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THE CONTINUUM SHOWCASE IS AN ANNUAL FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 10 short films from local and international filmmakers. catch this moment in the continuum of cinema. PROGRAM: dynamics (teo baehler) | 14:32 | netherlands blacketbleu. (katherine mary jane quinn) | 2:47 | usa airbag (steven hoehl) | 9:46 | usa living with mr. fishy (scott ackerson) | 21:45 ... Read More
The Ithaca Shakespeare Company (ISC) invites audiences to experience Shakespeare in a new way with the Summer 2026 Bar(d) Crawl, a three-part performance series staged at popular venues throughout Ithaca. The Bar(d) Crawl will feature three free, immersive nights of scenes, songs, and sonnets performed at various bars in downtown Ithaca. The series concludes on Saturday, August 2 at a ... Read More
The Fall Creek Brass Band is creating an original musical. Step into the hidden world of the Brassquatch, a legendary forest-dwelling community with a sound as big as their footprints. When our young hero fails his coming-of-age ritual, he’s thrust into an unexpected journey to discover who he is, where he belongs, and what it truly means to find your ... Read More
Free/donation-based, easy, accessible, family-friendly yoga at DeWitt park. No class when it rains or gets above 88F. Bring your own mat/blanket, and water, chair if preferred. Wednesdays July 15-August 5.
State of the Art Gallery will again sponsor Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists. It will take place during the month of August 2026, with gallery members and invited guests exhibiting work on the theme "Seeing Ithaca". In addition, exhibits will be hosted at three other galleries. All exhibits will celebrate Gallery Night on August 7, 5–8. PLUS 17 artists will have their ... Read More
An upbeat, feel-good DANCE class inspired by Latin, Pop, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, Bhangra, K-Pop, Italian Rap-Pop, and more. Fun and judgment-free, and designed to help you move, smile, build confidence, and enjoy the music. First session is on Thursdays from 4:30-5:15 PM on July 2, 8, and 23. Pre-registration is open up to 6 hours before class. Sliding scales of $12-20, ... Read More
Join us on our lovely porch for free ice cream and socializing! These events take place on Thursday evenings, and can easily coincide with attending the free and family-friendly Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series on the Commons. This event focuses on high school aged students, but all are welcome!
Free and fun for the entire family, the Beginnings Summer Concert Series brings live music to Downtown Ithaca every Thursday at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more. Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons. This ... Read More
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
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