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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
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
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
Touring musician Julianna Zachariou will be stopping by the shop on August 28th! Show starts with local act Cuchulain at 7pm.
Swing by K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub on Sunday, August 30 at 1:00PM to catch the Kris Belgica Trio! Hailing from Baltimore, MD, the group consists of guitarist Kris Belgica, violinist Max Jacobs, and upright bassist Ray Bally. Expect a lively journey through the music of legendary French-Romani guitarist Django Reinhardt, heart-wrenching klezmer melodies, and original compositions by Belgica and ... 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.
Busking for Justice: String Theory Friday, September 4, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Café Dewitt, Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca Admission: Free; donations encouraged String Theory, an Ithaca-based acoustic string ensemble, brings together accomplished musicians from across the Finger Lakes for an evening of bluegrass, Old Time, Canadian and Celtic fiddling, folk, swing, and classical music. The ensemble features Grammy-nominated violinist ... Read More
Create a gourd snout, and strut about! Partake of exotic snacks, enjoy the music, learn a bit, and generally have a very gourd time. In the end, the new picture book from Gourdlandia, Vivalina Grows A Gourd, will be launched in style. Open a gourd! Scrape it, color it, drill holes (nostrils!), add a string. This is a party for ... Read More
We Declare: A Storytelling Project for Our Times Hear ye, Hear ye! Listen as local writers share personal stories, inspired by phrases taken from the Declaration of Independence, creating a snapshot of life in our historic times. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, you might be surprised to discover uncanny parallels to the original No Kings movement in 1776! Two ... Read More
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