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Stop by to see this week's World Cup matches! Organized by Ithaca Welcomes Refugees. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 4PM - Belgium v. Senegal - Personal Best 8PM - USA v. Bosnia & Herzegovina - Bookies, Bike Bar, & Personal Best THURSDAY, JULY 2 3PM - Spain v. Australia - Bookies, Personal Best, and State Eatery 7PM - Portugal v. Croatia - ... Read More
Celebrate two of SOAG’s newest members. Sheila Danko uses a variety of media in her work, relying heavily on oil and cold wax, but also, pastel, ink, acrylics and gouache. Ray Foody will exhibit abstract line drawings in charcoal and graphite on paper. July 2 - August 2, 2026, with Opening Reception Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5 to 8pm. ... Read More
In this craft-focused workshop, children’s author Emily Sun Li (Mr. Chow’s Night Market, Penguin Random House) and author-illustrator Julian Plum (Whose Tree Is This?, Lerner Books) will break down what makes a picture book truly work. Together, we’ll explore the essential elements of a compelling picture book, from shaping a narrative arc in a few hundred words to creating momentum, ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... 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.
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 walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the city’s spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from ... Read More
A comedy open mic specifically intended for queer comedians but open to everyone! The event is free.
DJ & Live Keys with Shattered Moons & Professor Keys. Free! *** Vinyl, Live Keys, and Dance Music from around the world -- disco, house, Afro-Latin rhythms, funk, soul, and deep grooves.
Six Mile Creek is a narrow flowing body of water that flows from east to west on the south side of Ithaca Commons. Its water has powered industry and infrastructure since the early days of Ithaca, shaping the downtown area. Using HistoryForge, Eve Snyder, PhD., will share the layers of history kept in the waters of Six Mile Creek, and ... Read More
Beat the heat and join So What? Studio and Cafe Dewitt for some funky still life drawing. We'll be assembling a silly still life with Cafe Dewitt and Creative Reuse treasures and invite you to add to the creative composition. Bring your own oddity to add to the collective and evolving sculpture and join us in getting creative in drawing ... Read More
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