Ithaca Gallery Night – First Friday of Every Month
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.
Interested in performing at a downtown event? Artist selection is determined by a jury process. If you have been booked in the past, you will still need to submit a sound bite or link to your website along with your application. Music submitted must directly reflect the performance and style you would perform.
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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.
MIXed Media Sessions: produced by MIX Art Gallery, Ithaca, is proud to be back for Ithaca’s Gallery Night, August 7th - and this time, we're taking it outside! Find us on the Ithaca Commons near Center Ithaca, by the fountain from 5-8 pm. (*Rain location: Bernie Milton Pavilion) Tonight is all live art. We're opening with live jazz from Drew ... Read More
Join us Friday, August 7th for an evening celebrating the power of art and music to bring people together. From 5–8 PM, explore the work of Angel Hernandez, whose mixed-media exhibition is deeply influenced by his Puerto Rican heritage, New York roots, street art, music, and contemporary culture. His bold, layered work tells stories of identity, community, and resilience through ... Read More
Join Stevie Edwards for a poetry reading in conversation with Liza Flum! About the book: In The Weather Inside, Stevie Edwards measures the emotional atmosphere of a mind navigating bipolar disorder, complex PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and alcoholism while forging intimacy and creative resilience in a rapidly declining world. Both as someone who has struggled with mental health and as ... Read More
Come out for a night of local rock music!
Brookdale would like to invite you to, Mind Over Body Movement Class on Monday, August 10th from 6 PM – 7 PM. Learn how to achieve improvement through movement and techniques aimed at strengthening connection between mind and body with Mitch Raymond. Mitch is a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Certified Expert in Exercise for the Aging ... Read More
Interested in calligraphy, but not sure where to start? This 2.5-hour workshop will walk you through the basics of pointed pen calligraphy. You’ll learn how to use a pointed calligraphy pen, get familiar with some fundamental concepts, and explore several different calligraphy scripts like copperplate and spencerian — and even do a little bit of flourishing! Seats are limited, so ... Read More
Join us for the 34th Annual Ithaca Artist Market on August 14th, 2026. Learn more, register, and view the full list of participating artists at artspartner.org. Discover the work of 80+ local artists at the 34th Annual Ithaca Artist Market, a juried show and sale featuring outstanding fine and functional art from across the region. 🎶 Enjoy live music by ... Read More
Join the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County for a summer afternoon on the lake! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a beautiful day of music and community. All are welcome! This year is NOT a potluck, and instead we will be enjoying food (courtesy of the LCA) by local Latino-owned business, Zocalo! Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County ... Read More
Join our Drag Story Hour with fabulous hosts: Tilia and Coraline ₊✩‧₊˚౨ৎ˚₊✩‧₊
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