Open House and 9th Grade Info Session!
2026-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | New Roots Charter School, 116 N. Cayuga Street, Ithaca
New Roots curious? We’d love to see you at our March 15th Open House! 1- 2:30 PM
💚 Tour our historic building
Meet Teachers & staff, and dive into our real-world curriculum
🌟 Special 9th grade info session – learn about our award-winning high school program
Details and optional RSVP at newrootsschool.org/open-houses

LET’S READ + TALK ABOUT CLIMATE - CLIMATE LIT DISCUSSION GROUP
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss The Unworthy.
Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month.
Shop with us for 10% off these titles!

LET’S READ + TALK ABOUT CLIMATE – CLIMATE LIT DISCUSSION GROUP
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss The Unworthy.
Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. See 2026 titles here.
Shop with us for 10% off these titles!

Brookdale Continuing Education Series
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
We’re excited to share that we are relaunching our March CE program for our professional referral partners, and we would love for you to join us for our second CE of the year!
Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Credit: 1 CE credit
Cost: Free
Our March CE Course is titled: Proactive End-of-Life Care Planning: Starting the Conversation Early.
This session will be informative, engaging, and designed to support you in your work with older adults and their families—while making it easy to earn your CE credit over lunch.
Please RSVP over email to junobr@brookdale.com by Wednesday March 11th, 2026 to reserve your spot.
Thank you for your partnership and we hope you can join us!

Fairy Fest
2026-03-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Ithaca, United States
Step into a day of enchantment during Fairy Fest in Downtown Ithaca, where magic and creativity fill the streets and shops of the Commons. Visitors of all ages are invited to dress as their favorite fairy, elf, woodland creature, or magical character and explore a whimsical celebration throughout Downtown Ithaca.
Throughout the day, participating businesses host hands-on activities, crafts, story times, themed treats, and magical experiences for families and visitors. From the Dewitt Mall to Press Bay Alley and shops across Downtown Ithaca, each location offers its own fairy-inspired activity.
Fairy Fest celebrates the creativity and community spirit of Downtown Ithaca while encouraging visitors to explore local shops and discover the magic inside each storefront. Activities are primarily hosted inside participating businesses, making this a perfect event to wander, discover, and enjoy the imaginative atmosphere of the district.
✨ Costumes are encouraged! Come dressed as a fairy, elf, imp, or magical creature and join the fun.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Fairy-themed crafts and hands-on activities
Storytime and creative workshops
Costume contest and magical characters
Fairy-inspired treats and special menus
Activities hosted inside participating Downtown Ithaca businesses

Faerie Market
2026-03-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
For lovers of the fae, unicorns and all things magical!
Flutter on over to Buffalo Street Books for Down Ithaca’s Fairy Fest for all things magical and knowledgeable. 🍄🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🦄🌷

One Night With You: Elvis Dinner Show Comes to K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
2026-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St, Ithaca, 14850
K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub invites oldies lovers to spend an evening with Elvis. One Night With You is a dinner show featuring the comedy and vocal stylings of The King himself, a three-course meal and guest performances, all in the intimate setting of Room K (formerly The Downstairs).
Elvis, who has been touring small-town venues since his supposed death in 1977, tells hilarious stories about his life, interspersed with classic songs, underrated tracks and beloved covers, during the 90-minute show. Duets throughout the evening will feature stars from the rock & roll era, including Neil Diamond and guest interaction and accompaniment are encouraged. Blending live performance with dinner theatre and the dietary restrictions of the aging The King, guests will enjoy a healthy meal with gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as some of Elvis’ favorite treats.
“If you’ve got a suspicious mind and want the full story, you’ll just have to come hear it from The King himself.” -Sylvie Froncek, producer of One Night With You
The show takes place on the fourth Monday of each month at K-HOUSE this spring. Tickets include dinner and the show. Beverages will be available to purchase from the bar.
Upcoming performances include:
• Monday, March 23 — 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Monday, April 27 — 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (during Old Greeny Fringe Fest)
• Monday, May 25 — 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets are $35 per person or $120 for a table of four, and reservations are required.
Guests can expect an evening of classic songs, theatrical storytelling, and opportunities to interact with Elvis and sing-along.
Reservations:
https://www.viecycle.com/elvis-dinner-show.html

