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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
The Finger Lakes Comedy festival is a 3-day comedy festival that features over 30 comedians across 8 shows in the heart of Downtown Ithaca! Join for our 8th Annual festival which will be filled with belly laughs all weekend!
Downtown Ithaca’s signature fall celebration returns with farm stand apples, cider treats, craft vendors, and live entertainment on the Commons. The festival opens Friday, Sept 26 (12–8 PM) with the Welcome Student Showcase, featuring performances by Cornell, Ithaca College, and TC3 student groups — capped off with a headline performance by Ithaca’s own Jimkata at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Saturday, ... Read More
This art gallery features fiber paintings by Sarah Lopez. All of her works (hand-dyed and hand-spun art yarn on canvas) from 2024 and 2025 will be on display. Food and beverages available for purchase at "The Rook". Please enter through "The Rook", make your way to the lobby, and enter the door on the left.
Come and hang out with fellow artists and creatives. We'll do a few networking type conversation starters so you can meet new people! There will be snacks!
Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
A Family-friendly spectacular you do not want to miss! Come see a drag show featuring some of the best local Latine drag performers, hosted by Queen Tessential. Reserve your spots here: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=296201 General Tickets: $10 2 shows! 11 am & 1pm __________________________ ¡Un espectáculo familiar que no te puedes perder! Ven a disfrutar de un show de drag con algunos ... Read More
A Family-friendly spectacular you do not want to miss! Come see a drag show featuring some of the best local Latine drag performers, hosted by Queen Tessential. Reserve your spots here: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=296201 General Tickets: $10 2 shows! 11 am & 1pm __________________________ ¡Un espectáculo familiar que no te puedes perder! Ven a disfrutar de un show de drag con algunos ... Read More
With nicole v. basta. ECODEVIANCE is a term borrowed from the poet CA Conrad. Here, we will use the idea (“subversive syllabus for a queer ecopoetics”) to practice presence with our words and with the earth outside the typical constraints of our society and our minds. Through extensive multi-step prompts, you will be asked to burrow forward without turning back ... Read More
Eva M. Capobianco will exhibit her photo-sculptures and books chronicling her experiences while hiking the Finger Lakes Trail from end to end. Susan C. Larkin will display her striking photographic portraits of members of her community. The portraits and interviews of these Caroline neighbors are included in her latest book, Connections. The show will run from October 2 – November ... Read More
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