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SUMMARY:REACH Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:REACH Medical\, located at 1001 West Seneca Street\, is hosting a Donation Drive. At our low threshold medical office in Ithaca\, we started a donation room to help meet some of the needs of the people we serve. From hygiene products\, to seasonal and weather appropriate clothing\, to blankets\, and beyond- community support is priceless in meeting some of these needs.\nIf you are doing any end of summer cleaning\, please keep us in mind!\nWe also have an Amazon Wish List if you’re interested in some of the other items that would support some of our most vulnerable community members.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/reach-donation-drive/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="REACH Medical":MAILTO:avergari@reachmed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000
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SUMMARY:CHILD OF LIGHT - JESI BENDER
DESCRIPTION:esi Bender is an artist from Upstate New York.  She is the author of two novels\, Child of Light and The Book of the Last Word\, the play Kinderkrankenhaus\, and a poetry collection Dangerous Women.  In her free time\, she runs KERNPUNKT Press\, a home for experimental writing. www.jesibender.com  \nSynopsis – Thirteen-year-old Ambrétte Memenon has lived her entire life estranged from her family. After a series of financial failures\, they reunite in upstate NY in the Spring of 1896. Together in the new house but basically strangers\, Ambrétte endeavors to connect to her parents through their interests: Spiritualism for her Maman and electricity for her Papa.  In her pursuit\, Ambrétte is drawn into a deep abyss of the unknown as she learns more about both death and the invisible pulse of the human spirit. \nThis event will be a reading and conversation with moderator Jen Savran Kelly.  We will discuss experimental literature\, upstate New York history\, Spiritualism\, and the beginnings of electrical engineering.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/child-of-light-jesi-bender/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T173000
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SUMMARY:"Shadows Over Cayuga" True Crime Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies\, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses\, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it. \nThis guided 10-block\, hour long\, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.  \nDuration: 60–70 minutes\nDistance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)\nAudience: Adults\, college students\, history lovers\, tourists\, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+\nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, water\, an umbrella\, and curiosity\nWeather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather\, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of. \nWe’re looking forward to walking with you.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/shadows-over-cayuga-true-crime-tour/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:The History Center in Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="The History Center in Tompkins County":MAILTO:community@thehistorycenter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
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SUMMARY:ERICA ROSE EBERHART - DIMINISHED
DESCRIPTION:Join local author Erica Rose Eberhart in conversation with Wren Cotrone for the release of her novel Diminished \nAuthor bio:\nErica Rose Eberhart is a neurodivergent\, disabled writer of queer characters\, dragons\, girls who grow feathers\, and boys who become trees. She resides in the Finger Lakes of New York with her partner and child\, and has sampled landscape inspiration from her time living near mountain ranges of New York\, Pennsylvania\, and Virginia. Having written stories since she could string a sentence together\, she now focuses primarily on young adult and adult fantasy\, as well as whimsical personal essays.\nErica dabbles in many creative pursuits such as embroidery\, crochet\, painting and baking\, but writing is her first love. She has a BA and MA in English\, as well as a copyediting certification. Erica has worked with words her entire life\, whether at libraries\, bookstores\, or as a communications and technical editor for the federal government\, periodicals\, and novels. Her writing has appeared in Bella Grace Magazine and her debut novel\, Tarnished\, released in January 2025. The Elder Tree Trilogy is her first trilogy. \nSynopsis:\nA queen haunted by ghosts. A dragon cursed in human skin. A kingdom on the brink of war.  \nIn the aftermath of her father’s death\, Queen Greer stands at the edge of grief and revelation. Magic—once forbidden—has returned to Wimleigh\, but so have enemies. When a prophetic funeral warns of rising death\, it sets into motion a chain of events that will test the mettle of queens\, heirs\, and warriors alike.\nAs Greer grapples with panic attacks and the vengeful ghost of her father\, her sister\, Caitriona\, struggles under the weight of monstrous expectations. Bearing horns\, scales\, and the voice of a dragon in her mind\, Caitriona must lead a secret mission with Ailith MacCree—now a royal guard—north to find a lost prince who could stop a war—if he’s willing to fight.\nBut treachery weaves through the forests\, poisons creep in\, and fae assassins lurk in the shadows. With kingdoms falling to darkness\, an ancient tree bleeding out its final life\, and bonds shattered by betrayal\, Wimleigh’s hope rests on a dragon no longer afraid to rise. \nWhen magic is reborn and monsters wear crowns\, who dares to lead the charge?
