a vibrant blend of klezmer ... Read More
Join us at Buffalo Street Books, to celebrate the launch of Mr. Chow's Night Market written by Emily Sun Li and illustrated by Yu Ting Cheng! There will be crafts, goodies, story time & the opportunity to meet the author!
Join authors Susan Michele Coronel & Dawn Leas at Buffalo Street Books for a poetry reading, followed by a conversation about their writing process and the opportunity to participate in a Q&A.
GALLERY HOURS 2-7PM 🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd | ⏰ 8 PM–12 AM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale | 👤 18+ 🎨 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 ... Read More
Once upon a time, Cinderella pines to make a cameo at the ball, Jack (of beanstalk fame) tends to his pet cow, Little Red Riding Hood sets off toward grandmother’s house and a baker and his wife discover they are barren, thanks to a curse from the neighboring witch. They all head into the woods and embark on remarkable journeys ... Read More
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