Launch Event: Tompkins County Minimum Wage Discussion
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Tompkins County Whole Health, 55 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join us in Tompkins County to chat about the minimum wage and what it means for you!
Launch Event: Tompkins County Minimum Wage Discussion
The Tompkins County Legislature is exploring the possibility of establishing a countywide minimum wage. To help inform this decision, Cornell ILR School’s Ithaca Co-Lab has been commissioned to organize a series of community convenings that bring together voices from across the county.
Over the coming months, ten convenings will focus on key issues affecting local stakeholders, including business, labor, the care economy, and the public sector. Insights gathered from these discussions will be compiled into a report for the County Legislature.
We will officially launch this series of convenings with a launch event on March 24, bringing together stakeholders from across Tompkins County.
Join us for the first convening:
📅 March 24
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Tompkins County Whole Health
At this first session, you will:
• Meet the research team, local legislators, and fellow community members
• Share your perspective and lived experiences
• Ask questions and raise key concerns
• Help shape the issues that will guide future convenings
Your voice is an important part of this process.
For questions, contact Ian Greer at icg2@cornell.edu.

BIPOC Voices In Romance & Fantasy: "Cinderella is Dead" by Kalynn Bayron
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join us to discuss Cinderella is Dead joined by local author Kalynn Bayron ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀
Whether you are a romance or fantasy reader, BIPOC VOICES in Romance and Fantasy is a staff run bookclub that provides a safe space to discuss books about the experience of marginalized groups through these genres, uplifts BIPOC authors and challenges the community to read diversely!
We will meet the last Wednesday of every month ✨⚔️📖

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | the strand cafe, 324 E. State St., Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe!
Join us every 4th Wednesday from March–October | 4–7PM for drinks, dog-friendly vibes, and pup social time!
Bring your furry friends to mix, mingle, and make new besties 🐕
Even better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue — every sip supports animals in need.
Drinks for you. Social hour for them. A great cause for all. 🐶

Yappy Hour
2026-03-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Canopy By Hilton, 324 E. State St., Ithaca
Sip, socialize, get to know some adoptable pets from Stay Wild Resue. We will have drink specials, pet games, treats and more. All well-behaved pets are welcome to join. Help us support Stay Wild Resue with 50% of all Strands proceeds go to Stay Wild Rescue.

Cafe Do What?
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Cafe DeWitt, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, N, 14850, United States
Come for an art jam, stay for the creative juices!
Join So What? Studio + Creative Reuse of Ithaca at Cafe Dewitt for an art social! Come by yourself or with a friend to imagine, play, tap into that inner child, and see what happens when you give yourself permission to just have fun being creative in the presence of others. All materials will be provided. Zero experience encouraged!
So What? Studio is a new social arts club dedicated to the transformative power of the creative arts to connect community and heal from the inside out. To learn more, visit @sowhatartclub on Instagram or www.sowhatsocialclub.com

Trans Rights Readathon Read-In @ BSB
2026-03-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual call to action to readers and book lovers in support of Trans Day of Visibility!
Join us at Buffalo Street Books in reading books written by trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit & gender-nonconforming authors in support of Ithaca Trans Center.
For more information on how to become part of this annual event you can visit: https://transrightsreadathon.carrd.co/

No Kings: An Evening of Music & Community hosted by Annie Burns
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | First Unitarian Society of Ithaca, 306 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, 13077
A free concert on the eve of the No Kings March, hosted by Annie Burns, with Joe Crookston, Doug Robinson, Harry Aceto, Mark Zabel, and many other musical guests. An opportunity to lift our voices together in songs of solidarity and hope.