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/erica-rose-eberhart-diminished/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Inciting Poetry: Writing with Revolutionary Lineage Towards Revolutionary Futures
DESCRIPTION:With Aishvarya Arora. What can contemporary poets teach us about surviving the multiple social and political crises of our current moment? As importantly\, what can they teach us about creating and nurturing the new worlds that will emerge from these moments? Taking guidance from writers like Naomi Shihab Nye\, Hala Alyan\, Franny Choi\, Ross Gay\, Danez Smith\, and others\, in this generative workshop we’ll read\, discuss\, and write together to consider how elements of poetic craft can urge us towards interrogation and action. Together\, we’ll reach for Jericho Brown’s definition of a successful poem: one that “begins a new way of living” in its reader. A program of the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-inciting-poetry-writing-with-revolutionary-lineage-towards-revolutionary-futures/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T203000
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Fridays at CSMA
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on figure drawing sessions at CSMA! If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model\, come join our non-instructed\, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/figure-drawing-fridays-at-csma-7/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250813T140432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T140432Z
UID:10004901-1755882000-1755891000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:PROS Journeys: Stories in Art
DESCRIPTION:Tompkins County Whole Health invites the community to join us for an evening of reflection and celebration on Friday\, August 22nd\, from 5:00pm-7:30pm\, at our Mental Health Services Building at 201 E. Green St. (downtown Ithaca). “PROS Journeys: Stories in Art” will showcase mixed media artwork by individuals engaged in personal growth with the PROS program. This event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/pros-journeys-stories-in-art/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="tompkins county whole health":MAILTO:hsanford@tompkins-co.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T150000
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CREATED:20250317T132115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T132115Z
UID:10004489-1755851400-1755874800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Circus Culture All Things Circus Camp Session 2 (8-14yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Spend ten days playing games and learning circus techniques such as static trapeze\, juggling\, group acrobatics\, rolling globe\, aerial fabric\, tight wire\, hooping\, flower sticks\, diabolo\, storytelling\, and more. Bring it all together with a casual show for friends and family on the last day. All levels welcome and students are invited to sign up for multiple weeks if they are interested in a truly circusy summer. Those new to circus and those with circus experience are both welcome and will be met where they are! All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt! August 11-15 AND August 18-22. Camp hours are 9am-3pm with flexible drop off from 8:30-9am.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/circus-culture-all-things-circus-camp-session-2-8-14yrs/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Circus Culture\, 116 W Green St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circus Culture":MAILTO:info@hupstatecircus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000
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CREATED:20250813T181344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T181344Z
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SUMMARY:The Business of Art
DESCRIPTION:Led by Gladys Brangman\, this workshop will focus on the often-overlooked aspects of making a living as an artist — the practical\, strategic\, and business-related elements that many creatives don’t think about when trying to sell their work. Gladys is on CAP’s board and is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Business Leaders of Colors\, an organization that has helped reshape Ithaca’s business landscape through equity and leadership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-business-of-art/
LOCATION:Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County\, 110 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250721T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T152633Z
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SUMMARY:THE PARTS OF HIM I KEPT: THE GIFTS OF MY FATHERS MADNESS
DESCRIPTION:Join Natasha Williams with Sandra Sorensen (Executive Director of NAMI Finger Lakes) for a conversation on the power of storytelling to help make sense of caring for those with mental illness \nTHE PARTS OF HIM I KEPT: The Gifts of My Father’s Madness\, is an intimate account of a daughter’s coming of age in the face of her father’s schizophrenic unraveling. Williams investigates the limits of our medical and cultural understanding of schizophrenia while chronicling the shared burden and benefits of caring for a mentally ill family member.  \nIn the tradition of Michael Greenberg’s Hurry Down Sunshine and Robert Kolker’s Hidden Valley Road\, The parts of Him I Kept asks us to consider the ways mental illness is as much a social issue as it is a biological condition.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-parts-of-him-i-kept-the-gifts-of-my-fathers-madness/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250820T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T184408Z
