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The Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County (CAP) is proud to announce our 18th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival with over 40 literary events: reading s, panels, multi - genre performances, workshops, a Book & Zine Fair, and a Survivor style literary showdown. There’s something for everyone! From seasoned authors, to the loving public. Check out the amazing slate of ... Read More
State of the Art proudly presents our 37th Annual Juried Photography Show. This year’s show accepted photographs from 73 artists from all over New York State. The jury reviewed 320 images and selected 74 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract, traditional photography, and more. The show will run from May 28 through June 27, 2025. Opening reception Friday, ... Read More
Get ready for four days of art, music, community, and celebration at the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival, May 28–31, 2026! Our theme this year is Downtown Disco and we couldn’t be more excited! The Ithaca Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone and the incredible community that makes this event possible. Each year, we bring ... Read More
Love Via’s Cookies… and want them freshly baked and warm? Guess what, for the first time ever, we’re making that a reality. Come out on select Saturdays, starting May 30th, to get our cookies fresh at Nowhere Special Libations Parlor in Downtown Ithaca. The cookies come unpackaged, meaning we charge less, we’ll be doing custom flavors, and we’re open for ... Read More
CIRCUS CULTURE POP-UP COMMUNITY SHOW! Saturday, May 30th @ 3pm Press Bay Backlot Free! Family-friendly! Bring a chair or a blanket! For questions, email production@circusculture.org. Photo credit: Miles Marteal
Join us for the kick-off week of Downtown History Walking Tours! Use code "FIRST" for 20% off in the first week. In the early 1900s, Ithaca, NY earned some colorful nicknames: “Sodom,” “Sin City,” and “Rum Town, USA.” Long before national Prohibition took hold, Ithacans were already battling over booze, morality, and modernity. “King Alcohol Ends Reign” is a 10-block ... Read More
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the fifth annual Ithaca Book and Zine Fair will be held at Buffalo Street Books as a part of the Community Arts Partnership’s Spring Writes Literary Festival and Ithaca Festival! This event celebrates publishing as an art, craft, and DIY activity. 40+ local and regional independent publishers, zine-makers, artists, DIYers, and writers will show and ... Read More
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
🗓️ Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | ⏰ 3:30–5 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👨👩👧👦 All ages 🎨 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
We're delighted to announce "Tuesdays @ Taughannock" will begin it's fourth season on May 26th, 2026 with another exciting live music line-up. Join us in the Enchantment Garden to grab a burger and beer (or Finger Lakes Wine) for $25.00. Our garden is wired with cutting-edge lighting and sound systems and multiple outdoor fire features, making it the perfect summer ... Read More
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