Theatre Incognita presents ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
2026-03-27 19:00 - 22:30 | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell.
Theatre Incognita is proud to present Tony Kushner’s ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES in collaboration with Kitchen Theatre Company’s Kitchen Sink Series.
Performances are at 7 pm Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28, 2 pm Sunday March 29, and 7pm Wednesday April 1 – Saturday April 4, with a closing matinee Sunday April 5 at 2 pm. kitchentheatre.org for tickets
Kushner’s epic two-part drama about AIDS, queer life, national politics, and so much more, received the 1993 Pulitzer, as well as the Tony Award for Best Play (as did its 2017 revival). Widely perceived as one of the greatest plays of the later 20th century, in it’s still young 35 year history, Angels continues to astonish and reverberate.
Incognita’s cast is led by Seth Koproski as Prior Walter, Daniel S. Baruch as Louis, Eric Hambury as Joe, Elizabeth Seldin as Harper, Erik Lucas as Roy Cohn, McDonald Morris as Belize, Karen Veaner as Hannah/Ethel Rosenberg, and Meg Elliott as the Angel and others. Completing the cast are local favorites G-Quan Booker, Lindsey Cahoon, Cortney “CJ” Johnson, and Andrew Hertzberg.
Artistic Director Ross Haarstad stages the production, joined by Oliver Canales Greenwood as Scenic and Lighting Designer, Sarah Marks Bechtel as Costume Designer and Zeke A.B. Lawrence as Sound Designer. Priscilla Hummel serves as Intimacy Director.

Kaplan Cousins Improvise Again
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, 14850
The Hangar Theatre continues its In Flight Entertainment Series with “The Kaplan Cousins Improvise Again” on March 28.
Ilan and Gavin Kaplan, who have been improvising together for eight years, will bring the chemistry they’ve been building since childhood to a hilarious improv performance that creates an entire show on the spot out of a single word suggestion. For a preview, see this video.
Opening for the Kaplan Cousins are members of Ithaca’s Third Place Theater, a local improv comedy theater that hosts shows, jams and other events almost every week.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. March 28 at the Hangar. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students, and can be purchased online or at the door.
A community-driven arts campus for regional audiences and tourists alike, the Hangar Theatre is a year-round venue approaching its 52nd MainStage season. The Hangar offers professional theatrical productions during an expansive and diverse summer season, and hosts local and national musical acts, community arts groups and events, and education programs from September to May.

Readings & Conversation on Art, Grief, and Gratitude
2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, 14850, United Kingdom
Darcy Binns and Patty Brown will read from their art books .

Sunday Fungay, Trivia Edition! Queer Trivia in Room K at K-House with T41 and Tilia Cordata
2026-03-29 16:00 - 19:00 | K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St, Ithaca, 14850
Dust off your thinking caps for this special Sunday Funday!! Come on down to Room K – Home of QSpace – Where T41’s Gina will be on the mic queery-ing you all on your common knowledge and queer smarts. With performances by Tilia Cordata between each round!
$10 to play (discounts for QPass Members)
March 29th, 4:00 – 7:00
Happy hour social 4:00-5:00 with trivia starting at 5:00

Downtown Ithaca Egg Hunt
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-05 | Downtown Ithaca, United States
Celebrate spring with a self-guided egg hunt across Downtown Ithaca. Explore participating businesses, discover hidden eggs, and win prizes along the way! Inside each egg is a treat, prize, or raffle ticket. On Monday, April 6, the winning raffle ticket number will be posted on our social media @downtownithaca, so be sure to keep an eye out!

So What? Studio presents Creative Recess!
2026-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Nocturnal Café, 103 S. Geneva St., Ithaca, 14850
Join So What? Studio for its first Creative Recess: Game Night!
Do you enjoy Pictionary? Quick Draw? Exquisite Corpse? Join So What? Studio for a heated rivalry between oodles of doodles – we’ll be gathering for an evening of art and drawing based games. Materials will be provided and zero experience encouraged!
So What? Studio is a new social arts club dedicated to the transformative power of the creative arts to connect community and heal from the inside out. To learn more, visit @sowhatartclub on Instagram or www.sowhatsocialclub.com

Breaking the Banyard Barrier
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join author & large animal veterinarian, Linda Rhodes in conversation with Cornell University graduate & local large animal veterinarian, Dr. Paul Coen as they discuss Breaking the Banyard Barrier.