UID:10004949-1755712800-1757106000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Pocket Bandits Live
DESCRIPTION:Experience Ithaca’s favorite emerging progressive funk-fusion trio\, Pocket Bandits! Hear Joe\, Simon\, and Sam lead an evening of original material and surprise covers in the barrel room at Liquid State Brewing Co in Downtown Ithaca.\nThey’ll be joined throughout the night by a host of special guest musicians including Micheal Schuler\, Emmett Scott\, R.Aaron Walters and many more!\nCheck out Liquidstatebeer.com/events for more information.\n$15/PWYC
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/pocket-bandits-live/
LOCATION:Liquid State Brewery\, 620 W. Green St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liquid State Brewery":MAILTO:art@liquidstatebeer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250806T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T164325Z
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SUMMARY:Morris Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Morris is an English dance tradition that marks the turning of the seasons with joyful music\, colorful costumes\, bells and ribbons\, flashing hankies\, clashing sticks\, swords and garlands. These dances have been done since before Shakespeare’s time.  \nThe Bassett St. Hounds team from Syracuse is forty years old this summer and we’re celebrating with our friends.  \nOn August 16 and 17\, we are hosting seven other Morris teams from New York and New England and performing in Watkins Glen and Ithaca.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/morris-dancers/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Bassett St Hounds Morris Dancers":MAILTO:suzgalbraith@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250724T160003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T185920Z
UID:10004883-1755352800-1755367200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Annual Latino Civic Association Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County for summer afternoon on the lake! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a beautiful day of music and community. All are welcome! This year is not a potluck\, and instead we will be enjoying food courtesy of the LCA by local Latino owned business yxi’s Arepa y Gordita. \n Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County annual picnic\n Saturday\, August 16\, 2025\n 2 PM to 6 PM\nStuart Park large pavilion\n this event was made possible in part by a grant from the Tompkins County tourism program \nLa Tompkins.org
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/annual-latino-civic-association-picnic/
LOCATION:Stewart Park\, 1 James Gibbs Drive\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Latino Civic Assocation of Tompkins County":MAILTO:OSPINAYEN@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250806T185817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T185817Z
UID:10004897-1755352800-1755361800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Morris Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Morris is an English dance tradition that marks the turning of the seasons with joyful music\, colorful costumes\, bells and ribbons\, flashing hankies\, clashing sticks\, swords\, and garlands. These dances have been done since before Shakespeare’s time.  \nThe Bassett St Hounds Morris team from Syracuse is 40 years old this summer and we are celebrating with our friends. Eight teams from New York and New England will be performing in Watkins Glen and Ithaca on August 16 and 17.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/morris-dancers-2/
LOCATION:Dewitt Park\, 102 E Court Street\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bassett St Hounds Morris Dancers":MAILTO:suzgalbraith@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250805T042353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T042353Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Trans/Queer Poetics of Self-Making
DESCRIPTION:How can queer poets use their work to define and redefine themselves? In this 1 hour workshop with Amir McClam\, participants will explore poetry as a queer (non-normative) method of self-creation. Together we will study the work of June Jordan and KB Brookins\, consider what we have to learn from them\, and produce original writing. Through communal discussion\, self-reflection\, and guided prompts\, participants will practice writing their own poems asserting who they are or wish to be. Because the concept of queerness isn’t limited to sexual/romantic orientation or gender identity\, participants do not have to personally identify as LGBTQ+ to find value in this workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work back to the group at the end\, if they so choose. Sincere thanks to our sponsors! See more on our website.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-trans-queer-poetics-of-self-making/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T191500
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250805T034111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T034111Z
UID:10004895-1755194400-1755198900@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Workshop: How to Write Blackout Love Poems
