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.
Are you planning an event yourself and looking for local resources from speaking with expert event planners in Ithaca to borrowing equipment from the Tompkins Festivals Equipment lending program? Downtown Ithaca can help advise and program support to help make your event a success. Click on the link to submit your request.
Have an event coming up that you want featured on our site? Simply click the button below and follow the steps for submitting. Once you have submitted your event, it will then be listed on our calendar below (pending review).
ComedyHOF Open Mic at K-HOUSE A focused room for the craft of comedy. Comedy HOF presents a monthly stand-up open mic in Room K @ K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub, hosted by Ben Mumford-Zisk This is a high-energy night for comedians and audiences who care about timing, material, and the work of stand-up. Each comic gets five minutes in an ... Read More
Ever spotted a bird in your backyard and wondered, “What is that?” 🐦 Join us for Backyard Birds, a fun and informative class designed to help you identify the common birds right outside your window! Through an engaging presentation and discussion, you’ll go from beginner to confident bird watcher in no time. 🌿 Perfect for nature lovers of all levels ... Read More
These free, hands-on workshops will help you get set for the launch of eRide Ithaca. WE'll help you download the app and create your account so you're ready to ride when the service launches. Go Ithaca will be at every workshop so residents can sign up to receive discounts on eRide Ithaca rides. Questions? Call or Text IETA staff at ... Read More
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
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
Join Queer Anarchy Collective ahead of the Ithaca dyke march to make signs and banners!
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.
Handwork Cooperative would like to extend a big thank you to the community for 50 years of support! During Ithaca’s First Friday Gallery Night starting at 5 p.m. we will be honoring our 50th anniversary with a ribbon cutting event which will be attended by the Mayor of Ithaca, Robert G. Cantelmo along with several other public dignitaries. They have ... Read More
Busking for Justice returns to Café Dewitt on Friday, June 5, with an evening of music, community, and solidarity featuring acclaimed bilingual singer-songwriter Colleen Kattau. Known for her powerful voice, rhythmic sensibility, and commitment to social justice, Kattau blends Latin American nueva canción, folk, and contemporary songwriting into music that is both moving and inspiring. Her songs explore themes of ... Read More
New Life Markets is bringing a high-energy community thrift market to Ithaca, celebrating local creativity, secondhand fashion, small businesses, artists, and the culture of sustainability. This free public event will transform the Ithaca Downtown Commons into a vibrant outdoor marketplace filled with curated vintage vendors, handmade goods, art, music, and interactive community programming. This free event is created for youth, ... Read More
Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from downtown Ithaca.
