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The Gender Affirming Clothing Closet is a free pop-up event for queer and gender diverse bodies of all ages to empower authentic self expression and exploration. Folx can take as much or as little as they want. Items will include (dependent on donations): NEW OR GENTLY USED clothing such as dresses, pants, skirts, blouses, button-ups, shorts, jackets, shoes, trans-affirming shape ... Read More
Ithaca's own Burns Family, Jeannie and Annie of the Burns Sisters, and Patrick, Co-Producer of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", will present and moderate a Q and A with Harvey Waldman, reading from his new book of poems, Shopping Lists for the Apocalypse; filled with lyric memories, travel notes, laughter and tears on a journey over the last 70 years, ... Read More
Bring a project with you or start one new with our supplies! Show off your most recent creations and make friends. All ages welcome. We will have various art supplies for all types of creatives. Bring your tablet, yarn, collage materials, clay, paints, or anything else. We'll have some art supplies so no need to bring anything if you don't ... Read More
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about community care to better support their LGBTQQIA+ siblings. You'll learn about: - What community care is - Why community care is important - What community care looks like in practice - Incorporating sustainability into care to avoid burnout + boundary work - How to practice several community care skills, including: community care ... Read More
Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. We will provide a simple craft each month for participants to get creative with but feel free to bring whatever project you're working on! It's Pride Week! This month we're going to zhuzh up your Pride finery - bring something that deserves a little extra sparkle ... Read More
Kick back and enjoy a cocktail on Tuesday, June 10th from 4-10pm. We will direct 100% of your hard work, and our bar proceeds, to the Transgender Law Center, Ithaca Pride Alliance and ACLU.
Plan a visit to Tompkins County, NY, for the Community Arts Partnership’s 33rd annual Ithaca Artist Market! This juried show and sale features over 80 local and regional artists showcasing fine and functional art (and some writers!) along with local arts groups, food, wine/beer/cider, music, a boat tour, and more, all on the beautiful Cayuga Lake inlet. The Community Arts ... Read More
Join Buffalo Street Books for a writing workshop series with incredible local author, Elisabeth Nonas! This practical workshop will help you develop a work-in-progress or begin a new project in a safe, encouraging environment! Through discussion of writing exercises and prompts we will cover elements of craft—structure, character development, dialogue—as well as process, deadlines, critique guidelines, even writer’s block. Three ... Read More
The Nocturnal Café (formerly Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar) welcomes you to experience our weekly Open Mic Night hosted by a rotating cast of talented local artists. Come on down to share your song or story! Let's cultivate shared creativity! Showcase your talents and enjoy the experience of creative connection with a welcoming and supportive audience at Ithaca's ... Read More
When was the "first" LGBTQ+ film? How has censorship shaped the history of queer representation? Why do LGBTQ+ audiences adore camp, horror, and other so-called "low brow" genres? This interactive lecture will answer these and many more questions, giving attendees an accessible introduction to some of the major themes and figures of queer cinema. No prior knowledge is needed! About ... Read More
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