DESCRIPTION:Poet and screenwriter Lee Cotman will guide participants in creating their own “blackout” love poems from a variety of un-romantic source texts (e.g.\, junk mail and meeting minutes). In a blackout poem\, the writer chooses an existing document and obscures all but a few selected words; the remaining words create the poem. This process puts the writer in direct conversation\, not only with the words on the page\, but with the historical context\, power structures\, and biases underlying their chosen text. \nThis workshop will begin with a brief discussion of the form and what makes a blackout poem effective\, with examples by celebrated Black and Indigenous writers. We will then transition into a three-step\, generative writing exercise\, and close with an opportunity to share your draft. Open to writers of all ages and experience levels! See more for sponsors.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-how-to-write-blackout-love-poems/
LOCATION:Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County\, 110 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250721T152106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T152106Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Free community-based yoga for all ages\, children and families welcomed! Join our outdoor yoga series for all levels & people in Ithaca parks this summer. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, come move\, breathe\, and connect with our community. Bring a mat or towel\, water\, and sunscreen.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yoga-in-the-park-2/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Be Bodiful":MAILTO:info@bebodiful.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250715T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T170003Z
UID:10004843-1754676000-1754686800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:ABCs of Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn about Brazil but don’t know where to start? Come to the ABCs of Brazil to learn more through art\, music and movement! There will be an art gallery featuring local artists\, live Bossa Nova jazz music by Date Night\, movement and music demonstrations by Ithaca Capoeira including a community roda\, along with a farm pop up bar featuring sober and boozy beverages by Open Spaces Cider. This is a free community event!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/abcs-of-brazil/
LOCATION:Hair Color Art\, 112 W Green St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Latino Civic Assocation of Tompkins County":MAILTO:OSPINAYEN@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
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SUMMARY:Circus Culture All Things Circus Camp Session 1 (8-14yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Spend ten days playing games and learning circus techniques such as static trapeze\, juggling\, group acrobatics\, rolling globe\, aerial fabric\, tight wire\, hooping\, flower sticks\, diabolo\, storytelling\, and more. Bring it all together with a casual show for friends and family on the last day. All levels welcome and students are invited to sign up for multiple weeks if they are interested in a truly circusy summer. Those new to circus and those with circus experience are both welcome and will be met where they are! All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt! July 28 – Aug 1 AND Aug 4-8. Camp hours are 9am-3pm with flexible drop off from 8:30-9am.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/circus-culture-all-things-circus-camp-session-1-8-14yrs/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Circus Culture\, 116 W Green St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circus Culture":MAILTO:info@hupstatecircus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250721T152003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T152003Z
UID:10004876-1754582400-1754586000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Free community-based yoga in the park for all\, children and families welcomed! Join our outdoor yoga series for all levels & people in Ithaca parks this summer. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, come move\, breathe\, and connect with our community. Bring a mat or towel\, water\, and sunscreen.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yoga-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Be Bodfiful":MAILTO:info@bebodiful.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250715T202314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T202314Z
UID:10004851-1754245800-1754249400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Circus Culture Summer Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the Circus Culture Summer Tour! Join us for six free\, family-friendly shows around downtown Ithaca with acts created by community members\, students\, and teachers alike. Bring a blanket\, a chair\, or swing by to watch an act or two!  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, shows will be held indoors at Circus Culture. Check @circusculture on Instagram for updates! \nSHOWS \nWeekend 1\nThursday\, July 24th 6:30pm @ Press Bay Alley Backlot (Circus Culture Performance Camp Show)\nFriday\, July 25th 6:30pm @ Ithaca Commons\, Bank Alley\nSunday\, July 27th 4:30pm @ Thompson Park in Fall Creek \nWeekend 2\nThursday\, July 31st 6:30pm @ Press Bay Alley Backlot\nFriday\, August 1st 6:30pm @ Ithaca Commons\, Bank Alley\nSunday\, August 3rd 4:30pm @ Thompson Park in Fall Creek \nDonations will go towards Circus Culture’s scholarship fund.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/circus-culture-summer-tour/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Press Bay Alley\, 118 West Green Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circus Culture":MAILTO:info@hupstatecircus.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250605T010520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T010520Z
UID:10004763-1754179200-1754438399@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Disney's Frozen Jr.