Read-A-long: "I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend" by Jessica Cage
2026-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Come join us for a read along of I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage !!!

State of the Art Gallery 2026 Invitational Show
2026-04-02 12:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, 14850, United Kingdom
The State of the Art Gallery is pleased to announce six artists who are participating in the gallery’s “2026 Invitational Show.” Artists Ann Reichlin, Lindsey Glover, Karen Gilman, Dara Engler, Bradley Butler, and Minna Resnick will display paintings, sculpture, and mixed media work.

Old Greeny Preview Show
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Old Greeny Fringe Fest is bubbling up in Ithaca this April. Come see a sneak preview of the events to know what you’re in for!
The Fringe Fest is a 7-day variety show with more than 60 events at venues throughout Ithaca NY.
To learn more about the festival visit www.oldgreenyfringefest.com
The preview show is from 6pm-8pm at Liquid State Brewing and it’s free!
The MC for the evening, Sir Kenneth McLaurin from Comedy on The Commons will introduce the 7 (of the 35) event producers who are participating in this years Fringe! Check out a 10 minute sneak peak of their event, grab a drink from the bar and get psyched for Old Greeny Fringe Fest!
Event previews include:
a secret special guest…and
ComedyFLOPS Presents: Extremely Green
I’m going to Die (And All They Gave Me Were These Lousy Cup Cakes) by LibLab Productions
You Can Do it Show by Red Tie Variety
Serpents, Fingers, Clouds, Oh My! by Jennifer Amani
The Ballad of Old Greeny by Leo Sussman
Tubman’s Shadow by Kenneth McLaurin

Grand Opening of Orozco Gallery (Pop-Up nomadic Gallery)
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
🗓️ Friday, April 3rd | ⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Orozco Gallery, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | 🥤 N/A drinks available
🎨 In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience.
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 ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art.
Join us for the official opening night with food by Jojo Cook and non-alcoholic drinks by Open Spaces. Meet curator Yen Ospina and explore the exhibition that kicks off this community-driven series.
💵 Most events free or sliding scale (cash or Venmo accepted)
♿ Handicap accessible
🚗 Free street parking after 6PM
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery

Easter Egg Painting @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-04 16:00 - 18:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
🗓️ Saturday, April 4th | ⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Sliding scale | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 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 ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art.
As part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up, join us for a joyful spring egg painting evening. All supplies provided — just bring your creativity and enjoy a welcoming sober environment designed for connection and celebration.
💵 Sliding scale (cash or Venmo)
🥤 N/A drinks available (cash only)
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA

Work & Tea & Lofi @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
🗓️ 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 ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art.
During Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up, enjoy a cozy co-working session with lo-fi beats and tea. Bring your laptop, sketchbook, or homework and settle into a calm, creative atmosphere.
🍵 Tea by fee
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA

ComedyHOF Open Mic Night in Room K - K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St, Ithaca, 14850
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 intimate, attentive room designed for connection. Whether you’re testing new jokes, sharpening a set, or just here to laugh, Room K is a space where comedy is taken seriously — and still fun.
This is where momentum starts! Come early, get on the list, and be part of a growing comedy scene.
📍 K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub, 121 W State St, Room K (Downstairs), Ithaca, NY
🔁 1st Tuesday of every month
🎙 Hosted by Ben Mumford-Zisk
🎭 Presented by Comedy HOF
🕖 Show: 7:00 to 9:00 PM | Sign-ups begin @ 6:45 PM

FROM THE DUST by David Swinson, with Cole Louison
2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Please join us for the release of FROM THE DUST by David Swinson, in conversation with Cole Louison
David Swinson is a retired police detective from the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, having been assigned to Major Crimes. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Frank Marr Trilogy, including, The Second Girl,Crime Song, and Trigger, and the standalones City on the Edge and Sweet Thing. He lives in New York.
Cole Louison covers Upstate NY for The New York Times and is a regular contributor to GQ, VOGUE, and The New Yorker. Recently he was nominated for the National Magazine Award for reporting. His next book is Party House: Saga of a Prep School Rapist. He’s also the Reporter in Residence for Collegetown Magazine.
