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🗓️ 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
Soil scientist Johannes Lehmann (member of the National Academy of Science) and cartoonist Pedro X. Molina (recipient of the Vaclav Havel Award for Creative Dissent) discuss their recent creative collaboration on a graphic novel titled HUMUS. This is the first event in a series, "Imagine! Dialogues on the Power of Imagination as a Public Good," celebrating the 25th anniversary of ... Read More
Join us at Buffalo Street Books to discuss I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend joined virtually by author Jessica Cage ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀
GALLERY HOURS | 2-5PM 🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th | ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale | 👨👩👧👦 All ages | Supplies included 🎨 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 ... Read More
join us at Riverwood gifts for a night of fun and board games! Celebrating our LGBTQ community Riverwood is a safe and inclusive place to come hang out and play! Pizza provided by SAL's pizzeria
A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on Grey Dog, led by BSB staff member Anamarie. Book club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
In their show, Black and White and…, painter Ileen Kaplan and Photographer David Watkins explore the use of black and white and touches of color to create abstract, graphic and representational pieces. The show will run from April 30 through May 24, 2026. Opening reception Friday, May 1 from 5–8pm.
Join Professor of Psychology, Audun Dahl in conversation with colleague David Pizarro, to celebrate the launch of his new book!
GALLERY HOURS 2-6PM 🗓️ Thursday, April 30th | ⏰ 6–7 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale $10-$20 | 👤 14+ | Beginner Friendly 🎨 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 ... Read More
Get a sneak peak of Fall Creek Brass Band's new original musical! We'll share a selection of scenes and songs from Brassquatch! and round out the evening with some classic Fall Creek tunes.
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