DESCRIPTION:A beloved story of true love and acceptance between sisters\, Frozen JR. brings to life the emotional relationship and epic journey of Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger\, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of memorable characters and loaded with magic\, adventure\, and plenty of humor\, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! \nPerformance Schedule:\nFriday\, August 1 at 10 am & noon\nSaturday\, August 2 at 10 am & noon\nSunday\, August 3 at noon \nDisney’s Frozen Jr. will take place indoors\, on the Niederkorn stage.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/disneys-frozen-jr/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250605T010213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T010213Z
UID:10004760-1754092800-1754783999@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson\, Apt. 2B
DESCRIPTION:A clever\, comedic\, contemporary take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick duo by Lansing-born Ithaca College alumna Kate Hamill. This fast-paced re-telling of the world’s most famous detective story brings oddball female roommates Sherlock Holmes & Joan Watson together as they join forces to solve outlandish cases in post-pandemic London. The two create a dynamic duo–solving mysteries and outwitting masterminds–until they come face to face with a villain who seems to have all of the answers. \n“A witty\, intelligent farce with just enough slapstick to keep you from taking things too seriously…the perfect antidote to a stressful day and a guaranteed laugh.”\n—WRPO\, Providence\, Rhode Island \nSaturday\, July 26 2:30 pm (preview)\nSaturday\, July 26 7:30 pm (opening night)\nSunday\, July 27 2:30 pm\nTuesday\, July 29 7:30 pm\nWednesday\, July 30 7:30 pm\nThursday\, July 31 7:30 pm\nFriday\, August 1 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, August 2 2:30 pm\nSaturday\, August 2 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ms-holmes-ms-watson-apt-2b/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250612T182238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T182238Z
UID:10004825-1753718400-1753725600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Riverwood Art Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring a project with you or start one new with our supplies! Show off your most recent creations and make friends. All ages welcome. We will have various art supplies for all types of creatives. Bring your tablet\, yarn\, collage materials\, clay\, paints\, or anything else. We’ll have some art supplies so no need to bring anything if you don’t have an ongoing project.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/riverwood-art-club/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Riverwood\, 116 E State St\, ITHACA\, N\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Riverwood":MAILTO:marking@theriverwoodotter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250721T152611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T152611Z
UID:10004879-1753614000-1753635600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:FUTURE ARCHAEOLOGY CRAFT FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Buffalo Street Books for the Future Archaeology Craft Fair \nJuly 27th: 11AM – 5PM \nPresented by Buffalo Street Books\, Show Pony Studios\, & The Paleontological Research Institution – and featuring special guest Museum of the Earth
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/future-archaeology-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250605T005729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T005729Z
UID:10004753-1753574400-1753919999@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
DESCRIPTION:Kids (and their grown-ups) will love this rock ‘n roll parable with a worthy message\, based on the hit children’s book by Mo Willems. When Wilbur discovers his creative spirit and develops a love for fashion\, it turns the expectations of his–well\, totally naked–world upside down. With rock and roll music\, expressive lyrics\, and unique style\, Wilbur proves to everyone that the best thing you can be\, is exactly who you are! \nPerformances: \nThursday\, July 24 at 10 am & noon\nFriday\, July 25 at 10 am & noon\nSaturday\, July 26 at 10 am & noon\nSunday\, July 27 at noon \nNaked Mole Rat Gets Dressed will take place outdoors\, under the KIDDSTUFF Tent.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/naked-mole-rat-gets-dressed-the-rock-experience/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250721T152147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T152147Z
UID:10004878-1753556400-1753561800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Undressed: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:In Undressed: the Musical\, YOUR embarrassing story gets turned into an hour-long musical right before your eyes by a cast of veteran performers (including local Ithaca artist Ilan Kaplan) wearing nothing but their underwear. One lucky audience member with the most interesting embarrassing moment gets chosen by audience vote to get up on stage and share their story. Then\, the cast and band make up an entire Broadway-style musical\, spontaneously creating every single note\, dance\, and line of dialogue on the spot. Oh\, and did we mention that the cast is wearing nothing but their underwear? \nWhy are we in our underwear? Undressed is a show about stripping away our insecurities and living in the vulnerable. Our performances are always as raw and funny as they are unique\, and our audiences are the best and most supportive in the world. Undressed isn’t just a comedy show\, but an experience that will leave you feeling more connected to yourself and your community. \nThis set of shows features several local Ithaca musicians\, making up songs alongside the touring cast. These include Adara Alston\, Matthew Ocone\, Jesse Gottlieb\, and some more surprise guests!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/undressed-the-musical-3/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Kitchen Theatre Company\, 417 W State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kitchen Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@kitchentheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250410T145705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T145705Z
UID:10004567-1753452000-1753462800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Tompkins County Office for the Aging 50th Anniversary and Senior Living Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join the TC Office for the Aging in celebrating our 50th anniversary and the relaunch of our annual Senior Living Expo! The Senior Living Expo will offer the public information on area programs and services to help individuals age in the community- at home\, in senior housing\, and in other facilities. Vendors from over 20 community agencies will be present for this FREE event.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/tompkins-county-office-for-the-aging-50th-anniversary-and-senior-living-expo/
LOCATION:Hotel Ithaca\, 222 S. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tompkins County Office for the Aging":MAILTO:cofa@tompkins-co.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250721T190336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T190336Z
UID:10004882-1753380000-1753383600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Workshop: Talking Back to the Voices in Our Heads: Building Confidence as Writers
DESCRIPTION:Many writers have an inner critic who loves to point out everything they’re doing wrong\, making it hard to write. This workshop\, co-led by creative coach Emily Mure and novelist Nancy Holzner\, features exercises to keep your inner critic from blocking your writing. We’ll start by interrogating the critic to find out where that voice originates. Then\, we’ll invite another voice to come forward—someone who believed in or encouraged you in some area of your life. We’ll develop this champion’s voice to make it as strong as the critic’s. Finally\, we’ll write a scene that puts the critic and the champion in dialogue. These voices in our heads are characters we create. And as writers\, we know how to work with characters! By understanding our inner critic and listening to our champion\, we can learn how to enlist their aid to help our writing\, rather than block it. Sincere thanks to our supporters and sponsors.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-talking-back-to-the-voices-in-our-heads-building-confidence-as-writers/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032239
CREATED:20250625T193236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T193236Z
UID:10004832-1752930000-1752937200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Workshop: Creative Writing at the Johnson Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art-inspired creative writing workshop at the Johnson Museum of Art! Staff from the Museum’s education department will facilitate close-looking activities with artworks from the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Following these warm ups to hone our observation and descriptive skills\, Yessica Martinez will lead the group in a writing process\, with time for read-alouds\, group discussion as well as individual exploration of the galleries. The fun\, low-stakes writing exercises will introduce you to the joys of poetry and result in a piece that feels intimately yours. With a global collection of art spanning diverse cultures and time\, as well as two special exhibitions exploring themes of the home in addition to work by local artists\, there will be something to inspire everyone! No experience is needed\, all are welcome.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-creative-writing-at-the-johnson-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Cornell University 114 Central Avenue\, Ithaca\, 114 Central Avenue\, Ithaca\, N\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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